Pimping the HTPC

[toecheese]

Yeah, I know- I haven't even got the HTPC fully functional (but I'm confident I will) and am already planning the pimpage.

Pimp #1: I already have a lowrider slot-loading DVD drive. But, it doesn't glow! I'll be doing this mod to it.

Pimp #2: I either need to faux-plate the slot-loader drive (the stock is beige, ugh) which I'd do by taking the original block-off faceplate and replacing the stock faceplate (lots of dremel work), or just use vinyl dye to paint it black. Heck, maybe I'll do the whole case in black since it is my only silver component.

Pimp #91251: This one is down the road, but how about a secondary display on the front of the case? Using a PocketPC (I use a palm: no use for Windows pocket PCs except for this mod), I can convert it to be a desktop 'extension', complete with touch screen interface! Someone did it here.

This is way too bright for what I want to do, but it has a definite wow factor:

[MACCA350]

Now this is a HTPC case, the Origenae S21T:



12.1" motorized 1920x1080 screen, one piece 5mm aluminum front & sides, support for up to 10 hard drives, optional microsoft IR MCE or irtrans IR controller

I want one

[Sonnie]

:holycow: Now that is definitely a case... I want one!