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Arprotek e-Cube/gBox Barebones Review

Posted by timothy on from the not-quite-a-lunchbox dept.

Arnold writes: "I was doing some browsing on the net and came across an article that ViaHardware.com published. They are reviewing a cool P4 mini-computer system that is perfect for the serious LAN gamer. The system has an AGP slot and will even fit a GeForce 4 Ti4600. It also has a built-in handle. Now if only we could get monitors to be this size and expand out to 19-21"."

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  1. Link to picture by fdisk3hs · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I managed to grab the picture, it is now available at:
    www.greenapple.com/~rutledge/cfs868.jpg

    See how my ISP likes that...

  2. Even better... by WayneGayle · · Score: 2, Interesting

    ...if they got on the ball and made optional custom LCD screens that attach to the top of the case, flip and fold down. Just gotta put the handle on the back of the case instead of the top. Look to the GameCube for example, brilliant i think.
    -WG

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  3. Idea for making a flat panel more portable... by MsGeek · · Score: 4, Interesting
    1. Get a flat panel display with a detachable base. Detach it. Store the base somewhere safe so that you can have access to it when you want it.
    2. Get a collapsable tabletop easel from an art supply store.
    3. Hang the flat panel on the wall when at home, tote the collapsable easel and the flat panel display in your carrier along with your keyboard, pointing device and whatnot.
    4. Unfold the easel and set the flat panel display on it as if it was a canvas.

    Problem solved.

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  4. Build your own projector! by SWTP · · Score: 2, Interesting

    A few items bacck on /. is an article-thread on a DYI video projector. Now if you could combine this with that in one box.... :)

  5. Re:LAN gaming is a big hassle by liquidsin · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I'll avoid the obvious bashing of pro-MS comments, since there are thousands of others who will take that on. But seriously, console over computer for a lan party? You can't play strategy since everyone else can see what you're doing (if you're all on the same tv...and if you're not, then a portable console is no good if you have to lug around televisions). And even if you're not playing strategy, why would you want to share a television screen with someone else for a fps or even racing? About the only good multiplayer you can have with a console is arena fighting, like Mortal Kombat, or something like Super Smash Brothers Melee, which is the best reason ever to own a console. Other than that, lan parties are the way to go.

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  6. it seems to have a crappy motherboard by Billly+Gates · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I had nothing but problems with generic motherboards. I originally blamed the problem on Windows but I noticed a big difference between Intel and Asus motherboards vs the rest of them. Shuttle chipsets like the one above have some known reliability problems. I guess this system is fine for a gamer and non 24/7 use but I would not want to run my main system on it.

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