Index & Mikoto Official Ita-PCs
- Categories: Anime, News
- Date: Oct 18, 2010 23:58 JST
- Tags: A Certain Magical Index, Anime Goods, Index, Ita-PC, Mikoto, Moe, Otaku, PC Hardware
Preview images of To Aru Majutsu no Index II-themed “ita-PCs” have become available, showing the conversion of plain, run-of-the-mill Antec PC cases into lovely, limited-edition otaku rigs emblazoned with revealing likenesses of Index and Mikoto.
The cases are being produced by Links International (their website has an entire page devoted to the Ita-PCs), a computer parts retailer, and will be produced in 3 versions limited to a production of 60 each, the versions being one for Index, one for Mikoto, and a mysterious “Special” edition whose details are apparently still top-secret.
Here the side-panel is complete, with the top panel art simply laying on top of the case.
The “Mikoto” version is cruelly named, utterly ignoring cute Kuroko’s sharing a spot two of the three panels!
One scrumptious side-panel from the Index prototype.
The second side-panel.
The second side-panel of the Mikoto version, with Mikoto and Kuroko baking treats for the lucky owners of the Ita-PCs.
A front nameplate that appears to go on both versions.
Said nameplate, as it appears attached to the front of the case.
It would seem there might be more vacant space available on the front for another piece of small artwork, but judging from the images at Link’s website, it seems this is what the final version will be left as.
The Index version will apparently come with two tops, allowing you to choose between the little nun robed in her habit, or…
…stripped down to her cute undergarments. The underwear version is the obvious choice, but the empty space created on either side of Index is perhaps not aesthetically ideal.
The actual functionality of the case, of course, shouldn’t even be a matter for consideration in these matters, but for the curious, the original case is an Antec Solo White, shown here:
Some have questioned the use of such a staid and unattractive design – the selection criteria appear to have been little more than the availability of a large flat surface with a white finish.
The Links International website includes this promotional page for the series:
The third “Special” version is still unknown, but assuming that the blurred-out mosaic covered case above is an actual image of the artwork for the final version, it might be able to provide a hint…
Combining a few seconds of squinting along with a near-perfect memory of all Index official art released to date leads to this old, but gorgeous image:
Using a mosaic version of this image could of course simply be a trick to lead one off-course, but a combined character version would make sense, perhaps including others like Komoe, Uiharu and Saten.
The bouncy GIF from the Links’ site advertising the project:
Those interested in attempting the heady task of acquiring one of these very limited-edition cases should refer to Links International’s website for more information.
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But why that crappy case?
Agree. All that effort for the cute pics and it's stuck on that thing.
Ita-PC ain't exactly rare among the otaku trade, but a collaboration?
Limited to only 60 units each?
I'd imagine they make their own custom (and lewder image to one's taste) ita-PCs.
care to buy anyone
My only gripe is that Touma is present in one of them. Touma, gtfo.. (屮ﾟДﾟ)
Come on now, they missed the most important spot, the front panel!
It was supposed to be fun! There were buttons to be pressed!
A certain stripped case? ^_^
I demand more index PC jokes.
HDD space of 103,000 magic books, walking church firewall, 15% free memory space, feather of light reformat disk etc etc
Runs on NUN OS 5.45. CMS (common sense) crashes at boot. Appears to be infected with the AiRH3AD virus and the BiTE virus. Crappy DRM that slows Index down unless you reinstall the OS every year. Not compatible with systems running Fortis9.31. Firewall is vulnerable to the iMAGiNEBR8KRv1.0 exploit. Broodcasts garbage data on the M.O.U.T.H port.
Johann's Pen rootkit present
Seems like a bit too much empty space in the front....at the very least I'd like -something- there...
THANK YOU. That case looks beyond ghetto.
I'm gonna sadface :( It's a great case. I have it. It's an Antec Sonata.
:'(
P183, P193, Nine Hundred, Nine Hundred Two are good mid tower cases.
if i really wanted an ita case i could just print out some stickers and slap them on the side of my silverstone. but really. my case will outlast any anime trend and those stickers are a bitch to get off.
Yeah, Anon. Also, I don't ever look at those spots. The front is the only thing visible if I cared to look down, which I don't.
Useless garbabe can be sold to otaku, endless 8 made that point very clear.
I couldn't fit all my HDDs full of stolen videos in there.
Seriously O.o I have no idea why call it crappy... why do you consider it crappy... I Like the design of it very much with those sticker i would even take it out without them. The only problem is I can't have white case because my parents smoke cigarettes :/
But can it run Crysis?
Ehm.... Why even bother buying it when you can make one yourself easily? O.o I smell that some people are desperate after some money! :P
sad part, the cheapest way is making it yourself but otakus will still buy because they are so much of a fan.
So damn true! I bet that case is going to cost around 100$, or more? And yet you can buy exactly the same case for around 40$?
I'd price the case itself around 30 because I know for fact you can find a slightly better case for $35. :/
This case without any index or mikoto added to it already is $95,- [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129018&Tpk=antec solo] (and that's without a power supply)
Antec hardly has any cases in the $30-40 range, they tend to make quality PC cases, $30-40 is budget stuff.
(Quality = good materials, cable management options, no resonance, no sharp edges)
I know how much it's actually worth I was just saying how much I "myself" would price the case, $30, since I found better cases at the $35 range.
Capitalism Ho!
Heh, I lol'd
Making it yourself is not only cheaper, it results in a really unique case. From what I saw at their homepage the company just glues posters onto the case. Obvious rip-off is obvious.
*facepalm* @ the company
Don't you see what they did?
They turned your computer index into hardware!
I would've put a clear window with a silk screen print over it with interior colored lights.
It just looks like they either didn't try very hard or have a very limited imagination. The case looks like a box of saltine crackers.
I wonder how much would it be to make a custom case with any image (not just these), on another note, the design of the cases overall casing the images use sucks T___T
Quite cheap if you print the desired pics on transparent film to be glued onto the case. Would look better than those above, too.
I officially hate Kuroko/Mikoto because it is just pseudoyuri cockteasing that will never, ever, ever, ever happen, ever. And that makes me cry.
Well, it's fairly obvious that it won't. Kuroko is just an extra for comic relief without any real character.
Had she been more of a "serious" character it'd have been like you said. But as I said; extras are just extras.
Kuroko is saddened by your lack of faith.
Kuroko is dedicated enough to reach her goal one way or the other.
*hands over a used tissue*
...
...
*which was used for wiping my own tears*
That pause was dramatic.
Indeed. Almost missed that 15min edit loophole too.
*sniff* These are not tears... these are the sweat of my heart!
She still has Uiharu and Konori-sempai waiting for her.....,, oh wait, Uiharu is Saten's and Konori is
minethat red haired guy.That Index in her underwear <3
A wet Misaka body,
A transparent-wet Index,
So much wi-
....
....
GET OUT OF THERE INDEX! ミ ﾟДﾟ彡
suddenly you realize everyone can print his favourite characters and stick them to anything, included your computer case :3
So does the Biribiri CPU generate its own electricity?
Biribiri Energy Saver Approved!
Thinking of overclocking already?
The Biribiri CPU gets really hot so don't forget to add a Cirno Cooler.
..and will it turn red and burst with electric sparks if you call it cute?
It also contains a coin slot.
Warning: inserting coin may cause death and wall/roof damage.