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What's the appeal of a bartop machine?
Bones:
The same amount of thought and effort goes into making a BT as a regular size cab. It is probably harder in fact, there is not much room for error.
I think they are brilliant. The real question is why wouldn't you want to make one of these?
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erictrumpet:
Hmmmmm. Hadn't thought about portability, so you can take it to a party or whatever. Interesting. And yes I recognize there is a ton of work involved, that's mainly why I was wondering why anyone would put so much effort into such a weird little thing. I guess I've just never had an old laptop and 14 inch monitor lying around, if I did I would probably already have a bartop. :) Any by the way, that multi-Williams bartop by KenToad is absolutely fantastic, that's one of the best-looking machines I've seen in any size!
Eric.
versapak:
--- Quote from: erictrumpet on December 21, 2005, 12:31:32 am ---I love the mini-cabs, you know the kid-sized standup ones -- those are awesome for pint-sized gamers (or midget BYOAC'ers, if there are any!) But if the machine is meant for full-grown adults and space is a big issue, why not build a cabaret-sized cab?
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I'd much rather build a bartop than a mini-cab.
A mini is nice for kids, as long as they are the right height for it, which (in case you don't have kids) does not last a very long time. It seems more of a waste to build a minicab, as it requires floor space, and will loose its usefulness (then what?).
A bartop can easily moved to any location and height. It is great for kids and adults.
quarterback:
--- Quote from: versapak on December 21, 2005, 10:48:37 am ---I'd much rather build a bartop than a mini-cab.
A mini is nice for kids, as long as they are the right height for it, which (in case you don't have kids) does not last a very long time. It seems more of a waste to build a minicab, as it requires floor space, and will loose its usefulness (then what?).
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I agree 100% No offense to the mini-cab builders, those mini cabs are cute and all, but seems really impractical. I'd rather have a full sized cab or a bartop... and right now I'd love to have a bartop.
I like the fact that they can be placed in a potentially more socially convenient place. You can have a bunch of people sitting around with drinks in the kitchen or living room, and one of them can be playing the bartop. With a full sized cab, you have to make a significant decision about where you want this 300-pound piece of "furniture" and it's probably going to live in that place for a long time.
And man, that multi-williams bartop is the BOMB! The only other bartop that compares, IMO, is the Tron bartop. Those are both freakin' cool.
jcrouse:
--- Quote from: missioncontrol on December 21, 2005, 03:24:59 am ---except for yellow....yellow is cool
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I agree.
John