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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #89 on: May 06, 2012, 08:26:14 AM »
Quote from: Kesa;691825
Slightly off topic. I think it is a mistake to only promote this case for the Amiga community. I think there are many more potential customers in other retro markets such as Atari and others. You could easily double sales by targeting the retro computing industry in general instead of just this one. Also no dickheads to worry about. You said you needed a minimum of 50 orders to go ahead? Have you tried the other hobby platforms? Just my 2 cents...



You are right...if someone wants to lend a hand posting it somewhere else I'd be grateful, target 50 cases, all I want is recoup some of the money spent, as I know perfectly well that I wont' get back the seven years spent on it let alone making a profit, I want people to have one and enjoy it. It's handmade and I'll be assembling them one by one...feck! :D
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #90 on: May 06, 2012, 08:37:49 AM »
Oh..before I log out...

The case isn't finished just yet, need to sort out a few things;

I want to have the aluminium sprayed in black, I think it'll look ubercool with the black version of the case.

Need to adjust the LEDs (those freaking LEDs are custom made, it took me ages to cut them the right way) I mean shrten them a bit, I have been asked to see if I can move them to the right...I remember having problems with that on the SAM board which has the PSU connector just there.... :)

and need to fix the switch, at the moment the switch is positioned under the keyboard (it's on the right hand side) you can (could) see it in the video when I switch the machine on. I thought a hidden switch would look cool.

and nothing else really, the DVD-RW bracket is done and just adding extra vents. I was hitting 50degrees whilst playing Mass Effect 3, can do better than that.

I'll include a silent Fractal or Scythe 40mm fan.

This is what you'll get:

Assembled case (all you have to do is put your motherboard, SSD (better than HDD) and graphics card if you are not using onboard chip).

Cable ties so you can route and organise your cables inside (if you know how to build pcs then it's apiece of cake)

Rubber feet

DVD-RW drive

3.5" card (media) reader

Keyboard (sorry it's the U.K. version, can't find them with other layouts but adhesives are available to change the letters on the net).

DVD-RW bracket

Custom made LED window with two 3mm LED (orange and blue)

Power switch.

I have designed thinking that people might want to customise it and take it to the "next level" so parts can be replaced easily (see LEDs, switch etc...).

Forgot....thanks for your words ;)
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #91 on: May 06, 2012, 09:07:04 AM »
Quote from: BigBenAussie;691804
To answer Franko from the other thread, this is just a warning that he is committing an obvious IP violation.
Most likely as a deliberate provocation, given his history of attacks.
I have no desire to see anyone, even one of our harshest of critics, suffer at the end of the law.
You may not respect our company, but trademark law is something else.

OK,  copyrights yes. But product is NOT named Amiga and its just a sticker (several stickers presented). Dont get it too paranoid, Daddy complied.

Its good you are a good person that dont want us to suffer.

However, take a friend advise to open a CUSA CTO/whatever account or your personal account will loose any Amiga user charm by threatening etc.
Appoint one person that will deal with trademark protection and say thanks to several persons that have let you know what the big bad Daddy was doing.

We are living in the small world, and your name is becoming more and more famous.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2012, 10:25:34 AM by vox »
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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #92 on: May 06, 2012, 10:17:19 AM »
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l.
We're a small company trying to do the best we can with the IP we have, not a big bad corporation.


Why then you behave like one and badly emulated? To survive you would really need to cluster with similar companies and you could have partnership with e.g. Mint team and Cloanto by now, strenghtening your position. Fact is both mentioned companies have treated you friendly.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2012, 08:03:58 PM by Argo »
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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #93 on: May 06, 2012, 11:37:14 AM »
I am working on the modified video...I'll post it as soon as I can.

Sorry for the inconvenience. :)
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #94 on: May 06, 2012, 11:49:02 AM »
Quote from: BigBenAussie;691784
Putting the Amiga trademark in promotional material, for what is intended as a product if there is enough interest, is still an issue.
I personally don't care what the Daddy does.
The images were brought to my attention by a couple of people.
He can choose to ignore my friendly requests or not.
I am just warning him that he should be careful with the trademarks, that's all.
We're a small company trying to do the best we can with the IP we have, not a big bad corporation.

oooooh, barrys 3000 dollars pc sticker business is threaten.... hahahaha!!
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #95 on: May 06, 2012, 11:50:39 AM »
Way to get more support in the amiga community, picking on the little guy.

These were the slap an amiga sticker on a zpc and no one will know we didn't make these computer hippocrites.

I think we should start a fund to give everyone who buys one of these cases a free amiga sticker. I'd happily contribute to that.

Any idea about how much these cases will cost and when they will be available?
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #96 on: May 06, 2012, 11:52:18 AM »
Quote from: TheDaddy;691875
I am working on the modified video...I'll post it as soon as I can.

Sorry for the inconvenience. :)

Harkonnens n Sardakaurs :-)

Hope new video will be up soon and it will take some time to notice
everyone involved

http://oldschoolgameblog.wordpress.com/tag/loriano-pagni/
http://www.frambozenbier.org/index.php/raspi-community-news/23908-loriano-on-x500-plus
http://www.natami.net/knowledge.php?b=6¬e=46607&x=1&z=0D3V8u
http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/projects-and-collaboration-general/x500-plus
http://bloggers.com/post/amiga-500-replica-case-introducing-the-x500-plus-6530897

etc.

I ll do edit for A.org and AW.net
http://amigaworld.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6356
http://www.amiga.org/forums/showthread.php?t=61505

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I think we should start a fund to give everyone who buys one of these cases a free amiga sticker. I'd happily contribute to that.

Me too, 10$ bounty for additional stickers, no $1000 rip-offs :-)
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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #97 on: May 06, 2012, 12:35:19 PM »
Quote from: haywirepc;691878
Way to get more support in the amiga community, picking on the little guy.

These were the slap an amiga sticker on a zpc and no one will know we didn't make these computer hippocrites.

I think we should start a fund to give everyone who buys one of these cases a free amiga sticker. I'd happily contribute to that.

Any idea about how much these cases will cost and when they will be available?



It's ok, editing the video right now, a bit of a pain as I have to photoshop all the images (at least I do a better job than some) :) if people could update the link to other sites that would be great, it will save me some time...

Still waiting to hear about the keyboards, DVD-RW, SATA cable and 3.5" card reader pricing, then I'll crunch some numbers and let you know...

Sorry about the delay...
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #98 on: May 06, 2012, 12:51:28 PM »
@TheDaddy

Glad that you're not being disheartened by the bullies!

If I get enough money together when it's out I may well get one myself.. the only real question is whether to put my Sam in it or to put a MiniITX PC in it and run AROS.
Argh - decisions, decisions!

Remember - non illegitimi carborundum - and they can yell and scream as much as they like, but the fact remains they only license the name Amiga, they have no rights to harass you.

Keep up the good work and keep us informed on progress!
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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #99 on: May 06, 2012, 01:08:01 PM »
This is so typical of modern companies today. They are quick to jump down the throat of perceived copyright violation but don' t do aa good job of actively engaging the community. I know at least one big copyright holder who has legal teams scouring eBay for copyright violation and unauthorized selling of content , but little to no activity to bring new licensees on board or develop actual product that caters to the fan base.

They seem to be into be more interested in making money off of what they got through potential lawsuits than developing ip.

Just my observation.
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #100 on: May 06, 2012, 01:15:41 PM »
At least Lorriano designed a case instead of taking off the shelf cases and slapping a logo on them. I actually like the cases C= USA have done or rather rebadged. Maybe the interest level will inspire them to make a modern A1200 style case. It wold be cool if there was some sort of attachment that could make the keyboard case more of a CPU case for those that want to go back to the modern CPU box style of case.

You can always plug in a USB keyboard. They hit the ball with the c64 case though. I do think the Amiga wedge case design has merit too.
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #101 on: May 06, 2012, 01:40:39 PM »
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And I can assure you that the Aros community feels honoured too and appreciates your efforts...


When was that put up for a vote?
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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #102 on: May 06, 2012, 01:43:05 PM »
Quote from: spirantho;691885
@TheDaddy

Glad that you're not being disheartened by the bullies!

If I get enough money together when it's out I may well get one myself.. the only real question is whether to put my Sam in it or to put a MiniITX PC in it and run AROS.
Argh - decisions, decisions!

Remember - non illegitimi carborundum - and they can yell and scream as much as they like, but the fact remains they only license the name Amiga, they have no rights to harass you.

Keep up the good work and keep us informed on progress!



Thanks...just for a moment I'd have liked to know how it feels being on the receiving end... ;)

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #103 on: May 06, 2012, 01:48:12 PM »
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When was that put up for a vote?


Yesterday..sorry you missed it.
 

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Re: Amiga Case Designer Faces Intimidation
« Reply #104 from previous page: May 06, 2012, 02:06:45 PM »
@Olafs3
So you are the voice of the aros community?
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