USB/Audio panel for 3.5 drive bay

[Terry]

I am upgrading an old computer, and the case doesn't have any front
panel USB or audio. I would like to get a panel for a 3.5" drive bay
that contains USB ports and headphone/microphone jacks.

If the panel also had firewire and/or memory card sockets, that would
be an added bonus.

Googling around, I have found a couple that look good, such as the
sunbeam superior http://www.casecooler.com/su3blsupa.html
which has memory card reader but no firewire. Also it has temp display
and fan control which will just be confusing for the end user.

Also the Inwin card reader
http://www.bigbruin.com/reviews/inwincardreader/
which has memory card reader and firewire, but onlyl one USB port.

Any suggestions for alternatives? Also suggestions for where to buy
these or similar devices? MWave and Newegg carry the sunbeam, but I
haven't found the inwin at anyplace I've heard of.

Thanks in advance,

Terry

 

[old jon]

I am upgrading an old computer, and the case doesn't have any front
panel USB or audio. I would like to get a panel for a 3.5" drive bay
that contains USB ports and headphone/microphone jacks.
snipped

Hi Terry, don`t know if this is the sort of thing your looking for.

http://www.frontx.com/

 

[Terry]

Hi Terry, don`t know if this is the sort of thing your looking for.

http://www.frontx.com/

Interesting concept. It does get a little expensive when you configure
it with all the ports you want. Also it is a 5.25" drive bay, not
3.5". But the modularity is nice.

T.