5.25" PC Multi-function Multimedia Front Panel Bay with SDHC Card Reader + USB 4-Port Hub

Pros: An extra 4 USB ports on the front of the case? Nice. Most of these only offer 2. A pretty standard array of features otherwise for this sort of front panel.

Cons: To fully use this you'll need *3* sets of USB headers on your motherboard to connect it all, a pair of 9-pin connectors for the two pairs of USB ports plus a 5-pin connector to connect the card readers. Most motherboards I've used only have 2 such headers meaning you'll either need an add-in card offering an additional USB header to get everything working or simply forgo using either half of the USB ports or the card readers.

Other: I went ahead and placed an order for sku.8755 so I could get an extra 5-pin USB header to connect the card readers and the firewire port (my motherboard lacks firewire, so 2 birds with 1 stone with that addition). That'll be a couple of weeks till it gets here, but once it does this'll be a rockin' little panel.

Pros: * It does what it claims to do * All card readers works fine! * Good quality cables * Fits well in the pc * No drivers required * Supports a LOT of cards

Cons: - It's all plastic - The cables could've been longer - No sata to esata cable or adapter! - looks pretty bad

Other: It can be a bit tricky to install this thing if you're unsure of how you handle computers, it does come with a manual though and i believe it's english, with images. So far it has worked flawlessly!

Pros: I bought this device mainly for the USB ports, but it became so usefull that I've got very satisfied. I tested all pieces(except the firewire port). Everything worked fine.

Cons: The card readers are not well fixed what causes the slots to slip a bit when a card is inserted.

Other: As already said, to utilize the usb ports and the card readers, you'll need three usb conectors on your motherboard(or choose one usb or the card readers). NOTE: I don't assume any responsabilities neither give you any warranty of the efects the below paragraph states - don't do it if you don't have experience. A found a very creative way to use the card readers and 3 usb ports(having only two usb conectors). I simply disconected one side of one usb cable and plugged in into the card readers cable. vcc gnd | + - | . . . . . . . . . . displugged one side(that has 4 wires) and conected it at the card readers plug. So, now I have 3 usb ports and the card readers working. NOTE: don't do it if you don't know exactly how to do it or you may end up with your motherboard burned till the ashes!!!

Pros: fits well in a5.25 bay, not many doo. has lots of usb ports.works perfectly. easy to install. wires are plenty long emough to reach even atx motherboard usb headers. box is nice, professional suitable for a gift. clear labelling of ports. especially useful eSata port on front of pc, much faster than usb.

Cons: only audio AC 97 header, but thats ok for mike and headphone.

Other: good clean product. I think it could cost less but for 20$ you could do worse.