To lighten things up a bit, here's a story about a Swedish company that encases PC peripherals in wood, rather than usual beige or black plastic. You can choose from ash, mahogany, or beech and get your monitor, keyboard, and/or mouse covered in the stuff. Although cases are not yet in the lineup, they are working with a company to come up with some samples. [Hey John D., yet another idea for you!]
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