Ok, i think im going to pick up that front panel usb/firewire deal you showed me. Most likely i will get the 9200 as well unless you can suggest a cheaper more fitting option for them. As for the case im debating again.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-171&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-124&depa=0
Is the cheaper one a lil to ghetto?
Edit: what about this?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-230&depa=0
Edit2: Camcorder is a Sony DCR-TRV230