meep
Prominent Member
Hi all,
Having spend a good deal of time looking at various posts here and on AVSForum, it appears that sourcing a decent HTPC case which meets everyones requirements is proving to be a difficulty. Virtually impossible in Europe.
I'm currently eveluating the possibility of designing and producing such custom cases tailored to HTPC user requirements. The purpose of this thread is to ascertain those requirements.
Please respond with ideal case specifications. Note that i am NOT looking for HTPC specs (video card, motherboard etc.). I'm talking about the actual box.
If you feel someone else's answers are similar to your needs, please still reply as I'm keen to get an idea of the number of interested parties on this list.
here are a few questions to start you off;
1. Is variety of finish important (option of black, silver, champ)?
2. Is floppy disk access important? Would a side or rear mounted floppy be appreciated?
3. Is there a preference for front faschia quality finish only or should the full case enclosure be completed to same quality (sides&top)?
4. Is a status LCD/Display module important?
4b. Hou about a built in 4" LCD to act as an actual monitor for set-up etc.?
5. Support for ir remote sensor?
6. Would inclusion of quiet 300W power supply be important?
7. Should silient drive enclosures be included?
8. What about the ability to specify additions up to and including a full custom build (motherboard, processor, drives, DVD, OS etc., software etc.)
9. What would be a reasonable time to wait for delivery?
10. Assuming such a product met your requirements, would you purchase online?
11. How much would you be willing to pay (including shipping) for your ideal case (excluding power supply)?
12. I presume desktop form factor?
13. Any other comments/observations?
Please don't feel restricted by these questions. I'm really looking at
a). is this a viable business proposition and
b). What end users want.
Thanks in advance
Peter
(edits to clarify issues & add extra questions)
Having spend a good deal of time looking at various posts here and on AVSForum, it appears that sourcing a decent HTPC case which meets everyones requirements is proving to be a difficulty. Virtually impossible in Europe.
I'm currently eveluating the possibility of designing and producing such custom cases tailored to HTPC user requirements. The purpose of this thread is to ascertain those requirements.
Please respond with ideal case specifications. Note that i am NOT looking for HTPC specs (video card, motherboard etc.). I'm talking about the actual box.
If you feel someone else's answers are similar to your needs, please still reply as I'm keen to get an idea of the number of interested parties on this list.
here are a few questions to start you off;
1. Is variety of finish important (option of black, silver, champ)?
2. Is floppy disk access important? Would a side or rear mounted floppy be appreciated?
3. Is there a preference for front faschia quality finish only or should the full case enclosure be completed to same quality (sides&top)?
4. Is a status LCD/Display module important?
4b. Hou about a built in 4" LCD to act as an actual monitor for set-up etc.?
5. Support for ir remote sensor?
6. Would inclusion of quiet 300W power supply be important?
7. Should silient drive enclosures be included?
8. What about the ability to specify additions up to and including a full custom build (motherboard, processor, drives, DVD, OS etc., software etc.)
9. What would be a reasonable time to wait for delivery?
10. Assuming such a product met your requirements, would you purchase online?
11. How much would you be willing to pay (including shipping) for your ideal case (excluding power supply)?
12. I presume desktop form factor?
13. Any other comments/observations?
Please don't feel restricted by these questions. I'm really looking at
a). is this a viable business proposition and
b). What end users want.
Thanks in advance
Peter
(edits to clarify issues & add extra questions)