 Media Center PCs should be able to make themselves at home in the living room. But what should they be able to do? The German multimedia magazine SFT has some suggestions: "A computer for the living room has to impress with its performance. It also needs to be quiet. Software and remote control are key when it comes to ease of use and usability. All connectors for home cinema must be available." The staff tested the Shuttle XPC System G5 8300M and concluded: "Beautiful bonsai system for the living room of today" Full rating: 1,9. (1 is best.)
Media Center PCs should be able to make themselves at home in the living room. But what should they be able to do? The German multimedia magazine SFT has some suggestions: "A computer for the living room has to impress with its performance. It also needs to be quiet. Software and remote control are key when it comes to ease of use and usability. All connectors for home cinema must be available."
The staff tested the Shuttle XPC System G5 8300M and concluded: "Beautiful bonsai system for the living room of today" Full rating: 1,9. (1 is best.) On its quest for the "wonder device that can do it all" the staff of the German multimedia magazine tested the Shuttle XPC System G5 8300M. The first aspect they praised was the beautiful design: "Thank to its small size the SFF PC fits perfectly in a home cinema setup." But it wasn't only the XPC System's looks that made a good impression. "The installation and initial setup are quickly done because everything is clearly labeled. Furthermore a leaflet helps you with the initial cabling."
The Shuttle XPC System has an Intel Pentium 4 CPU running at 3 GHz, 512 MB RAM and a large 200 GB hard disk. And if the hard disk is full, a built-in 16x DVD dual-layer writer allows you to backup your data. Using the system is especially easy: "The configuration of the system with the remote control can be easily done from the sofa and was completed without any problem during the test." The numerous assistants clearly simplify the installation. And the SFF PC packs plenty of punch: "The small device can handle its multimedia tasks without difficulty." The noise is another impressive feature for use in the living room: "The low noise of 2,2 sone isn't intrusive, even when listening to quieter material."
Conclusion:
"Beautiful bonsai complete system for the living room of today."
Performance: 2,0
Configuration: 2,5
Ease of use: 1,5
Features: 1,7
Overall: 1,9 |