Am I alone here to think that a silly case is not worth reading about? I'm all for geeky specs, but a case that's got some resemblance to a popular mp3 player is not worth reading about. So what? There's absolutely nothing worthy of reading in this story.
There are dozens and dozens of PC cases available for sale today. There are many cases of incredibly high quality that do not get mentioned in publication at all. Just because a case bears a vague resemblance to a popular mp3 player is no reason to waste people's time on it. This is an apparently low quality case that 95% of all people would pass over on newegg in an instant. There is no reason for cnet to whorishly post an "article" (read: advertisement) for a case that is ugly, poor quality, and an obvious attempt to jump on the bandwagon of an actually useful product with the least amount of effort possible.
I agree... not sure why this is at news.com or on the home page for that matter. This case is a POS. This is just ridiculous. c|net needs to fire an editor or put this writer on a different assignment.
Am I alone here to think that a silly case is not worth reading about? I'm all for geeky specs, but a case that's got some resemblance to a popular mp3 player is not worth reading about. So what? There's absolutely nothing worthy of reading in this story.
There are dozens and dozens of PC cases available for sale today. There are many cases of incredibly high quality that do not get mentioned in publication at all. Just because a case bears a vague resemblance to a popular mp3 player is no reason to waste people's time on it. This is an apparently low quality case that 95% of all people would pass over on newegg in an instant. There is no reason for cnet to whorishly post an "article" (read: advertisement) for a case that is ugly, poor quality, and an obvious attempt to jump on the bandwagon of an actually useful product with the least amount of effort possible.
I agree... not sure why this is at news.com or on the home page for that matter. This case is a POS. This is just ridiculous. c|net needs to fire an editor or put this writer on a different assignment.
I'm Convinced That C|Net Puts Out This Kind of Crap Because ...
they're being paid by the perpetrators of such products. At the very least, I wouldn't be surprised if their employees' homes are filled with this kind of garbage, provided as "samples" by the PR types.
As for why these companies keep coming up with these knock-offs, the reason is simple - it's just plain easier to rip-off a successful idea than to come up with something innovative. I just can't figure out how the people providing the financial backing for this stuff can possibly think that they're going to make back their investment, much less make a profit. Kind of reminds me of the old 60's sitcoms where the advertising dweebs are sitting around tossing out ridiculous ideas for pushing products that no one in their right mind would ever buy in the first place. I guess it keeps the shallow end of the gene pool off the streets, except during rush hour (which I avoid by telecommuting ;) ).
I'm Convinced That C|Net Puts Out This Kind of Crap Because ...
they're being paid by the perpetrators of such products. At the very least, I wouldn't be surprised if their employees' homes are filled with this kind of garbage, provided as "samples" by the PR types.
As for why these companies keep coming up with these knock-offs, the reason is simple - it's just plain easier to rip-off a successful idea than to come up with something innovative. I just can't figure out how the people providing the financial backing for this stuff can possibly think that they're going to make back their investment, much less make a profit. Kind of reminds me of the old 60's sitcoms where the advertising dweebs are sitting around tossing out ridiculous ideas for pushing products that no one in their right mind would ever buy in the first place. I guess it keeps the shallow end of the gene pool off the streets, except during rush hour (which I avoid by telecommuting ;) ).
But funny that you considered it a good use of your time to go after CNET for running it. It's one of a dozen pieces they'll run today -- they can't all be groundbreakers.
If you want to hate, hate Fox News for dedicating so much air time to murdered white girls.
But funny that you considered it a good use of your time to go after CNET for running it. It's one of a dozen pieces they'll run today -- they can't all be groundbreakers.
If you want to hate, hate Fox News for dedicating so much air time to murdered white girls.
I don't know why most of the people complaining have their under alls in a wedgie. (The reason is obvious with the Apple haters who responded.) The inventors created this case as a cute novelty item that some people will buy for the fun of it. C/ Net ran this piece as what is called a 'bright' in the news business. A bright is a light, often funny story. Wrote and edited my share of them in my first career.
Will Apple take umbrage about the ePod? Perhaps. It has been pretty forceful about protecting its intellectual property in regard to the name, look and feel of the iPod. Recently several podcast and software makers of conversion to iPod programs were asked to desist in use of 'poddy' names.
We call if fluff crap or filler... point is that it isn't news. This story serves the company behind the product, more than it serves cNet readers. Therefore, it was bad editorial judgement to allow this item onto the cNet 'news' page.
As for 'bright' stories, those are stories (usually involving animals) which are supposed to help viewers feel better about life after reading/watching a series of crime/bleed-leads. A 'bright' story is not a veiled public announcement for a product. Examples of bad 'bright' stories:
--McDonald's/Delta change employee uniforms to invoke a better PR --Waffle House to accept credit cards --woman tattoos "golden palace casino" to forehead (this would be an appropriate kicker without naming the casino) --person wins $25,000 for solving first riddle of newly released book that's sweeping the country (with the name of book that I've forgotten)
I don't know why most of the people complaining have their under alls in a wedgie. (The reason is obvious with the Apple haters who responded.) The inventors created this case as a cute novelty item that some people will buy for the fun of it. C/ Net ran this piece as what is called a 'bright' in the news business. A bright is a light, often funny story. Wrote and edited my share of them in my first career.
Will Apple take umbrage about the ePod? Perhaps. It has been pretty forceful about protecting its intellectual property in regard to the name, look and feel of the iPod. Recently several podcast and software makers of conversion to iPod programs were asked to desist in use of 'poddy' names.
We call if fluff crap or filler... point is that it isn't news. This story serves the company behind the product, more than it serves cNet readers. Therefore, it was bad editorial judgement to allow this item onto the cNet 'news' page.
As for 'bright' stories, those are stories (usually involving animals) which are supposed to help viewers feel better about life after reading/watching a series of crime/bleed-leads. A 'bright' story is not a veiled public announcement for a product. Examples of bad 'bright' stories:
--McDonald's/Delta change employee uniforms to invoke a better PR --Waffle House to accept credit cards --woman tattoos "golden palace casino" to forehead (this would be an appropriate kicker without naming the casino) --person wins $25,000 for solving first riddle of newly released book that's sweeping the country (with the name of book that I've forgotten)
You guys who complain about a story like this show how little you get the underlying issues. Big Bill Gates and other computer honchos have been declaring the PC would be moving into the living room as "convergence" takes hold, but they're not putting their money where their mouth is by addressing style/function/ergonomic issues needed to get consumers willing to converge. Styling is key, style is huge, and a little thing like offering stylish cases can break down the door and lead the industry into big new sales.
I think the Japanese public is much more into style than Americans are so far. The company that produces the ePod is channeling that vibe. The product would be a hit there.
All they have done it pain the box white, and stick 4 useless buttons on the front. Its utter poo! If they really want style, they first need to replace the single solid motherboard, until that is made bendy, or in multiple jigsaw like pieces, PC's are going to look the same.
Like everyone else said, this product, and story is crap.
There is no way in hell, this case is stylish. Besides the I-pod is last year anyway, make it look like a PSP and you might be onto something, but even then i doubt it.
You guys who complain about a story like this show how little you get the underlying issues. Big Bill Gates and other computer honchos have been declaring the PC would be moving into the living room as "convergence" takes hold, but they're not putting their money where their mouth is by addressing style/function/ergonomic issues needed to get consumers willing to converge. Styling is key, style is huge, and a little thing like offering stylish cases can break down the door and lead the industry into big new sales.
I think the Japanese public is much more into style than Americans are so far. The company that produces the ePod is channeling that vibe. The product would be a hit there.
All they have done it pain the box white, and stick 4 useless buttons on the front. Its utter poo! If they really want style, they first need to replace the single solid motherboard, until that is made bendy, or in multiple jigsaw like pieces, PC's are going to look the same.
Like everyone else said, this product, and story is crap.
There is no way in hell, this case is stylish. Besides the I-pod is last year anyway, make it look like a PSP and you might be onto something, but even then i doubt it.
Why not re-design it to be a large X-Box 360? That would look really neat and more original, especially if you have a real X-Box 360 to place next to it. With interchangeable face-plates like the 360, it would be quite interesting, and more compatible with Microsoft software and PC hardware inside the case.
Take it back to the drawing board and re-design it as a large X-Box 360. Maybe even Bill Gates would be interested in promoting it, especially if you place a large Microsoft logo onto the sides.
*shutters* I dunno, I love the design of my 360, but I don't think I could handle a grownup version of it. Dimension-wise it would be almost impossible due to the skinny look of the 360. To have proper dimensions it would be like.. 6"x36"x24"
Why not re-design it to be a large X-Box 360? That would look really neat and more original, especially if you have a real X-Box 360 to place next to it. With interchangeable face-plates like the 360, it would be quite interesting, and more compatible with Microsoft software and PC hardware inside the case.
Take it back to the drawing board and re-design it as a large X-Box 360. Maybe even Bill Gates would be interested in promoting it, especially if you place a large Microsoft logo onto the sides.
*shutters* I dunno, I love the design of my 360, but I don't think I could handle a grownup version of it. Dimension-wise it would be almost impossible due to the skinny look of the 360. To have proper dimensions it would be like.. 6"x36"x24"
I recently built a new PC, and I bought the Antec P-150 case. It has a glossy white metal body, with an aluminum-like front bezel, and shiny white plastic optical drive doors; so iPod-like!
I recently built a new PC, and I bought the Antec P-150 case. It has a glossy white metal body, with an aluminum-like front bezel, and shiny white plastic optical drive doors; so iPod-like!
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lime green and put a spoiler on it.
lime green and put a spoiler on it.
I'm all for geeky specs, but a case that's got some resemblance to a popular mp3 player is not worth reading about. So what?
There's absolutely nothing worthy of reading in this story.
I love you CNET, but this story is worthless.
today. There are many cases of incredibly high quality that do
not get mentioned in publication at all. Just because a case
bears a vague resemblance to a popular mp3 player is no reason
to waste people's time on it. This is an apparently low quality
case that 95% of all people would pass over on newegg in an
instant. There is no reason for cnet to whorishly post an "article"
(read: advertisement) for a case that is ugly, poor quality, and an
obvious attempt to jump on the bandwagon of an actually useful
product with the least amount of effort possible.
But cnet hasn't been a real tech site for a few years now.
I'm all for geeky specs, but a case that's got some resemblance to a popular mp3 player is not worth reading about. So what?
There's absolutely nothing worthy of reading in this story.
I love you CNET, but this story is worthless.
today. There are many cases of incredibly high quality that do
not get mentioned in publication at all. Just because a case
bears a vague resemblance to a popular mp3 player is no reason
to waste people's time on it. This is an apparently low quality
case that 95% of all people would pass over on newegg in an
instant. There is no reason for cnet to whorishly post an "article"
(read: advertisement) for a case that is ugly, poor quality, and an
obvious attempt to jump on the bandwagon of an actually useful
product with the least amount of effort possible.
But cnet hasn't been a real tech site for a few years now.
As for why these companies keep coming up with these knock-offs, the reason is simple - it's just plain easier to rip-off a successful idea than to come up with something innovative. I just can't figure out how the people providing the financial backing for this stuff can possibly think that they're going to make back their investment, much less make a profit. Kind of reminds me of the old 60's sitcoms where the advertising dweebs are sitting around tossing out ridiculous ideas for pushing products that no one in their right mind would ever buy in the first place. I guess it keeps the shallow end of the gene pool off the streets, except during rush hour (which I avoid by telecommuting ;) ).
All the Best,
Joe Blow
As for why these companies keep coming up with these knock-offs, the reason is simple - it's just plain easier to rip-off a successful idea than to come up with something innovative. I just can't figure out how the people providing the financial backing for this stuff can possibly think that they're going to make back their investment, much less make a profit. Kind of reminds me of the old 60's sitcoms where the advertising dweebs are sitting around tossing out ridiculous ideas for pushing products that no one in their right mind would ever buy in the first place. I guess it keeps the shallow end of the gene pool off the streets, except during rush hour (which I avoid by telecommuting ;) ).
All the Best,
Joe Blow
If you want to hate, hate Fox News for dedicating so much air time to murdered white girls.
If you want to hate, hate Fox News for dedicating so much air time to murdered white girls.
under alls in a wedgie. (The reason is obvious with the Apple
haters who responded.) The inventors created this case as a
cute novelty item that some people will buy for the fun of it. C/
Net ran this piece as what is called a 'bright' in the news
business. A bright is a light, often funny story. Wrote and
edited my share of them in my first career.
Will Apple take umbrage about the ePod? Perhaps. It has been
pretty forceful about protecting its intellectual property in
regard to the name, look and feel of the iPod. Recently several
podcast and software makers of conversion to iPod programs
were asked to desist in use of 'poddy' names.
As for 'bright' stories, those are stories (usually involving animals) which are supposed to help viewers feel better about life after reading/watching a series of crime/bleed-leads. A 'bright' story is not a veiled public announcement for a product. Examples of bad 'bright' stories:
--McDonald's/Delta change employee uniforms to invoke a better PR
--Waffle House to accept credit cards
--woman tattoos "golden palace casino" to forehead (this would be an appropriate kicker without naming the casino)
--person wins $25,000 for solving first riddle of newly released book that's sweeping the country (with the name of book that I've forgotten)
under alls in a wedgie. (The reason is obvious with the Apple
haters who responded.) The inventors created this case as a
cute novelty item that some people will buy for the fun of it. C/
Net ran this piece as what is called a 'bright' in the news
business. A bright is a light, often funny story. Wrote and
edited my share of them in my first career.
Will Apple take umbrage about the ePod? Perhaps. It has been
pretty forceful about protecting its intellectual property in
regard to the name, look and feel of the iPod. Recently several
podcast and software makers of conversion to iPod programs
were asked to desist in use of 'poddy' names.
As for 'bright' stories, those are stories (usually involving animals) which are supposed to help viewers feel better about life after reading/watching a series of crime/bleed-leads. A 'bright' story is not a veiled public announcement for a product. Examples of bad 'bright' stories:
--McDonald's/Delta change employee uniforms to invoke a better PR
--Waffle House to accept credit cards
--woman tattoos "golden palace casino" to forehead (this would be an appropriate kicker without naming the casino)
--person wins $25,000 for solving first riddle of newly released book that's sweeping the country (with the name of book that I've forgotten)
are so far. The company that produces the ePod is channeling
that vibe. The product would be a hit there.
If they really want style, they first need to replace the single solid motherboard, until that is made bendy, or in multiple jigsaw like pieces, PC's are going to look the same.
Like everyone else said, this product, and story is crap.
There is no way in hell, this case is stylish. Besides the I-pod is last year anyway, make it look like a PSP and you might be onto something, but even then i doubt it.
are so far. The company that produces the ePod is channeling
that vibe. The product would be a hit there.
If they really want style, they first need to replace the single solid motherboard, until that is made bendy, or in multiple jigsaw like pieces, PC's are going to look the same.
Like everyone else said, this product, and story is crap.
There is no way in hell, this case is stylish. Besides the I-pod is last year anyway, make it look like a PSP and you might be onto something, but even then i doubt it.
Take it back to the drawing board and re-design it as a large X-Box 360. Maybe even Bill Gates would be interested in promoting it, especially if you place a large Microsoft logo onto the sides.
Take it back to the drawing board and re-design it as a large X-Box 360. Maybe even Bill Gates would be interested in promoting it, especially if you place a large Microsoft logo onto the sides.