External Examination (continued):
The next set of images show the windshield of the Shag Wagon, but more importantly it shows the front panel connections. There are actually two sets of connections, some on top and some on the front. There should be plenty of USB ports between the two locations, and the top area could double as a storage location for smaller items.
 
The image below shows an overview of the case's top. There is a large ventilated panel in the middle, and there are molded areas at the front and back that can serve as handles for lifting the case. Despite being aluminum, the case seems rather heavy when empty, and once it is completely full of components any help carrying it would be greatly appreciated. For short runs, there are casters on the bottom of the case so it can be rolled, but the few trips I made up and down the stairs with the complete system had me breaking a little sweat.
Internal Inspection:
Taking a quick tour around the inside of the case shows off some of the nice features that would be found on any Stacker 830 case. The back side of the door is unfinished, and if you look at the base of the case's front it looks like a little over spray from the red paint. Perhaps the effect is intentional, but it does look finished. All of the drive bay covers are perforated and can easily be removed. The aluminum rails on either side of the bay covers hinge open, and each cover can be popped out from the outside of the case. Nice and easy!
 
The below left image shows the bottom three bay covers removed to reveal a 120mm intake fan attached to the hard drive cage. The below right image shows the top bay cover removed, just below the front panel connections.
 
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