Blue Lightning, Extra Features...

To wrap it all up, we couldn't just leave without getting some impressions on the blue lighting feature of the RaidSonic ICY BOX. So I tried to capture it as good as possible, although it looks much better than on the images provided. But it should give you some idea. It surely is a nice feature that some will certainly appreciate, while others will just find it useless. Of course, when you are working on the dark, then this feature with the extra lighting does make quite a difference.

Yeah, you must know by now that we are really in favor of these blue LED's and lighting. So if you are just like us, then this multifunctional front panel solution is definitely something for you. In fact, we just like working when there is not too much light and then it does come in handy to locate the connection we need to plug in our external devices. So, the stylish ICY BOX just has it all, good looks, excellent features and the blueish glow that we like so much! Great stuff RaidSonic!

The RaidSonic front panel solution like the ICY BOX IB-861 series are compatible for users with Windows or Mac based operating systems. So both players that are commonly known by the end users are supported. All Apple owners can also go out and buy this front panel and expand some of the features. This is somehow a very common approach of RaidSonic, to make products that are compatible with both Windows and Mac hardware. In the end this is really a great added value.

Final Thoughts

Overall this is a solid product. It functions as advertised and is easy to install. If you have more than one type of flash card media that you use regularly, do yourself a favor and pick one of these multifunctional panels. The RaidSonic version is as complete as you can think of with some excellent extra features next to the basic memory card reader interface. The ICY BOX IB-861 series support a full range of memory card products, in all kind of formats and sizes. Next to that, it does come in two color schemes to fit your computer case. And for us that means a black case, so a black multi-port front panel. In the giant sea of affordable multifunction front panel, the ICY BOX stands out due to its outstanding features and ease of use.

When looking at the competition it is really hard to find a comparable front panel with the same flexibility on acceptance of memory cards and that also provides easy access to USB, FireWire, audio and video connections. This great combination truly makes the ICY BOX IB-861 series the front panel to beat. And if that wasn't enough, they added those lovely blue LED lightning. Certainly some of potential buyers would surely appreciate that feature. So if you are looking for a multi-port front panel with all the features you can think of, then this RaidSonic version does come very close. Pick one up from your local store and start enjoying this great multifunction panel.

Pros

• Stylish, Robust Design
• Outstanding Functionality
• Fast & Easy Installation
• USB 2.0 & FireWire Connection
• Blue LED Lightning
• Power Output Connection

Cons

• N/A

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