Swedish design company Teenage Engineering has released a free computer case made from one piece of foldable plastic as part of its “Flipped Out ’25” promotions. The company’s goal was to design the cheapest computer case in the world, and it achieved this by reducing costs to zero.
Teenage Engineering has faced criticism for the price of its products in the past, but the company aims to change its reputation with these affordable offers. Its Pocket Operator series is a success story, offering budget-friendly music gear that has remained under $200 since its launch.
The “Flipped Out ’25” promotions kicked off in June, where customers could pay what they wanted for the OP-1 Field. The latest offer is a DIY computer case called Computer-2, which is made from a single piece of semi-transparent foldable plastic. The case features snap-in hooks and flexible living hinges, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly.
Teenage Engineering gave away Computer-2 as a marketing stunt, but it’s also an experiment to push the limits of design and cost reduction. The company says its engineers worked tirelessly to achieve costs of zero. However, the offer has already sold out in the online store, leaving fans to check if stock is available in their region.
Source: https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/the-computer-case-you-cant-buy-cause-its-free-teenage-engineerings-latest-experiment-is-a-free-computer-case-made-from-one-piece-of-foldable-plastic