Shuttle's XPC SB83G5C is a barebone small form-factor (SFF) computer designed for those who want to build their own media centre. The system, once you've added key components (such as a processor, memory and display), allows you to organise and play digital audio, video and images in a more user-friendly way compared to a regular PC. The principal facilitator for this functionality is Shuttle's own home theatre software, along with an integrated TV tuner and remote control. The XPC SB83G5C also allows you to watch live television or time-shift TV and Internet radio programs. It's based on an Intel 915G chipset with integrated graphics, supports Socket LGA 775 processors, has a PCI Express x16 slot for external graphics, SATA RAID, Gigabit LAN, FireWire 400, and supports WLANs using the optional PN15g add-in card. However, there's no Bluetooth included as standard.

Pros: Integrated TV tuner; remote control; attractive front panel
Cons: No built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi; no core components


Edited Release: Shuttle Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of Small Form Factor (SFF) computers and accessories, introduces the Shuttle XPC Barebone SB83G5C, the world's first 'Build Your Own Home Theater' computer kit for OEMs, system integrators and hobbyists.

'With XPC MAX Home Theater software, integrated TV-tuner card, remote control and Versatile Front-panel Display (VFD), Shuttle's latest SFF creation puts buyers in control,' said CK Hung, CEO, Shuttle. 'The Shuttle XPC Barebone SB83G5C is the ideal starting point for hobbyists and system integrators looking to create their own media center computers.'

The Shuttle XPC Barebone SB83G5C with XPC MAX Home Theater software allows you to organise and play digital audio, video and image files. Watch live television or time-shift your favourite TV and Internet radio programs - XPC MAX is the perfect way to archive, manage and enjoy everything the digital universe has to offer.

Based on the super-stable Intel 915G platform with integrated GMA900 graphics, the XPC SB83G5C is a masterpiece of integration. With support for Intel Pentium 4 LGA 775 processors and the latest x16 PCI Express graphics cards, this Shuttle XPC Barebone delivers unprecedented power for mainstream buyers.

Further, customers can extend and enhance this small form factor computer via built-in Serial ATA RAID, Gigabit LAN, FireWire 400 and wireless LAN (optional PN15g Wireless LAN Module.) Shuttle's XPC Barebone SB95PV2 will be available middle of March. MSRP is set at 429 euros (ex. VAT).

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