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There is always the Ziotek Media Carousel that stores 150 discs per device and it includes software: http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=10670

We have active USB repeaters. These cameras draw very little power. Some of the power is used to run the repeater.

Here's a list of some cheap ones you can use to 16 more feet: http://www.cyberguys.com/product-search/?keyword=usb+extender&gps=60

And here's your 1000-foot USB extender: http://www.networktechinc.com/extenders-usb.html

Again, my goal is thinking how cheap can we keep it so that if things go horribly wrong we just shrug and try again. I have conventional NTSC Lorex and Q-see systems plus some NTSC camera cards but they're a pain in the neck. If you already know computers the UVC USB webcams give so much more picture resolution for so much less money and annoying CMOS camera headaches.

Also, you can install an infrared spotlight. These cameras will pick that light up in the darkness, too (most any camera will).

Have fun!!

I haven't tried it but it looks like a good idea. http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=36218&sk=MC71419
Format it ext3 and then share it SMB for any OS.

Here is another one (linked to a retailer's site: http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=12655 ) for about $40. It doesn't seem to have a cover for the keys though, so you might accidentally hit them.
"iOne Scorpius keypad" can find the same one on a few other sites (sometimes it seems like you need to add "N4" or "N4U") if you want to search for this one.

Here is another one (linked to a retailer's site: http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=12655 ) for about $40. It doesn't seem to have a cover for the keys though, so you might accidentally hit them.
"iOne Scorpius keypad" can find the same one on a few other sites (sometimes it seems like you need to add "N4" or "N4U") if you want to search for this one.

It's not a new concept... labeling media goes all the way back to cassette tapes. (Eight tracks are before my time, were they writeable?)

Unfortunately regular SD or SDHC cards are at the lower end of useful label size. MicroSD and MiniSD are even worse. So about the best that you can do is some sort of 2-4 character code on each card, and use some other method to keep track of the contents.

Some useful card cases are:

CaseAce 3010 Cardsafe SD Card Holder In DVD Case Holds 9
Glossa Aluminum SD Card Case

The aluminum card cases hold 3 SD cards, are slim and sturdy, but are nearly impossible to find anymore (CyberGuys used to sell them).

I like to cyber-shop in cyberspace at Cyberguys.com

Cyberguys.com has TY media.
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchAll.asp?search=taiyo+yuden&sort=desc

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=20418 The Skip-Away Repair Pro System's patent-pending OptoClear process uses a combination of heat and pressure to recondition the surface of damaged discs without using messy polishing pastes and without removing any disc material. When a disc is inserted for repair, it's protective plastic layer is heated, making the surface malleable. Then pressure is applied to repair its damaged surface. It's fully automated and takes just 3 minutes. Includes buffing wheel, coolant cartridge and AC adapter. Discs not included. Please note: While the Skip-Away Pro can be used with DVDs and HD DVDs, it is not compatible with Blu-Ray Discs.

Cantenna (or use a pringles jar)

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=15229

5 pack of 12 inch extension cords (3 prong)

5 pack of 12 inch extension cords (2 prong)

What you do with the $100+ savings is your business.

5 pack of 12 inch extension cords (3 prong)

5 pack of 12 inch extension cords (2 prong)

What you do with the $100+ savings is your business.

Or just get a few of these to add to your existing power strip/UPS

As far as disposal: open up the drives, take out the platters and use them for decorations or melt them, salvage the armature magnets for your refrigerator, recycle the metal.

These folks have more kinds of cd/dvd holders than you could possible need.

Cyberguys doesn't carry the 80mm paper sleeves for miniCD/DVD-Rs, but do carry a six-in-one DVD case as well as the four-packs. Some of the stuff they carry can be found cheaper elsewhere (even ThinkGeek, in some cases!), but there's enough unique-and-cheap stuff there that it's on my regularly visited tech shopping bookmarks.

Wow, use the internet.

These folks have more kinds of cd/dvd holders than you could possible need.
And thousands of other things CompUSA never even thought to carry.
http://www.cyberguys.com/

Oh and heres the 4up in flexible polypropelene so it wont shatter like the styrene ones
And color coded to boot. And cheaper.

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=2794

Wow, use the internet.

These folks have more kinds of cd/dvd holders than you could possible need.
And thousands of other things CompUSA never even thought to carry.
http://www.cyberguys.com/

Oh and heres the 4up in flexible polypropelene so it wont shatter like the styrene ones
And color coded to boot. And cheaper.

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=2794

Thing is, though it is technically a "one-finger mouse" (your thumb on the ball), in order to click & drag, you need another finger--and yours are busy holding the one-finger mouse. You need your other hand to press the left mouse button. Yup, actually a TWO-handed mouse.

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.as p?productID=13753&ta=detail_img&pi=Y&st=5

A quick Google shows no such thing as a Firewire to USB adapter. Apparently this isn't feasible according to an article I saw via the Google. The only such adapter I saw via a Google is some thing designed to convert digital video signals from Firewire to USB.

I don't think there's any easy way to get large numbers of IDE drives in an external enclosure except of course for single or dual drives in USB enclosures. First, IDE is intended for internal use, much like SATA - except SATA being a serial protocol, you can find a way to extend that. IDE is parallel, which doesn't go very far. You can find PC towers with ten bays like this one . Then all you need is some mounting kits if your drives are 3.5" to fit them into the 5.25" bays.

Your other issue with trying to use an external enclosure for IDE drives is how to control them - you'd need ten USB connectors at least, or some way to fan the ports in like eSATA can. I don't think there are very many enclosures set up for IDE like that - most are for eSATA.

You CAN get stuff like Firewire to IDE enclosures like this one. That might do for your needs. Or this USB for IDE four-bay enclosure.

But most of the big enclosures I see via Google are for eSATA. eSATA is designed for this - IDE never was.

I got a catalog not long ago from Cyberguys and I remembered seeing just such a repeater in there. I have no idea about the quality of the repeater or of Cyberguys, so do some reasearch first. But if you're interested, they have this and this, either of which may work for you.

I got a catalog not long ago from Cyberguys and I remembered seeing just such a repeater in there. I have no idea about the quality of the repeater or of Cyberguys, so do some reasearch first. But if you're interested, they have this and this, either of which may work for you.

I got a catalog not long ago from Cyberguys and I remembered seeing just such a repeater in there. I have no idea about the quality of the repeater or of Cyberguys, so do some reasearch first. But if you're interested, they have this and this, either of which may work for you.

Honestly I am not sure why all the keyboards and mice are USB now, the plug is no smaller, and you also give up at least one USB port to something that every non-server computer has.

Reason #1: USB is hotpluggable. PS/2 often isn't. Some computers will lock up or crash if you plug in PS/2 devices while they're running.

Reason #2: USB has become a cross-platform standard. Most USB devices will work on Windows, Macs, even Linux with the right drivers. Most keyboards and mice don't require drivers except for advanced non-standard features. Mostly they just work, and have done so for years. I applaud PC manufacturers for getting rid of PS/2, just like many people applauded Apple for getting rid of their proprietary ADB ports in favor of USB.

Reason #3: Cost. Consolidating devices into using a standard port means motherboards require fewer controller chips, which means cheaper, simpler computers.

Many computers these days are coming with at least four USB ports specifically to deal with the loss of the PS/2 ports. Things are really better this way, I promise. Although it would be even better if keyboard manufacturers would wise up and start putting a USB 2.0 hub in their keyboards like Apple has been doing for years.

And can we get a Mac with a USB port on the front of the box? I know that it's supposed to look like a simple design, but when I have to drag the expensive and fragile screen of the iMac I have at work around to get at the back of it so I can plug in the cable/thumb drive, so I can turn the screen around again so I can see it, so I can copy a file off of it, then turn it around and unplug it again, before turning it straight again so I can go back to work, it suddenly stops seeming like such a simple design.

I agree that there should be a port or two up front for thumb drives and such, but a lot of people like the fact that their AREN'T ports all over the place on Macs. If you have devices that you need to be plugging and unplugging they make these things called extension cables, you may have heard of them. You can even get cute ones with little lights in them in various lengths and colors. There is also a great way to solve the problem of not having enough ports by getting a miniStack V2 which also covers backups. You know, those backups that are so incredibly easy to do on a Mac. Some people even run their Mac mini right off the external Firewire drive for a little speed boost versus the slow internal drive. The miniStack V2 also has a couple of easily accessible USB and Firewire ports on the side. It's a great addition for any Mac mini, and I always recommend it over the Macally Minimate for many reasons.

By the way, the new Intel Mac minis have four USB ports so the problem with the keyboard/mouse taking up all the ports is solved, at least on the new machines.

For the less frequently used, replace the hard jewel cases with more pliable plastic ones that still have a spine and can either take the CD insert/back label or can be labeled: http://www.uline.com/AdvSearchResult.asp?view=ALL& SubGroup=5164&Source=20&BrowseGroup=87&Method=BROW SE&desc=Square+Plastic+CD+Cases

My company uses the cases and stores them in a large 4 drawer, 500 CD per drawer, media cabinet. I wish we had a jukebox.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I use different colored paper sleeves. Those packs of 50 in 5 colors from Memorex are great and disposable

Paper is made of wood fibers and will scratch CD and DVD coatings. If you keep discs in paper sleeves you can end up "fogging" the disc with micro-scratches to the point where it won't be readable anymore, at least not without being repaired by something like this. (Just for reference I have had great results from that particular unit, and it doesn't leave radial lines like the "Skip Dr." units.)

Instead of paper sleeves, use non-scratching Tyvek (the same stuff they put on houses):

Pack of 100
Pack of 1,000

Just to stay totally on topic, the original poster may want to check out the complete Cyberguys catalog. They have a large number of different CD/DVD holder/case options, from quad CD jewel cases to CD/DVD carousels and other alternative storage possibilities. (Note this part of the quad CD jewel case description: "The durable, translucent polypropylene case will not break or shatter like ordinary plastic jewel cases". Interesting.) Something like this may actually be what the original submitter is looking for. No breakage and saves space but still has a readable index to make it easy to find things.

Cyberguys' prices are great on almost everything in their inventory and they have tons of "neato" geeky items that always make me wish I had more money. For basic computer items like network cables, adapters, cases of various types, testers and such, they have become my supplier of choice. For bigger stuff like hard drives, CD/DVD burners, monitors and such I still go to Newegg though. No, I don't work for them or get any kickbacks for the links, unfortunately.

I bought several of these and hung them off the back of my computer, and now everything hangs in midair. It isn't a complete answer, I still have several dozen power warts hanging there, but at least they are off the floor and it is easier to keep things clean and tidy.

Have put these in a dozen machines so far.VERY quiet,And when you're gaming you can really feel the heat being blown away from your card.They even have one with a thermal control.Great buy.

Low tech solution?
http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.as p?T1=121+2570&dept=tch2&search=1ca54&child=

Give this a shot:

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.as p?T1=134+1370&dept=lch8&search=1ds40&child=

or the less expensive:

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.as p?T1=134+1360&dept=&search=&child=

Give this a shot:

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.as p?T1=134+1370&dept=lch8&search=1ds40&child=

or the less expensive:

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.as p?T1=134+1360&dept=&search=&child=

http://cyberguys.com/Cyberguys has a couple cd carousels in their magazine that are stackable, and can be controlled from your computer using some software to keep track of where the CDs are. You can also use the keypad on the front to access the CD. We used these at one place i worked at and they seemed pretty nice. We had a binder there with a listing of the CDs aswell so you didnt have to bother with the computer. I am thinking about getting some of these for the same reason. They each hold 150 discs and automatically eject the disc you select...

Or even better, just buy a new usb2.0 enclosure designed for a 2.5" laptop drive. I recently got one from cyberguys.com for $19.95 and it's powered off the USB port and everything. Works like a charm with that spare 40G drive I had lying around.

"I'm actually kinda partial to Dr. Ferd's Wart Remover"

Seems a bit overpriced at $6.99

The cheapest source for these I've come across is here $8.99 for a 5 pack.

They have tons of variations on this item too, including dual plugs, flat plugs (so you can put furniture up against them), etc.

A question: can a Mac mouse/keyboard from an old G3 system be used with the Mini?

If your old G3 is beige, then you have ADB. You will need an USB-ADB adapter, such as this one. If your system is the Blue & White tower, then you already have USB, you will not need any kind of adapter.

For everyone else in the PC world, virtually every USB keyboard and mouse will work out of the box. Right-clicking brings up contextual menus as you would expect, and the scroll wheel scrolls pages, etc. If you have a PS/2 mouse/keyboard, then you will need an adapter to USB like this one.

I have-- as noted, it's a standard hard drive. If you are stupid enough to drop it from a sixth-floor window onto concrete, don't be shocked if you need a commercial data recovery service.

That said, that's true of most storage media out there. Pen drives are substantially more impact resistant due to lighter weight and smaller size (especially sub-pen drives like this one-- I seem to recall some ad listing one of this style as being 3 grams), but pricier for space. Since the querent emphasized a desire for size, I'd recommend a hard drive type solution (whether iPod or other) anyway, and suggest you make a point of NOT dropping it out the window like my freind did. (Hi, Dave!)

My personal choices for storage:
1) A 256MB Pen drive, for files that I want accessible at all times (eg, copies of the Mac & PC site-licensed anti-virus installers), files I am using regularly (like the latest draft of my Great Novel), and a few backup files that need to survive impact as well as I do (mostly personal financial stuff, plus a couple encrypted certificates).
2) A 20GB Archos Jukebox Recorder, 2 years old. I wanted an MP3 player, but it backs up some of my files. Were I buying today, I'd probably get a 20GB iPod instead of an Archos, but that's just me. If you don't want an MP3 player, I'd still look into a 2.5 type model, but probably go with an enclosure kit; 20GB 2.5's are cheapish these days, and you can upgrade the kits easier than the non-kits. 80GB non-kits are available as well, but will cost up to $400. (I like the Lacie U&I pocket model with it's padding, but I lack the unlimited budget for it.)
3) A collection of four "Yum Cha" generic USB/Firewire 3.5/5.25" boxes, models compatible with 250GB+ hard drives. Three have 80GB drives at the moment, which I will upgrade to 250's as space needs dictate (probably Xmas 2K5); one I keep free for data migration from older computers to newer ones-- yank old drive from old machine, put in U/I box, connect to newer machine. Since the querent wasn't happy with Fry's bare bones models, a Western Digital or Lacie model (which both come with box and drive, as opposed to the "just-add-drive" kits I used) might be worth the extra cash.

Decide whether you want a 2.5" or a 3.5" based solution; the latter give more GB per buck and can be larger in total, but are a little bigger and heavier to carry about. Decide if you want USB2.0, Firewire, or both. Buy it. Get a pen drive, too, because they're cheap and handy.

Instead of making stupid comments regarding VMWare or laptops, here is something that will actually help you out. I just completed my rack a few months ago. Building a home rack is not that expensive but you will need to look around because most of the rackmount products are business oriented and they seem to be more expensive. Here are the links to the stuff I used. Some of the prices may be slightly off (previous slashdot post) but you should be able to track down most of the stuff. I do agree with the posts regarding the 1U servers it will be much easier for you to stick with 2U and up servers, the extra space makes it much easier and cheaper to work with. Some of the links are not quite working (l-com and bestbuy) but I think it is from problems on the vendors website, hopefully they will work tomorrow or I will post new links.

Relay rack 38U steel, with base (should fit under a doorway with casters)
129.00 - Rack
60.00 - Base(Freestanding Application)
40.00 - Casters

Rackmount Computer Case
130.00 - Computer Case
30.00 - Power Supply (300 Watt)

LCD / KVM Switch / Mounting (need to make custom rack mount for LCD Swivel)
1200.00 - LCD Monitor (21")
41.49 - LCD Swivel [cyberguys.com]
119.95 - Rack Mount KVM (8 Port)
18.99 - KVM Cables [techdepot.com]

Rack Mount UPS
249.99 - UPS 1500VA CyberPower 1500AVR(free shipping from BestBuy, easy to return if problems, not cheapest price)

Hope that helps,
Jad

Why not get A keyboard for $3.59 instead.

Luggables are making a sort-of comeback. A small-form PC (like a Shuttle X or mITX) can be combined with a flat panel screen & you are bascially there. Just put a handle on it and get a bag for the screen.

About a third the cost of a similar-spec laptop.

Luggables are making a sort-of comeback. A small-form PC (like a Shuttle X or mITX) can be combined with a flat panel screen & you are bascially there. Just put a handle on it and get a bag for the screen.

About a third the cost of a similar-spec laptop.

awesome!

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Mini Storage Box W/Hardware Asst. Pak
Professional Hardware Assortment Pack
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