Voodoo PC partnered with HP in 2006 and soon after released the Blackbird Desktop. The Blackbird was an art piece with nice hardware specs. The innovative design and layout of the interior set it apart from all other brands. Voodoo has brought their "Voodoo DNA" branding to the HP desktops.
Personally, I prefer the clean lines of the Voodoo brand over the older Alienware "skullcap" design. I was happy to see that Alienware had moved away from this on their newer laptops, but still provide the option to get the "skullcap" chassis. The Voodoo branded HP Blackbird Desktop was a sight to behold. Then you open the case and the clean design of the interior is amazing. It kind of reminds me of the way Apple had designed their G5 desktops with sectioned off areas for airflow. The panels are removable on both sides for modding and easy access. The tool-less design is always a perk for someone who loves to tinker with hardware. The attention to detail is amazing as well. There is even a slot for an allen wrench. The most intriguing part is the cable-less hard drive cages. Every motherboard/case should have this. This system was all about clean and cool. The PSU is modular to keep cabling down as well. Unfortunately, the main draw back of this beautiful system is the price tag. The case is available alone, but still carries a hefty price tag.
Voodoo has now release information on its plans for HP laptops with Voodoo DNA. These are also beautifully designed and rival anything Apple has released. The design is sleek and aggressive. Voodoo seems to be targetting the MacBook AIR with its small footprint and specs. Expect it to carry the Voodoo price tag, as well.
Here are the top specs:
13.3" WXGA High Def LED Display (1280x800)
Ambient Light Sensor
Large touchpad for multi finger tracking
LED backlit keyboard
HDD/SSD options are either an 80G HDD or 64GB SDD
External eSATA Super Multi-Drive
Ports include:
HDMI port (max res. 1920x1080)
Headphone out with Microphone in
2 speakers
1 USB
1 eSATA/USB 2.0 combo
Battery:
3-cell Lithium Ion
Up to 3hr 45min life (dependent on usage)
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