2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: NEC 286 Laptop Rides Again

The sad reality is that all consumer electronics are going to be e-waste eventually. [Cory Whitesell] was determined his old NEC ProSpeed 286 Laptop wouldn’t meet that fate until absolutely necessary, so when his attempts at repairs failed, his efforts pivoted to create a retro battlestation from the stylish old machine . That screen looks too good to be stock, but otherwise you can’t tell from this angle.