Is Psile the new ultimate mini-box? - bit-tech.net Forums

WilHarris · 12th Oct 2006, 17:08

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/10...mate_mini-box/

BioSniper · 12th Oct 2006, 17:14

There was a case a while back for ITX boards which looked very very similar to that but its name eludes me. I guess if I bothered to look into it I'd find it, but im lazy :P

<A88> · 12th Oct 2006, 17:31

Hoojum Cubit?

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Warrior_Rocker · 12th Oct 2006, 17:33

Meh, Personally I love the look of my shuttle as is. It is a very small case mind you however just because it is a smaller case does not automatically mean it is a better case. It would be very good for the extremely space deprived. Though my shuttle fits that bill right next to my two samsung 20''s

Although I like the look of the case, I just cannot say I would be getting one

perplekks45 · 12th Oct 2006, 18:13

iMac Mini anyone?

Tyinsar · 12th Oct 2006, 19:37

"Psile" ??? maybe they should search engrish.com for a better name.

Yeah, I too though the Mac-Mini or the PC clones thereof are better if you want small. Otherwise I'd go with a Shuttle or such. Actually what I want is a decent PC clone of the iMac. (I have a mod planned but don't have the time)

Why is the CD slot near the bottom? - would make sense if there was a small (2-4 line) LCD above it

, but as is...

DougEdey · 12th Oct 2006, 20:09

How do you pronounce it?

And I'm getting a mac Mini when I head back to uni, no real reason...

Warrior_Rocker · 12th Oct 2006, 20:18

Very possible that the dvd rom drive could rest in a small area below the motherboard, that way it stays out of the way. Though Shuttle has had this whole small form factor computer going on for quite some time. By now I have come to appreciate them. For a well rounded small computer Shuttle is still one of the best choices. The small boxes that take a full micro-atx motherboard often have too much of a footprint compared to the footprint of a shuttle.

Since my first shuttle the sv24, to my current the sb61g2 v4 I am quite impressed

Paradigm Shifter · 13th Oct 2006, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

How do you pronounce it?

I'm presuming that the P is silent, so it should just be pronounced, "Sile."

...

Minimalist case. I like it.

Oclocker · 13th Oct 2006, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilHarris

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/10...mate_mini-box/

Nice but huge!!

Gordy · 13th Oct 2006, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oclocker

Nice but huge!!

Quite, that looks to be almost as big as a shuttle.

Cubit 3 is by far the best mini-itx case out there at the moment.

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Warrior_Rocker Holder of the sacred iron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 923	Very possible that the dvd rom drive could rest in a small area below the motherboard, that way it stays out of the way. Though Shuttle has had this whole small form factor computer going on for quite some time. By now I have come to appreciate them. For a well rounded small computer Shuttle is still one of the best choices. The small boxes that take a full micro-atx motherboard often have too much of a footprint compared to the footprint of a shuttle. Since my first shuttle the sv24, to my current the sb61g2 v4 I am quite impressed __________________ ..:: Recent Projects ::.. Picture Frame PC / Adding VGA to lcd / Razr Charge Cable Internal USB WiFi / Zune TV Output / Project XodusAMP Integrated AC Inverter / Project IDEpod / Project iPod HDD Reader