Sponsor Highlight: Shuttle Donates a ST62K XPC

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.shuttle.com/hq/product/product.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.shuttle.com/hq/product/product.asp</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/LogoType.gif" /> <br /><br /><b>Vendor</b>: <a href="http://www.shuttle.com/">Shuttle</a><br /><b>Prizes:</b> <a href="http://www.shuttle.com/hq/product/barebone/default.asp?B_id=29">Shuttle ST62K</a><br /><b>Total Value:</b> $399 USD<br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/st62k.jpg" /><br /><br />"From its excellent integrated graphics to its slick styling, the XPC Zen (ST62K) has been designed to be the hub of your digital life. This small form factor (SFF) computer provides the ultimate in flexibility, versatility and style in one-third the space of a large, loud and ugly PC. <br /> <br /><b>Powerful features</b>: The XPC Zen supports Intel®'s latest Pentium® 4 and Celeron® processors, as well as Hyper-Threading technology, cutting-edge ATI RADEON™ 9100 graphics and dual-channel DDR400 memory to power your digital lifestyle. <br /> <br /><b>Advanced connectivity</b>: With FireWire® 400 and USB 2.0 ports built-in, it’s easy to connect all of your peripherals. Onboard TV-out, VGA, SPDIF and LAN ports offer a complete palate of options to display and share your digital audio, video and image files. <br /> <br /><b>Advanced ergonomics:</b> Shuttle’s proprietary Silent X technology makes the XPC Zen “Super Quiet, Super Cool.” With advanced Integrated Cooling Engine technology, intelligently-engineered airflow mechanics and the revolutionary Silent X 180W external power adapter, putting this SFF computer in your living room, bedroom or office is a natural. Take one home today…"<br /><br />I'm a huge fan of Shuttle, so I was thrilled when they said they'd donate an ST62K to our contest. <a href="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/articles.php?action=expand,4956">Check out my full review</a> for more details on this unit. I'm anxiously awaiting some gear from <a href="http://www.snapstream.com">Snapstream</a> so I can turn the ST62K into a living room PVR. You could be lucky enough to win a ST62K and do the same. :D <br /><br />What do you need to do in order to win? Just be <a href="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/forums/profile.php?mode=register">registered in our forums</a>, which is free.

[wilkinsjme]

Sweeet. I've like what shuttle has been doing for some time now. Can't wait till my name gets selected. Been wanting to make a HTPC for a while now. This will do!!!

[encece]

NICE! Most of my DVR research has been done here on this site so far. I really want to set something up in my home. I just dont which direction to go yet. Maybe DMT will make that choice for me! :)

[foldedspace]

Shuttles are the easiest barebones to put together...took me 30 minutes the first time I did it. And the form factor is great. Just a couple of tips, though. I did not put a floppy in mine...didn't really need it, and the cable goes through some tortuous bends to fit. And it's easy to 'stealth' the plate for the optical drive. Just get some velcro and stick the plate onto the drive door. It flexes enough to push he button, and doesn't spoil the nice color scheme with some beige or black drive.

[groan]

moving to a new home and was thinking of a cheap, small pc for the kitchen area!
this may just do the trick.
Pick my name please...

[David Prahl]

"Is that an XPC or a toaster?" (from my last LAN party) :lol:

Jason - do you think you'll ever go back to a ATX/BTX motherboard-based system?

[hoffm11]

Sweet.. I can't wait for the drawing.

[Suhit Gupta]

Sweet.. I can't wait for the drawing.
Yeah, it should happen in about a week :).

Suhit

[David Prahl]

Sweet.. I can't wait for the drawing.
Yeah, it should happen in about a week :).

Suhit

Really? I though DMT was going to 'showcase' all of the donated products before giving any away. Is it that time?

[Suhit Gupta]

We have been showcasing one product a day for over a month now and when I checked last, I think there are only a few left to post on. :)

Suhit

[igroknful]

This is going to be a sweet contest.

Rhonda

[JTWise]

Sweet.. I can't wait for the drawing.
Yeah, it should happen in about a week :).

Suhit

Hi guys, not to be pushy or anyhting, but any guess on when you will be giving this thing away? I know everyone is busy and Jason is having lots of issues with PPCT subription renewals.

I have been holding off ordering a Shuttle for a while hoping I would win this one, but I really need to get back to building this computer. I would hate to order only to have my name drawn as the winner of this one a day or two later :wink:

[Jason Dunn]

Hi guys, not to be pushy or anyhting, but any guess on when you will be giving this thing away? I know everyone is busy and Jason is having lots of issues with PPCT subription renewals.

Sure, I'll try to get to it this week - say, Thursday. :-)