Tom's Hardware takes a good look at the new Shuttle KPC (US$99 barebones / $199 complete system). According to Shuttle, KPC means "Korporate Perfect Cube".
Features:
- Intel 945GC Express Chipset
- Intel Celeron 430 CPU (1.8GHz)
- Built-in Intel GMA950 graphics
- 800/533MHz FSB
- Intel Flex Memory Technology
- Dual channel DDR2 533/400
- Intel HD Audio 5.1 channel
- Four USB ports on rear I/O
- 10/100 LAN using Intel® 82562G Ethernet Controller
- One PCI slot
- Two SATA at 3Gbps
- One PATA for up to two devices
- Foresight Linux Operating System
"The KPC should do well as a business PC, Internet Café PC, PVR, loaner or hot spare, software test bed, appliance PC, and low cost PC. It is small, power efficient, has a low price, and performs well enough that users will be happy with its level of performance. It is upgradeable for those that need more memory or a faster CPU, so it could easily replace workstations at many businesses that need more power. ... While the KPC delivers as promised in terms of being customizable, expandable and green, there is definitely room for improvement as far as user-friendliness is concerned." [Tom's Hardware | Shuttle's New $99 Review]
Tom's Hardware found the good points of the KPC to be inexpensive, quiet, good CPU support, good performance, nice small form factor, and cool customization feature via the MyKover feature.
The Shuttle KPC is a nice low-cost small form factor PC solution, and you also learn a new operating system along the process. It is upgradable, and easy to customize using the MyKover feature. Of course, if you realize that Linux isn't your thing (yet), you could always install MS Windows on it, if you like.
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