What comes after the Predator Case ... I was wondering what AW might do next to envigorate the desktop line and found the decision of what to do next daunting.. ...

nebulous · 10-31-2005, 06:35 PM

I was wondering what AW might do next to envigorate the desktop line and found the decision of what to do next daunting...

Even though the Predator Case has been around for 2 years, it is still Mondo Cool. I'm kinda wondering what yall think Alienware could do with a future desktop case.

My entry, off the top of my head of course, a 1950s style saucer shaped case that is all wireless or bluetooth and can be hung from the ceiling with no cables attached. Don't ask me how to get power to it.

ewolff · 10-31-2005, 06:50 PM

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What comes after the Predator Case

ALX...

PC Gaming Freak · 10-31-2005, 07:10 PM

hmmm... I dread this beings I just got my AW no more then two months ago. I also wonder this! They realy dont half to do to much to compete now. One thing I would do is offer custom paint jobs and maby a window case kind of like DB creation!

Freak

sry about grammer!

ewolff · 10-31-2005, 07:45 PM

I'd like to see a window option for the Predator case too.

Cleofizoid · 10-31-2005, 09:34 PM

This may not go with the AW production line as it is now, but how about offering the top manufacturers latest, greatest and most popular cases w/custom paint, custom windows and custom lite shows.

Novel idea huh?

Zoid

Joelist · 10-31-2005, 10:49 PM

You really need a metal case for paintjobs to work the best.

On another note, how about a case shaped like the head of an alien (from movies like "Aliens") with the optical drives in a pull out enclosure that slides out like the second set of jaws in the movie aliens?

caine_21 · 11-01-2005, 12:57 AM

the floating alien saucer idea is sweet. if alienware invented beamable power, they would be richer than bill gates. somehow integrating the optical drives into the exterior would be nice, if they could keep it looking sweet. the predator is nice, but having to open that door up all the way to get any cd/medi in is a pain. :awgreen:

alien5152 · 11-01-2005, 06:34 AM

Good question here... Maybe the front door access to DVD drives should be reworked a bit. Instead of us opening it up, the door could slide down to reveal the CD or DVD rom and go back up once the cd/dvd is in. What do you think?

Steve · 11-01-2005, 06:50 AM

i say they keep it forever... so i can built a nice arsenal of PCs like DB did... they look so tight when you line them all next to each other...

i mean, look how long they kept the original Aw cases back in the late 90s...

Speedde423 · 11-01-2005, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by caine_21

the floating alien saucer idea is sweet. ...somehow integrating the optical drives into the exterior would be nice, if they could keep it looking sweet. the predator is nice, but having to open that door up all the way to get any cd/medi in is a pain. :awgreen:

You could just use a slot drive on the widest point. And instead of hanging it, just have it sit on a stand like those used for models. and just have one power cable coming from that. Kinda like this.

jaycat · 11-01-2005, 10:06 AM

nebby; good idea with the saucer. would totally work.

benroethig · 11-01-2005, 11:06 AM

I like the Predator, but I would like to see it updated with more media centered things like front firewire and video in ports.

Cleofizoid · 11-01-2005, 10:12 PM

You're correct alien5152...the front door opening only 90* is a pain. Specially if you sit with the Predator on your right...

Any front door in the future should slide up or down and out of the way (not real sure how to do that cost effectively), or be easily removed/replaced with one quick step by the end user or at least swing open 270*.

Zoid

nebulous · 11-01-2005, 11:32 PM

As far as the door goes, a vertically mounted slot drive that feeds at the crease in the middle would be cool.

CancerKiller · 11-02-2005, 07:35 AM

I say go back to the cool hydraulic cases. Those were awesome. Luckily my boss has one in the lab.

10-31-2005, 06:35 PM	#1
nebulous Madness? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 1,820 Credits: 295	What comes after the Predator Case I was wondering what AW might do next to envigorate the desktop line and found the decision of what to do next daunting... Even though the Predator Case has been around for 2 years, it is still Mondo Cool. I'm kinda wondering what yall think Alienware could do with a future desktop case. My entry, off the top of my head of course, a 1950s style saucer shaped case that is all wireless or bluetooth and can be hung from the ceiling with no cables attached. Don't ask me how to get power to it. __________________ A51, Space Black WC'd e6700@3.6G, 2G PC-800,2-36G Raptors-Raid0, 8800Gts-512, Dell 2405FPW A51M/766 Conspiracy Blue 3.2Ghz, 1GB, Go5700 :awblue: A51M/766 Cyborg Green 3.4Ghz, 2GB, Go5700 :awgreen:

10-31-2005, 07:10 PM	#3
PC Gaming Freak Spankey (online name) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan / At my rig Posts: 891 Credits: 117	hmmm... I dread this beings I just got my AW no more then two months ago. I also wonder this! They realy dont half to do to much to compete now. One thing I would do is offer custom paint jobs and maby a window case kind of like DB creation! Freak sry about grammer! __________________

10-31-2005, 07:45 PM	#4
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,689 Credits: 1,125	I'd like to see a window option for the Predator case too. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

10-31-2005, 10:49 PM	#6
Joelist Et Toto Logica Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 655 Credits: -169	You really need a metal case for paintjobs to work the best. On another note, how about a case shaped like the head of an alien (from movies like "Aliens") with the optical drives in a pull out enclosure that slides out like the second set of jaws in the movie aliens? __________________ Apple MacBook Pro 2.16Ghz CoreDuo 2GB DDR2 RAM 100GB 5400rpm HDD Mobility Radeon x1600 256MB DDR3 RAM Falcon Northwest Mach V Athon 64 X2 4800 2GB ULL RAM 2x500GB SATA II HDD in RAID 0 Dual GeForce 7800s in SLI Liquid Cooled

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caine_21 bullet with your name Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sadly, not hawaii Posts: 1,559 Credits: 3,161	the floating alien saucer idea is sweet. if alienware invented beamable power, they would be richer than bill gates. somehow integrating the optical drives into the exterior would be nice, if they could keep it looking sweet. the predator is nice, but having to open that door up all the way to get any cd/medi in is a pain. :awgreen: __________________

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10-31-2005, 09:34 PM	#5
Cleofizoid Space City Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cyclothymic Moods Posts: 13,153 Credits: 246	This may not go with the AW production line as it is now, but how about offering the top manufacturers latest, greatest and most popular cases w/custom paint, custom windows and custom lite shows. Novel idea huh? Zoid

11-01-2005, 06:34 AM	#8
alien5152 body parts for an ALX Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,667 Credits: 367	Good question here... Maybe the front door access to DVD drives should be reworked a bit. Instead of us opening it up, the door could slide down to reveal the CD or DVD rom and go back up once the cd/dvd is in. What do you think? __________________ Aurora 7500 silver case with Red Alien Ice AMD Dual Core X2 4200+ 1GB RAM BFG 7800 GTX OC :love:

11-01-2005, 06:50 AM	#9
Steve Dukefrukem Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 35,855 Reviews: 2 Benchmarks: 17 Credits: 1,702,826	i say they keep it forever... so i can built a nice arsenal of PCs like DB did... they look so tight when you line them all next to each other... i mean, look how long they kept the original Aw cases back in the late 90s... __________________ ^ (my stuff)

11-01-2005, 10:06 AM	#11
jaycat no one is to stone anyone Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: until i blow this whistle Posts: 1,840 Credits: 521	nebby; good idea with the saucer. would totally work. __________________ :alienhead twin Sentia m3200's :alienhead

11-01-2005, 11:06 AM	#12
benroethig IA Mac Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 310 Credits: 30	I like the Predator, but I would like to see it updated with more media centered things like front firewire and video in ports. __________________ 900mhz 12" iBook G3

11-01-2005, 10:12 PM	#13
Cleofizoid Space City Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cyclothymic Moods Posts: 13,153 Credits: 246	You're correct alien5152...the front door opening only 90* is a pain. Specially if you sit with the Predator on your right... Any front door in the future should slide up or down and out of the way (not real sure how to do that cost effectively), or be easily removed/replaced with one quick step by the end user or at least swing open 270*. Zoid

11-01-2005, 11:32 PM	#14
nebulous Madness? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 1,820 Credits: 295	As far as the door goes, a vertically mounted slot drive that feeds at the crease in the middle would be cool. __________________ A51, Space Black WC'd e6700@3.6G, 2G PC-800,2-36G Raptors-Raid0, 8800Gts-512, Dell 2405FPW A51M/766 Conspiracy Blue 3.2Ghz, 1GB, Go5700 :awblue: A51M/766 Cyborg Green 3.4Ghz, 2GB, Go5700 :awgreen:

11-02-2005, 07:35 AM	#15
CancerKiller Cure to the Highest Bid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Near the Gateway to the West Posts: 833 Credits: 265	I say go back to the cool hydraulic cases. Those were awesome. Luckily my boss has one in the lab. __________________

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