PC Professionale: "Great configuration with a very low noise level"
 Ditch your giant TV or hifi-cabinets. No more wiring around your wall-sockets! Even numerous remote controls of your TV, CD- and DVD-player, video recorder or stereo system disappear from the living room. Finally room for new innovations! Since the Shuttle XPC M1000 takes over any duties from former devices that used to waste room in the living rooms, watching TV, recording videos, dia shows and listening to your favourite records, can be done with just one single unit. This is what the test of the Italian IT magazine PC Professionale confirms: "If you need a modern entertaiment system for the living room, the Shuttle model is definitely the way to go."
What characterizes the Shuttle XPC M1000? First off, the Media Center rig from Shuttle convinced the editors of PC Professionale with its looks. The flat case layout in typical hifi-format and the elegant black design, "the Shuttle XPC M1000 quickly integrates in every home environment," say the editors. Taking a closer look at functionality and build quality the Shuttle XPC M1000 received a lot of praise as well. The cooling solution is good and "needs only two fans for heat dissipation." Due to the Intel Pentium M processor working inside at 1.73 GHz with 2MB cache, lower heat emission is achieved that thus requires lower cooling.
Consequently, the Shuttle XPC M1000 performs at a "very low noise level" and is "power saving" despite having latest technology aboard. The powerful Nvidia GeForce 6600LE graphics card lets you play games right in your living room. When it comes to watching TV, "you can watch your favourite TV show while recording another thanks to the built-in dual TV tuner."
The 8-in-1 card reader reads multiple formats of memory cards, while the Creative Sound Blaster Live! sound card brings 8 channel sound to your living room. The users are provided with any helpful status information thanks to the integrated VFD-display in the front panel providing maximum home entertainment experience.
Accessing the unit is very easy and convenient: The included remote control and wireless keyboard put you in control of any media – all in one single device.
Conclusion:
"Shuttle boasts a long-standing experience which is refected by the unit with excellent functionality and very appealing design."
Pros:
- Great configuration
- Very low noise level
Source: PC Professionale, issue March 2006 |