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Gnl.Weirdness
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www.arctic-systems.com

Curious what you all think, the site is not done, but will be fully online by Friday.

Basically let me know what comments.critiques you might have.

I will be advertising and supporting through NS once it's up and ready.

Just looking for what else needs to be on it for now.

It's simple, but it works.

I have to get the warranty info online, along with a few tweaks to the detailed product descriptions.

The systems are 100% RoHS certified btw, big step for technology and the environment.

Also if you have any questions not relating to the site don't be afraid to ask em.
Jul 30 2008 5:03AM
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alaskakid
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So wait, its a "green" computer? What? Are the parts like more ecofriendly?

You should start out by explaining what it is :S
Jul 30 2008 5:07AM
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AALT
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very sick company! love hows there are alot of main plugs in the front.
maybe add background in the white are with like the green tree stuff.
Jul 30 2008 5:09AM
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alaskakid
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Oh damn, I shoulda clicked around first. Never mind. The website looks nice btw
Jul 30 2008 5:09AM
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k-rob
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good site so far, i am looking forward to seeing the finished product. and i like the mission statement of your company, eco-aware systems is a great selling point in todays world.
Jul 30 2008 5:10AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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the site is eventually gonna just be a main image window with 3 big tabs along the top.

I think that will make it easier to navigate and find out what we are all about.

Thanks for all the positive comments.

The computers themselves are about as eco friendly as they come today. They are 1/3rd the size of the average desktop, and fully RoHS certified which means little to no hazardous materials used in any of the parts. Not to mention they run 54% more efficient :: )
Jul 30 2008 5:12AM
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dave44
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Isn't there already another PC company called Arctic? They make cases or fans or something.
Jul 30 2008 5:13AM
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dave44
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Sick site though, clean, simple and gets the point across.
Jul 30 2008 5:13AM
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k-rob
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nope. you might be thinking of Antec.
Jul 30 2008 5:14AM
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blingedout
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ya there is http://www.arctic-cooling.com/

cases, heatsinks, fans
Jul 30 2008 5:18AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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there are a few with close names, but I have the only one registered in the computer manufacturing business. And another year left before I get the Trade Mark on it, god that's such a gay process.

Stockpile mad drugs to help deal with the 5 year wait of getting a trademark haha.



Jul 30 2008 5:19AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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yeh almost had to get my lawyers and theirs talking when I applied for the trademark heh, cus the industries are so close and the trademark stuff is mad strict.
Jul 30 2008 5:20AM
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k-rob
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how did i miss that? i've built computers with arctic cooling in them...i fail.
Jul 30 2008 5:21AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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If you can build computers, and are near Middlebury VT, we will need interns come winter.
Jul 30 2008 5:23AM
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k-rob
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sorry bro, i'm up in canada and i only sell locally. good luck on your company though!
Jul 30 2008 5:25AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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werd thanks, got an article coming out about it in the champlain business journal, so things are going pretty well.
Jul 30 2008 5:28AM
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Static
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btw, the site is jacked up in safari 2.0.4 
Jul 30 2008 5:41AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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how so?
Jul 30 2008 5:47AM
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k-rob
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i don't think it will matter seeing as how safari is for the computer-demented.
Jul 30 2008 5:49AM
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Static
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content doesn't stay in the main box, I have to scroll to the right to read it, an even then it's all squished into a narrow verticle column.
Jul 30 2008 5:51AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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hrm weird, I will look into it, it's just a temporary site for now to get things online and selling.
Jul 30 2008 5:57AM
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Static
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"hey boss can I get a better browser to surf the internet at work?"
Jul 30 2008 6:00AM
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k-rob
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people use safari at work? the world disappoints me more and more each and every passing moment...
Jul 30 2008 6:02AM
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MattMcGinnis
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Looks sick dude, youve got things under control. if you really want to prove that you save energy though, do what http://blackle.com/ does. Although that would make the site less attractive.
Jul 30 2008 9:35AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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that site is painful to look at haha.


Jul 30 2008 9:39AM
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MattMcGinnis
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fuck, i fucking fucked up the link. Sorry. its www.blackle.com
Jul 30 2008 10:11AM
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First.Aid
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That looks like a great company man!  I especially like how you keep the hardware warranty outside of your own warranty, not too many companies do that.  You might want to specifically say what HDD you're using, because you're probably using a low power drive, right?
Great concept man, and good luck!
Jul 30 2008 10:27AM
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shortdawg
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The flourish behind the computer looks good, and everything is clean and easy to read. The only thing i'd suggest is more tabs and an arctic themed background to fill everything out and make it look more complete. I'm sure that will come in time tho, nice site dude.
Jul 30 2008 10:37AM
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GhostfaceKillah
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antec EARTHWATTS is a line of power supplies that are pretty energy efficient, i couldn't find what powersupplies u were using but u may want to look into that
Jul 30 2008 10:40AM
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Ender
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yay for zen cart! awesome free software.  company looks legit, great idea
Jul 30 2008 10:51AM
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QuazBotch
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yarrr, nice job on the template. You got rid of a lot of the Zen Cart look and feel. You can get rid of the IP address display at the bottom though, I don't know why any customer needs to see it.

Maybe try splitting the text on the product page into two columns so the doesn't look as long?
Jul 30 2008 11:31AM
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WikiWiki
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sweet
Jul 30 2008 12:08PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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We use a 300w RoHS certified Power supply.
Jul 30 2008 3:25PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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The HDD is a WD, and it's a 7200 drive, so typical speed and power, but it is fully RoHS certified, so no lead, or many other hazardous substances where used.
Jul 30 2008 3:27PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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http://www.bpnexus.info/updated%20screens/

Ok so I had to completely re-design the site, I think this is WAY better. Peep it, and def let me know what you all think.

It's way friendlier and up front I think.


Jul 31 2008 9:07PM
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Ryno
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I really dig that. Any upgrade options avaible with those systems (RAM, video)
Jul 31 2008 9:12PM
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k-rob
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i like this one a bit better. try to make the resolution a bit bigger though, right now it doesn't even take up half of my screen.
Jul 31 2008 9:16PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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Yeh dude you can get up to 8gb's.

And we can also customize to meet any specifications.
Jul 31 2008 9:22PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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yeh duder they will be, they are just concept images right now.
Jul 31 2008 9:23PM
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First.Aid
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I like the new site.  Maybe you could add some more pictures of the computer.  Other than that, great site man!  Good luck
Jul 31 2008 9:27PM
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k-rob
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kk. i kinda don't like how all of the font is in white though, it doesn't work too well with your light blue background. a gradient font from grey to green might look good.
Jul 31 2008 9:27PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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Yeh working on getting more pics.

The next run of cases are going to be white paint on recycled steel, with a blue logo, only 100 will be made to start. Only 1000 of the current cases exist though and they will stop being made as soon as the white ones come out.

It's pretty cool, hope some of you really dig this idea. Getting green is mad important. It needs to be the color of the future, but a lot of people don't give a shit.
Jul 31 2008 9:31PM
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snowbladesforlife
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This company is going to bomb. Who's going to drop $1500 for that. Now if you made a mac for 2 grand you could get those retards to buy it since they are younger, more environmentally conscious and are already over paying. The only way you will make any money is if you get businesses to buy into this. But they won't since they want computers from large, reputable corporations.
Jul 31 2008 9:34PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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your an idiot, nuf said.

And $1500 is a steal.
Jul 31 2008 10:11PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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I'd neg rep u harder, but ur already at 0, go figure toool.
Jul 31 2008 10:13PM
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snowbladesforlife
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Great marketing.
Jul 31 2008 10:17PM
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k-rob
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clearly you don't know anything about computers, so just stfu and gtfo
Jul 31 2008 10:22PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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he is just your run of the mill hater, with a small dick, it's all good.
Jul 31 2008 10:26PM
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QuazBotch
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The white space is appreciated! It reminds me of http://www.netapp.com/us/products/ with room to breathe.



The tail behind the PC is cute. I'd love to see more colour and contrast for some reason. I guess adding green or orange might not be the best though. Maybe you can put some more contrast or texture into the blue background gradient?

Maybe the links at the top could be spiced up a bit too. Small Caps or bold them or something.
Jul 31 2008 10:42PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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I am thinking about adding green, and the links will def be given more attention.
Jul 31 2008 10:45PM
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