Overall, it has been a pleasure to use the Shuttle Athlon XP mini system. Despite its tiny frame, it offers performance equal to a desktop in even the most intensive applications. As an addition to a home theatre setup, the Shuttle XPC would be fantastic. With its pro-quality sound card and digital connectivity, it would make a superb MP3 box for your Hi-Fi. Add to this a DVD drive, and with the supplied TV-out you have a respectable DVD player. The best thing about the XPC is its stylish looks and silent operation. I would have no qualms running this little PC 24/7 in full display in my living room. I really can't praise it enough!
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Highs:
- Really Great Looks
- Tiny Size
- Great Build Quality
- Aluminium Case
- Tool-Free Accessibility
- A Plethora of Great On-Board Features
- Superb Sound
- True Desktop Performance
- USB 2.0 Support
- Respectable On-Board Graphics
Lows:
- No AGP slot
- More BIOS tweaks would be nice
- As would overclocking support - Don't expect to be able to play unreal 2003 :-)
Thanks to Juergen Bloch at Shuttle for this sample XPC!
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