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Jeremy Charette
08-08-2006, 12:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2006/08/02/origen_x15_htpc_case/1.html' target='_blank'>http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2006/08/02/origen_x15_htpc_case/1.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"The LCD is a 7" model which has a maximum resolution of 1024x768, although it has a widescreen 15:9 ratio. This obviously doesn't jam, and means that the picture ends up looking a little stretched, although a good graphics card driver will go some way to compensating for this. The kicker is that it's a touch screen, meaning that you can control the desktop or Media Center directly."</i><br /><br /> <img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/25.jpg" /> <br /><br />This is an expensive case, but if you want only the best, it looks like a good choice. The built-in LCD touch screen on the front panel is what really sets it apart (even if it is somewhat useless). I could see this parked on the coffee table next to the couch, with a silent cooling system, using the touch screen to control the action on a wall mounted flat panel display across the living room. If you feel the need to be different (and have money to burn), this might be right up your alley.

aroma
08-08-2006, 01:52 PM
This is the case I've been using for my main HTPC case for some time now. It's a beautiful case. Fits right in the stack with my other AV equipment. I love this case. The only thing that will make me switch from this case will be the relaese of OrigenAE's new S210 case. (Larger LCD, 10 HD slots).

The LCD is far from useless. While if have the MCE interface running on my TV, I use the LCD to run a weather app showing current weather, a custom app that shows "What's Currently Playing" on the MCE interface, and a little home control app, controlling some lighting and survelance cameras.