If one of the geeks on your holiday shopping list wants a new SFF or bearebones PC, the Shuttle name has to be at the top of your list. The company is famous for its line of SFF computers and has some really great offerings. This week may be the time to buy if you want a good price and like to shop on Newegg.
Shuttle has announced that it is offering 10% off on all of its barebones computers on Newegg.com. The discount is good for up to $75 off a Shuttle Barebone PC and the special deal ends today. To get the discount you have to enter a special promo code at checkout.
The promo code is EMCZZYR22 and in addition to the 10% off on all models, some of them are shipping for free. Others will ship for only $4.99. This special may be one of the better deals for the holiday season on Shuttle hardware.
Early this year Shuttle pulled the wraps off a new thin HTPC computer that is called the XS35. At the time, the machine had only one configuration to choose from. Shuttle has announced that there are now three configurations to choose from when it comes to the thin XS35 computer.
The three new configurations are ready to ship units that will be offered at leading retailers here in the US and in Canada. The three versions are all in the same crazy thin 1.5-inch thick chassis and are aimed at different users. The XS35 for everyday use packs in a Atom D510 CPU, WiFi, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB HDD.
The configuration for media fans has an Intel Atom D510 CPU, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 2GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, a slim DVD burner, and WiFi. The high-end offering is the XS35 GT for HD media fans. This configuration has the Atom D510 and packs in NVIDIA ION graphics with 1080p output. It also has 2GB of RAM, DVD burner, 500GB of storage, WiFi, and the other features of the lower-end models.
Shuttle’s latest small-form-factor PC has been unveiled, and the XPC Barebone SH55J2 manages to offer compatibility with Intel’s Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 CPU ranges. The first machine to support all socket 1156 Core variants, the SH55J2 is compatible with the onboard GPU found in certain Core i3 and i5 processors, and has both HDMI and VGA outputs; alternatively a PCI Express socket can take a dual-slot discrete graphics card.
Ports include nine USB 2.0, an eSATA/USB combo connector, analog and S/PDIF audio, gigabit ethernet and a multiformat memory card reader. Inside there’s a 3.5-inch hard-drive bay and a 5.25-inch optical drive bay. The supplied PSU is a 300W unit, and there’s a heatpipe cooling system.
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SH55J2 is available in Europe now, priced at €251 ($320). Obviously you’ll also need to budget for a processor, hard-drive and DDR3 RAM if you want a working system.
Shuttle Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of
multi-form-factor solutions such as the world-famous XPC Mini-PC
Barebones, today announces the launch of its new XPC Barebone SH55J2.
Now, for the first time, a single Mini-PC supports all Intel Core
variants for socket 1156.
From today, the SH55J2 brings you a Mini-PC platform which utilizes
all the features of the new Intel Core series – whether it is the
integrated HD graphics chip, the turbo boost function or two and four
CPU cores. The energy-efficient processor generation is ideally suited
for Mini-PCs.
The HDMI interface can be activated using many Core i3 and Core i5
processors with integrated graphics function. Even playback of HD
video is possible with it. A VGA connector to use a second monitor is
also available. Both high-resolution picture and sound are transmitted
digitally via HDMI. If enhanced graphics performance is required or a
processor with no graphics function is used, then the PCI Express slot
can be fitted with a faster dual-slot graphics card.
What’s more, the Shuttle XPC Barebone SH55J2 also has a total of nine
USB ports, an eSATA/USB combo connector, audio ports (analog and
SPDIF), a Gigabit network interface, a PCI slot and a card reader.
Inside the case is space for two 3.5 inch hard disks and a 5.25 inch
optical drive.
Its 80 PLUS certified power supply unit with a 300-watt output offers
sufficient reserve capacity for sophisticated system components. The
SH55J2 is also cooled via a heatpipe cooling system with speed
controller. Anti-theft protection is provided by a Kensington lock at
the back of the case.
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SH55J2 is available from specialist
retailers in Europe immediately. Shuttle’s recommended retail price is
251 Euros (ex. VAT).
The only reason I don’t have a HTPC in my living room is that I lack the space to put it into my entertainment center. That is no longer an excuse for me with new and very thin machines like the Shuttle X350 Slim PC hitting the market.
The new X350 is only 1.5-inches thick and is about a one-third the size of Shuttle’s previous generation Slim PC. The new X350 is so thin that it can be connected to the rear of a PC monitor or a TV.
That means that it would add no extra bulk or gear in your entertainment system or on your desk when installed. Inside the machine is an Atom D510 CPU and next-generation NVIDIA Ion graphics. 1080p output is optional and Shuttle will start taking orders for the machine this week.
Shuttle has tossed another new SFF gaming machine onto the US market with the new J3 5800G unveiled at E3. The machine may be small, but it can be packed with some high-end hardware like the new NVIDIA GTX 480 video card and Intel Core i7 CPUs.
The small gaming machine can be fitted with up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM and it offers 7.1-channel surround sound audio along with Gigabit Ethernet. The OS is Windows 7 and the Core i7 CPU can be one of several models up to the Extreme Edition. Storage is up to 2TB with space for two HDDs inside the machine.
The machine comes with a DVD burner stock and can be upgraded to Blu-ray. A USB 2.0 port and USB/eSATA port are located on the front panel of the machine. The computer uses a 500W power supply. The machine measures 8.5″ x 7.5″ x 13.1″. The machine starts at $1899 and will get much more expensive than that when the GTX 480 and high-end CPUs are added.
Just because you’re small, doesn’t mean you can’t be powerful; that’s pretty much the tagline for Shuttle’s new flagship SFF mini-PC. The Shuttle SX57J3 is a mere 33 x 21.5 x 19 cm in size, but is designed to swallow up Intel’s hexacore Core i7-980X Extreme processor (or indeed any socket 1366 Core i7 chips), together with up to 16GB of DDR3 memory.
There are also two PCI-E-x16 slots – for either a single dual-slot card, or two single-slot cards in CrossFireX or SLI configuration – together with two gigabit ethernet ports with switchable failsafe or load-balancing. Meanwhile there are two internal SATA bays – complete with RAID support – and a total of four SATA interfaces and two eSATA; Shuttle also thrown in a power connection for external SATA devices.
A custom heatpipe cooling system and 80-PLUS-certified 500W power supply round out the key specs, adding up to one darned impressive dinky PC. It’s available – without CPU, memory or drives, mind – for €470 excluding VAT ($577).
Press Release:
Unique Mini-PC Barebone – suitable for 6-core CPUs
Europe-wide launch of Shuttle’s new SX58J3 flagship / “The smallest,
fastest Mini-PC in the world”
Shuttle Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of
multi-form-factor solutions such as the world-famous XPC Mini-PC
Barebones, proudly announces today the launch of Europe-wide delivery
of the new XPC Barebone SX58J3. This new model offers extraordinary
computing power and its key features places it at the top end of what
is currently feasible in terms of miniaturisation.
The SX58J3 is particularly remarkable thanks to its compatibility
with Intel’s ground-breaking 6-core processor, the Core i7-980X
Extreme Edition (codename: Gulftown), as well with all Core i7 CPUs
for socket 1366. To complement this, the four slots on the Barebone
are able to accommodate up to 16 GB DDR3 memory. The central interface
for all components is provided by an Intel X58 Express chipset which
was especially developed for high-performance systems.
“This Mini-PC which measures just 33 x 21.5 x 19 cm contains the
fastest desktop technologies currently available,” states Tom
Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. “In
particular, professional applications in the areas of media design,
R&D and complex games benefit from the high performance density of the
machine.”
One modern dual-slot graphics card or two single-slot graphics cards
with PCI-E-x16 interface can be used. ATI CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI
technologies are both supported.
The features of the SX58J3 include two Gigabit interfaces that can be
redundantly switched in “Failover” mode or can support load increase
with “Load Balancing”.
The two hard drives which can be fitted in this Mini-PC with an
internal volume of just 1300 cubic centimetres can be connected via
RAID. A total of four interfaces for SATA devices and two for eSATA
devices are available. There is also a power connection for external
SATA devices. A card reader for standard types of memory card is
located on the front panel.
The effective heatpipe cooling system ensures optimal stability in
this model while the highly-efficient 80-PLUS-certified 500W power
supply provides the necessary energy to meet all requirements.
The XPC Barebone SX58J3 is available from specialist retailers
immediately. Shuttle’s recommended retail price is EUR 470 (ex VAT).
Shuttle has made a name for itself for manufacturing of high-performance small form factor PCs, along with creating the XPC, and they’ve gone ahead and announced their Computex 2010 exhibition booth. The event is Asia’s largest trade show for computers and the industry, which is held in Taipei, Taiwan. Shuttle wants to make sure they make a mark at this year’s event, and therefore have a nice ace up their sleeve: the J3.
Along with the J3, which we’ll get to in a moment, they’re going to showcase their small form factor PCs, all-in-one PCs, slim PCs, and the ever-popular Shuttle concept models, they’re going to be showing off a few notebook and netbook prototypes. Each of these pieces of tech are going to be on-hand at the show, so if you’re there, you’ll be able to play with them.
Now, for the J3. This is a highly-anticipated piece of hardware from the PC manufacturer, because it features Intel’s Core i7-980X Extreme Edition “Gulftown,” which happens to be the world’s fastest processor. It also showcases NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 480, which is the world’s fastest graphics card. If that’s not good enough for you, the J3 is also the world’s smallest 1-liter slim PC, featuring next-generation NVIDIA ION 2 graphics. All of which make one beefy machine, that we imagine will definitely fall into a few PC gamer’s hands over the course of this year. Full press release just below.
Release Text:
Shuttle unveils new desktops, laptops, and concept models for extreme gaming and HD entertainment at Computex 2010
City of Industry, CA — April 28, 2010 / ( http://www.myprgenie.com ) — Shuttle, the industry leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance small form factor (SFF) PC solutions and creator of the XPC, today officially announced its exhibition at the 2010 Computex, Asia’s largest and most influential trade show for the computer industry held in Taipei, Taiwan from June 1-5, 2010.
At Computex 2010, Shuttle’s latest portfolio of innovations — from new small form factor PCs, all-in-one PCs, and slim PCs to Shuttle concept models, including notebook and netbook prototypes — will be on display for attendees to experience first-hand at the show.
Shuttle will be showcasing the highly-anticipated Shuttle J3 which supports the Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-980X Extreme Edition “Gulftown” — the world’s fastest processor — and the NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 480 — the world’s fastest graphics card. The world’s smallest 1-liter slim PC with next-generation NVIDIA(R) ION 2 graphics and a slim optical drive bay for internal DVD drives will also be unveiled.
Beginning today, Shuttle will be opening up its schedule for meetings with media, resellers, and VIP guests. Interested companies and representatives from the U.S., Canada, and Latin America are welcome to email marketing@us.shuttle.com to arrange an in-person meeting, email or telephone interview, or request further information on Shuttle’s new products.
For the latest information about Shuttle and Shuttle’s new products, visit http://us.shuttle.com or follow @ShuttleLabs on Twitter.
Last week I mentioned that Shuttle was shipping the new J1 gaming edition SFF PC. Shuttle has now announced that it is shipping two more SFF PCs, this time aimed at the professional office user.
The new machines include the J1 4100P and the G2 7600P. The new workstations can be fitted with Intel Core 2 dual core and quad core processors or AMD Phenom II X4 CPUs. Graphics options include NVIDIA Quadro FX video cards or ATI FirePro video cards.
Shuttle has also announced that in June it is set to launch a SFF PC using the Intel Gulftown processor. The SFF rig will pack in a 6-core CPU for the first time when the machine launches. The new J1 4100P and G2 7600P workstations will ship today starting at $899. Pricing on the Gulftown version is unknown.
Back in February I talked a bit about the cool looking new Shuttle SG41J1 SFF PC aimed at gamers and media hounds. At the time, the little rig had just turned up in a PR for Shuttle Europe with nary a hint of a machine for the US. Shuttle now has the little rig on its US website.
The machine is listed at the J1 4100G and it is aimed at PC gamers. Shuttle is also offering some nice upgrades for free right now to those who buy. For a limited time buyers get a free CPU upgrade, gaming mouse, and a copy of red Faction Guerilla.
The SFF machine can be crammed full of gaming goodies like a Core 2 Quad processor and NVIDIA GT 240 graphics. That’s not exactly a high-end video card, but in a tiny machine, you can only expect single slot cards. The J1 4100G starts at $889 and versions for media enthusiasts and general computer users are available.
It’s been a while since Shuttle outed their XPC X50 Barebones all-in-one, and so it’s about time that they updated it. Rather than rework the case and change the color, the new Shuttle X50V2 Barebone has Intel’s latest Atom D510 processor, paired with the NM10 Express Chipset, but also gets completely passive cooling and halved power consumption.
That should make for a cheaper, quieter system, and thanks to some new ports the X50V2 is a more flexible one too. Shuttle have added one parallel and two serial interfaces on the back, perhaps not much interest to mainstream consumers but helpful if you’re looking to use the all-in-one for installations.
Otherwise there’s still a 15.6-inch touchscreen – running at 1366 x 768 resolution – and room for a 2.5-inch HDD/SDD; they’ve increased the maximum supported RAM to 4GB, too. Ports include audio in/out, 10/100 ethernet, VGA, four USB 2.0 and an internal mini PCIe slot for a WiFi card. Shuttle are selling the XPC X50V2 Barebone now, in black or white, for €353 pre-tax ($484), and will offer pre-configured versions at some point in the near future.
Press Release:
Version 2.0: All-in-One-PC from Shuttle gets a huge makeover
Power consumption reduced by almost 50% / fanless design means low
maintenance
Shuttle Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of
multi-form-factor solutions such as the world-famous XPC Mini-PC
Barebones, is announcing the sales launch of a new All-in-One-PC. The
second version of the X50 promises impressive, improved features and
additional functions.
Almost one year after its successful introduction, the X50V2 Barebone
is now being launched and will also be offered in future as a complete
system, with a choice of Windows 7 or Linux.
Lower energy consumption is just one of the many advantages of the
successor to the original. For the X50V2 Barebone, Shuttle has chosen
the new Intel Atom platform with D510 Dual Core Processor (2x 1.66
GHz) and NM10 Express Chipset. The new version of the X50V2 is, for
the first time, completely passively cooled and therefore extremely
quiet. The energy consumption of the only 3.6 cm wide PC has also been
reduced by around 50 % at the same time. The size of the supported RAM
has been increased to 4 GB. New features include one parallel and two
serial interfaces on the back of the X50V2, which make it considerably
more attractive for special applications. The practical webcam,
integrated stereo loudspeakers, WLAN (N), card reader and stand, which
can be turned into a carrying handle, are also available with it. The
standardised VESA mounting interface allows it to be fitted to monitor
arms and wall mounts for freely suspended use of the device.
The new Shuttle X50V2 Barebone is available in black or white and is
on sale now. Shuttle’s recommended retail price is 353 euros (without
VAT).
