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Think again. Sunbeam has a nifty little idea that may just put a spark back into your modding mojo. Introducing SunbeamTech's Mini Baybus. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/1big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/1.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Packaging:</strong> <p align="left">Sunbeam sent a ton of items to A True Review, crammed into a plain cardboard box. Included with these items is the Sunbeam Mini Bay Bus and LED Projector.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/01th.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" border="0" width="250" height="124"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">Included in the box I received was the baybus and a little LED Projector spotlight named the "LED Projector".</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/3big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/3.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" border="0" width="250" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>Features:</b> <p> All of the Sunbeam Mini Baybus features can be found at <a href="http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/MINIBAYBUS.HTML" target="blank">Sunbeam Tech's website</a>.</p> <ul> <li>5 Molexes with Blue LED indicators built-in (one input - four outputs) </li> <li>2 super bright LED indicators outside: red & green</li> <li>Compatible to any 5~12V device </li> <li>Easy installation</li> </ul> <b>Specifications:</b> <ul> <li>Input /Output: 5~12V </li> <li>Exterior LED indicators: Green for 5V, Red for 12V</li> <li>Dimensions: 10.5*5.7*2.6 CM (L*W*H)</li> <li>Material: Seems to be ABS plastic</li> <li>Contents: One mini baybus module</li> </ul> <p><b>Retail Packaging</b></p> <p> The mini baybus comes retail packaged in a blister pack with the typical Sunbeam graphics. This package shows features and functionality as well as specifications and instructions. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/4big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/4.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" width="250" height="256" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><b>What You Get</b>:</p> <p> The mini baybus comes packaged by itself as a stand alone install. The upside is that there's nothing to put together. You just plug it in and it works!</p> <div style='text-align:center'><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/5big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/5.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" width="207" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </div> <p align="left"><b>A Closer Look</b>:</p> <p align="left">The bottom of the baybus is covered entirely with a thick two sided tape, for semi-permanent installation.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/6big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/6.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">The baybus is nicely manufactured as a small, compact unit. There are four outputs and one input Molex. Also, there is one green and one red LED which when lit assures your connection is correct. If one or both indicator LEDs are not lit, your connection is deemed "bad".</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/7big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/7.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"><b>Power On</b></p> <p align="left"> Plugging in a spare Molex connector powers the unit on. The Molexes are nicely backlit with blue LEDs while the indicator lights are surprisingly brilliant.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/8big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/8.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">Surprisingly, the LED projector does exactly what it sounds like, it projects an image backlit by an LED (in this case a red LED). It comes with several interchangeable discs that you can use to change the projected picture. A nice little novelty. A nice thick pad serves as the doublestick adhesive for installation. As hard as I tried to get excited about this product, I couldn't for it's a novelty.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/10big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/10.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">Where once you had one boring Molex connector, you now have four to play with. As you can see, I decided to play with the LED Projector, nice.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/minibaybus/11big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/minibaybus/11.jpg" alt="Sunbeam Mini Baybus" width="250" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"><b>Conclusion</b>:</p> <p align="left"> The Sunbeam Mini Baybus is a nice little add-on for some extra case lighting where one would hardly expect to find it. Though Sunbeam's website attests that it provides four channels, rest assured it does not. It merely serves to split one of your rails into several outputs. Something to consider if you have a low powered PSU to begin with. As far as the LED Projector, well it's a nice toy. <br> <br> <b>Pros:</b> </p> <ul> <li>Great Quality</li> <li>Bling Where It's Not Expected</li> <li>Excellent Compatibility</li> <li>Good Documentation</li> <li>The Easiest Installation Possible</li> <li>Beats Out A Boring "Y" Adapter Any day</li> </ul> <b>Cons:</b> <ul> <li>Does NOT Give You Any Extra "Channels"</li> </ul> <p> <b>Rating:</b></p> <table width="231" border="0"> <tr> <td width="95">Overall:</td> <td width="126">Excellent </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Installation: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Compatibility: </td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> </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>

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus

Sunbeam Mini Baybus