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I have had a Lapinator for years:
Take a look at this review:
http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Lapinator_Comparison/index3.shtml#update

I use an external laptop sized HD that has a built in battery that I plug my SD cards into and it copies the pics over and then deletes the card for me. Works great and lasts a long time on a charge. It's called a Venus Go Go.

Review found here: http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/ams_venus/i ndex.shtml

I currently have an 80 GB HD it, but may slap a larger HD in later. Since it's USB, I can plug it in anywhere and burn if needed or clean up what I don't want. It'll also recharge through the USB port.

I prefer the beige box, let your creativity loose and paint it whatever color you want. I would always prefer to mod and customize the looks of my PC, and this is really only possible on a "blank slate" beige box. The pre-modded systems that oems sell are just horrid looking for the most part.

Its kind of like why people enjoy decorating their rooms/dorms/etc with posters and other such junk: they want their living space to be an extension of themselves and their personality/interests. The PC is just another extension of this.

For some pretty nice looking PC's, check out Virtual Hideout's cool case gallery

There are at least two Logitech mice I'm aware of that use dual sensors: mouseman dual optical and a much newer V400 laptop laser mouse. I only had a regular mouseman optical, so I never researched what could be done with two sensors. There might be a simple software hack to do what you describe... or not, and you'd have to tear apart the poor animals to get two outputs.

Ok. Here's a Lian-Li case review from November, 2000. OS X didn't even *exist* then. It didn't come out with the "brushed metal" look until March 24, 2001. Apple was still making flimsy plastic cases for another two years, until they released the G5 (with the ripped-off brushed-metal motif) in 2003.

So, again. Apple doesn't pioneer shit. And there's certainly no "magic" to it. They pick the best ideas from the PC world, then market them to the point where idiots like you think they came first.

If you are going to be modding or painting a case, then other decorative elements like leather or wood seem in line... Although it is tricky to apply the veneers yourself.

There is a decent review here

There are plenty of wood veneer sources out there.

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Larry Ellison's probably got a custom one on his desk.

Not the most complex mouse, but I love it for deathmatch. Sure, it does not have as many buttons as other mice, but I find the tracking on it to be excellent.*

You can still get these mice here. A good review can be found here.

* (Unless you get it on a surface that contains something white and glossy - then because of the dual optical cameras, the cursor can fly randomly about.)

I know cases are dirt cheap nowadays, and Coolermasters are a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for: great looks, great performance, and great construction. No matter what, I reccomend going with an aluminum case. The difference in weight is well worth it if you ever move it around. Another thing you get with better cases is a slide-out motherboard tray, which makes installations and upgrades a breeze.

A nice independent review of the light kit can be found at Virtual Hideout.

I was planning a similar, modulo the ambiant light sensor, inspried by this article. But instead of using an EL cable powered by battery, I want to use a few LED powered by tapping the keyboard controller. The PS/2 specification call for 300 mW on the port. Depending on how much is unused by the KB controller, somebody could probably wire 4 or 5 more LED and place them strategically for the best effect.

The coolest case is always going to be the one you make yourself. At least I think so. It may not be the coolest to others, but if you take your time, it will be worth the effort. I have done several myself, but the best gallery around to gather ideas from is the Cool Case Gallery run by the folks at VH

Virtual Hideout has the pics on the main page and here.Case Number 215

I found this site which looked promising for some of my needs in the quest to make cool gadgety add-ons to my computer.

actually the correct link is: http://www.virtual-hideout.net the link above points to some net cafe

Overkill? You think slightly glitzed up is overkill? Browse throught this gallery, and tell me most a "slightly-glitzed-up ATX case" is over kill.

No, that site wasn't my summer obsession and didn't inspire a short lived hobby, why do you ask?

you should check out ocmod and virtual hideout. Both have good tutorial sections, plus lots of info on water cooling (and all of the other alternatives). But if you really want to overclock, your most important source of info is the users manual that came with your mother board. It will tell you where all the jumpers (or bios settings) are for voltage, clock multiplier, and front-side bus.

Too late: They're already adding neon.

Those will never make the Cool Case gallery....

I can seem someone doing this to it (as seen here).

Just to take out a few frustrations

I can seem someone doing this to it (as seen here).

Just to take out a few frustrations

As has been mentioned before, Apple is in a unique situation where they control nearly all the aspects of the computer. The ATX standard and most PC motherboards are designed with either tower or desktop cases in mind.

Separately sold cases, which have to be compatible with a wide variety of motherboards, have a hard time replicating Apple's designs. In particular, in a tower case, the internal devices are all above the motherboard, so the cable connectors are at the top. A swing out design, like in the G4, is hard to do because the cables will get in the way. Take a look ColorCases to see what "niche" case manufacturers are doing despite these limitations.

On the other hand, companies like Compaq, Sony, and Gateway already ship their computers with custom motherboards and cases, and so have fewer limitations. They do offer their own takes on PC case design, just not exact copies of Apple's design for legal reasons. I mean, check out Compaq's Ipaq and Sony's Vaio Line and tell me they're ignoring design considerations.

As for computer enthusiasts who actually prefer compatibility, performance, and value to fancy design, we typically opt for the kind of cases listed here. (My specific case isn't listed there; it's an Antec S830.) They offer better cooling, more expandibility, and better access than most of the cases that tend to form before function. We're not immune to the concerns of aesthetics either; we just prefer to take matters in our own hands. Granted, some of the mods are of questionable taste and talent, but there are as many clean, professional jobs as bad jobs. And every one is the pride and joy of someone, no matter what you think of them.

Why are we referred to as consumers? I'm on the net usually to play games (the free ones, not the ones charging monthly fees), research info on Linux, my car (Club DSM), discussion boards about tech and computers, Online Banking and Payments, and many other websites that I'm not paying squat for. As soon as sites start charging for content (be it thru annoying pop-under ads, or actual monthly fees) I'm quite likely to leave and find a better free site. That's what got everyone online so quickly in the first place. It was absolutely free! Do I buy stuff online? Sure, but it's definitely a VERY small percentage of my total yearly monetary expenses. Online businesses had better realize this fast if they want to stay in business.

It's not that charging for services is bad. In fact, more power to them. But unless your service is absolutely necessary to a web surfer, you'd better kiss your profits goodbye. And no, showing more banner ads and pop-unders will not increase revenues if no one is willing to visit your site in the first place. Plus, with all the free software out there that allows everyone to filter out the 'noise', businesses had better find a better way to attract and keep customers than just flashy ads.