 "All-in-one Media Center PCs for the living room become more and more popular." This is why the German magazine "Digital Living" had a closer look at the Shuttle XPC M1000 that managed to impress the editors at all: "The Shuttle XPC M1000 is equipped with modern hardware housed in an attractive HiFi design that seamlessly integrates in every living room." This is where it shows its great versatility, since "this system replaces a number of stand alone devices like CD- and DVD-player, TV receiver and even your old VHS."
A PC for the living room that keeps its promises should keep the noise level down, stylish, fast and easy to operate. "These requirements are met by the Shuttle XPC M1000, since it is so silent that it will have a place in the living room for sure. The elegant HiFi design makes you think of a DVD-player." But the Shuttle XPC M1000 has more to offer than a feast for the eye. It is highest connectivity that makes it the hub of your digital life. "Connectors galore: The back panel of the Shuttle XPC M1000 provides anything that is required to connect components for the ideal home theater experience." Turning the PC round again, the Shuttle XPC M1000 provides a bay for an additional 2.5 inch hard disk at the front. The equipment is excellent and the Shuttle XPC M1000 is easy to access: "Surf the internet - right from your sofa with a wireless MCE-keyboard and remote control."
Conclusion:
"Shuttle realizes Microsoft's idea of a Media Center PC with a stylish and low noise allrounder that is definitely worth its money due to the well-thought concept."
Source: Digital Living, issue 1/2006 |