Previews - Antec Lanboy Air: up close and personal

[HEXUS]

We take a closer look at Antec's radical new addition to the Lanboy range.

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[Salazaar]

I still think I'd like it more if they switched the yellow for black or gray. But as a concept it's really nice, I love the idea of a fully configurable, modular case.

Maybe they should go further and create a system of interchangable frames with standard, modular components so you could build whatever case you like to suit your needs... Want and HTPC/LAN rig? Bung a couple of small frames together. A desktop? Add a couple more. Need more space for dozens of drives? Whack some more frames on top...

[Zhaoman]

Why not go the full monty and make a lego case. As in you build up the components in blocks and you can shape them into dinosaurs or battleships! The mobo can be housed in the base or something...

[TooNice]

I wonder about the weight as despite the open case design (should mean less metal), it doesn't look very light either. Still, I have to say that Antec seem to be the most innovative case makers since CM (AFAIK) brought the idea of aluminium cases way back in the day.

[Fraz]

Looks like some Antec designer loved their Meccano when they were younger...

[RedFlames]

it's an intriguing idea certainly and I prefer the blue to the yellow [but red black or grey would be preferable imo]... only time will tell as to how much customising you can do, all the pictures i've seen have been of it assembled in the same configuration...

[Queelis]

I never though I'd say this, but seeing both the yellow and blue, I actually prefer the yellow one! Strange, coming from the owner of a Sonata Plus (which is kinda discreet).

[tonschk]

I think this Antec Lanboy Air have a nice look , but I preffer the Dark Fleet