Even after five iterations, Ben Heck's portable Xbox 360 models are still a spectacle to behold -- he seems to keep outdoing himself every time, both in functionality and style. This latest model has the appearance of an oversized plastic polycarbonate Macbook when closed, and packs a 17-inch Gateway LCD panel. The big improvements here include the Jasper motherboard, a flush-mount DVD door and side panels, digital potentiometer / button volume controls, and an ethernet port in addition to WiFi. Not everything's been kept, as Heck says he ditched the camera, not seeing a point for it -- but hey, there's still two USB ports if any of his (already spoken for) customers want to add it. Impressive work, indeed. See it for yourself in the video after the break.
Of course giz had the first post today. Engadget's bloggers are busy fearing God on Sundays. This site has a cleaner interface because it has God on its side whereas gizmodo has the satanic priest gawker to blame for its fine mess.
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I love how after Heck puts one of these together there;sa group of complainers who try and tear it down. You know what? come talk to us after you've built something like this by yourself.
"There're" isn't a real contraction. Out of the three similar choices you have to choose from, (refresher: there, they're, their) you had to make one up.
When I see "there're", I imagine a fat dude picking his bellybutton in Southern Texas eyeballing an ugly whore with a lot of makeup thinking to himself "There're too boobehz".
making the inside of the "clean" would of made the build atleast twice aslong. dont forget this is one guy building it in his basement and not a team of pro's designing it in a lab. take a look at his forums at other portables and u might be able to start your own
Judging by a picture I saw of his workshop where he had a whole box full of x-clamps, I assume he's replacing the x-clamps with a better solution that should help reduce the odds of an RRoD or E74 error occurring.
I really can't wait to get some money! I want one of these sooo bad. Why don't Microsoft commercialise the product, remember the screen they had for the playstation.
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posted Jul 5th 2009 6:33PM
freakin awesome
I was just over at Gizmodo and saw this, and stupidly I thought "oh, this article isn't up at Engadget".
That thing is beautiful. If I had the money I'd buy one.
Of course giz had the first post today. Engadget's bloggers are busy fearing God on Sundays. This site has a cleaner interface because it has God on its side whereas gizmodo has the satanic priest gawker to blame for its fine mess.
the one with the keyboard is better.
Its like a giant Ds lite!!
@DanielT you mean the sun god? It is Sunday after all
WRONG!
omg i fail both posted at 6:36
im new to engagdet do i have to verify every comment i make through email..?
Yes.
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don't worry. i was reading and posting on engadget for over a year before i figured it out. as it has been stated many times before, the comment system needs a massive makeover. :)
thanks a ham sandwich
since you're a "FIRST!!" posting douche bag, it'd be better for everyone if you just didn't comment at all....
I think so Barry,
welcome to the club of guys that post in 1st page ;)
I've been posting for a while and I've been verifying each of those by email! Thanks HAM SANDWICH MAN.
Hey Barry, cool avatar! Where'd you get it?
Thanks sandwich, trying that out right now
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No keyboard? Weak.
I love how after Heck puts one of these together there;sa group of complainers who try and tear it down. You know what? come talk to us after you've built something like this by yourself.
Yeah, I liked the one with the keyboard better. It had more of the
"Nice laptop"
"No, dude, it's an Xbox"
"NO WAY"
effect.
there're*
Shut up.
"There're" isn't a real contraction. Out of the three similar choices you have to choose from, (refresher: there, they're, their) you had to make one up.
When I see "there're", I imagine a fat dude picking his bellybutton in Southern Texas eyeballing an ugly whore with a lot of makeup thinking to himself "There're too boobehz".
Yes I realize "there're" is not a formal contraction, but it sure is better than "there is still two USB ports".
How about, "there are".
Moron.
Freeze much?
You fail regardless...
Barry you have no idea what u are getting urself into.
This looks fantastic. I love individual innovation.
Ok ill watch out
Oh shit. Ben! Watch out! The fed's are gonna shut you down for this!!! It's pirate bay all over agaaaaaaain!
Is this legal ? Yeah its cool but its the first portable Xbox 360 I have ever seen thus I have nothing to compare it too.
It's just as legal as any other case mod, just a good bit cooler than most.
Does this have a battery?
No it doesn't have a battery
IT'S REALLY LOUD
All Ben's 360 laptops are water-cooled. Quiet, actually :).
That's really awesome!
The design would be perfect if it wasn't for the ugly inside, does it need to look so... messy :P The rest looks so flush and clean :)
I'm not putting the work down, i could only dream of doing something as awesome as that!
making the inside of the "clean" would of made the build atleast twice aslong. dont forget this is one guy building it in his basement and not a team of pro's designing it in a lab. take a look at his forums at other portables and u might be able to start your own
Does Heckathorn have a industry related job? If not, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, etc should all consider hiring this guy.
It's Heckendorn. And no.
I think Polycarbonate is a type of plastic.
Indeed.
I can fap to that
Careful; if you don't keep it cool you'll end up with the RROC (red ring of chafing).
How does he mold the cases?
very carefully, so they look nice.
They're not molded, they're milled
Thirty-fifth.
Welcome to the Doucebag Club
first
how do i buy one
I wonder out of how many he's built, how many have gone kaput. That'd be a tragedy for one of these things to red ring or E74.
Judging by a picture I saw of his workshop where he had a whole box full of x-clamps, I assume he's replacing the x-clamps with a better solution that should help reduce the odds of an RRoD or E74 error occurring.
that shit is loud it sound like a hybrid car ...but still awsome a keyboard wouldnt hurt
I'm at a loss for words. A combination of artist, craftsman and genius. What an incredible piece of work!
You're missing a comma. Do you happen to be an author or publisher by any chance? (cheapos ruining the English language to save ink...)
ME WANT O_O :D
hello
this the hottest thing since sliced bread I hear dollar signs cha ching
FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA SUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First to get down ranked, you mean.
Why is the lid so thick?
Thats awesome I want one!!!
This is his fifth model and only the first one he built is water cooled.
I really can't wait to get some money! I want one of these sooo bad. Why don't Microsoft commercialise the product, remember the screen they had for the playstation.
test
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i want to play call of duty at work. surfing the internet isn't enough to keep me awake anymore.
can you buy this greatness?