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X500 PLUS prototype stage
« on: May 02, 2011, 08:54:27 PM »
Hi everyone,



This is prototype 4 (or 5...don't remember anymore!)...:)

Anyway, it's a fully working prototype.

I have tried to keep it a simple, original design, with clean, modern lines.

Please register your interest by emailing me:

amigarulez@hotmail.com

I need to finish off a few things, get it anodised in either black or white and then it should be ready within...TWO WEEKS! :)

These are hand built so only a few will be made, again first come first served.

Price: I haven't got a clue yet, I have worked on this on and off for years, and a lot of time, money, prototypes and effort has gone into it, will let you know as soon as possible. The first few will probably be made at a loss.

It's entirely made out of brushed aluminium, will be anodised in black or white.

It's very, very light! :)

I am thinking of including a slim DVD-RW (Bluray on request) SATA maybe a picoPSU 160W with it but it all depends if I can get them in numbers...

Tested with x86 miniITX and flex boards (not all of them!) :) and with SAM 440ep, 440Flex and 460ex.

The keyboard is a full size, low profile one and will have empty (black) "Windows keys" (basically no Windows logo) so you can put whatever you like.

Possibility of localised keyboard.

For AmigaOS users I am planning to get the two A silk screened on them, this will depend on cost and I'll keep you informed.

The lettering on the case (X500 PLUS, NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK and SCROLL LOCK should also be silk screened, i.e. no stickers.)

Well...enjoy the photos and thank you for your support. :)

http://loriano.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/welcome_to_the_x500_plus_project.htm
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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2011, 08:58:52 PM »
It's the DeLorean of the Miggy world! :D

Those are pretty sexy!
 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2011, 09:02:39 PM »
Should come with a can of this:

 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2011, 09:03:08 PM »
:-)

It takes the sweet Lord's help to make and assemble them by hand, oh my! :)

Literally pouring my blood in! :) Aluminium might be a lovely and light material but you gotta be careful!

Anyway...hopefully next week I'll get it back anodised in black or white, I'll post the photos when I can. Thanks.
 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2011, 09:03:53 PM »
@jorkany

It's an aluminium prototype...
 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2011, 10:20:42 PM »
Looks amazing cannot wait to see it in black and white.
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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2011, 06:52:38 AM »
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Looks amazing cannot wait to see it in black and white.


Thanks, I'll post the photos the minute it's anodised in black or white. :)
 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2011, 08:53:20 AM »
Man, this and the news of the Natami in "play testing" is enough to make me giddy with joy!
 
Will the Natami fit into this?  Including it's expantion cards?
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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2011, 09:13:16 AM »
Yes J
Natami should fit in nicely, including the expansion card.
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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2011, 09:50:49 AM »
How much does it weigh?   :confused:
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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2011, 10:08:41 AM »
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How much does it weigh?   :confused:

1.8kg

I'd say with the internal slim DVD/Bluray, and two HD brackets (again in aluminium) and the keyboard about 2.5kg...

Very light :)
 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2011, 12:06:17 PM »
Nice looking little solution for people that like the AIO boxes, good work!
 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2011, 12:50:29 PM »
The Natami logo I designed looks good on the case although I don't like the way the Natami team changes the Caps on the logo and they added the strange squares to the left.
You case design looks great though.
Good Job!!!
 

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2011, 12:58:10 PM »
It doesn't have enough Amiga feeling to make me want one but I'm sure there are others out there wanting one. The ODD in the opposit side, a computerbeige paintjobb, white keys and airholes along the top would go a long way though.

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Re: X500 PLUS prototype stage
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2011, 01:16:57 PM »
That is seriously cool. Especially those LED lights! The whole thing reminds me of a 1970's kit computer. If only it had some giant switches on it :rolleyes:

How much do they cost to make? What about cpst per unit? Are they going to be mass produced or special orders only?  :confused:
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