New Antec cases being shown at CES on pcmag.com

DryFire · Post by **DryFire** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:51 pm

Edward Ng wrote: There really is no pleasing everybody.

-Ed

Truer words have never been spoken that's why companies produce more then one product and that's also why there's more then one company.

I'd say however most people don't mind doors as they hid all those miscolored 5.25" drives

DG · Post by DG » Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:20 pm

Talking about pleasing, it's a shame Antec wouldn't produce a black P180...

In silver, it looks like a fridge...

mattcoz · Post by **mattcoz** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 4:47 pm

Any word on how much this baby will cost?

bigred · Post by **bigred** » Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:57 pm

Also is the release date still set for the end of this month? I'm looking to buy one as soon as I can.
Well, unless I get word that a black version is on the way soon after... Then I would wait.

lenny · Post by **lenny** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 12:07 am

mattcoz wrote:Any word on how much this baby will cost?

According to the PC Magazine article:

The P180 will be shipping in Q1 of 2005, and will probably cost around $169 (MSRP).

Of course, if AntecRep can chime in with updates it'll be much appreciated.

penguin22 · Post by **penguin22** » Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:14 am

I called Antec recently and they still had no information about a release date... I am definately eagerly awaiting any news though. And I'd love a review to go with it

WetWilly · Post by **WetWilly** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:43 am

I hope it will be released soon, my new pc is just around the corner.

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:04 am

Lamp wrote:Does Thermaltake PurePower 680w fit in Antec P180? Thermaltake seems to be quite deep. Normal PSU is 150mm(L)x140mm(W)x86mm(H) and Thermaltake is 150mm(L)x165mm(W)x86mm(H). That picture explains why I'm quite worry, if I buy that case: http://www.thetechlounge.com/image.php? ... ges/79.jpg There is quite small space to big PSU.

If that Thermaltake doesn't fit, maybe I have to think some another PSU. Somebody who knows, could tell me some real info. Thanks. =)

Edit: The Phantom 350 W in that picture is 159 mm deep.

wooglin · Post by **wooglin** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:09 am

WetWilly wrote:I hope it will be released soon, my new pc is just around the corner.

Where is AntecRep? We need some insider info here! Not that I hate my Sonata, I just really want a P180

edit.
ok, never occurred to me to PM him... I'm just lazy like that.

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 8:11 am

Just give him a PM!

Tibors · Post by **Tibors** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:24 am

Don't start bugging him with PM's for things like this. If you have been around here long enough, then you know he can't (read: probably isn't allowed to) give this type of information.

If you bombard him with PM's he can't answer, then he might decide to just go away.

wooglin · Post by **wooglin** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:59 am

I can accept an answer of "I can't confirm that yet..." but if the statement on techlounge was the release would happen in the first quarter of 2005... they should be able to confirm something. Q1 is already 60% complete.

I deal with new product launches all the time, and I know how uppity customers can get when you don't hit a launch date.

Just waiting for info, when it does finally launch I'm sure the headlines will read 'worth the wait'

ngplz · Post by **ngplz** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:21 pm

It's taking too long... Too bad, would've liked this case.

DryFire · Post by **DryFire** » Fri Feb 25, 2005 3:48 pm

Still in no urry I'd rather have a much nicer and perhaps cheaper case then get it early.

whitebloodcell · Post by **whitebloodcell** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 5:19 am

Hi all.

Judging from the photos do you think it will be possible to mount a Black Ice Pro II Radiator at the top of the P180, preferably making use of the precut 120mm Blowhole?

WetWilly · Post by **WetWilly** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 12:59 pm

whitebloodcell wrote:Hi all.

Judging from the photos do you think it will be possible to mount a Black Ice Pro II Radiator at the top of the P180, preferably making use of the precut 120mm Blowhole?

I dont think it should be a problem.

AntecRep · Post by **AntecRep** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:26 am

Reason why I won't post dates/confirm dates:

Every date I've ever been given for a product launch has always been pushed back in the 7 years I've been at Antec (I'm talking about dates flung around the office). Such that until it's in the warehouse (in Fremont), it's not here in my mind. So why that happens?

a) final production sample not up to our standards (this has happened a few times now). This sucks BTW, but we'd rather get it right.
b) manufacturing delays (either labor, parts availability etc)
c) shipping delays (notably bad weather, dock worker strikes or rarely customs)
d) testing of early samples shows a flaw and we have to retool/redesign.
e) packaging/manual issues (fairly rare now, previously shoddy quality/bad images etc etc)

I think that covers it. Also bear in mind we're doing everyting we can to get everything shown at CES out as soon as possible.

And PM'ing me about this at best gets, "I don't know." Normally I ignore them, especially when there's a well read thread about the product/s in question.

Some other things to keep in mind:
It takes up to 2 weeks for the channel to get the new stuff after we get here in Fremont (basically once you see a webpage for a new product you can be sure it's at least been in our Fremont warehouse). Normally though places will show it as in stock within a week (ie since Newegg has a warehouse in CA it doesn't take them too long to get it).

Canada: Figure 2 to 3 weeks after we get in Fremont. This depends of course the various Canadian distributors have ordered the new stuff.

Europe: Can be up to 2 months later, however we want to get this to the point that we can launch products there at the same time as North America.

AntecRep

E M F · Post by **E M F** » Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:36 pm

Be sure that some of us are *very* happy that you're around to answer these questions. I'm waiting patiently over here in the background 'til the P-180 pops up.

Please have patience with those who cannot be, as the rest of us value your expertise. : )

(I will admit to a bit of finger-twitching in anticipation, however.)

WetWilly · Post by **WetWilly** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:15 pm

hmm. I think I'll get the P160 instead =(

uff.

DryFire · Post by **DryFire** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 9:07 pm

thanks a lot antec rep, helpful as always.

not completely sold on this case though. a nice black one would def. make the choice much easier but i guess I'll wait for compusa to get one and go take a look at it.

jermaink · Post by **jermaink** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 1:23 am

I know you nobody can give an exact 'release date' as such about the P180, but does anyone have a general clue to what time frame we are talking about, or what stage they are up to?

I just bought a lot of components from the US, having them shipped to me in Australia, and I'm hoping that it'll be out here, or in the US at least, within the next 2 months.

If anyone has infomation it would be greatly appreciated.

dano · Post by **dano** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:26 am

I believe this hasnt been covered in this post yet so ill go ahead...

What are the aproximate exterior dimensions of the P-180? In particular im loooking for height.

Post by **Rusty075** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 10:24 am

dano wrote:What are the aproximate exterior dimensions of the P-180? In particular im loooking for height.

54cm H (21.3") x 20.5cm W (8.1") x 50.7cm D (19.9") according to the Antec press packet they handed out at CES. I wouldn't think those would change much from the prototypes to the final retail version.

Mr_Smartepants · Post by **Mr_Smartepants** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 12:37 pm

Rusty075 wrote:
dano wrote:What are the aproximate exterior dimensions of the P-180? In particular im loooking for height.
54cm H (21.3") x 20.5cm W (8.1") x 50.7cm D (19.9") .

Damn, now I'm going to have to buy a new desk too!

jermaink · Post by **jermaink** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 12:55 am

so has anyone got a very rough idea of when the p180 will be released?

Mumrik · Post by **Mumrik** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 3:11 am

Rusty075 wrote: 54cm H (21.3") x 20.5cm W (8.1") x 50.7cm D (19.9") according to the Antec press packet they handed out at CES.

Ah, I actually thought it would be bigger... I hope there's room enough in this thing for me. Coming from a small POS Antec Super Lanboy I feel a need to compensate :p

milo · Post by **milo** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:57 pm

Well, if you bend your leg up like this, and tuck your foot in there, and...

[sorry, have a Lian-Li PC71, wouldn't be surprised if I DID fit in there!]

E M F · Post by **E M F** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 9:50 am

jermaink wrote:so has anyone got a very rough idea of when the p180 will be released?

To paraphrase AntecRep and the article:
Originally planned for End-Feb-'05 release, but last-minute production issues or design concerns may delay any product. When it shows up on the Antec website, it'll be "released", and you can expect general availability in the US about two weeks later.

Since it still hasn't shown up on the website, you're looking end-of-March at the earliest. At this point, I'm being patient.

jermaink · Post by **jermaink** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:15 am

It is always impossible to say "exactly" when a product will arrive in a
particular market. For example, unforeseen and unpredictable delays in
shipping or customs clearance can sometimes result in extra weeks of delay
despite our best efforts. I think we can safely say that the P180 will be
available around the end of April.

Best regards,

SCOTT RICHARDS
Worldwide Vice President of Sales & Marketing

I found this on a website after putting "antec p180 april" into google.

Yggdrasill · Post by **Yggdrasill** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:30 am

Well, I'm definitely getting one, unless it's nowhere near as good as the specs say. My only doubt was that I have paid good money for three smart drives, and I would want a case that can accommodate them.

It looks like I'll be able to stick two in the lower compartment and one beneath the optical drives, but that raises a question, how well is the optical drive cage dampened for vibrations (and sound)?

With my current case (a relatively inexpensive chieftec case), I have no problem hearing everything happening with my optical drives, and I can feel the vibrations from them if I place my hand on top of the case. As such, I would hesitate to screw a HD (even if it is in a smart drive) directly to the metal of the optical drive cage.

Are the optical drives also suspended with silicone grommets?

New Antec cases being shown at CES on pcmag.com

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