| Main > Main Forum |
| $600 Bartops ??! |
| << < (3/3) |
| leapinlew:
--- Quote from: GregD on March 30, 2012, 08:17:30 pm ---Yup. Laptops with broken screens are perfect for this kind of build. You can find them cheap too. Used 17" lcd monitors can be picked up for $20. --- End quote --- I've tried to use laptops on a few occasions. They have lots of issues. The biggest one is how to get them to power on. I haven't found a laptop with a AC Power Recovery option and I'm left trying to extend the power button. I know it can be done (I have a jukebox running now) but give me a desktop any day vs a laptop. |
| Le Chuck:
I don't think anybody is clowning the guy. Lew so far is the only guy who just doesn't think it'll sell but he's not clowning it, just pessimistic about the market. Aren't you pessimistic about the market most of the time? |
| Gray_Area:
They can probably make a custom unit, or they may change depending on input/requests. Without getting elaborate, bartops lend themselves to boxiness. But, you know, the kids these days are 'low profile' freaks. A little bling goes a long way with them, too. We'll see how they run.... |
| Mister Hat:
I get tons of free LCDs. Used ones can be found, from where I live, for ~$20-40. A computer that would be capable of running a decent front-end and MAME wouldn't cost more than $100. When people here build their own cabinets, I'd imagine they'd want to get a bit more decent parts and accessories. These guys are probably going for the cheapest they can get :laugh:. |
| Gray_Area:
--- Quote from: Mister Hat on April 03, 2012, 05:19:22 pm ---I get tons of free LCDs. Used ones can be found, from where I live, for ~$20-40. A computer that would be capable of running a decent front-end and MAME wouldn't cost more than $100. When people here build their own cabinets, I'd imagine they'd want to get a bit more decent parts and accessories. These guys are probably going for the cheapest they can get :laugh:. --- End quote --- Maybe, but if it works well enough, then they're making their proper percentage, while the costumer isn't paying a lot. Really, we don't know. You might ask them. |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |
| Previous page |