[Gllug] Computer case

Pete Ryland pdr at pdr.cx
Mon Dec 17 18:01:16 UTC 2001


On Mon, Dec 17, 2001 at 11:58:23AM +0000, Vincent AE Scott wrote:
> John Davies(johnny5_tc at yahoo.co.uk)@Mon, Dec 17, 2001 at 03:33:59AM -0800:
> > I'm wanting to build my own TIVO box, however I can't
> > find a supplier that sells computer cases that blends
> > in with a TV and hi-fi equipment ie is a black or
> > silver desktop.
> > 
> > There is this company in America that has a nice range
> > 
> > (http://www.directron.com/cases---case-fans.html)  but
> > I can't find someone like this in the UK. Anyone got
> > any ideas?
> 
> a spray can?
> 
> seriosuly tho, i reckon theirs probably some mileage in painted PC
> cases, so long as you can avoid being taken to court by Steve and Co.

Bloody oath.  This has been done many times with great success.  Make sure
you sand each bit down before painting.  Also, see "Hackers"
(http://us.imdb.com/Title?0113243) for some interesting pattern ideas. :)

Pete
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