Typical price: £1,300
What is it: Slim-line Windows XP Media Center PC with dual-tuners
What we think: Arguably the best example of a Media Center PC
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 February 2006
Tags: Shuttle, Shuttle XPC M1000, memory card, CPU, keyboard
We like:
Dual-tuners; AV rack design; stylish remote control
We don't like:
Slightly retro appearance
You might also need:
High-definition video display; surround-sound speakers
CNET UK judgement:
The M1000 is an almost flawless interpretation of the Media Center concept. It looks excellent, runs quietly, has good all-round performance, and has the type of I/O connectivity you'd expect from a premium AV product. If you're after a Media Center PC that cuts no corners, look no further
Full review:
The IT world is full of PCs that use the Windows XP Media Center (MCE) operating system, but most designers are lazy with their implementations, rehashing old designs, and often failing to get the most out of the features on offer. Shuttle, however, is best known for its work in the field of small form-factor cases, and its obvious expertise pays off with the XPC M1000. Continue Reading...
Shuttle XPC M1000 History
28 Jul 2006 in Reviews
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