Is this goin' overboard?!

[mikeysg]

Hey guys,

Talk me outta this idea that's been bouncing around in my head. I'm thinking of getting this to house my present rig when I upgrade next year -
http://www.origenae.com/product_x15e.htm

It's nutz coz it's so pricey! But I can't help thinkin' 'bout it......I think VooDoo has a HTPC which resembles this case as well -
http://www.voodoopc.com/showroom.aspx?productID=1076

I'm really toying with the idea of gettin' it next year........someone help save this poor soul!

[Soul Assassin]

I'm not sure I see the benefit of Windows MCE on a 7" screen?

[ImaNihilist]

Hmmm. I originally assumed this was the SilverStone case, the LC18, but it turns out it's not. I'm wondering if this is the pre-production model that some companies got their hands on. The only reason I say that, is because I know Voodoo likes to use Lian-Li's and SilverStones. It seems completely different though. I duhno.

I also noticed thier other cases resemble Ahanix cases. Some are identical, others are slightly modified. Who copied who?

Anyways, I gotta' agree with Soul Assassin. Windows MCE...or really ANYTHING is pretty pointless on a 7" display. You'd have to be so close to it to even read it, what's the point?

I really like the Ahanix cases for HTPCs...but now I'm wondering if who actually makes what. ARG!

[mikeysg]

Guys, it's workin' ......I'm beginnin' to think it's a stupid idea. 7" touchscreen on the case doesn't really add much, 'cept for aesthetics I guess. I'm gonna give the SilverStone HTPC cases a look. Thanks for knocking some sense into me.......

[ewitte]

I'm not sure I see the benefit of Windows MCE on a 7" screen?

Actually there is a benefit. When I had a HTPC I never put a montior on it except for initial setup. If all you need to do is setup with it then you don't need a monitor anymore. My trick was to setup and put VNC to it. Then for future configuration I just connected to it that way from my other PC.

Eric

[rock]

This looks like it's only about $300. That doesn't seem too pricey, really considering the touch screen display.

[mikeysg]

This looks like it's only about $300. That doesn't seem too pricey, really considering the touch screen display.

Didn't I mention that it was pricey? It's 'bout twice that amount @$599 -
http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_inf...chscreen-black

I really like the Ahanix cases for HTPCs...but now I'm wondering if who actually makes what. ARG!

Yep, saw some Ahanix cases and the resemblance is uncanny......who's copying whom?

[rabidmoose171]

Actually there is a benefit. When I had a HTPC I never put a montior on it except for initial setup. If all you need to do is setup with it then you don't need a monitor anymore. My trick was to setup and put VNC to it. Then for future configuration I just connected to it that way from my other PC.

Eric

Couldnt you just use the Tv for setup?