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Comments on: Shuttle XPC X200M mini PC

Looks pointless and decidedly lacklustre for high definition playback, to me... 

Posted Wednesday 7th February 2007 14:28 GMT

That's a very expensive product for something that hasn't been tested with a high definition source. For that sort of money I'd expect something that can handle HD-DVD or Bluray in the future with ease.

I really question the emphasis of the review - the omission of firewire is far more serious than the addition of two PS/2 ports (cost of a USB to PS/2 adaptor : a tenner). Compared to the 100HA (which is itself expensive) it's terribly unattractive.

What, exactly, is the point of a product which can only watch TV/DVDs (as it is unusable for games and flawed at web browsing).? For 850 quid you can purchase Toshiba's bleeding edge 1080p HD-DVD player *and* an embedded DVR. The HD-DVD player will play CDs too, which XP Media Centre won't...

Where to buy? 

Posted Wednesday 7th February 2007 17:29 GMT

Howdy,

Does anyone know where I could buy this pc? I'm trying to order one for delivery before the 17th of February.

Can't seem to find a supplier here in the UK. Does the manufacturer deal direct to the public?

Many thanks,

Garry

Shuttle's is high on Junk, again!! 

Posted Wednesday 7th February 2007 21:52 GMT

Here's another highly overpriced Shuttle... They must figure at some point people will believe computers that cost more than Macs must be better. Unless you enjoy the pains of owning crapy tech products and using even worse tech support and customer service, stay away from Shuttle computers. Get a Mac, Dell or even HP for your small form factor systems. I'd even take a lenovo! They are better and you won't get ripped off nearly as much as you do buying one of these.