[ale] OT - rant on computer cases

[James P. Kinney III]

On Fri, 2003-02-07 at 13:10, Sims, Ted wrote:
> What's the with the stupid practice of putting doors on the front of the case so you can't get to your burner, etc.?
> 
Keeps the dust out.

> Why can't I get a grown-up looking case with a side case fan? Why are fan holes punched so small they restrict air flow?
> 

Bad engineering

> Why are they pushing cases made out of aluminum, that are flimsy, noisy, and dent at the slightest impact?
> 
Supposedly, aluminum cases dissipate the heat better. I've seen NO test
data that demonstrates that.

> Why do high-end cases have drive rails, when screws hold the drive more securely, with less vibration and noise?
> 
What else will justify the cost of the high-end case? Some of the drive
rail setups are nice. The screw work happens on an easy bench instead of
inside a cramped case.

> Why do they include fans that are so poor I throw them away often and get better ones?
> 
Cheap Ba$$$, er, cost savings.

> What's with the neon, clear side windows, and hot rod colors? I want to know, do they still make ATX cases for adults?
> 
Can you say "Kids who probably need Ritalin love those things"?

http://www.caseoutlet.com
> -Ted
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