Using Photoshop™, I have altered the design of this "Steampunk" laptop to create a sleeker, more efficient machine. The previous design contained a lot of exposed mechanical parts that the end user has no need to interact with. Hiding them beneath a case seemed the most reasonable way to keep them both out of harm's way, and from confusing the interface of the device.
Also, where the original uses metal and wood parts vulnerable to corrosion, the new design uses plastic, molded in a single color to create a visually unified and minimalist shape, with an elegance the original laptop is completely lacking.
I have also added an optical drive.
While this exercise is completely theoretical, I believe it solves the inherent design problems of "Steampunk" in a most satisfactory manner.
