Goto 10: Retro Computing & Gaming

Goto 10: Retro Computing & Gaming

The Weirdness of Retro Computer Designs

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Paul Lefebvre
Dec 03, 2025
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Highlight unusual or unique computer designs.

The first personal computers were built-your own, basically just a bunch of parts that you typically stuck into a simple metal case. To reach more customers, companies realized they needed to provide a more complete solution with a case.

The variety of weird designs is really remarkable. Let’s take a look at some and be sure to share your favorite strange computer designs in the comments!

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