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The FrontX is a given for those cases. Is this the solution you've been looking for? Let's go see...</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/frontx/1big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/frontx/1.jpg" alt="FrontX : Complete Front Port Solutions" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><b>Packaging And Exterior</b>: <p> The FrontX arrived wrapped in foam and stuffed into a FedEx mailer. The complete lack of a retail box took me by surprise. Nonetheless - it did arrive safely. <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/frontx/2big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/frontx/2.jpg" alt="FrontX : Complete Front Port Solutions" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p align="left"><b>Exterior</b>:</p> <p align="left">With all the specs on all the available modules, you can also read them over on<a href="http://www.frontx.com/order1.html" target="blank"> their web site</a>. </p> <p align="left"> Once out of it's wrapping, I realized how easy this install would be. Everything is modular. It's like putting together a lego set. Really-really easy stuff here.<br> I received the following: The CPX088 casing, twin USB 2.0 ports, microphone and speaker ports, and a firewire port. </p> <p align="left">Frontx is better than standard front mount solutions because you are not limited to USB, Fire Wire and Audio. With the different modules you can put a VGA port, RCA video, or even a 15 pin game port, in the front of your case.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/frontx/3big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/frontx/3.jpg" alt="FrontX : Complete Front Port Solutions" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"><br> The modules slip into and out of the housing. The ports are embossed, so you don't mix up ports like the speaker port with the microphone port.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/frontx/4big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/frontx/4.jpg" alt="FrontX : Complete Front Port Solutions" width="250" height="227" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">My setup came with a special PCI plate, should I find the need to port the cables out the back of my PC. All the cables I received are equipped to plug directly into the motherboard, so I'll not be needing this. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/frontx/5big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/frontx/5.jpg" alt="FrontX : Complete Front Port Solutions" width="250" height="217" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"> All put together, it turned out nicely. I have room for expansion, and all the modules can be replaced easily. The front panel flips down when not in use to provide a stealthy appearance.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/frontx/6big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/frontx/6.jpg" alt="FrontX : Complete Front Port Solutions" width="250" height="208" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">The main part is constructed of a steel "U" shaped structure with plastic moulding. A very sturdy unit indeed. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/frontx/7big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/frontx/7.jpg" alt="FrontX : Complete Front Port Solutions" width="250" height="224" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/frontx/frontx.php"></a> <a href="frontx/frontx.php">Next (Testing, Installation & Conclusion)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>