Shuttle has announced a new XPC model based on AMD’s processor platform. Shuttle has chosen to focus on the multimedia capabilities of the GeForce 8200 chipset. Like most of Shuttle’s models, the system can be configured before order, but all Shuttle XPC H7 7800H comes with HDMI and VGA outputs, hardware decoding of Blu-ray and HD DVD video (H.264, VC1 and MPEG2) and 8-channel audio with DD/DTS support. It sports optical S/PDIF output and 4 analog audio connectors. All in all it adds up to a pretty nice multimedia PC. MSRP is EUR 915 (ex VAT).
Press release follows below;
Shuttle announces HD-compatible AMD-based Mini-PC Complete System with a new look
Elmshorn, Germany – 2008-11-05 – Shuttle announces HD-compatible AMD-based Mini-PC Complete System with a new look Picture and sound playback in high-definition quality over HDMI interface.
Shuttle Inc., the market leader in the Mini-PC sector and manufacturer of Multi-Form-Factor solutions extends its portfolio with a new compact entertainment artist specifically designed to play back high-resolution Blu-ray media. The Shuttle XPC H7 7800H complete Mini-PC system is easy to use, stands for high processing power and space for expansion.
The Windows Vista based complete system includes a Blu-ray Combo drive, a card reader, hybrid TV tuner card, WLAN and a remote control. Based on the Shuttle XPC Barebone SN78SH7, this attractive Mini-PC solution barely measures 32.5 x 20.8 x 18.9 cm (DWH).
Users that want even higher performance than the built-in NVIDIA GeForce 8200 GPU already provides, can also equip the free PCI-Express X16 slot with an even larger graphics card. The heatpipe cooling system ensures the system runs quietly at maximum stability.
The very intuitively designed media centre interface of the pre-installed Windows Vista operating system is very easy to read on a television screen. Operation with the enclosed remote control is quick to learn and means this Shuttle Mini-PC can be instantly accessed from the sofa.
Technical specifications:
- Mini-PC Complete System is based on: Shuttle XPC Barebone SN78SH7
- Processor: AMD Athlon X2 6000+
- Memory: 2x 1GB DDR2-800
- Hard disk: 500GB, Serial-ATAII
- Wireless Communication: Wireless LAN
- Optical Drive: Blu-ray Combo
- TV Tuner: DVB-T/Analog Hybrid (incl. remote control)
- Other Drives: 25-in-1 Card-Reader
- Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
The Shuttle XPC H7 7800H complete system is available immediately from Shuttle specialist retailers or can be ordered via the Shuttle Systems Configurator on the Shuttle website. Shuttle’s recommended retail price is EUR 915 (ex VAT).
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Shuttle XPC H7 7800H
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