Computers over the years have become less about Word Processing, and more of a multimedia center. Antec has realized this and moved up with the times with the Minuet 300. A return to the desktop style case makes it feel at home with the rest of your Multi-media components on your entertainment center. Simply install a TV Tuner card and you have the next level to entertainment technology! For a more modern look, the Minuet comes with a stand to allow it to shine as a tower. The case has a place for a DVD and/or Blu-ray disk drives to accommodate your Video collection and a hard drive internally for any programs you wish to record, or videos and music you’ve downloaded or ripped.
Not forgetting that you'll need room for a Multi card reader, there's a 3.5" external bay so your camera and camcorder. For added convenience, there are two USB 2.0 ports, two Audio Ports, and a Firewire port up front for easy access. Building a perfect entertainment machine is a hot proposition. Antec does it with style. Welcome to the your home entertainment future!
Store Vertically or HorizontallyThe Antec Minuet 300 features a slender footprint and mounting bracket that allows it to be stored vertically or horizontally into tight spaces. Blending performance and convenience, the Minuet 300 is designed to accommodate the extensive range of full-performance micro-ATX components available today.
Easy-to-install Drive BaysThe easy-to-install, unified flip-out drive cage includes a 5.25" external optical drive bay, 3.5" external FDD bay and 3.5" internal hard drive bay.
Highly-efficient VentilationThe top panel with vents provides excellent cooling for the latest CPUs and VGA cards. An internal 80mm TriCool fan with a 3-speed switch control delivers superior heat dissipation.
300W Power SupplyThe Antec Minuet 300 is armed with a 300 Watt ATX 12V power supply with a 24-pin main connector for reliably strong power.
Convenient Front I/O PanelThe convenient front I/O panel ensures easy access to dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire and Audio & Speaker ports.
Pros: Slim, removable drive tray, good looking, easy assembly, system up and installing in 15 minutes.
Cons: none if you purchase to your needs and understand the limitations of a slim case.
Overall Review: Case is designed to hold only 1 HD you can skip a floppy and insert a 2nd HD in that slot. The case requires "low profile" cards, make sure you also have low profile brackets for those cards.