Gigabyte introducerer "Expand Box"

Gigabyte har introduceret en ny "Expand Box", som passer ind på en 5 1/4" plads i kabinetter. Med to Firewire (IEEE 1394) porte, to USB 2.0 porte og Line-In/Line-Out til lydkortet, er "Expand Box" en god måde til at flytte de vigtige porte i fronten af pc'en.

Her er pressemeddelelsen:
Connectivity Within Reach
Introducing Gigabyte?s New Stylish ?Expand Box?

Taipei, Taiwan February 2004- Gigabyte Technology introduces its ?Expand Box?- a sleek and compact device that offers users easily accessible connectivity. The Gigabyte Expand Box moves your IEEE 1394 (FireWire), USB 2.0, and audio ports right where you need them- at the front of the computer!

Install and Play
The Gigabyte Expand Box provides easy access to traditionally rear-mounted ports such as USB, FireWire, and audio jacks and combines them all into one single unit. The device can be easily inserted into any 3.5-inch external drive bay and secured using included screws. Installation of the Expand Box is straightforward and requires only its internal IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 and audio ports to be connected to the respective headers on the motherboard. There is no requirement for software drivers- just plug and play! With the Gigabyte Expand Box, users also no longer need to become frustrated with the difficulty of locating hard to reach ports and connectors behind your computer. Fewer connected peripherals also mean fewer tangled cables at the back of your computer to allow you to move your PC with ease!
Convenient High-Speed Connectivity
The Gigabyte Expand Box includes 2 USB 2.0 ports, 2 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ports and 2 audio (Line-In/Line-Out) jacks. The USB ports provide easy front connection of USB devices such as web cameras, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, along with many other USB-based peripherals. The USB 2.0 ports also allow for connection of high-speed USB devices such as external hard disk drives and DVD-RW?s.
For flexibility in connection of FireWire devices, the Expand Box has one 6-pin IEEE 1394 connector and one 4-pin IEEE 1394 (iLINK connector). The 4-pin connector is more common on digital video camcorders and other small external devices because of its small size, while the 6-pin connector is more common on PC's, CDRW's, external hard drives, and digital audio workstations due to it's durability and support for external power for 1394 peripherals.
As for the audio ports, the audio line-in offers connection of audio sources such as a microphone while the audio line-out connects speakers, earphones and other audio output devices for instant multimedia.

The Gigabyte Expand Box is a sleek and convenient device that makes hard to reach ports a thing of the past- connect and remove your peripherals and devices in a snap!

About Gigabyte
GIGABYTE Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 1986 to uphold the concepts of innovation, quality and reliability. GIGABYTE has built a strong foundation with its outstanding achievements in the motherboard industry. It is the only motherboard manufacturer to have been honored with the coveted Taiwan Symbol of Excellence for SEVEN consecutive years and to win the Gold National Award of Excellence, the highest award for product development in Taiwan. For the third year in a row, GIGABYTE has been named the No.1 motherboard manufacture by PC Magazine.

GIGABYTE has achieved superiority in all of its product lines including motherboards, graphics cards, PC peripherals, notebooks, servers and networking and communications products. From design, research and development, GIGABYTE?s products meet all commercial and consumer requirements for quality, stability and reliability. To provide complete after-sales service, GIGABYTE has set up an extensive support network across the globe and offers extended warranties on all of its products. The diverse product lines of GIGABYTE not only enhance the working performance of individuals and enterprises but are also the best choice for connecting with the world and the future. GIGABYTE will continue to follow its vision of becoming the most valuable provider of IT products in the world. For more information about GIGABYTE, please visit its official website: http://www.giga-byte.nl