Antec Sonata III 500 Quiet Super Mid Tower ATX Case (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)There is a very big and annoying problem with this product. It does not adequately discharge static electricity. If it has been running for a while and you, or your pet, brushes up against the metalic insert on the front of the panel, you can discharge your energy and crash the system. This happens all the time for me when inserting a USB drive. Antec is aware of the problem, here is their response:
Comment: 1. We are working on this problem with a high priority, and have already tested multiple proposed fixes. Unfortunately, the problem is turning out to be more difficult than anticipated. The case is currently being tested in a special ESD lab.
2. The metallicized plastic IS grounded. That fact is one of the reasons this problem is proving so difficult to pin down.
3. We cannot refund monies that were not paid to us, but if a customer needs help returning product to a distributor we can usually help arrange that if the distributor is being uncooperative.
4. We actually expect an answer fairly soon, and as soon as we can we will be making it available to customers encountering this problem. We definitely apologize for the inconvenience, but Antec is well known for the quality of its customer service and for the way we stand behind our products.
UPDATE 3/17/08: As an update, Antec has come up with a solution. they have replaced the front silver metallic panel with a flat piano black panel. I have yet to see if this will fix the problem, but I think that bodes well to their commitment to fixing the issue.

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The Antec Sonata III 500 Super Mid Tower combines style, silence, and efficiency. The Sonata III is whisper quiet when it comes to system noise and the High Definition front audio ports ensure that music will be crystal clear. Use the convenient front eSATA connector for simple data transfer. It is all powered by the EarthWatts 500-watt power supply unit, which is equipped with universal input and Active PFC. This power supply unit is 80-plus certified, one of the most efficient available. The Antec Sonata also features improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling. To keep your systems running cool, it has one rear standard 120-millimeter TriCool fan with a three-speed control and one optional front 120-millimeter case fan. This case has a total of nine drive bays--three 5.25-inch external bays, two 3.5-inch external bays, and four 3.5-inch internal bays that are held in individual trays with silicone grommets to absorb hard-drive vibrations. The Antec Sonata is designed to fit motherboards up to standard ATX. It measures 16.7 by 18.2 by 8.1 inches (HxDxW) and weighs 20.2 pounds. Other features include:
Metal double hinge door opens up to 225 degrees
Constructed from 0.8-millimeter cold rolled steel for durability
Built-in washable air filter to keep dust out of your case
Front-mounted USB, eSATA, HDA, and AC'97 audio in/out ports

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Antec Soundscience Rockus 2.1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently bought a 27in iMAC and was not satisfied with the speakers that came with the monitor. I intend to use my desktop monitor to watch movies in my bedroom and wanted a more powerful sound system. I was looking for something within the 150-200 range and was deciding between the Bose Companion 3, Harmon Kardon Soundsticks, and the soundscience Rockus. Bose is obviously a known brand, however, it's a bit expensive and I really didn't want to spend that much on speakers. The Harmon Kardon sounsticks are beautiful but these speakers have been on the market for quite some time and I wanted a newer technology. What initially drew me to the Rockus is the chrome finish on the speakers which looks great in my room. After reading about the 3D sound technology, I couldn't wait to test these speakers out. And it does not disappoint, the sound is crisp and despite what some reviews may say, I thought the bass was pretty powerful. I turned them up and walked out of my building and still heard the thumping from the bass. Loved the 3Dsst technology, it really brings action movies to live and enhances the movie watching experience. I've also connected these speakers to the tv in my living and it sounded great as well. You can also easily hook this up to your ipod, iphone, ipad, and other mp3 players. I switched it to music mode and it sounded 100 times better than my speakers on the iMAC.
Overall, the speakers look and sound superb! You cant really go wrong with these, I recommend this to anyone.

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soundscience rockus 3D|2.1 speaker system is the best way to experience all your game and movie sound in 3D. Utilizing our proprietary 3Dsst audio technology, the rockus 3D|2.1 speaker system creates realistic, immersive 3D soundscapes for your movies and games. Switch rockus into music mode and you\'ll hear audio optimized for superb stereo sound reproduction.soundscience puts 3D cinematic sound and high-fidelity music in its place: your room.

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