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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Tim @ Oct 13th 2008 4:39PM]

Adds a touch of class???

[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.

[sid @ Oct 13th 2008 4:42PM]

wow looks like something that will need EPA approval

[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?

[greggo @ Oct 13th 2008 5:17PM]

thats no moon... THATS YO MAMA

[DW @ Oct 14th 2008 7:16AM]

I'm surprised how many people think this case is ass. Have you guys even seen BSG? The style of the case is just like the architecture of the ship.

Also, the DVD drive is amazing... and the automatic scrolling side shutter! Did you watch the videos of it in action or did you just reach for your hate key straight away?

This thing's fracking awesome!

[drumdbeat @ Oct 13th 2008 5:50PM]

Haha, the second vid where they 'land' the camera in the top hangar bit.

My god.


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