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, mini, silver, optical
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.co.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
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