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.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:36PM]

So say we all

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 14th 2008 1:56AM]

I just want Dwight to get one of these in the Office.

[holycow Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:36PM]

Whats with the tiny ass monitor?

[DefPoet Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:05PM]

its not the size that matters but how you use it

[holycow Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:10PM]

That's what she said?

[TheAngryIntern Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:20PM]

forget that... what's with the cheesy porno music in the videos?

[OneLove Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:21PM]

class?

[jgpuff Posted 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.

[forrealdood Posted Oct 13th 2008 9:35PM]

Me too?

[JJjjjjjjjjjj Posted Oct 14th 2008 7:14AM]

They should have at least cut the corners off of that monitor.

[liin Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:39PM]

Yeah, for sci-fi nerd who thinks green design sucks and Toys-R-Us look rules. Good luck.

[Ishcabible Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:41PM]

I don't know if that's awesome or downright sad.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:41PM]

Sweet! I wonder if Dumbledore Calrissian would approve?

[(Unverified) Posted 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

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:11PM]

its ugly, wth u thinking

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:46PM]

yuck

[(Unverified) Posted 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 Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:51PM]

excitement? nay...excrement.

[ENGplasmaman Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:52PM]

But you can't network it or you will be vulnerable to Cylon hacks...

[ENGplasmaman Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:53PM]

OH Roldero beat me to it by just 2 min...

[Sam of the Sun Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:55PM]

This is teh internets. You snooze you lose!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:53PM]

Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 2:54PM]

Not my style but that is one hell of a lot of work.

[Sofabutt Posted Oct 13th 2008 4:39PM]

Adds a touch of class???

[Frankenstein Black Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:02PM]

MEH! Its all about the Transformer case, sorry...
http://www.acer.com/predator/

[ZaxCG2 Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:06PM]

Nice find. I like this a lot better.

[liin Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:12PM]

Takes as much work as designing a Transformer toy. Adding is easy. Simplifying is hard work.

[calvinc Posted Oct 13th 2008 5:06PM]

Their slogan still makes me LOL. Faster. Deeper. Harder. Further. I mean, seriously, who came up with that.

[ZaxCG2 Posted 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 Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:06PM]

Can it play Cry... I mean do FTL Jumps?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:10PM]

"Bears eat beets. Bears... Beets... Battlestar Galactica."

[arkweld Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:15PM]

"touch of class?"

Eh. No.

[SOOPERGOOMAN Posted Oct 13th 2008 4:08PM]

It's touch of Ass!

[(Unverified) Posted 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...

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:21PM]

Looks absolutely rubish. Would have to be sad to even think this was cool/good.

[Awjvail Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:26PM]

But can it play Crysis?

[WixosTrix Posted 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.

[Sam of the Sun Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:56PM]

Did he have any friends?

[ZaxCG2 Posted Oct 13th 2008 4:13PM]

I lol'd.

[z0phi3l Posted 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 Posted Oct 13th 2008 5:58PM]

coming from the guy with no avatar.

[Wwhat Posted Oct 13th 2008 3:56PM]

Looks too plasticy and doesn't relay the mood of the show IMHO.

[WixosTrix Posted Oct 13th 2008 4:02PM]

idk, but a lot of people were talking to him. but then again its nVision, aka geek central.

[WixosTrix Posted Oct 13th 2008 4:02PM]

that ment to go to Samboini reply to my post.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 13th 2008 4:42PM]

wow looks like something that will need EPA approval

[cout Peter Posted Oct 13th 2008 4:28PM]

What the frak?

[Monkeyspit Posted 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 Posted Oct 13th 2008 5:17PM]

thats no moon... THATS YO MAMA

[idrisdw Posted 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 Posted 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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