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
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Shuttle XPC mini X 200MA compared to other Media Center PCs
 Shuttle XPC mini X 200MA |
 Acer Aspire iDea 500 |
 Sony Vaio VGX-XL202 |
 Asus A33 |
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| Review date | 17 Apr 07 | 13 Jul 06 | 15 Nov 06 | 28 Jan 08 |
| Editor's rating |
7.5
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9.1
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8.8
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8.8
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| Price range | £848 | |||
| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
The Acer Aspire iDea 500 is the best Media Center PC we've seen. Aesthetically it's inspired by traditional AV equipment, so it'll sit alongside or replace your existing DVD player without looking out of place. It's not very upgradeable, but it's packed with just the right multimedia components to make the most of the Intel Viiv platform Read full review |
It's difficult to find fault with the VGX-XL202. It's powerful, looks good and is packed to the brim with high-performing, but quiet-running components. It's the ideal Media Center PC for anyone who wants to get an early ride on the Blu-ray bandwagon Read full review |
The A33 is one of the most desirable Media Center PCs we've come across. It looks great, it's quiet, it has plenty of input-output options, and the integrated amplifier really helps it stand out from the crowd. Read full review |
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