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<blockquote data-quote="dir" data-source="post: 514537" data-attributes="member: 24485">I like the look of the case but won't settle for one that only accepts micro motherboards and low-rise cards.&nbsp; I see on their website that they too have fallen for the idea that a built-in touchscreen will sell to htpc enthusiasts, without actually understanding that touchscreens are almost completely useless to anyone not using some sort of included dumbed-down &quot;Media Center&quot; software.&nbsp; I have yet to see of an implementation of MediaPortal, Meedio, etc. that works well with a touchscreen.&nbsp; (If anyone has got a totally functional MediaPortal working, with a really good looking skin that works with a touchscreen, and doesn't require hours of hacking things to make it all work, let me know!).Shame that Moneual don't make a full-height case that's identical to this 312 model.My other pet peeve is htpc case manufacturers that stick lots of buttons and &quot;volume&quot; knobs on the case.&nbsp; Again, almost totally useless in the real world when using a good htpc software.&nbsp; I don't know anyone with such a case that (after the first week) actually uses any of the buttons and knobs on the case more than once every few months.Sigh.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="dir, post: 514537, member: 24485"] I like the look of the case but won't settle for one that only accepts micro motherboards and low-rise cards. I see on their website that they too have fallen for the idea that a built-in touchscreen will sell to htpc enthusiasts, without actually understanding that touchscreens are almost completely useless to anyone not using some sort of included dumbed-down "Media Center" software. I have yet to see of an implementation of MediaPortal, Meedio, etc. that works well with a touchscreen. (If anyone has got a totally functional MediaPortal working, with a really good looking skin that works with a touchscreen, and doesn't require hours of hacking things to make it all work, let me know!). Shame that Moneual don't make a full-height case that's identical to this 312 model. My other pet peeve is htpc case manufacturers that stick lots of buttons and "volume" knobs on the case. Again, almost totally useless in the real world when using a good htpc software. I don't know anyone with such a case that (after the first week) actually uses any of the buttons and knobs on the case more than once every few months. Sigh. [/QUOTE]

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