Actually, you mockup looks pretty nice. I think it's too far a departure from Apple's newest ID direction, but it looks like a nice case anyway. But where are the handles..I gotta have my handles.
Eh, i figured Apple released a new iMac, and eliminated the handle. Ditto the iBook. Next major redesign I think apple will let go of the handles on the PowerMac too.
Eh, i figured Apple released a new iMac, and eliminated the handle. Ditto the iBook. Next major redesign I think apple will let go of the handles on the PowerMac too.
The current iMac doesn't need a handle. It has a neck
I think it looks cool, good job. A little too sony but cool. And for all you people yelling about about how ugly it is, why dont you go make your own version instead of talking nonsence, after all that was the point of the thread: post your mockup.
Thanks for the input, but I was going for a titanium powerbook-esque design. Boxy with little rounded corners. B&O inspired too.
Not bad really, but it seems the ports are dead center in the middle of the box. What is the system board mounted to? Wouldn't that kind of waste internal space for optical and hard disc drives?
I like the looks though.
Just started reading this topic, so I will do a mockup and post later.
Not bad really, but it seems the ports are dead center in the middle of the box. What is the system board mounted to? Wouldn't that kind of waste internal space for optical and hard disc drives?
I like the looks though.
Just started reading this topic, so I will do a mockup and post later.
Cheers all.
The HD's actually mount under the mobo in a cage that holds 4 of them vertically. That's why the sides open both ways, so you have access to both sides of the motherboard. This also allows you to put the IDE ports on the bottom of the motherboard.
...alright, here is my consumer micro tower mock-up. It has one slot loading optical, room for two hard drives and room for 1 PCI slot and one AGP slot. Its based on a pic of the Xserve, but I widened it a bit to allow the motherboard to be mounted below the HDs to save depth. The unit could lay flat and slide under an LCD, or stand up with the included "foot."
Its piss poor photchopping, but its the best I can do.
The only thing really is that putting the optical drive vertically makes it run slower, and Apple knows this. I've heard it mentioned in some keynote about something... or maybe I've heard it referenced here somewhere.
The HD's actually mount under the mobo in a cage that holds 4 of them vertically. That's why the sides open both ways, so you have access to both sides of the motherboard. This also allows you to put the IDE ports on the bottom of the motherboard.
Under? What do the card slots you show on back plug into? I am confused. I guess I would rather see the board against side of the case, the way el-capitan does now. Let's face it, Apple made one kick-arse case when they designed that.
I cannot tell you how many times people look at it and question the handles, but honestly, even though I don't move mine too much, it has saved my back more than once. And the flip down sides and ease of access is a wintel-designers wet dream.
Yes....I know I'VE GOT this huge data path in my brain and I can't get it out.
The reason why 'a CD-ROM drive runs slower when vertically mounted' was first emitted by Apple when it introed the 20th anniversary mac.
The way they decided to mount the Drive was with a door that merely covered the spinning disc, not much grip-factor was added by closing the door, thus the disc got most of it's grip from the spindle. How "everyday-run-of-the-muck" drives run is when you inject a CD, the drive clamps down from the top and the bottom of the disc so as to have a better grip on the disc at all times.
Note: better technologies for top-loading CD drives can now be found in portable CD-audio sets like the Sony Discman, where there is no 'upper grip. on the door.'
A vertically mounted drive like the one in the picture would work just fine, because it is still a slot-loading drive.
...alright, here is my consumer micro tower mock-up. It has one slot loading optical, room for two hard drives and room for 1 PCI slot and one AGP slot. Its based on a pic of the Xserve, but I widened it a bit to allow the motherboard to be mounted below the HDs to save depth. The unit could lay flat and slide under an LCD, or stand up with the included "foot."
Its piss poor photchopping, but its the best I can do.
I dunno man, that's kinda too tall and skinny. That's like a PS2 on steroids and the foot would have to be massive. Also, I never liked the 'desktop' approach, I've always preferred the 'tower' better.
Pretty damn nice, as long as the CD drive is front loaded. My Illustrator skills ar enot up to snuff and my photoshop skilld less so. Someone who likes this idea want to come up with a nice mock up?
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Originally posted by Tulkas
You just want a look at his ass
Actually, you mockup looks pretty nice. I think it's too far a departure from Apple's newest ID direction, but it looks like a nice case anyway. But where are the handles..I gotta have my handles.
Eh, i figured Apple released a new iMac, and eliminated the handle. Ditto the iBook. Next major redesign I think apple will let go of the handles on the PowerMac too.
Originally posted by Outsider
Eh, i figured Apple released a new iMac, and eliminated the handle. Ditto the iBook. Next major redesign I think apple will let go of the handles on the PowerMac too.
The current iMac doesn't need a handle. It has a neck
Originally posted by Leonard
Too square and boxy. You have to add some curves to that design. Colors aren't bad.
Thanks for the input, but I was going for a titanium powerbook-esque design. Boxy with little rounded corners. B&O inspired too.
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http://www.spymac.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22011
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http://www.spymac.com/gallery/showph...t=1&thecat=500
Cheers,
Gary Haus
You should submit it to Apple.
Originally posted by Outsider
Well since you're working on plastics now lets have a sneak peak.
Originally posted by Outsider
Thanks for the input, but I was going for a titanium powerbook-esque design. Boxy with little rounded corners. B&O inspired too.
Not bad really, but it seems the ports are dead center in the middle of the box. What is the system board mounted to? Wouldn't that kind of waste internal space for optical and hard disc drives?
I like the looks though.
Just started reading this topic, so I will do a mockup and post later.
Cheers all.
Originally posted by Rhumgod
Not bad really, but it seems the ports are dead center in the middle of the box. What is the system board mounted to? Wouldn't that kind of waste internal space for optical and hard disc drives?
I like the looks though.
Just started reading this topic, so I will do a mockup and post later.
Cheers all.
The HD's actually mount under the mobo in a cage that holds 4 of them vertically. That's why the sides open both ways, so you have access to both sides of the motherboard. This also allows you to put the IDE ports on the bottom of the motherboard.
Its piss poor photchopping, but its the best I can do.
Originally posted by Outsider
The HD's actually mount under the mobo in a cage that holds 4 of them vertically. That's why the sides open both ways, so you have access to both sides of the motherboard. This also allows you to put the IDE ports on the bottom of the motherboard.
Under? What do the card slots you show on back plug into? I am confused. I guess I would rather see the board against side of the case, the way el-capitan does now. Let's face it, Apple made one kick-arse case when they designed that.
I cannot tell you how many times people look at it and question the handles, but honestly, even though I don't move mine too much, it has saved my back more than once. And the flip down sides and ease of access is a wintel-designers wet dream.
The reason why 'a CD-ROM drive runs slower when vertically mounted' was first emitted by Apple when it introed the 20th anniversary mac.
The way they decided to mount the Drive was with a door that merely covered the spinning disc, not much grip-factor was added by closing the door, thus the disc got most of it's grip from the spindle. How "everyday-run-of-the-muck" drives run is when you inject a CD, the drive clamps down from the top and the bottom of the disc so as to have a better grip on the disc at all times.
Note: better technologies for top-loading CD drives can now be found in portable CD-audio sets like the Sony Discman, where there is no 'upper grip. on the door.'
A vertically mounted drive like the one in the picture would work just fine, because it is still a slot-loading drive.
Originally posted by mooseman
...alright, here is my consumer micro tower mock-up. It has one slot loading optical, room for two hard drives and room for 1 PCI slot and one AGP slot. Its based on a pic of the Xserve, but I widened it a bit to allow the motherboard to be mounted below the HDs to save depth. The unit could lay flat and slide under an LCD, or stand up with the included "foot."
Its piss poor photchopping, but its the best I can do.
I dunno man, that's kinda too tall and skinny. That's like a PS2 on steroids and the foot would have to be massive. Also, I never liked the 'desktop' approach, I've always preferred the 'tower' better.
Originally posted by Jonathan
how's a 12" aluminum cube sound?
Pretty damn nice, as long as the CD drive is front loaded. My Illustrator skills ar enot up to snuff and my photoshop skilld less so. Someone who likes this idea want to come up with a nice mock up?