14 DAY TRIAL // With the many latest releases of high-end hardware products in the lines of graphics adapters and ultra high-end configurations, little time was left for introducing other products with wider functionality. The Radeon HD 5970 and Maingear's SHIFT are only accessible to high-end users, whereas Viewsonic's VOT530 and VOT550 mini PCs are, although quite capable, not very customizable. For those users who have a reasonable hardware know-how and who are interested in putting together their own, diminutive configuration, Jet Computer Products, a company based in Hannover, Germany, released its miniature casing, the JCP-MI-111.
This compact PC case is only large enough to accommodate mini ATX motherboards, making it an option most suited for building a customized Home Theater Personal Computer (HTPC). Measuring only 4 (W) x 29.3 (H) x 24.5 (D), the chassis weighs slightly under two kilograms and can allow the connection of one external 5.25” hard drive, with internal space for one 3.5” drive. This HTPC-oriented casing also has front-placed audio and USB ports for I/O connectivity and a glossy finish.
The product is also made user-friendly. The optical-drive installation is made tool-free and the chassis itself can be outfitted with two fans, namely one 80mm fan at the front and a smaller, 60mm fan at the back. The case also features one expansion slot for an increased usability.
The chassis is suited for the middle-end market and comes with a two-year warranty. The product may come in black or silver. The product itself is already available for purchase and is priced at 40 Euros. Online Shipment may be ordered here.
Jet Computer Products Inc. has been selling, since 1996, high-quality PC components and peripherals. The company that was once a one-man-business has established itself as being one of the leading suppliers in Europe for PC cases, power supplies and coolers, while also offering support to its customers, thanks to its experience in supply and sales.