Dell Teams Up With Threadless! Sneak Peek At The 10 New Laptop Designs

The Threadless Collection for Dell Computers

Blending technology, art and fashion, Dell and Threadless teamed up to offer an exclusive collection of original graphic creations. This artwork from the popular community-based design web site is available from the Dell™ Design Studio for customizing select laptop computers.



Here's a sneak peek at all ten designs, but as of right now, only three are available for purchase. The rest will be available soon.

Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Threadless Collection:
Inspiron Mini 1012 with Blooming by T.J. Zhang:


Inspiron Mini 1012 with Grandma's Hot Air Balloon by Brent Shoepf:


Inspiron Mini 1012 with Rocketbird by Mike Mitchell:


Inspiron Mini 1012 with Daisy by Bryan Ische :




Dell Studio 14 Threadless Collection:
Studio 14 with London! by David Bushell:


Studio 14 with Stone Jungle by André da Silva Cruz:



Dell Studio 15 Threadless Collection:
Studio 15 with Collection by Jimmy Tan W H:


Studio 15 with Electric Sky by AJ Dimarucot:




Dell Studio 17 Threadless Collection:
Studio 17 with Deforestation by Rick Crane:


Studio 17 with Secret Lake by Henrik Lindström:



shop for the Threadless Dell Collection here.

Dell has several special art and design collections, be sure to see them all here.

all images and info courtesy of Dell Inc.

A Truly Novel Way To Protect Your Laptop. The BookBook For Your Mac.

The BookBook by 12 South, a company that designs computer accesories for Apple products, is a clever and smart way to both disguise and protect your 13" or 15" MacBook or MacBook Pro. Faux vintage books with rigid covers become zippered cases with protective padded interiors for your laptop.




Slip your Mac inside the velvety soft, padded interior of the BookBook. Zip it closed and your laptop is nestled between two tough, rigid leather hardback covers for a solid level of impact absorbing protection.




No two are alike.
Each BookBook is brought to life with hand craftsmanship and distressing, ensuring no two are exactly alike. From dual zippers with leather pulls, that at first glance look like bookmarks, to the sturdy reinforced hardback covers, BookBook is a vintage work of art built to protect modern day Macs. Along with classic looks, BookBook was designed to use as a traditional sleeve or to work while connected via elastic corner clips. Those dual zippers give you the option to charge your MacBook while it safely stays inside BookBook. This case is designed with good looks and smart functionality, cover to cover.

Security

One of the neatest features of BookBook is the stealthy security it delivers. Tucked inside BookBook, no one will ever see your MacBook, even when it’s right under their nose. Sitting on a coffee table, dorm room or desk, BookBook looks like a vintage piece of literature, not an expensive laptop. It’s a great disguise and a simple way to reduce the risk of your MacBook getting stolen.

Compatible with the following models:
13-inch MacBook (black, white and unibody versions)
13-inch MacBook Pro
15-inch MacBook Pro (unibody and silver key versions)

Price $79.99, buy it here.

12 South makes other great products for the Mac. Here are two of my faves.
The BookArc - a wonderful stand for your macbook that makes room on any surface:


and the SurfacePad - an embossed protective leather skin for your laptop's surface:





Shop for 12 South products here.


Check out these other interesting creative uses for books:


ReBound Books turns classic and refernce hardbound books into Handbags!


Mike Stilkey's beautiful book sculptures


The UNBOOK Bank by Josh Owen


The BookClock, available in various styles and colors.