Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Antec (2nd nomination)

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The result was keep. Per the uncontested arguments that provide evidence of notability, and the lack of any detailed argument for deletion. Michig (talk) 08:43, 13 June 2019 (UTC)

Antec

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Fails WP:ORGDEPTH. See also Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/NZXT (2nd nomination). ViperSnake151  Talk  15:51, 30 May 2019 (UTC)

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• Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources.
  1. Thompson, Robert Bruce; Thompson, Barbara Fritchman (2005). PC Hardware Buyer's Guide: Choosing the Perfect Components. Sebastopol, California: O'Reilly Media. pp. 6–10. ISBN 978-0-596-00938-0. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  2. Creacy, Darrel; Vicencio, Carlito (2005). Dude, You Can Do It!: How to Build a Sweet PC. Berkeley: Peachpit. ISBN 978-0-321-33416-9. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  3. Mann, Parm (2015-05-27). "Review: Antec P380". Hexus. Archived from the original on 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  4. Chase, Kate J. (2005). Build it Yourself VISUALLY: The Ultimate Media Center PC for Under $999. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7645-9984-2. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  5. Lee, Garbutt (2010-03-30). "Antec P193 Advanced Mid-Tower Case Review". PC Perspective. Archived from the original on 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2019-06-05.

  Sources with quotes

  Thompson, Robert Bruce; Thompson, Barbara Fritchman (2005). PC Hardware Buyer's Guide: Choosing the Perfect Components. Sebastopol, California: O'Reilly Media. pp. 6–10. ISBN 978-0-596-00938-0. Retrieved 2019-06-05. The book notes: Over the years we've used scores of different cases from a dozen or more makers. For the last several years, we've used and recommended Antec cases almost exclusively. Antec (https://www.antec-inc.com) offers a broad range of cases in sizes from microATX to full tower and server models. They have several product lines, including the value-priced Solution Series, the portable LANBOY Series, the mainstream Performance Series, and the specialized Lifestyle Series. Every Antec case we have used has been well designed, solidly constructed, and finely finished. Less expensive Antec case models include their superb TruePower Series power supplies. Antec cases enjoy wide retail distribution, and are readily available at big-box stores and other local retailers. Here are the cases we recommend for specific purposes: Economy System [Discusses Antec cases for Economy System] Business or Mainstream System [Discusses Antec cases for Business or Mainstream System] Performance or Gaming System [Discusses Antec cases for Performance or Gaming System] Small Form Factor [Discusses Antec cases for Small Form Factor] Other/special consideration [Discusses Antec cases for Other/special consideration] Creacy, Darrel; Vicencio, Carlito (2005). Dude, You Can Do It!: How to Build a Sweet PC. Berkeley: Peachpit. ISBN 978-0-321-33416-9. Retrieved 2019-06-05. The book notes: Antec (www.antec.com): Antec cases are well designed, with the builder in mind. They have smooth edges, great materials, logically placed racks, slide-in rails for your drives, great power supplies (some of the best in the industry), and the price for these cases is fair considering the quality and care that goes into them. In other words, the Antec case is hard to beat unless you're willing to spend a lot more money for a small jump in quality. ... The Antec Sonata ($120, www.antec.com) is an awesome, awesome case. It's a beautiful piano-black case with door covers for the drives and power switch and a neon blue light on the cover that conceals your front audio and USB ports. The power supply is an Antec TruePower 380 watt (True380) power supply that is of much higher quality than the Antec SmartPower (and any other power supply that's included in most cases). This power supply has better cooling, more stable power, and more connectors for all of your internal components. The Sonata is also a dream to work inside. There are very few sharp edges (if any) and it has a roomy design, which is good if you have big hands. ... The Antec Sonata ($120, www.antec.com) is our favorite case and we use it for most of our builds. If you've read the previous chapters, you know that we recommend it a lot. How could we not? It's a beautiful, piano black case with door covers for the drives and power switch, and a neon blue light on the cover that conceals your front audio and USB ports. The convenient location of the USB ports makes it easy to plug in digital video camcorders and digital cameras—perfect for the Multimedia PC. The Sonata is also fun and easy to build with because it has a spacious interior with few, if any, sharp edges. Mann, Parm (2015-05-27). "Review: Antec P380". Hexus. Archived from the original on 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2019-06-05. The article notes: It wasn't that long ago that Antec chassis would have been high on the list of most users' candidates for a new PC build. Founded way back in 1986, the Californian manufacturer had amassed a wide range of well-received enclosures and when we asked our readers "which PC chassis do you use?" we weren't surprised to see a fair few still rocking an Antec case. But times have changed, and in this fiercely contested marketplace, the Antec brand doesn't hold the swagger it once did. Facing stern competition from various newcomers such as Corsair, Fractal Design and NZXT, Antec has struggled to be noticed in the enthusiast space, and if you had to pick a moment for the downturn, you'd probably look back at 2011's LanBoy Air - a once-intriguing modular concept that never lived up to its potential. Still, it's a new day, and Antec is hoping for a return to form with a stylish high-end chassis dubbed the P380. Priced at £160, this premium full-tower solution is tasked with bringing Antec back to the fore, so let's see if it succeeds. ... As is the case for many readers, we've been quietly hoping that Antec will one day re-emerge as a first-rate producer of premium PC enclosures. However, while the manufacturer's high-end PSUs are among the very best, its top-of-the-line chassis are leaving something to be desired. With the P380, Antec had the makings of a beautiful full-tower enclosure that offered super-sleek aesthetics and plenty of room for even the most elaborate of builds. Chase, Kate J. (2005). Build it Yourself VISUALLY: The Ultimate Media Center PC for Under $999. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-7645-9984-2. Retrieved 2019-06-05. The book notes: The Antec Case The case shown here — the Antec Quiet Media Overture Piano ($108.71) — was chosen based on a few different factors. The manufacturer has a decent name and reputation. The case size is large enough to hold not just what will be added in this project but offers room to grow. Its design should result in adequate air circulation through the unit to keep internal components from overheating. Lee, Garbutt (2010-03-30). "Antec P193 Advanced Mid-Tower Case Review". PC Perspective. Archived from the original on 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2019-06-05. The article notes: Antec is a well known and highly respected name among PC enthusiasts and their line of PC enclosures, power supplies, and PC accessories is one of the most complete in the industry. Antec’s Performance One series includes three models: the Mini P180 (and Mini P180 White), P183 and P193. The P193 is an updated version of Antec’s popular P190 enclosure. At first glance it looks similar to the P183; however the P193 features more room inside with improved airflow and a lower selling price!

  There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow Antec to pass Wikipedia:Notability#General notability guideline, which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject".

  Cunard (talk) 08:42, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

• Antec has received substantial coverage in books and publications.

  Here is analysis from Hexus in 2015: "It wasn't that long ago that Antec chassis would have been high on the list of most users' candidates for a new PC build. Founded way back in 1986, the Californian manufacturer had amassed a wide range of well-received enclosures and when we asked our readers 'which PC chassis do you use?' we weren't surprised to see a fair few still rocking an Antec case. But times have changed, and in this fiercely contested marketplace, the Antec brand doesn't hold the swagger it once did. Facing stern competition from various newcomers such as Corsair, Fractal Design and NZXT, Antec has struggled to be noticed in the enthusiast space, and if you had to pick a moment for the downturn, you'd probably look back at 2011's LanBoy Air - a once-intriguing modular concept that never lived up to its potential."

  Here is analysis from an O'Reilly Media book published in 2005: "Over the years we've used scores of different cases from a dozen or more makers. For the last several years, we've used and recommended Antec cases almost exclusively. Antec (https://www.antec-inc.com) offers a broad range of cases in sizes from microATX to full tower and server models. They have several product lines, including the value-priced Solution Series, the portable LANBOY Series, the mainstream Performance Series, and the specialized Lifestyle Series. Every Antec case we have used has been well designed, solidly constructed, and finely finished. Less expensive Antec case models include their superb TruePower Series power supplies. Antec cases enjoy wide retail distribution, and are readily available at big-box stores and other local retailers."

  Cunard (talk) 08:42, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

• Pinging Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Antec participants who have been active in the last 12 months: Tagishsimon (talk · contribs), Stormbay (talk · contribs), Dhartung (talk · contribs), Whpq (talk · contribs), and RainbowOfLight (talk · contribs).

  Cunard (talk) 08:42, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 06:42, 6 June 2019 (UTC)

• Keep. Meets WP:CORP in light of WP:PRODUCTREV. In addition to the sources listed by Cunard, Antec's products are regularly reviewed in depth by reliable sources such as Tom's Hardware ([1] [2]), PC Gamer ([3]), and NDTV ([4] [5] [6]). — Newslinger talk 02:32, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

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