Well, after a solid, well built, value for money, good looking case myself, so this thread has been of interest.
I popped into Eclipse computers today (just down the road), just to look at the cases mentioned, specifically the Akasa Zen and Coolermaster RC-534 and I must say, the Coolermaster looks and feels better quality than the Zen.
The Zen felt tinny :( and didnt seem as solid as the R-534...just add 120mm fan to the Coolermaster and you got a v good case IMO.
R-534 = £31.71 scan
Zen = £28.78 scan (bundle atm)
:D agreed at the Zen comment "pleases the ladies" tho
Thats my twopenneth