If you feel like getting creative with your old computer, or you simply want to share your love for Apple with the world, consider putting an Apple Computer mailbox in front of your house. This is by far the most creative use I've seen for an old G4 case. Maybe the inventor wanted more than virtual junk mail in his inbox and decided to give the old-school post man the chance to deliver the goods.
"How long do you think it will last before someone tries to a) beat it with a hockey stick or b) steal it cause they think it's valuable?" Geek Sugar asks. "When I was growing up, any mailboxes that were shiny and new got destroyed as soon as they were put up. Let's just hope this one is in a safe neighborhood free of bats, sticks, stones and PC lovers!"
What's Driving This Trend
- Upcycled Mailboxes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative uses for old computer hardware in the mailbox industry.
- Branded Mailboxes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop custom mailboxes that showcase a person's favorite brands, such as Apple.
- Novelty Mailboxes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and eye-catching mailboxes that add a touch of personality to residential areas.
Who This Affects Most
- Hardware Recycling
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find innovative ways to repurpose outdated computer hardware, such as using G4 cases in mailbox design.
- Home Decor
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable and unique home decor pieces, like branded mailboxes, to appeal to consumers' individual tastes.
- Outdoor Furnishings
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and attention-grabbing outdoor furnishings, such as novelty mailboxes, to transform residential landscapes.
