Barista-approved mod shoves a coffeemaker, Mac mini and subwoofer into an iMac DV case

Do you have even the slightest clue what you get when you shove a perfectly operational Mac mini, JBL Spot subwoofer and WMF1 coffeemaker into a perfectly defunct iMac DV case? The iMac CS, that's what. In one of the most bizarre and aspirational mods we've seen in quite some time, one Klaus Diebel has managed to combine three devices that wouldn't typically be shoved within the same enclosure... into the same enclosure. The result is a coffee-making media server that just so happens to boast its own inbuilt sound system, or in other words, exactly what you need to start a street corner java shop. The bad news is that a customized version will set you back at least €300 ($431), but the good news is that you can probably build your own for less. Just make sure you know exactly what you're getting yourself into before embarking -- we've got a vague idea that this won't enhance the lives of many.

[ExNomenDei Posted Dec 26th 2009 1:28AM]

"But can it make me some coffee?"

Yes, it can!

Alas, no kitchen sink.

[Steve Jobs Posted Dec 26th 2009 1:36AM]

@Bill Gates

More like this thing pwns your "Seattle's Best Netbook/Espresso machine".

[jon Posted Dec 26th 2009 1:40AM]

@Steve Jobs

Slap Fight!

[ethana2 Posted Dec 26th 2009 1:41AM]

I have considered gutting my G4 eMac and outfitting it with a webcam, LCD, and a modern.. everything.. and Ubuntu with Docky and globalmenu, Chrome, pitivi, inkscape, so on..

I got the thing for my grandma because the elegant all-in-one enclosure makes it less intimidating..

[petepete Posted Dec 26th 2009 1:46AM]

i dont see how you could make one for cheaper when a mac mini costs 499

[Paul Posted Dec 26th 2009 2:44AM]

@petepete
Yeah I don't understand how that works either.

[Patlex Posted Dec 26th 2009 3:01AM]

Maybe he is using the older Mac Mini G4 or first gen intel with the gma950(3100 if lucky).

[pcorlatan Posted Dec 26th 2009 2:04AM]

this guy is my hero

[Xent Posted Dec 26th 2009 2:05AM]

Maybe there will be a MacBook Air Tissue dispenser soon!

[Harrison Posted Dec 26th 2009 10:22PM]

@Xent Yeah, like holding five tissues at a time will do you much good.

[bradyhp94 Posted Dec 26th 2009 2:13AM]

wow amazing

[insky Posted Dec 26th 2009 2:17AM]

I'm sorry, but no barista would approve of this.

[KirinIchiban Posted Dec 26th 2009 2:38AM]

What barista would serve coffee made from a "standard coffee pad?"
Buy a $1 plastic dripper (if you're really picky, splurge on a $5 porcelain one), cut a hole in the top of this Mac, and use your kettle to pour heated water over some real beans.
This thing is cute to look at but I ain't drinking that bulljive.

[Steve Jobs Posted Dec 26th 2009 3:12AM]

@Bill Gates

First, why would anyone want to change the background on the iPhone? That's just crazy talk.

Second, do you care to explain what was going through your mind when you left THIS guy in charge of your company?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvsboPUjrGc

I suppose the most obvious answer would be that he LOVES! YOUR! COMPANY! But still...what were you thinking...

[Stoichiometry Posted Dec 26th 2009 3:44AM]

@Steve Jobs

Think different!

[ToniCipriani Posted Dec 26th 2009 7:59AM]

iMac DV and Leopard? It should be OS 9.

[DCdavid Posted Dec 26th 2009 1:56PM]

It seems like cramming a subwoofer up against a Mac Mini would be a bad idea... Magnetic fields maybe?

[LMcClure Posted Dec 27th 2009 8:25PM]

@DCdavid

Perhaps he is using an SSD.

The subwoofer is likely magnetically shielded.

Modern hard drives are not as subject to external magnetic fields as most people think.

[HardToBelieve Posted Dec 26th 2009 4:12PM]

But will it blend?

[W31RD0 Posted Dec 26th 2009 5:18PM]

@HardToBelieve

Perhaps. But you still can't right-click.

[awallick Posted Dec 26th 2009 6:11PM]

Is this that hot coffee mod I keep hearing about?

[swag Posted Dec 26th 2009 6:33PM]

> Do you have even the slightest clue what you get when you shove a perfectly operational Mac mini, JBL Spot subwoofer and WMF1 coffeemaker into a perfectly defunct iMac DV case?

Yes. You get a pointless blog post for the post-holiday editorial lull.

[DOUGSKEEZ Posted Dec 27th 2009 2:50PM]

I'll stick with my Margaritaville

[repelsteeltjie Posted Dec 27th 2009 7:54PM]

Java

[Peter Fox Posted Jan 27th 2010 3:49PM]

@Steve Jobs

You know, my family hasn't purchased anything Apple since they shafted the PowerSchool resellers back when Apple owned PowerSchool. You had impeccable timing on canceling contracts so the resellers would not get paid when the new budget year started for the school districts.

Granted I have an iPod - though I would have loved to own something else like a MBP or an iMac.

Anyway, thank you for your time.
-Pete

[Jacktabby Posted Jan 30th 2010 8:31PM]

Amazing!