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Title: Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on December 31, 2002, 14:30

HERE (http://www.modthebox.com/review137_1.html) you go Simon, a toy with lots to play with. I'll find more for you  ;D


Edit:  And another one HERE (http://www.extensiontech.net/reviews/cooling/accessories/nexus.shtml)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on December 31, 2002, 16:01

Hey, they look cool!  Not sure about the aluminium one with my black case, but I see the guy painted the other one!   :o

Thanks, Bat!  Something for my birthday list, me thinks!   >:D >:D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on December 31, 2002, 16:03

Well the Vantek Nexus can be obtained in a black version .... looks brilliant with the blue back lights ... I'm tempted myself with that one even in the bog standard cream case (although the trim panel is also black)  ::)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on December 31, 2002, 16:25

Hmmm... $39, but I wonder what the shipping cost is?  You can't find out unless you give your details and card number.   :(   I wonder if there are any UK outlets that sell it?

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on December 31, 2002, 21:40

Now HERE (http://www.ripnet-uk.com/RipNet_v2/reviews/misc/lis_lcd/page1.shtml) is the toy you have been waiting for Simon

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on December 31, 2002, 23:29

And HERE (http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1289) is another just to make you completely confused which one you want  ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 01, 2003, 01:20

Oh Bat, you're so bad!  I'll have to look at these again when I'm sober, and my credit card is hidden!   ;) ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 01, 2003, 02:05

I wish someone would hide my card ... just splashed out on the tv card the other night  Hauppage PVR  :o

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 01, 2003, 17:39

You will absolutely love this Simon. HERE (http://www.pc-arena.net/Review_full.asp?ReviewID=168) is the article ... the uses are limitless  8)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 01, 2003, 19:02

You're doing it to me again, Bat!!  Unfortunately, the price of the one I liked the look of is $194!!   :o :o   Slightly OTT just after Christmas, but keep 'em coming!!   ;D ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 01, 2003, 19:47

I'll find you something to twiddle with  ;) >:D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 01, 2003, 21:20

Quote from: bat69 on December 31, 2002, 16:03

Well the Vantek Nexus can be obtained in a black version ....

Any idea where?  Preferably from a UK source to avoid shipping / import tax.  I'd be sorely tempted if I could find a black one!   8) 8)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 01, 2003, 22:12

HERE (http://www.overclock.co.uk/formproducts.php?producttype=Case%20Accessories) is a link Simon ... I've used these for bits for my new PC and they are reliable .. got my memory from them amongst other things

Overclock.co.uk   they are helpful too  8)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 01, 2003, 22:32

Noted - thanks Bat!

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 02, 2003, 13:15

Another review on the Nexus controller HERE (http://www.subzerotech.com/index.php?module=sz_reviews_display&id=82)

Just to keep your apetite wetted  ;)

You'll be modding your case soon >:D and then overclocking it  >:D >:D


Then maybe THIS (http://www.pc-arena.net/Review_full.asp?ReviewID=176) might tempt you  ;)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 02, 2003, 16:12

It's all very tempting, but I think I'll stick to finding a front panel I like.  I'm still not 100% sure I like the big knob on the Nexus, but I do like the Lost In Space thing, which, of course, is quite a bit more expensive!  I've been looking for a UK supplier that will do it for less than £70 (quite a bit less!), but not had much luck yet.  It seems quite difficult to find retailers of this sort of stuff.   :(

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 07, 2003, 10:15

Just to keep you interested Simon HERE (http://www.ocaddiction.com/reviews/casemod/vantec_nexus/) is another review of the Nexus ... I'm quite tempted myself now  ::)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 07, 2003, 22:57

Not overkeen on that one, Bat.  I just want something with flashing lights!   ;D

I still keep looking at that Lost In Space thing, but my cooker need replacing, so things like this are going to have to take a back seat for a bit.   :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Adept on January 07, 2003, 23:16

Get your priorities right Simon  ::) :(

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 07, 2003, 23:41

Well, I suppose I should go on a diet anyway!  I'll just content myself by sitting here watching my flashing lights, and not eat then!   ;D ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 09, 2003, 10:12

HERE (http://www.themodfathers.com/article.php?73.0) is a nice LCD display that might interest you SImon, and it has a cool blue backlight too. Not badly priced for an LCD display  8)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 09, 2003, 13:51

That's the one I've been looking at, Bat.  I think you can get it in black too!   >:D >:D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 09, 2003, 14:23

Do I hear a flutter of moths?  :o :o Is that your wallet opening Simon?  ;) ::) ;D   >:D


GO FOR IT

 ;D ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 09, 2003, 18:24

Out of stock!!   :'( :'(   You can check for yourself if you don't believe me, here (http://www.coolcasemods.com/products.php?id=new)!   ;)

(Breathes sigh of relief and padlocks wallet again!)

In all seriousness, even if it was in stock, it's an £80 expenditure that I'm still not entirely convinced is justified, given that the PC is under the desk, and I would have to kneel down each time to look at the display!   ::)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 28, 2003, 18:53

OK Simon ... HERE (http://www.modthebox.com/review144_1.html) is a review of something a little cheaper :)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 28, 2003, 19:03

I like this Rheobus reviewed HERE (http://www.ocia.net/reviews/adprheobus/adprheobus.shtml) You only use a 3.5" bay that is almost always spare in most systems rather than the more needed 5.24" bays

Haven't checked out the cost yet Simon  ;)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on January 28, 2003, 19:11

Hmmm, can't say I'm overkeen on either of those, mate!  I think the Lost In Space one is my favorite so far.  There's a Computer Fair locally in a couple of weeks, so I'm going to have a dig round there, and see what I can find!  There was a guy last time with lots of modded cases and stuff, so maybe he'll be there again!    ;) ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on January 28, 2003, 19:13

Go for it Simon  :go:

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on February 06, 2003, 12:56

HERE (http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=article&dId=432&dPage=1) is a review of the most popular Rheobuses on the market ... just to help you choose, if you're wanting to control those extra fans that may have been inserted into your system  :P ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on February 06, 2003, 14:27

:aarrgh:  :eeek:  (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apax34.dsl.pipex.com%2Fsmileys%2Fnomore.gif&hash=a9b428be73bd6bb4383d926858c438bc00e7e2f3)  (Screams credit card!!)  ;D ;D ;D

I'm hoping to get to a local Computer Fair this weekend, so I'll be having a good look round at the toys!!  

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apax34.dsl.pipex.com%2Fsmileys%2Fhehh.gif&hash=7214e912f864b1a91993c80ccba070e69d1adfbe) (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apax34.dsl.pipex.com%2Fsmileys%2Fhehh.gif&hash=7214e912f864b1a91993c80ccba070e69d1adfbe)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on February 12, 2003, 16:54

HERE (http://www.twistedmods.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=216) is another 6 thinggy (rheobus/baybus) roundup

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on March 24, 2003, 18:28

Some nice flashy lights ... just for you Simon  ;)

Have a look HERE (http://www.bjorn3d.com/_preview.php?articleID=232&pageID=233)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: Simon on March 24, 2003, 20:03

Very, er, flashy, Bat!   ;D

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on March 31, 2003, 16:57

Sorry Simon, but this seems to be the place for me to keep putting all these trendy front panel things  :P

Have a look HERE (http://www.xoxide.com/blsumupa.html) for a nice looking one, and not badly priced either for something like this

And another one HERE (http://www.dvhardware.net/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=30)

Title: Re:Toys for Simon
Post by: bat69 on April 05, 2003, 09:47

HERE (http://www.pimprig.com/modules.php?s=&name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=119) is a little 3.5 bay controller