Conclusion:
For a little over $200US the GlacialTech A381 is a great all-in-one HTPC case solution. The case itself has a great design and build quality that's sure to catch the eye. The incorporated VFD display, front control buttons and included remote will save you the money and hassle of having to buy an aftermarket system to accomplish these tasks. Additionally, since it's all taken care of by the iMON system, the included iMEDIAN HTPC software will get you up and running right away by providing an excellent home theatre PC interface for your system.
Pros:
Beautiful and sleek design
Incorporated VFD display with media control buttons and volume knob will blend in with all your other components
Fairly quiet included cooling and PSU
It's built tiny but can still house a full-size ATX motherboard and up to two hard drives
Included iMEDIAN software takes the hassle out of setting up your HTPC system
Cons:
Door covering the card reader/front ports seems like it was an afterthought that wasn't incorporated very well
Front buttons are a little flimsy and cheap feeling

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