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Product:
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Thermaltake Xview Kit |
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Price:
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$25 (CAN) / $19 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Thermaltake
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Author:
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Shennon
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Date:
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June 12th, 2003
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Thermaltake
for sending the Xview Kit for review.
Introduction:
Thermaltake is no stranger to the case modding market and has established themselves as a market leader by developing
a wide range of products ranging from CPU coolers, fan control devices and cases. The company has recently shifted its
focus and has been developing new products designed specifically for enhancing of the appearance of a standard case.
The company's flagship case; the Xaser III is well known and offers an abundance of features equipped with an illuminated
front bezel. Thermaltake has released an add-on accessory product for this case, but the kit itself will work any standard
case with a free 5.25" drive bay. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the Thermaltake Xview Kit, a product that
will illuminate a standard 5.25" drive bay using printable transparent sheets.
Specifications:
The Thermaltake XView is an all-inclusive kit that includes all the necessary components for
installation. Installation of this product can be completed in less than 30 minutues with no
additional tools required. Here are some of the specifications taken directly from the
Thermaltake website:
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Thermaltake XView Kit - Key Specifications:
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| Thermaltake XView Kit: Manufactured by Thermaltake |
| Personalize your PC |
| Personalize the front bezel according to your style |
| Diversity of pictures you can choose on the included CD |
| The best combination with Thermaltake XaserIII case |
| Sound sensitive controller with high brightness LED |
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The Thermaltake Xview Kit ships in a formed Perspex package suitable for retail display with a red cardboard insert that
displays the company name as well as various features of the Xview. On the back of the cardboard is the UCP code and
packaging date as well as a clear view of all parts.
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There are a number of parts in the kit, including the Xview unit itself, several pre-made inserts, a sound sensitive
adjustable dual inverter, a CD full of pre-made inserts to be printed on the included transparency sheets, and a second
EL strip. The Xview unit is simply a 5.25" bay cover with a hole in the back to allow the EL strip wires through that
will illuminate any image.
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The Thermaltake Xview relies on the EL sheeting which provides a backlight against the printed transparent insert while
secured in the acrylic cover. The inverter features an aluminum knob for sensitivity, a bright green LED and a microphone.
On one side is a 3-position switch which selects between off, continuous on, or sound sensitive, depending on the consumers
preference. As with any inverter, once powered there is a slight whine from the unit, which should disappear once
it warms up. The inverter connects to a spare power supply connector or inline with another device.
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