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frontseitiges USB

English translation: front-panel USB

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German term or phrase:frontseitiges USB
English translation:front-panel USB
Entered by: Stephen Sadie

18:19 Dec 7, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general)
German term or phrase: frontseitiges USB
Sorry context is very unclear to me, it is on a list of features, previous item was keyboard (Tastatur)

front-end USB?
USB at front?
Stephen Sadie
Germany
Local time: 15:49
Front-panel USB
Explanation:
Means that this is on the front of the computer box, instead of in the back.
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Steven Sidore
Germany
Local time: 15:49
Grading comment
thanks steven, you just pipped kenneth at the post!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +2Front-panel USB
Steven Sidore
3 +2front-mounted USB
Daniel Bird
3 +1front-panel USB (ports)
Ken Cox


  

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front-mounted USB


Explanation:
I'm assuming this is shorthand for a USB socket fitted to a PC casing...
Good luck
DB

Daniel Bird
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:49
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  lone (X): see http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5124006.html
3 mins
agree  jccantrell
20 mins
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Front-panel USB


Explanation:
Means that this is on the front of the computer box, instead of in the back.

Steven Sidore
Germany
Local time: 15:49
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 15
Grading comment
thanks steven, you just pipped kenneth at the post!

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agree  Ulrike Kraemer
1 hr
agree  _CR
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
front-panel USB (ports)


Explanation:
As found on every well-appointed PC these days, so you don't have to fumble around at the back of the computer.

There may be other (hipper) terms...

Ken Cox
Local time: 15:49
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 64

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Colette Kinsella
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