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Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov
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Sunday, 01 July 2007 |
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Thanks to Logisys Computer for the product sample.
By now most enthusiasts (and pretty much everyone who frequents Mikhailtech) have heard of Logisys. Although a relative newcomer to the market, they've been continuously releasing quality products at low prices. It's no secret that lights are the basic foundation of a custom case. Whether cathodes, LEDs, lighted fans, or a combination thereof, nothing says special like a well planned color scheme.
In addition to typical cathodes, LEDs in various forms are finding their way into cases worldwide. Although more expensive and not as bright overall, LEDs last longer, use less energy, and produce minimal heat. Because of their small size, they're also a lot more versatile. Try placing a foot-long cathode in a modified SFF PC. "Laser LEDs" is a general term that refers to a cluster of LEDs bunched together in a tiny enclosure. The name originated from one of the first executions of this design several years back, and it stuck.
Logisys' Laser LED kit consists of the cluster with 4-pin pass-through molex connector, a couple optional installation screws, and some velcro. It's available in white, red, green, blue, and UV. Ours was the white version. As it turns out, white lights (fluorescent or LED), the cool kind, look pretty amazing inside a windowed case with white sleeving and other white painted components. If nothing else, it's certainly a departure from the typical blue.
The cluster is contained within a chrome plastic case and consists of three very bright LEDs. The middle points forward while the side bulbs are angled outward at 45 degrees. This creates 3 distinct beams which also blend together slightly. The biggest advantage of this case is its size: it's shorter than most house keys and can therefore be placed almost anywhere. The possibilities are endless; for instance you could easily mount one inside a power supply and let it shine through the mesh. If you decide to leave it out in the open, make sure to wipe it down as fingerprints become quite noticeable (as shown above).
Because of the LED angles and their placement within the case, there's never more than 1 LED shining on any object. As you can see, while one may look extremely bright, the other two will appear quite dim due to their angles. The final result is three beams of light which disperse somewhat as the distance increases. Laser LEDs aren't going to light up a case like cathodes will, but they're perfect for that custom touch. Logisys' offering is really no different than the competition (except maybe in the color choices), but that's not a bad thing.
Pros
- Looks great
- Good color varieties (white and UV are very unique)
- Simple installation
- Extremely versatile
Cons
If you need to add some flare to your case and already own a cathode or two, Laser LEDs are a great supplement. They're bright in their area of effect, long lasting, and extremely versatile. Logisys' Laser LED kits are well built and do exactly what they're supposed to. You can get more info here.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 July 2007 )
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