Top Ten Off Switches

[clocker]

If you are truly a hardware geek, you actually pay attention to switches.
The design, the tactile sensation and integration with the controlled device are all considerations.

Apparently, I am not the only one who loves this sort of esoteric shit...here's a list some other nut made up... (http://crave.cnet.co.uk/0,39029477,49293357-1,00.htm)

I'll quibble with some of the inclusions but not with the desire to rank such minutiae.

[lynx]

Things like that are a big turn-off as far as I'm concerned.

[clocker]

Eeew...

[erunestian]

I did enjoy that article... I like nr. 7. And, by coincidence nr. 7 is my favourite nr. I like 7 because of the kinda minimalist design it has...

[Smith]

Flip Switch ftw.

[peat moss]

I always preferred the toggle to the rocker switch the toggle always looks so simplistic ,but easy to replace .

In an automobile I was thinking , like an on off heater switch . :)

[j2k4]

I think the most effective OFF switch I've ever used is called a hammer. :whistling

[kaiweiler]

In an automobile I was thinking , like an on off heater switch . :)

I like this idea!
:)

[tesco]

wtf is number 6?
It's a switch for the socket next to it? What would you need that for? :blink:

[lynx]

So you can isolate the equipment from line voltage without removing the plug.

Very useful if you want to maintain grounding.
Very common in UK.

[bigboab]

I like number 1,5. It reminds me of someone. The orange head, three legs etc.
Memories.:rolleyes:

[tesco]

So you can isolate the equipment from line voltage without removing the plug.

Very useful if you want to maintain grounding.
Very common in UK.
oh.:unsure:
Why would you ever need to maintain ground though?

[peat moss]

In an automobile I was thinking , like an on off heater switch . :)

I like this idea!
:)

I always liked the less working parts the better . :D

[lynx]

So you can isolate the equipment from line voltage without removing the plug.

Very useful if you want to maintain grounding.
Very common in UK.
oh.:unsure:
Why would you ever need to maintain ground though?So that you are constantly removing the chance of any static buildup when working on your PC. This wasn't the original intention, of course, but it's a bonus.

The spring contacts on UK plugs are quite strong so removing plugs can be difficult for some people, and the risk of damage is increased too. Having a switch means you don't have to remove the plug as often.

[peat moss]

Ah go easy on him Lynx he's never seen a 6 volt car battery either . I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .:pinch:

[j2k4]

The spring contacts on UK plugs are quite strong so removing plugs can be difficult for some people...

Yeah.

Some UK people. :whistling

[clocker]

I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .:pinch:
MGBs?

[tesco]

Ah go easy on him Lynx he's never seen a 6 volt car battery either . I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .:pinch:
I haven't?:blink:

[peat moss]

I on the other hand ,have owned a few old sports cars .:pinch:
MGBs?

Yes and a few tr 6's , my good friend preferred the Healy Bug Eyed Sprite and owned a rare tr4 . I'v owned a new Austin Mini and a MGB , the mini was the wife's about 1980 I think ? :happy:

[Snee]

One day, I'll get a #2 for my computer or something.

You can tell someone about to flip a switch like that means serious business.

[clocker]

Note the "ON" switch on this, one of my earliest PCs...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/clocker/blkbezel.jpg

[lynx]

Note the "ON" switch on this, one of my earliest PCs...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/clocker/blkbezel.jpg
If you'd got your eyes fixed you could have used a small one like the rest of us. :)

[clocker]

If you'd got your eyes fixed you could have used a small one like the rest of us. :)
My eyes are fine, thank you very much.

The button perfectly accommodated my Brobdingnagian index finger.

[kaiweiler]

I loathe my power button.
I was oblivious as to how bright it was when I purchased the case.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/kaiweiler/frontbezel.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/kaiweiler/powerled.jpg
I apologize for the camera quality, or complete lack thereof.

Although I do like the "stealth" look of the hidden ROM drives, so I guess the front bezel is not entirely bad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/kaiweiler/stealthdrive.jpg

[Not Complete]

Flip Switch ftw

[clocker]

I loathe my power button.
I was oblivious as to how bright it was when I purchased the case.
You could always splice a resistor into the power feed for the LEDs or just replace the bulbs with lower brightness versions.

The indicators for the Sunbeam fan controller were the brightest things I's ever seen...they would blind you if looked at directly.
They're gone now...R.I.P.

[Acid_death69]

flip switch and the kill switch for the win:D its all about the power baby!