Originally posted by: cooliodealio
Originally posted by: Hummin
Originally posted by: cooliodealio
Originally posted by: Hummin
Originally posted by: Avalon
Originally posted by: cooliodealio
Don't let WDEagle's threadcrap deter you. This is still a great deal regardless.
How is that a threadcrap? Are you dense, or just stupid?
He's pointing out something that could cost you guys $15.
You'll have to wait a few days for that price, it looks like.
No, it's threadcrapping if you just don't stand up and salute the deal......heaven forbid anyone points out some PERTINENT information about a potential rebate problem. :roll:
I, too, am wondering why ClubIT's page for the case says the rebate dates are 1/26/06-2/24/06 while the rebate FORM has valid purchase dates of 2/3/06-2/24-06.
Of course, there is the stated $10 rebate vs. the $15 rebate that shows, too. It'd seem logical to either call ClubIT and verify the rebate or wait a few days for the valid dates. I'm all for saving $$, but hate to think someone's going to get denied because he/she bought too early.
That doesn't take away from the fact that this is a hot deal. I'm a senior member while you're just a member, so I have a better understanding of what constitutes a hot deal. Plus, this deal has free shipping.
Little boy, I've was shopping LONG before the best part of you dripped down your mother's leg. And I didn't know it took being able to post crap on the internet to make one able to spot a "hot deal." I suppose that Thermaltake Tenor case I'm looking at purchasing for $71 shipped isn't one..........*SIGH*
So suppose you, oh mighty senior member, show me where to purchase a Tenor case for a lower price than $71. I'll forego this Transformer case, thank you very much.
The Tenor case is not a good case, therefore, it's not a good deal. The location of the CD tray is horrible. Thermaltake is known for making questionable products and I'd be wary of buying anything manufactured by them. The Tenor is a perfect example of this. Don't be cheap. Check out
www.pcalchemy.com if you're looking for quality HTPC cases. I'd recommend the Silverstone LM17.
First, let me apologize for pooping in your thread, but while several of us started out by pointing out ONLY that the rebate form was mislabeled/misdated as to the dates the purchase of the case was good for vs. when you posted the "deal", I don't feel we've been pooping here considering your immature responses......but then again, since I'd seen you post as "the notebook," I guess it can only be expected.
As far as Thermaltake making "questionable products," think again, or are Anandtech's reviews of several of their products just wrong, or do you have such great and vast knowledge that you know more than anyone else? Anandtech reviewed the Thermaltake Tsunami and gave it a glowing review. (My current case, btw.)
The following was taken from Anandtech's review of the Tsunami:
Thermaltake has outdone themselves with their Tsunami Dream line of cases. It topped the charts in our thermal benchmarks, beating every case that we have looked at in the past few months. All of our temperature readings came out to be less than those of the competitors mainly due to the inclusion of dual 120mm fans and single 90mm fan.
Not only did it come first in thermal benchmarks, but also in features. With removable HDD carriages and an almost tool-less design, the Tsunami brings functionality to the table with performance, something many other cases cannot offer.
With a price tag of around $100, the Tsunami is a great buy. We have not seen any all-aluminum cases with features such as tool-less expansion card slots and drive bays, as well as the external look and feel, along with the security features for such a low price. We would definitely recommend Thermaltake's Tsunami Dream over any of the other aluminum cases on our charts.
So, they make junk, eh? I wonder why, also, the Tenor has gotten quite nice reviews from other sites, too......from Phoronix, Red&Blackness, A1 Electronics, among others.
I looked at the Silverstone cases.........and, btw, there is NO Silverstone LM17, but there is an LC17. (You really ought to read what you write sometimes.) But I don't think it is worth twice the price of the Tenor, honestly. I'm not one to have to impress with how much I've spent on objects, rather I try to get the best value for my hard-earned money.
I've been buying computer cases since the mid-1990's and after having been through many, many cases from many manufacturers (Antec: like the P160, Sonata, and others; Thermaltake Tsunami; Chenming Dragon, a couple from In Win WAY back in the day, Enlight with their trusty 7221, and many others), I trust my own judgement and really discount yours.....esp. when EVERY case you post as a deal suddenly becomes "the best case out there," despite posting that same thing about another case a month prior.....and then suddenly calling the previously "best case's" manufacturer a junk manufacturer now.
Finally, you have to know what the case is going to be used for before you can begin to comment on what is or is not appropriate for another. I, in this case, am looking for a desktop case to replace my Tsunami tower. I'm just getting tired of a tower and since I put my computer on my desk, would just prefer a desktop variety now. I'm using a real office desk (cannot stand the things that try to pass themselves off as computer desks these days.....either they have no drawers anywhere, are made of pressed wood chips, or are just too damned expensive for what they give), solid walnut with 6 drawers......measures 33" x 60".
So I have plenty of desktop real estate to house a desktop case, my Klipsch speakers, my little 17" LCD, and have plenty of room left. My laser and inkjet printers are on a separate stand beside the desk......converted a smallish TV stand into a printer stand that gives me two shelves left for paper and other odds-n-ends.
And another btw........the "crappy CD tray" location you refer to on the Tenor is probably the bottom of the three, a place that Thermaltake themselves state will not fit an optical drive with some motherboards.....and that space was more designed for their Media Lab VFD panel.......but then again, you probably never bothered to actually go to their site and READ, did you? Thought not.
Whew..........talked too much!!! Bye!!!