Battlestar Galactica case mod adds a touch of class and excitement to your work day
Though there are few things as potentially cringe-worthy as a Battlestar Galactica-themed case mod (or toaster, or pumpkin), we must admit that this project is pretty impressive. Going beyond the realm of the expected (landing bay, running lights, engine pods and a suitable sci-fi paint job), this custom build rocks an array of ambitious features, including three 2.5-inch LCD screens, a 10-inch LCD on the left side panel and an automatic right side panel door (aka: "airlock"). The front of the case sports a laser-cut acrylic Battlestar Galactica logo that has been mounted to a slot-loading DVD drive (the disc appears to spin inside the logo) and the whole case is complimented by a suitably modified keyboard and monitor. If your curiosity has been whetted, hit the read link for a ton of images and blow-by-blow description of the build process ... and be sure to check out the videos after the break.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
holycow @ Oct 13th 2008 2:36PM
Whats with the tiny ass monitor?
DefPo3t @ Oct 13th 2008 3:05PM
its not the size that matters but how you use it
holycow @ Oct 13th 2008 3:10PM
That's what she said?
Josh @ Oct 13th 2008 3:20PM
forget that... what's with the cheesy porno music in the videos?
OneLove @ Oct 13th 2008 3:21PM
class?
j_g_puff @ Oct 13th 2008 3:57PM
The ass monitor allows remote inspection of one's rectum at various points throughout the day. It's diminutive form factor allows it to be easily stowed in a pocket or handbag for convenient use whilst on the move.
gandhigandhi. @ Oct 13th 2008 9:35PM
Me too?
John @ Oct 14th 2008 7:14AM
They should have at least cut the corners off of that monitor.
Sofacola @ Oct 13th 2008 2:36PM
So say we all
Bob Dober @ Oct 14th 2008 1:56AM
I just want Dwight to get one of these in the Office.
liin @ Oct 13th 2008 2:39PM
Yeah, for sci-fi nerd who thinks green design sucks and Toys-R-Us look rules. Good luck.
noyp @ Oct 13th 2008 2:41PM
I don't know if that's awesome or downright sad.
7on @ Oct 13th 2008 2:41PM
Sweet! I wonder if Dumbledore Calrissian would approve?
Luis @ Oct 13th 2008 2:44PM
Thats fracking beautiful. I love the cd tray and the landing bay. I would love to go to that CIC
pe3ko @ Oct 13th 2008 3:11PM
its ugly, wth u thinking
jasonwoerly @ Oct 13th 2008 2:46PM
yuck
Roldero @ Oct 13th 2008 2:49PM
Shame you can't attach it to the network without it it being infected by a cylon virus in 28 minutes.
chris2 @ Oct 13th 2008 2:51PM
excitement? nay...excrement.
evplasmaman @ Oct 13th 2008 2:52PM
But you can't network it or you will be vulnerable to Cylon hacks...
evplasmaman @ Oct 13th 2008 2:53PM
OH Roldero beat me to it by just 2 min...
Samboini @ Oct 13th 2008 3:55PM
This is teh internets. You snooze you lose!
Dexter @ Oct 13th 2008 2:53PM
Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica.
ML @ Oct 13th 2008 2:54PM
Not my style but that is one hell of a lot of work.
Frankenstein Black @ Oct 13th 2008 3:02PM
MEH! Its all about the Transformer case, sorry...
http://www.acer.com/predator/
ZaxCG2 @ Oct 13th 2008 3:06PM
Nice find. I like this a lot better.
liin @ Oct 13th 2008 3:12PM
Takes as much work as designing a Transformer toy. Adding is easy. Simplifying is hard work.
Cal @ Oct 13th 2008 5:06PM
Their slogan still makes me LOL. Faster. Deeper. Harder. Further. I mean, seriously, who came up with that.
ZaxCG2 @ Oct 13th 2008 3:04PM
Comes close to beating http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/14/case-modder-crams-pc-into-homegrown-team-fortress-2-sentry/
IndiaTech @ Oct 13th 2008 3:06PM
Can it play Cry... I mean do FTL Jumps?
Rhinosaur @ Oct 13th 2008 3:10PM
"Bears eat beets. Bears... Beets... Battlestar Galactica."
arkweld @ Oct 13th 2008 3:15PM
"touch of class?"
Eh. No.
SOOPERGOOMAN @ Oct 13th 2008 4:08PM
It's touch of Ass!
BJ is Gooder @ Oct 13th 2008 3:18PM
I can't believe anyone would want to show this thing off. Elbot would be embarrassed if he was stuck inside that thing...
psfour @ Oct 13th 2008 3:21PM
Looks absolutely rubish. Would have to be sad to even think this was cool/good.
Alex @ Oct 13th 2008 3:26PM
But can it play Crysis?
WixosTrix @ Oct 13th 2008 3:53PM
I sat next to this guy at nVision '08. The case is awesome. What a surprise to see it here.
Samboini @ Oct 13th 2008 3:56PM
Did he have any friends?
ZaxCG2 @ Oct 13th 2008 4:13PM
I lol'd.
z0phi3l @ Oct 13th 2008 5:24PM
Based on your comment and avatar, it's obvious both you and the "creator" both lack something called taste.
WixosTrix @ Oct 13th 2008 5:58PM
coming from the guy with no avatar.
Wwhat @ Oct 13th 2008 3:56PM
Looks too plasticy and doesn't relay the mood of the show IMHO.
WixosTrix @ Oct 13th 2008 4:02PM
idk, but a lot of people were talking to him. but then again its nVision, aka geek central.
WixosTrix @ Oct 13th 2008 4:02PM
that ment to go to Samboini reply to my post.
Peter @ Oct 13th 2008 4:28PM
What the frak?
frankXchange @ Oct 13th 2008 4:34PM
Frakkin A. Very talented work. How long did that take?
Next, how about an Alienware case converted into a Cylon Raider head?
Tim @ Oct 13th 2008 4:39PM
Adds a touch of class???
sid @ Oct 13th 2008 4:42PM
wow looks like something that will need EPA approval
greggo @ Oct 13th 2008 5:17PM
thats no moon... THATS YO MAMA
drumdbeat @ Oct 13th 2008 5:50PM
Haha, the second vid where they 'land' the camera in the top hangar bit.
My god.
*dead*
Troels C @ Oct 13th 2008 6:40PM
My contacts... they do nothing :(