Typical price: £820
What is it: Quiet, stylish, small form factor PC
What we think: The X 100 isn't particularly fast but has fantastic looks and great potential to be part of a multimedia home setup
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 September 2006
Tags: Shuttle, Shuttle XPC mini X 100, power button, CPU, upgrade
We like:
Physical design; slot-loading DVD drive; quiet operation
We don't like:
No legacy ports; limited gaming capability and upgradeability
You might also need:
Large display; USB hub
CNET UK judgement:
The Shuttle XPC mini X 100 is a fantastic example of a small form factor PC. It's quiet, attractive and offers plenty of flexibility. It's only hindered by the absence of Windows Media Center Edition, and its comparatively high price
Full review:
Shuttle's penchant for non-standard computer case designs is well documented. It was among the first to develop barebones small form factor (SFF) cases that could be assembled to a specification of the user's choice, and its XPC M1000 was one of the best Media Center PCs on the market. The XPC mini X 100 series is the smallest and sleekest range Shuttle has produced to date. Continue Reading...
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