Shuttle unveils X500V all-in-one with Linux |
Shuttle is well known in the small form factor market and is becoming increasingly known for producing some cool all-in-one computers as well. Shuttle made its name producing barebones small form factor systems that appealed to gamers looking for a desktop computer that was easy to take to and from a LAN party.
Shuttle unveiled a slick new all-in-one computer today called the X500V that will make fans of open source operating systems happy. The machine is called the X50 All-in-One PC and ships with openSUSE Linux preinstalled.


Small form factor computers are great for users who don’t have lots of room around their desk or in their entertainment center. The only real drawback to the systems is that they tend to be pricey and not have as much power as larger machines.
Shuttle is famous for its small form factor barebones machines that come with almost everything you need to get the computer up and running. Typically, you have to add your own RAM, storage and operating system to the machines.
Nettops are becoming very popular as an alternative to more expensive desktop computers. The nettop is basically the desktop equivalent of a netbook. The machines use similar hardware and offer similar performance.
It wasn’t so long ago that if you wanted a HTPC, the best you could hope for was a computer roughly the size of your average cable box and a bit thicker. Today there are a number of very small and thin HTPC systems available that are sized more like a Nintendo Wii.
Typically, when I talk about a new product from Shuttle it’s a small, bare bones machine that you need to add your own CPU and other parts to before you can use it. Shuttle also makes a line of small computers that are complete and ready to use out of the box.
I keep thinking that this thing should have some snazzy A-Team or Superman graphics on it. Anyhow, Shuttle has gone official with its new X50 all-in-one PC, which takes aim at
I have said before that I like the idea of small form factor computers like the ones Shuttle is famous for. I would love to have a SFF machine to put into my entertainment center to use for an HTPC. Earlier this month Shuttle announced a new
The small form factor computer system has many uses. A SFF rig can make a nice gaming machine for those who frequent LAN parties. Home theater fans looking for a tiny HTPC to fit into the entertainment center often go with a SFF machine.
Shuttle has long been the leader in small form factor (SFF) PCs. Shuttle is typically the option people turn to when they have minimal space and need a case that is adaptable to any environment such as a dorm room, home office, or cubicle. The X100 is sure to continue on with that heritage for those people looking for a tiny case with big case features.







