Typical price: £848
What is it: Quiet, stylish, small form-factor Media Center PC
What we think: The mini X 200 isn't particularly fast, but it looks fantastic and has great potential to be part of a multimedia home setup
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 April 2007
Tags: shuttle, silver, mini, optical
We like:
Physical design; slot-loading DVD drive; quiet operation
We don't like:
Slower than the previous version; limited gaming capability and upgradeability
You might also need:
Large display; USB hub
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Shuttle XPC mini X 200 is a fantastic example of a small form-factor PC. It's quiet, attractive and offers plenty of flexibility. It's only hindered by its comparatively high price and the fact it's slower than the mini X 100
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