Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "vibesart" <edmann@p...> wrote:
> a shuttle-case based PC is no heavier than a laptop if you add in the
> weight of the external PS....what other part of your rig works
> unplugged? If you are using a FW box you are most certainly going to
> need AC for that - USB will not allow you the functionality that you
> are seeking
> 
> check it out:
> 
> http://www.alternatemode.com/newcube.shtml

Thanks for posting this link.  I'm still not in a position to acquire
more gear, but will keep this in mind.  The main disadvantage I saw
with Shuttle PCs and rackmount PCs is what to do about the monitor. 
Rackmount monitors seem to run around $1000 and up.  But I have heard
of someone strapping a regular LCD monitor to the back of a music
stand. I'll check out gearslutz.com for more ideas.

Paolo