The X500 Plus is live on Kickstarter! - Page 2

NovaCoder · 19 February 2013, 01:54

Looks are always subjective but I like it, I think he could have actually made it look even better but was limited by how much it would cost to make.

It's a real shame he couldn't get ACube/AmigaKit to partner up with him and really make something special.

Omolungo · 20 February 2013, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

That's your statement there which I posted a picture of the A500 to and it simply doesn't resemble that. I've been doing a lot of clearing up on what I'm actually replying to recentely and I'm not sure it's really needed... just stop trying to make it look better than it actually is and we're all fine with what it actually is here I'd say

Ok, don't worry, De Gustibus

discomeats · 21 February 2013, 15:59

This is an interesting concept, I think I might get something like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230835975948 this after all, looks like a nice complete system for a media pc or just running AROS for the amiga experience and all for under £200.

_ThEcRoW · 21 February 2013, 16:51

Using stickers for the letters in keys is an awful way of getting the keys printed. It would wear off very quickly and leave the keyboard with a bad look. Why not use standard key serigraphy?, after all, there isn't multiple language options available, so it would be better looking than using stickers.
Hey, even cusa keyboard of the c64 wasn't stickers!

AmigaFriend · 21 February 2013, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omolungo

Does it now resembles more the A500 design?

However it's only inspired to the old good Amiga 500, it doesn't want to be its modern replica

Found it!

discomeats · 21 February 2013, 17:50

Actually I *really* want one of those

Didn't want one when they were new though, heh

Predseda · 21 February 2013, 23:38

Too expensive and also too boxy.

Omolungo · 23 February 2013, 11:06

44% done

And shortly should be added new interesting rewards

Lobotomika · 23 February 2013, 12:33

Looks like a fingerprint/scratch magnet with an uncomfortable keyboard. White one looks a lot nicer though.

jbenam · 24 February 2013, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpect

Found it!

Gotta admit, the X500 Plus totally looks like this Sinclair model!

Omolungo · 25 February 2013, 00:01

I've never seen it, when it has been released?

discomeats · 25 February 2013, 01:31

around 1988.

xc8 · 26 February 2013, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobotomika

Looks like a fingerprint/scratch magnet with an uncomfortable keyboard. White one looks a lot nicer though.

matte finish could be better...

Omolungo · 27 February 2013, 00:12

I exchanged some email with Loriano and I asked him about the matt finish in which he replied the following:

Quote:

Regarding the matt finish...the keyboards come in a similar shiny finish as the cover, if we change the finish for the cover the two will not match.

This is the keyboard used:
http://www.emprex.com/02_products_02.php?id=349

I can ask the factory but I believe the other plastic they have has some texture similar to the 1541U case I made:
http://www.loriano.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/white.htm

Omolungo · 27 February 2013, 18:30

As requested by some... Loriano added the BAREBONES X500 Plus as reward.

For those who prefer customising the case themselves

"Get one of the very first X500 Plus computer cases. The fully assembled X500 Plus computer case with black or white powder coated aluminium base and rear, black or white machined plastic sides and cover. Black or white low profile USB, chiclet keyboard with shortened cable and internal USB header. Your choice of LED colour (white, amber, red, green, blue) for Power and Drive Activity. The keyboard will be provided with the U.K. language layout and a free, high quality set of adhesives for your preferred language layout (if required).

Buy or use your own parts such as a Bluray drive instead of a DVD-RW, your own choice of fans, different type of card reader or even a floppy disk drive...remember those?

So the BAREBONES comes WITHOUT a slim SATA DVD-RW drive, NO SATA cable, NO 3.5" internal USB card reader, NO 1x40mm silent fan, NO 1x50mm silent fan, NO silicone mounts.

£199

Please don't forget to add shipping cost."

The link is the same you can find in the first message

AmigaFriend · 27 February 2013, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omolungo

So the BAREBONES comes WITHOUT a slim SATA DVD-RW drive, NO SATA cable, NO 3.5" internal USB card reader, NO 1x40mm silent fan, NO 1x50mm silent fan, NO silicone mounts.

£199

Please don't forget to add shipping cost."

The link is the same you can find in the first message

230€ for an empty case?

Akira · 28 February 2013, 15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpect

230€ for an empty case?

Nostalgia pays a very, very high price.

I never get impressed at how many people would support a project like this.

britelite · 28 February 2013, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

Nostalgia pays a very, very high price.

The people who are feeling nostalgic about late-80's/early-90's computers usually can afford to pay a little extra

Also, it's a bit ironic that a case modelled after the popular gaming machines of the 80's can't house a modern gaming machine

Akira · 28 February 2013, 15:49

But what is really the point anyway? OK you can afford extra: go buy a real system. Why would I want to have a PC in a case like this? I really don't get it.

britelite · 28 February 2013, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

But what is really the point anyway? OK you can afford extra: go buy a real system. Why would I want to have a PC in a case like this? I really don't get it.

Good thing is that you don't need to get it. People have differing tastes and needs, so just because YOU don't want something doesn't mean some one else wouldn't want it.

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19 February 2013, 01:54	#21
NovaCoder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne/Australia Posts: 3,718	Looks are always subjective but I like it, I think he could have actually made it look even better but was limited by how much it would cost to make. It's a real shame he couldn't get ACube/AmigaKit to partner up with him and really make something special.

21 February 2013, 15:59	#23
discomeats Just add brown sauce. Join Date: May 2008 Location: North East Englandland Posts: 170	This is an interesting concept, I think I might get something like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230835975948 this after all, looks like a nice complete system for a media pc or just running AROS for the amiga experience and all for under £200.

21 February 2013, 16:51	#24
_ThEcRoW Amiga NetRunner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spain Age: 40 Posts: 932	Using stickers for the letters in keys is an awful way of getting the keys printed. It would wear off very quickly and leave the keyboard with a bad look. Why not use standard key serigraphy?, after all, there isn't multiple language options available, so it would be better looking than using stickers. Hey, even cusa keyboard of the c64 wasn't stickers!

21 February 2013, 17:50	#26
discomeats Just add brown sauce. Join Date: May 2008 Location: North East Englandland Posts: 170	Actually I really want one of those Didn't want one when they were new though, heh

21 February 2013, 23:38	#27
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The City of Townsville Age: 41 Posts: 5,518	Too expensive and also too boxy.

23 February 2013, 11:06	#28
Omolungo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livorno, Italy Posts: 372	44% done And shortly should be added new interesting rewards

23 February 2013, 12:33	#29
Lobotomika Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: in the past and present Posts: 122	Looks like a fingerprint/scratch magnet with an uncomfortable keyboard. White one looks a lot nicer though.

25 February 2013, 00:01	#31
Omolungo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livorno, Italy Posts: 372	I've never seen it, when it has been released?

25 February 2013, 01:31	#32
discomeats Just add brown sauce. Join Date: May 2008 Location: North East Englandland Posts: 170	around 1988.

27 February 2013, 18:30	#35
Omolungo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Livorno, Italy Posts: 372	As requested by some... Loriano added the BAREBONES X500 Plus as reward. For those who prefer customising the case themselves "Get one of the very first X500 Plus computer cases. The fully assembled X500 Plus computer case with black or white powder coated aluminium base and rear, black or white machined plastic sides and cover. Black or white low profile USB, chiclet keyboard with shortened cable and internal USB header. Your choice of LED colour (white, amber, red, green, blue) for Power and Drive Activity. The keyboard will be provided with the U.K. language layout and a free, high quality set of adhesives for your preferred language layout (if required). Buy or use your own parts such as a Bluray drive instead of a DVD-RW, your own choice of fans, different type of card reader or even a floppy disk drive...remember those? So the BAREBONES comes WITHOUT a slim SATA DVD-RW drive, NO SATA cable, NO 3.5" internal USB card reader, NO 1x40mm silent fan, NO 1x50mm silent fan, NO silicone mounts. £199 Please don't forget to add shipping cost." The link is the same you can find in the first message

28 February 2013, 15:49	#39
Akira Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: New York Posts: 19,265	But what is really the point anyway? OK you can afford extra: go buy a real system. Why would I want to have a PC in a case like this? I really don't get it.

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