What if your real computer was an oversized Lego computer brick?

Now, industrial designer Paul Stahl has flipped the script with a working desktop computer that’s an oversized homage to the classic computer brick (via Reddit and Hackster.io).

It is ten times larger than the original:

‘M2x2’ is a 3D printed case for the Mac Mini – you can do it Print freely at home yourself – But it’s not just a shell. It’s equipped with a 7-inch IPS touchscreen, a full range of auxiliary ports, and an SD card reader thanks to the built-in USB-C hub.

The large buttons at the top are practical too! The left contains hidden Ikea symphonisk remote control So he can control his Sonos speaker, while on the right is a hidden wireless charger for his AirPods. They both have regular Lego-style studs on the top too, so you can attach some classic bricks or a minifigure.

At the back, the set has a built-in carry handle and easy-roll wire hangers.

In its amazing interactive websiteStaal says he currently uses the M2x2 as his primary computer, though he mostly uses his screen as a Home Assistant control panel that he can tap to control his home. It has a basic monitoring device connected to it, which is LG DualUpto get the work done.

If you’ve already got a Mac Mini, it’s up to you The rest should cost you It’s less than 100 euros (about $116), and he has step-by-step assembly instructions on his site with excellent photos. Note that Ikea/Sonos Symfonisk products It has been stoppedThe handle in particular is from the older generation of IKEA products. I still see some on eBay, but you may want a different handle solution.