To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com Subject: Re: Mobius in a rack unit From: Art Simon <simart@gmail.com> Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 07:39:02 -0700 > >I've toyed with the idea of building a rack mount music computer. I >especially like the idea of built-in touchscreen, so you wouldn't need to >have a keyboard and monitor on stage. Here's an example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811321006&Tpk=RPC-919T > >What's kept me from doing it is that most of the rack mount server cases >are >too deep for the typical musicians 19" flight case, and while it would be >portable, it would be awkward and heavy to carry. Also, the costs start to >add up. A laptop seems much more cost effective... ...The alienware M11x >is slightly larger than a netbook and costs under $1000. It could make a >very portable and unobtrusive music laptop. http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/notebooks/alienware-m11x/pd.aspx?refid=alienware-m11x&cs=19&s=dhs Good points, thanks for the links, -- G.