On Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:46:14 -0600, Mike Raiford wrote:

> clipka wrote:
> 
> 
>> And then I guess it's also heavier than Aluminum, which I'd suspect to
>> be the main reason for gamers to get an Alu casing: Carrying it to the
>> LAN party.
>> 
>> 
> Magnesium. The ultimate in portability. My camera still blows me away,
> the chassis is a Mg alloy and feels like plastic.
> 
> Of course, I don't know how well Mg deals with heat.

I just had a picture flash through my mind (if you'll pardon the pun) of 
a case made out of pure Magnesium.  In my mind's eye, it didn't last very 
long, but it was spectacular. :-)

Jim

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