Feeling a little lucky? How about a little creative too? Well check out Shuttle’s latest contest where you’ll get an opportunity to win a new Shuttle SX58H7 SFF PC – the first SFF to feature the Intel Core i7 processor. Here’s what you’ll need to do (from the Shuttle contest page):

“

1. Create a video about Shuttle
   In 90 seconds or less (a) show us what you would do for a Shuttle or (b) create a movie parody featuring Shuttle. Check out the video above for an example. ALL VIDEO ENTRIES MUST ALSO INCLUDE INTEL MESSAGING TO BE VALID.
2. Upload your video to YouTube
   Join the Shuttle YouTube group, upload your video creation, and submit the entry form.
3. Then just get ready to win some awesome prizes
   Win the latest, greatest, and fastest gear – including the Shuttle SX58H7 with Intel Core i7, NVIDIA 3D Vision Kits, Razer Gaming Peripherals, and more. “

Good luck folks!

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Shuttle Inc, best known for their small form factor PC product line, is at it again – this time introducing a new series built around the VIA Nano processor called the XS29 series.

The new series, which is a part of their Embedded Slim series lineup, consists of two new models – the XS29 and XS29F. The XS29 utilizes the VIA Nano L Series processor while the XS29F is a fanless design utilizing the VIA Nano U Series processor. Given that the XS29F is fanless, you’ll be able to enjoy a noise-free, dust-free, and maintenance-free system. 

These systems are ideal for individuals looking to perform light processing work such as web surfing, checking email, working on documents etc. while also maintaining great power efficiency and conservation.

Shuttle will show off the XS29 series at the upcoming Computex show in Taipei Taiwan with availability also expected in June.

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eMachines (which is also a part of Acer) announced last week their second generation small form factor PC system – the EL1300 Series. The new PCs are 1/3rd the size of traditional desktop PC systems, come in a white glossy finish, and even offer a pleasant “smile” (which is basically a “swooping green LED and silver branding design” found on both their desktops and matching displays). More importantly, these SFF systems are downright cheap with the low end model coming in at a mere $298 (without monitor). The EL1300 Series is available in two models – the $298 EL1300G-01w and the $398 EL1300G-02w, which includes a 20-inch widescreen LCD. Here’s what you need to know about each system:

eMachines EL1300G-01w Small Form Factor Desktop PC

• AMD Athlon 2650e (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)
• NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics
• 2GB DDR2 memory
• 160GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard drive
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Microsoft Vista Home Basic
• 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)
• USB powered stereo speakers
• PS/2 multi-function keyboard
• Energy Star compliant
• $298 MSRP

eMachines EL1300G-02w Small Form Factor Desktop PC

• AMD Athlon 2650e Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)
• NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics
• 1GB DDR2 memory
• 160GB SATA II (7200 RPM) hard drive
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Microsoft Windows XP Home with SP3
• 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)
• White 20-inch widescreen LCD with built-in speakers (eMachines E202H wmd)
• PS/2 multi-function keyboard
• Energy Star compliant
• $398 MSRP

The matching display specs are as follows:

eMachines E182H wm Display:

• 18.5″ widescreen viewable TFT active matrix
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 1366 x 768 (HD ready) resolution
• CrystalBrite
• Inputs: 1xVGA
• 5 ms response time
• 300 cd/m2 brightness
• 10000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio
• 170(H) / 160(V) viewing angle
• 16.7M color depth
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 720P HD ready via DVI with HDCP
• Energy Star compliant
• Vista Premium certified
• $119 MSRP

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Remember the Shuttle SDXi Carbon? That was the water-cooled small form factor system first unveiled at CES 2009. Well the system is finally available for purchase – albeit as part of a complete configurable system package. The SDXi Carbon was made possible thanks to a custom built cooling (via the Liquid I.C.E. cooling technology) solution, a custom built case, and a custom built motherboard. With a starting price of $2599.99, you get the following:

• SDXi case cover with custom paint job
• Windows Vista Home Premium OS
• Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3 GHz processor
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB SATA300 7200RPM HDD
• 22X DVD+-RW Dual Layer drive
• NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB graphics
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Logitech Internet 350 USB Desktop black keyboard/mouse combo
• Integrated 7.1 channel audio
• 1 year warranty

Of course there’s plenty of upgrade options. If you’re going for a water-cooled SFF box, you might as well amp it up by upgrading to the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor, 8GB of RAM, 1TB of storage space, Blu-ray burner, and a GeForce GTX 285 1GB Graphics.

Oh and in case you’re wondering why one would want a water-cooled small form factor system.. it’s all about performance, cooler temps, and of course, little to no sound. Yes.. all things that hard-core gamers want.

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Shuttle also took the wraps off their first ever water-cooled SFF system at CES 2009 called the SDXi Carbon. The company managed to integrate an efficient cooling system into a small form factor case by designing the cooling, case, and motherboard on the system. Some of the key features of the SDXi Carbon include:

• Support for the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor at 3.2 GHz
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
• 7.1 channel audio
• Painted in a premium automotive level finish

Enjoy the pictures.

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Say “Hello” to the new all-in-one, touch-screen enabled PC from Shuttle – the X50. This 15.6 inch system features the following:

• Intel Atom dual core processor (model 330)
• Intel 945GC chipset
• 1GB of RAM
• 80GB HDD
• Intel GMA 950 graphics
• 5.1 channel audio
• 60 W PSU
• Windows XP Professional OS
• 15.6 inch touch-panel
• 1.3 megapixel webcam

The X50 has a handy stand on the rear, supports VESA mounts, and has a slide-up handle for easy carrying. A white and black model was on display at CES 2009.

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Here’s a new prototype system from Shuttle which hopefully will see the light of day at some point this year – it’s the Shuttle H9 5800 based on the Shuttle SX58H9 barebones package. There’s a unique angled touch button on the upper right hand corner (I didn’t quite realize this so when I went to touch the button, the machine shut down. Whoops) and a cover in the front that opens up to reveal the optical drive bay on the inside. Specs include:

• Support for Core i7 Extreme Edition 965 processor
• Intel X58 chipset
• 4GB of DDR3 memory
• 150GB HDD (10,000 RPM)
• DVD drive
• NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT
• 7.1 channel HD audio
• 500W PSU
• Windows Vista Home Premium

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Say hello to the Shuttle H7 P4500 GTR Small Form Factor system. Listed features for the H7 P4500 GTR SFF include:

• Shuttle SP45H7 GTR Barebones system
• Intel Core 2 Quad processor (also supports Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo)
• Intel P45 chipset
• 2GB of DDR3 memory (up to 16GB RAM)
• 150GB 10,000RPM HDD (support for up to 2 HDDs)
• DVD drive
• NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT graphics (also GeForce GTX 280 or ATI Radeon HD4870)
• 7.1 channel HD audio
• 500 W PSU, 80 PLUS
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Advanced BIOS overclocking features

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Above is the upcoming Shuttle D4500 small form factor system with a built-in 7 inch touch-screen display and support for Intel Core 2 Quad processors. Key features of the D4500 include:

• 7 inch touch panel allows for dual display
• Supports Intel Pentium Dual Core, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad processors
• Intel GMA X4500HD graphics
• Support for up to 8GB DDR2 memory
• 7.1 channel audio with Dolby and DTS support

The D4500 will be available in Q1 of this year.

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Shuttle officially released the world’s first Intel Core i7 SFF system at CES 2009 – the Shuttle H7 5800. Key features of the H7 5800 include:

• Intel Core i7 processor
• Intel X58 chipset
• 2GB of RAM with support for up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM
• DVD drive – up to Blu-ray drive
• NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX
• 500 Watt PSU, 80 PLUS
• Room for up to 2 hard drives
• 7.1 channel HD audio
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Based on Shuttle SX58H7 barebones

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