While the case is quite large to fit all the computer and components inside, it does have a slot-loading rewritable BR drive, and 500gb of storage.

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Since batteries, solar panels and computer components are all DC devices anyway, efficiency is increased and less power is lost along the way.

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And Benjamin Yates makes his unique coffee tables from recycled circuit boards, old VCRs and computer components.

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