# Computer Component Phone Cases The Hard Drive iPhone Case Looks Like an Internal Part of a Desktop By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-iphone-case References: [crnchy](http://crnchy.com/stuff/hard-drive-iphone-case/) It might seem as though the item in picture above is simply a hard drive, but in fact it's the Hard Drive iPhone Case, which is cleverly designed to look like the internal component of a computer. With an exterior that looks strikingly close to the real thing, the Hard Drive iPhone Case will make it look like you're talking into a piece of hardware when walking down the street. A hard case that snaps onto the body of an [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) or 4S, the Hard Drive iPhone Case is a throwback to more [retro computer components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro95). The internal hard drive of an iPhone is completely solid state and many computer companies are following suit in laptops and PCs, so the Hard Drive iPhone Case is something of a retro throwback for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-magfit) users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-tech Phone Cases:** Creating phone cases that look like vintage computer components to appeal to nostalgia. - **Disguise Phone Cases:** Designing phone cases to resemble other objects in order to blend in or appeal to specific interests. - **Customizable Phone Cases:** Designing phone cases that can be personalized to look like a customer's favorite computer component or electronic device. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Manufacturing:** Creating unique phone cases could differentiate a technology company and appeal to a specific market. - **Fashion Accessories:** Retro-tech phone cases could become a popular fashion accessory for those interested in vintage electronics. - **Personal Electronics Retail:** Offering customizable and unique phone cases could set a personal electronics retailer apart from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Safety-Focused Hard Drive Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hard-drive-enclosure.md) - [Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sd-card-phone-case.md) - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-magfit.md) - [Retro-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silverstone-flp01.md) - [Alien-Inspired PC Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftershock-pc-case.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacray-magdrive.md) - [Desk-Mounted Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-concept.md) - [Retro Iphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro.md)