Steiger's ERA HTPCs: Many Options For Three Models

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The company boasts that it will attract different types of customers from those looking for a great media player to gaming enthusiasts.

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[airborn824]

These are sexy. Even if i do prefer AMD i would still purchase at the right price.

 

[jtd871]

Too bad they insist on a case with a fixed ODD slot.

 

[azathoth]

The device looks very stylish, a Pentium G3258 + GTX 750Ti would make for a decent product if the price isn't absurd. (But we know, it will be $600+)

 

[socialassassin]

Nice looking device! If you could just buy the case I would be all over it.

 

[TechnoD]

If they sold just the case (no other components) they could probably make a fortune. that is a great looking case

 

[nukemaster]

I am actually glad to see the optical drive slot.

HTPCs should at least be able to play CD/DVD/BD. Even if you rip all your discs you may want to watch/listen one you just bought or a friend brings over.

Very slick looking case for sure.

 

[Haravikk]

Like others I'd buy the case in an instant, but for the price these units are very expensive for what you get; $1500 for an i3 using integrated graphics only? You could maybe argue $700 on the quality of the case and the upgradability, but I'm afraid they've priced these very poorly.

 

[afrobacon]

Negating the size of the logo; I could easily spend upwards to $150 on this case based on aesthetics alone.

 

[Guest]

I love the case. If this didn't have an obnoxious logo on it, and came empty I would probably grab one. But let's face it, the case alone would probably be sold for over 500$, no way I would pay that much.

Other designers should look at this and get inspired. I hate cases that have all these irregular indentations, trying to look cool or sci-fi like. It always end up looking cheap and toy-like.

My dream case: Same look, no optical slot, no cut rectangle at the bottom, no logo, space for 5 SSDs.

 

[Mr Black]

These cases look to be an OEM/ODM case from OriginAE.

I agree, that steiger dynamics logo is just too big, and adds nothing to product.

 

[azeroth12]

Just get the real deal case and build it yourself. Much nicer with the built in lcd screen IMO.
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