Want to Win that Shuttle ST62K? Here's Your Chance...

[Jason Dunn]

Ok gang, today is your lucky day: remember that <a href="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/index.php?topic_id=5982">Shuttle ST62K</a> that everyone was lusting over? Well, since the person I contacted two weeks ago still hasn't gotten back to me to claim their prize (here's a hint: don't use Hotmail accounts for your contact email, they're unreliable), guess what that means? It's up for grabs, and you frequent visits will have the best chance of winning it!<br /><br />So here are the rules: you have until Friday at noon (MT) to post one message, and ONLY one message in this thread telling me <a href="http://us.shuttle.com/specs2.asp?pro_id=436">how you'd use the ST62K</a>. Would it be your main computer? A media centre machine attached to a TV? A quiet Web server? Would you give it to your mom? It doesn't matter what your reason is, I just need you to give me one. Post once in this thread, and that's it. On Friday at noon mountain time (GMT -7) I'll randomly pick one person from this thread and they'll win <a href="http://us.shuttle.com/specs2.asp?pro_id=436">the sublimely cool Shuttle ST62K.</a> <b>Remember: one post per person.</b>

[MoelBrain]

Because I recently stopped lusting fully after a shuttle to lust over a tablet pc, I'd give it to my dad, and help him set it up as the digital media centric pc he's always wanted but couldn't afford.

[Crocuta]

Funny you should mention the Mom thing; that's exactly what I would do. If I won this, I would give it to my Mom and buy her a nice LCD display to go with it. She's using a very old laptop, but doesn't have room for a big computer, and this would be perfect for her small apartment.

[attisb]

I would use it as a media center and a web server. I currently use Beyond TV and Beyond Media to handle my PVR needs. However it currently resides on my only computer in my room. Compared to my computer. This computer is nice and small and has all the features that I need to run Beyond TV on the TV where it belongs. As for the web server. Well Beyond TV has web server built in to share video across the network and also being a web developer nothing is better then real world senarios. Also I can finally get rid of the 25-ft cabled that run from my computer to the TV downstairs. :)

[brntcrsp]

No special reason. I'd just look forward to owning hardware that is newer than 2000.

[entropy1980]

I'd use it to finally set up that media PC I keep putting off. Always seems like there's a new Pocket PC or phone i want that bumps this out of the top spot. :D

[canux]

The Shuttle just screams to be a media centre connected to a tv and sterio system, in addition to a backup drive (partition) for all those digital photos, as optical media just doesn't leave me warm and fuzzy. I actually recommended to my mother that she should consider a Shuttle system to record her daily soap opera and get rid of all the VHS tapes, but she just isn't ready for this technology quite yet :wink:

Thanks for the second chance Jason!

[spg]

Well, I would use a shuttle PC as the first desktop I have actually used in a while. My old desktop is now a family PC, so I don't end up getting much use out of it anymore.

[Zack Mahdavi]

I will use it as a Linux box to aid in programming and to function as a small file server. I hope I get it.. :)

[klinux]

Replace my aging Shuttle SV24 - the 1st SFF.

[gpchicago]

My proposed use would be to set it up in a media center-ish role, serving up music and movies for my child when he/she arrives in a few months.

[Filip Norrgard]

I would set my Shuttle up as a digital TV (DVB-C) set-top box with PVR features and maybe as Windows Media streaming server so that I can watch *cough* important sporting events on my Pocket PC over GPRS/WiFi. Ahh, that would be the Nirvana of Multimedia Technologies. :D

Alternatively, (if I can afford this idea -- which seems unlikely right now) I would buy a large screen LCD TFT -- like those sweet Dell screens Jason showed us -- and sell my old analog TV altogether... 8)

Good Luck to everyone participating! ;)

[merk1821]

My use for the Shuttle would be for a great gaming system. It would be great for all of the LAN party weekends that i get myself into ( damn FPSs!!!!!) With a great custom carrying case, i will definitely make an entrance at the next LAN party. Plus my back wont ache as much from moving my much larger computer around all the time. Please Jason Save my aching back here!!!!! :D :D :D

Alternately, i would use as the core of a home server. It would the center of my home entertainment system(PVR, DVD, home stereo, gaming etc) as well as hosting all of my files for wireless access anywhere in my home. Imagine the kids watching a recorded show on their computer while i watch a movie on it while a home movie or a slideshow is being accessed somewhere else. I know i know its a lot to ask from this Shuttle but im sure that this unit is up to it.

Anyway thats my idea(s)

Later

[k]

I would use it as my main PC because the one I'm using right now is the one I bought 7 years ago for college! It's a Pentium II 233 mHz with only 4 MB video RAM! Top of the line back then....

[Philip Colmer]

I'd use it as a quiet server. Having just got broadband, I want to avoid turning my main PC into a 24x7 system.

--Philip

[igroknful]

I will use it as a media centre, PVR, photos and video storage. Then I can start lusting after the 71 inch LG LCD TV. I will also use it to stream music and video via WiFi to a tablet PC mounted on my powerchair. That will be so cool.

[adderx99]

i'd use it as a super quiet machine to record digital music from and to my sound board. it would definately beat an old ugly rackmount.

[Tim Williamson]

I'd use it as a server/footrest. ;)

[oopl]

I would love to be able to have the ST62K. Then I can finally move my loud fulltower outside of my bedroom and be able to study and sleep in peace and quiet. I like cleaniness, simpleness and silence but my current setup affords me none of those things. The plans for this SFF computer would be to purchase an affordable CPU and memory. Next would probably be either a 250 or 300GB hard drive. After that comes the DVD-ROM drive and memory card reader for the 3.5" slot. Finally a nice set of wireless keyboard and mouse to complete it. This may also be the time to pick up a nice 20" LCD.

Then I would transfer my digital photo collection over to this puppy, hook up some speakers and start working on the ~1,500 photos from last months trip to Russia.

This system would become my everyday web browing, photo editing, media playing, work station. My current system would then become the file/media server, game station and guest computer.

Yes I can't wait to get rid of this hurricane of a system...

[makicr]

I gotta throw my hat in (although I never win anything).

When I win the 'puter, it will become a doorstop for the pantry. . . No, that's not right. . .

Actually, I have been wanting to build a nice mediacenter PC (like almost all of the other posts). The small form factor and reduced fan noise of the Shuttle is perfect (my budget is not). I want to be able to pipe video and music between the living room and the "computer room." The fact that I don't have a machine in the living room is puting a crimp in my plans.

Good luck to me :wink:

[Video11]

It would be my main at home computer, replacing a vintage 1999 desktop.

[arebelspy]

Web/FTP Server as well as media box to stream stuff from for my new apartment. :D

-arebelspy

[idavid]

i would use it as a media centre type thing. it would make my ancinet tv look pretty silly though!? and i could hook it up to my hifi... oooww! :)

[David Horn]

I'd just put it on the desk and drool at it. ;)

[markvan]

It would look wonderful next to my TV as a media center PC.

[raweaver]

I'd use it as a mini-server and practice for my MCSE on it.

[mclaugh]

I would use the Shuttle to replace my aging 733 desktop.....

[piperpilot]

I would give it to my husband to replace his archaic Gateway 486 machine; or perhaps we would use it as a media center. So many options, so little equipment :wink:

[Chris Gohlke]

Media Center PC to complete my home theater.

[PatrickD]

hmmm a media centre sounds great, and I might see if this box is up to a little Doom3 8)

[Jaxbulls]

I recently graduated and moved out of my parents house so I think I would set this computer up in my new office. I do a good amount of freelance graphic and web design work so I would use that computer for doing my work.

[Kevin Jackson]

I would use it as a media center PC and to make all my friends jealous 8)

[foldedspace]

I'd set it up as a server at home with my Windows 2003 eval copy. That way I finally have some way to practice for the rest of my MCSE tests.

[Tim Allen]

Initially just use it as a second PC to reduce the current family squabbles over who gets to use the existing one! Maybe then investigate all that connecting it up to the TV/stereo shennanigins.

[Richard OKane]

I'd like to use it as my main box (mostly for multimedia purposes) and then use my current box as my test box.

[Busdrver]

Media center with a TV attached to it.

[pocketpcthemes.com]

I'd use it to setup a stand-alone web server/SQL Server for development.

[dartman]

I'd set it up as a dedicated futures and currency trading station. Right now I try to do too many things on one machine (including photo editing, software development, etc.)

dart

[dkackman]

I'd get an external HDTV tuner, add in some WiFi, put all my MP3's on it and turn it into a media hub for my house.

[encece]

I would like to use it as a tool in my community service work to help me feed the poor and sick children in the country who desperately need, not only my help, but everyone's help. After all, they are everyone's responsibility and part of all of our futures.

Or I'll use it as a Media Center/File Server to stream downloaded internet porn to my TV! :D

P.S.
I called dibbs on it in the original thread! :twisted:

[Mojo Jojo]

Well if you been reading my posts you may notice I favor Apple products. However what you may not know (or care about even :) ) is that I also have to work in the PC world.

Now if I were to win this machine it would be a companion computer for me where it would replace my main PC rig. This would be good for me as I fear I haven't kept my current beast up to speed and it is a little long in the tooth.

Anyways, that is why I would like to win this PC. (Plus I miss the games, curse you doom!)

[crstbo623]

I would give it to my boyfriend so that he can take it to college and keep in touch with me. Thanks for this chance Jason!

[cscullion]

I'd try to set this up to replace my old TiVo.

[Citezein]

This would be the ultimate tiny server. I could finally get rid of my Celeron-based house server and get something that had some speed. Plus, it would take up half of the space! This would rock!

[Kevin & Beth Remhof]

This would give us a great excuse to build a media PC. Or heck, we could finally put together the MAME cabinet we've been dreaming of...

[hang5lngbd]

I would load Windows Media Center on it and attach it to my HDTV.

[Perry Reed]

I'd love to make it a media center PC, but since we already have two DirecTiVo units, it'd probably replace my old PIII 500 as my desktop PC/web server. It sure would be nice to have a good little gaming PC, though!

[Rikostan]

Oh oh I would love to win this!
I would use it as a media server in the living room. We take a ton of pics and movies of our three kids to show our aging relatives and most of them do not like to go near my computer room, so this would allow me to show them on the living room TV.
I would also use it as a MP3 server, since the TV has a decent surround sound system on it.
Thanks for the chance!

[rlobrecht]

I'd give it to my four year old so he can use it instead of my computer or my wife's.

[BulkHedd]

I would use it as a media center pc. I have been wanting to try one out badly. I love the small form factor.

BulkHedd

[tchaffee]

I would use it as my new development server - put longhorn, sql 2005 and VS.NET 2005 and develop some awesome Windows CE apps with .NET CF2 and SQL Mobile!

[The Yaz]

The old desktop my daughter has been using gave up the ghost last month. With school less than a month away, I've moved my computer into her room. I am currently putting money aside for its eventual replacement.

With the Shuttle I would finally have the nerve to actually build a PC myself. The thought that I could have a quiet system running in the work nook/closet of my bedroom would definitely be a bonus.

Steve 8)

[mace]

Replace my aging PC with this one and get up the nerve to setup a wireless network.

[Felix Torres]

I'd set it up as a media/center server for my mother and hook up a Windows Media Extender box as the front end.
I'll have to do something like that sooner or later cause DirectTV isn't offering PVRs in her area yet.
And I'll probably end up building the server PC cause I never win anything.
Cue the violins...now! ;-)

[Daimhin]

I would most likely end up using it as my main system since my current one is WAY out of date and I am about to take over doing a newsletter for a group and need something with a bit more power.

[sub_tex]

I would definitely be using this as a media center PC. I've been extremely pleased with where HTPCs have been heading in the last few years, and I think now is the perfect time to have one.

This small quiet box would score big in the WAF* area too!








* Wife Acceptance Factor

[dchang]

it's be my main box, already love my ss51g and use it for just about everything...but i could easily love another :wink:

[Schade]

Media Center for me. I've got a 7 month old and the digital camera is getting quite a workout. It's time for the media center.

[Littleshmee]

I think I would definately build a Media Centre for myself, and my old computer can go to my roommate. She's been saving up to replace a 233 that can't handle the online requirements for school (flash chemistry labs) and now it says there's no operating system so it's pretty much useless.

[waverlyn]

I think I'll give it to my brother. His old computer crashed about a month ago.

[jeff]

If I won, I'd use it to make everyone else in this thread jealous.

[bgate]

I have been thinking about building a PC to it into the HT rack. This would be perfect! I'll start picking the software out now :wink: .

[dznylvr]

I'd use it as a KILLER media centre.

[tomcoppa]

I would use it as a media server and for controlling my CD changers connected through my nirvis control box as part of a whole-house music system.

[JTWise]

Media-Center PC, secondary browsing machine for when my wife uses or main system, and as my media server for the rest of the household.

The most appealing aspect of the system is how quiet it is. My wife hates my old system that I am currently using since it is so big and noisy.

[Montego]

I just bought a new Toshiba TV. This would be great as a media center. Pick me! Pick me!

[[Hindencm]]

I would definatly use the shuttle as a media centre pc. It won't be very noticible in my livingroom because it's not a huge box. It would be very subtle and sleek.

[rubaba]

I don't have a computer at all right now and am forced to use my apartment-mate's. I hope I am the one.

[blang]

My computer is so old that it would be so exciting to have something that is new.

[Kursplat]

A media-center PC in the living room. I can see it now: win a free PC - go buy a $5000 television to go with it!

[ironguy]

I've toyed with the idea of updating my Home Theater with a Media Center PC. This is the perfect opportunity. Thanks. When will it arrive? :wink:

[gcherian]

It would be my main computer for sure.....How good it would be.... oh one can hope :)

George

[colintan]

I would use it as my digital media center alongside my other hi-fi equipment! It would be used to access my photos, mp3s, videos into my surround sound system, as a complement to the dvd player and amplifer. It would be very convenient as everything would be digital.

[dr_doak]

Since I keep blowing out VCRs, I'd surely set that thing up as a PVR...

[mak5252]

I'd replace my dieing computer, but more importantly I'd only say nice things about YOU!

MAK

[retro]

Wow, a second chance at this beauty!

If I won the Shuttle ST62K, I would configure it as a way-cool media center PC. It would be great to actually have everything easily connected to the tv versus the current setup (i.e. cables running from different areas). At least this way I wouldn't keep tripping over the cable connecting my current pc to the stereo receiver so I can listen to mp3's and streaming audio on the stereo.

Thanks for the second chance to win this great prize!
:D

[rwelch]

I would use this as a Beyond TV Link with the new version of Beyond TV. I would also get the Firefly remote for it that has the basic version of Beyond Media. No, I don't work for them, but I really like the program.

It would be an easy way to watch my recorded programs in my living room with a wireless connection.

[cookie_jarvis]

If I were so fortunate to win the Shuttle, I would use it to replace my current PC, a Celeron 333. I would also like to link it into my home theater system.

Thanks for offering this second chance!

[MarkMitford]

My wife worked 18 hours yesterday:

She has a crappy Dell D400 laptop provided by her employer and was trying to use it to see if their development team in China has fixed the bugs they were supposed to fix.... the crappy Dell has so little memory, 4200rpm hard drive, and such a slow processor, that it took ages and lots of page swapping to check each bug.

If I win I will use the Shuttle to make her a much faster PC, so I will get back at least 4 hours a day to spend with her.

[Fishie]

I would perhaps use it as an emulation box for old stuff or a media machine.

[gdoerr56]

I would use it as a media center PC attached to my 60" HD rear-projection screen. It might even force me to pony up for one of the new Sharp 45" LCDs.....

[ashrobo]

Hi, I'm a college undergraduate in Computer Engineering, and I also love digital photography, and I want the Shuttle because while it's small, it's a good workstation replacement for my aging mATX PIII platform, and I love small computers as they take up less space in my tiny room. I'll be using it for programming projects and personal digital photography projects.

[rgrosse]

If I were lucky enough to win the shuttle I would use it to replace my old AMD K6 PC. I could give my old PC to my niece to play her games on.

Bob Grosse

[sheik]

A PVR would be nice, but this would make a stunning addition to my (tiny) music room.
Paired with an LCD display and a wireless trackball, I could use it to play MP3s through my amp and read the relevant guitar tab on the screen 8).

/\dam

[Surabhi]

This would be a nice new computer to set up especially to replace my old desktop which is very noisy and which could definitely use a replacement.

[jeff280]

If I were to win the Shuttle PC, I would use it as a file server to store pictures. I would like to learn how to stream video to my tv's, so this would give me the opportunity to learn how to do streaming video without breaking my budget. I have been laid off from my job, so every little bit helps.

Thanks for the opportunity to win this baby!

[Bacco]

I would use it as a media PC to edit and burn DVDs.

[tsaylor]

I'd use it as a secondary PC, for my kid to use.

[blade_of_narsil]

A Media Center--- I'm the IT guy for our church, and I'd have it hooked up to run video and such so that the new folks can check what were up to and what we're about.

[pooja]

I'd definitely be using it to replace my aging, ailing computer.... :)

[Kevin Wolff]

I am planning on building a new computer to use as a media center pc. If I didn't have to actually pay for it... I would probably buy some sweet Logitech z-680 speakers to go with it that would totally bring the house down.

[wmain]

I would auction it off on ebay with the proceeds going to the United Way

[Toddard]

This bad boy would sit right on top of my sub-woofer in the downstairs den, hooked up to my home entertainment system and plugged into my computer projector to watch big screen TV!

[drop]

YBIC :wink:

Cool geek factor, isn't it enough?

[AggieJon]

I have been dreaming for a long time of building a media center pc in a shuttle box. I think I'd run Linux and use MythTV. :D

[Iglesiab]

I would use it as a media center pc and give my main computer a break from the strain of recording and streaming my media.

[vandamme]

:changes: I'd make the Mac fiends I know jealous. I wouldn't tell them about the external power supply box or bitch about the upgradeability.

[davidwag]

I would use it as a stepstool to get to some of the higher items in my pantry.

[Peia]

I´d give it to my husband. He´s been wanting to build a Media computer.

[AKBishop]

I'd give it my adopted sister who needs a computer for school.

[pocketdoc]

This would most likely be my new main PC. I do not have a media center, so the idea of attaching it to my TV is attractive as well.

[DarrenS]

I would use it as our home's media server and webserver.

[sundown]

I would give it to my wife and son since they can't seem to catch much quality time on my...I mean our pc. They need something compact because my monster computer takes up a lot of room.

[BeeJoRCDD]

This would be used as my PVR media centre that I'm building in my GreatRoom with a large LCD over the fireplace and have labelled this Shuttle model as my one & only choice for the design..... SWEET!

[mashtim]

I'd install Beyond TV and finally be able to use it to its full potential (I currently have it on a laptop).
It would be fantastic to have a desktop again!

[BabyJ2590]

My computer is now quite old, already passed down once, and does not look like it will be replaced in the near future. So, this would go well nestled in my desk.

[butch]

I would use it as PVR in my living room, I got some free time lately, but not much money to realise that project. Plus, I would probably be able to recycle my older "server" to give it to my sister...

[peephole]

I would set up a media center PC for my mom.

[bryhawks]

I'd set it up as my dedicated audio workstation for sequencing, audio recording and editing. I hope it's quiet!

[morgan_rhys]

I would use it as my HTPC- in place of the ugly POS beige box that is doing the job currently.

[Bob Christensen]

Hi Jason,
I'd give the Shuttle to my daughter... it would be a great surprise since she usually only gets my hand-me-downs when I manage to get a new computer.

[jaschultze]

Heh... My wife just got a new computer desk where the tower goes in the middle under the monitor. However, her Gateway half-height tower can't be put in the slot without taking the back off! Poor design! Anyway, I would give it to her.

[KidKomputer]

I'd use it as a web/FTP/file server

[son]

I would give it to my son who would know what to do with it.

[backpackerx]

I'd use it to free up some space in my small apartment and then use it for some video editing software that only runs on XP. (I only have 2000)

[que_hay]

Well this is exactly what I've been looking for :wink: . actually as I've been looking for a media computer to run all my video and camera media through this would be perfect. Kabel

[groan]

this computer would be given to my lovely wife to manage my new child's gallery and to replace her now dying PC.

She has been using an old computer that is on it's last legs and the hard drive is dying. It is so loud (and we have to keep it in the baby's room) that it has on occasion awoke my child.

I can not afford to replace it yet as she is still on maternity leave and our income was basically cut by a third.

This is how I would use the computer...
here is a little pic of my lovely wife and child.
http://www.groan.ca/beem/cpggallery/albums/userpics/10001/thumb_marcus_and_glamourmom.JPG
here is a pic of the baby room, you can see the horrid beast behind me and the crib on the other side!!!
.http://www.groan.ca/beem/cpggallery/albums/userpics/10001/thumb_marc%20and%20marcus.JPG


I love them...and want them to be happy...
oh and it's her birthday on the 25th...

Doh!
i thought it was supposed to be a "convince the judges" competition...
oh well, most of what I typed was true...

[jake080]

Id use it to further my computer and technology education, and it would be used as another networked server and possibly as a media center for my parents.
~Jake

[talis]

It would be used for an MP3 and media server for my friend, who is in training at Fort Benning before he ships out to Iraq the first of next year. Being in the barracks down there, the silence and size is perfect.

[kailes]

i'll make it be the main one for the house--replace the P2 450 that is the main computer for my wife and kids. i can give the old gateway to the girls for their very own maching to play barbie.com all day!

[mcsouth]

I would build this unit to be my media/file server/PVR PC on my home network - that would allow me to free up my personal PC (mid-tower unit) as a more dedicated gaming unit.

[gerardov]

I would use it as a small and sleek Media Center / PVR

[dlbyrge]

I am a drummer trying to record a computer. The computer is noisy and doesn't sound anything like a drumset. So I am having some difficulty mixing the two together. A dinky little Shuttle box would do it for me for sure.

[peppzilla]

I just need a new computer. Nothing special, but it would replace my large chunky desktop and I would be on my way to having the computer as inconspicuous as possible. :ninja:

[ygthb]

I would retire my stand alone DVD to the kids roonm so that they could select from various DVD's and play their "lilo and stitch" DVD game without driving me nuts. Next I would be building the Media Center pc of my dreams, networked to my main pc for off unit storage. Plus my wife could finally have a pc to use (on the tv).

[rupakg]

Hi,
I was planning to build me a small form factor machine using the EPIA-MII10000/CCM01/LVDS01 with VIA C3 1GHz Nehemiah Processor,
BUT, if I can win a FREE Shuttle, I can use that too....

Here is what I envision:

-- Wirelessly connected to the existing high-speed home network
-- Music Server to stream music (via VLC server)
-- Video Server to stream video (via VLC server)
-- Yahoo/Shoutcast to stream radio streams
-- Access existing network and peripherals
-- Connected peripherals include WinTV PVR via PCI or USB, Wireless Gyro Mouse/Keyboard, digital camera, web cam, external HDD, desktop and photo printers, desktop computer, web server etc.
-- Video-out / VGA out to projector
-- MS Media Center software for PVR functionality
-- Access Photo/Video library
-- LCD panel doubles up as picture frame when idle

Here is a diagram illustrating my vision:

http://www.webintellix.com/images/HomeTheaterWithShuttle.png
Please email me at [email protected] ([email protected]?subject=YOU HAVE WON the sublimely cool Shuttle ST62K...) if I win...

I love your articles and is a great source of information.

Thanks,
Rupak Ganguly

[pez]

Well I have a nerve disease in my legs and I can't get out of bed alot of the time. So I would use it in my bedroom so when I can't get up to our comp in the living room, I'd still have access.

[ctmagnus]

Whole-house media server.

[darrylb]

I'd probably use it to replace my current main computer - which is very noisy... :wink:

[revslick]

media server to record segments of shows to be used in my sermons...

revslick 8O

[wilkinsjme]

I would turn it into a HTPC.
Snapstream would probably be the front end for TV and PVR along with the firefly remote.
Not sure whether I would put a regular TV card or an HD card in it (or external HD solution). Regardless the card would have hardware encoding.

[tsylos]

I have one of two uses in mind for this machine:
1) home theater system: since it's very quiet I figure this machine can live in the cabinet under the TV. This will become the DVD, MP3 player and will also give me access (through the TV) to airline info, weather, etc... Storing photos on it and using it as a web server at the same time are also possible since it's not going to be using much power most of the time.


2) Computer for my girlfriend: it's so small, cute and quiet, its a perfect machine for her. She's partially disabled and uses voice recognition software most of the time plus a plethora of alternative input devices including foot pedals, eye trackers, and graphics tablet. In total she's got 6 USB devices (when you count the mouse/keyboard(s) and the USB microphone/headset. With a 3.0GHz processor this could easily handle that load while still being quiet enough for the voice recognition to work properly.

Michael Coyle
Vancouver, BC

[mhskateboarder]

i would use it as a computer in my car. that would be a sweet little movie, mp3 player along with GPS. that would be sweet. it's small size would be very desireable in an applictaion such as this :D

[fslongo]

Definately use it as my first PVR/Media Centre PC and give my trusty DVD player to my parents who wouldn't know what to do with it until the grandkids come over.

[tasi]

Most likely use it to replace my main PC.

T.

[djh]

Since I don't win anything as a rule, I would not use this at all.

However if I did win, this probably make it my main computer and try to resist the temptation to convert to Linux.

[msprague]

I have been hoping to replace my Athlon 900 desktop with something a bit speedier, plus one of the fans on my motherboard is squealing like crazy. This would be a great start.

[Dracian]

I would use this as the core of a wireless enabled multi media entertainment center.

[Honda_Civic_Si]

Wow, what a beaut. I would use it to do graphics and industrial design in the automotive field. (Need to start on my portfolio!) Autocad and such would run great on this machine.

-Justin.

[JPD]

Definitely, set it up as the kitchen wokstation. Space is limited - it'd be inconspicuous next to the toaster. Now all I need to figure out is where to position that touchscreen... :wink:

[hawkeye]

...my power supply in my desktop shorted out and fried my motherboard, 3 hard drives, a dvd burner, and a dvd rom drive.

Besides the data I lost I am now down to an Ipaq 2215 and a 700 MHz Inspiron 4000 as my computing power.

So this Shuttle PC would give some real computing power and land in my entertainment center....if I can slip by my wife... :roll:

[OKCrew]

I would use as a media PC in my entertainment center. Networked and connected to my RPTV and possibly a front projector.

Thanks for the opportunity,

Richard Rose
[email protected]

[netman]

I am a missionary returning home on furlough and I need a computer to keep in touch with family, friends and supporters (and, of course, to read DMT :D ). What a guy, Jason.

[aro]

Ahhhh, a Shuttle !

I would set the most "user friendly" Media Center for my wife and the kids.

" Huston, we're on track.."

aro

[cwcs]

If I won, I would give it to my son who is still using a P2-400 antique computer.

[odeon2000]

'cause I don't usually have time to read all details, I just took the time to look over the specs for this very nice and incredibly small all-in-one box. Looks like a LAN gamer box to me and that's what I'd use this for. I'd also get some sweet accessories like the bag, remote control and wireless dongel to beef it up a tad. It definitely has potential and it helps that Shuttle makes good stuff!

[aliensix]

It'll Be the greatest pride :D and joy of mine! And of course a wonderful present for my upcoming birthday! Guess I'll be using it to surf Digital Media Thoughts more frequently because my slow computer ain't helping much ontop of the fact that I can't afford broadband. Honestly, I check up on Digital Media Thoughts daily and boy do I love all the updated reviews and comments! Keep it up! Ah! Perhaps this could become my first ultimate gaming machine!

Cheers Mateys,
AliensIX ReignZ

[xelalis]

A linux system for a web server, file server, and programming.

[blazingwolf]

I want to set up a media pc for my entertainment center. This would be fantastic to do just that. The case looks great and would go very nicely with the other entertainment items I have. Ooh the stuff I could do with this. 8)

[dmcgill]

Media pc in the lounge - plus it would give me a reason use up some of the 80m of cat5 cable a mate gave me (which I haven't gotten around to running).

[David Prahl]

I'm going off to my freshman year at college within a month. My current system, although quite kick-arse with it's overcloced P4 and modded neon case, is loud when it's hot and it gets hot quickly. A well cooled SFF PC would save space in my dorm room (and be a chick magnet!). :lol:

I'm also very curious and enjoy learning. Although I repair desktops 60 hours a week as a summer job, I've gotten to build a system this small.

Good luck to the 16 pages (so far) of entries!

[WinDrftr]

I'd use it alongside my media center. It'd be mondo cool! 8)

[ajgray]

I've been wanting to build a media PC, and this Shuttle would be perfect!

[cmchavez]

I would use the Shuttle as a Home Media Center. The form factor would work perfectly along with my current audio-visual components. :D

[fgarcia10]

pick me, pick me, pick me, pick me!!!!

My reazon? I just want it real bad!

[rekha]

Did I say I could set up a new computer for myself? With its cool design it would be perfect for home.

[dane]

I have a soon-to-be-eight-year-old who has requested a computer for his room. Right now, he and his brother share a PC which is located in his brother's room. He's a great kid getting ready to enter the third grade. He continues to practice his reading and language skills as he is somewhat behind his peers due to undeterminant mild developmental delay. Otherwise he is a smart as a whip. He loves music and videos and can dance like no one else in the family.

Ordinarily, fulfilling his request would be only a minor hardship (we're a one-income family), but this year, we've been paying off debts when this same kid had to have his appendix suddenly removed, and when my father had a stroke and we assisted my parents in making things workable for when he came home.

I've always been intereseted in the Shuttle form factor for it's compact, but powerful qualities and believe that it would be a perfect addition to his room.

[rey1701]

I would make it a media center. Right next to my Sony A/V system. I was thinking of building my own but if I am the lucky winner that means I can instead use the money to go get my A+/NET+ exams.

Thanks for the opportunity!

Rey

[stitics]

I would replace my current desktop and give the old one to the "family" so they would quit messing up my home office.

[firedog]

Wow-

I'm dying to get one of these as a media center PC. I will have no problem using it.

Danny

[marcerickson]

I'd give it to my grandmother and teach her how to use email, so she can keep in touch with her great-grandchildren. She has ten, ranging in age from 15 to six months. My grandfather died recently, and learning something new would help her get over the death of her husband.


Marc Erickson
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[BubbaJon]

I tried giving my mom a system to keep in touch after my dad passed away but she said it was too big and she had no room for it. I dearly wish she had a system to get her "out" and interacting with folks again. She had many interests that I found newsgroups and websites for her that might help her cope and come out of the shell. This little guy would be just the ticket for a compact system she would not object to.

Regards,
BubbaJon

[Jon Childs]

Mediacenter type PC would be my use. Thanks Jon

[bdegroodt]

I'd use it as a Freevo box and save the added expense of the PVR service I have to pay for from the cable company currently...oh and I'd store all my music on it and use it as a central media station for my very small apartment. Plus I hate fan noise, so I'm totally into this puppy.

[mdmarmer]

I would use the shuttle as my main computer ... It's awesome

-- Mike

[sneech]

I would use it to replace my badly aging desktop computer.

[brianchris]

I would use it as my primary PC, and demote my current PIII 800 to a basic PVR (Beyond TV)........or, perhaps the other way around?

[Varrus]

I am currently using an aging AMD Duron 700 based machine (overclocked to 900 Mhz, of course) as my Media Center PC. The Hauppauge PVR 250 card is the only thing that makes this possible, but I still get enough hiccups in playback (and the occasional random bluescreen/reboot) to make me wish I could afford something more substantial for this machine. For PVR software, I'm using SnapStream's BeyondTV 3, which is phenomenal. I love the transcoding feature, but again the slow processor in this machine makes it somewhat painful to use.

My wife couldn't understand why I wanted to buy a video card for a computer I was going to attach to the TV. Recently, circumstances caused us to have to spend a month away from home, and there wasn't a day when she had the remote in her hand that she didn't mention some form of frustration at not being able to pause live TV! But of course it's not enough of a priority to justify purchasing a new machine... :wink:

[dbajohn]

I wanna win so I can use it to set up oracle databases and oracle app server and train for certification tests :)

[Adam]

I edit video for a non-profit that exposes animal cruelty in food production. I'm editing on a relatively old Pentium III system. If I was lucky enough to win this Shuttle, I would make it a dedicated video editing box, and hopefully have less frame skipping problems and quicker rendering times.

[puithove]

Ok, maybe a bit extreme, but I have been wanting a media PC to hook to my entertainment system and just haven't been able to justify the cash to myself or to my wife. It would become my PVR of choice. It would allow my digital music collection to be more friendly to my guests when having people over. Also, it would just generally improve the quality of my life.

[Phoenix]

I'd use the system for software programming, a music studio, and a video editing workstation - as well as a tool to help me continue developing a new career.

:)

[Wolf14]

I'd give it to a friend who wants a pc based media box providing he hasnt bought one for that or I'll use it myself.

[Tobias]

For me it would have to be a MythTV based PVR. I did try making a PVR out of an old Duron, but it couldn't cope with encoding streams and the tower case it lived in wasn't really acceptable in the lounge. The shuttle would make a far better alternative - quieter, better looking, and powerful enough to do the job.

[wyrdred]

I am currently using an out-dated Dell machine (and I have finally accepted that I cannot upgrade it anymore). So, how would I use this new machine? Actually, I am not sure. My current machine is used by myself (when I have time), by my wife and our kids (a 13 and 16 yr old). Although my 16yr old son has his own machine and he loves to gloat about his machine. So, I guess having the Shuttle would allow me to one-up him :twisted: . My wife would tell you that I would probably turn it into a Media PC as I love to play with audio/video and computer equipment if I can afford it (which isn't often). If I did win this machine... I can guarantee that I would let you know how the machine was used once I had it.
Well, thanks for the opportunity anyhow.
p.s. love this newsletter ... great reading

[girish]

I would use it as a new home theatre system for my house.

[SassKwatch]

I would use it as my primary 'Photoshop Workstation'.

[sbrown23]

I'd set it up as a Media Center PC attached to my TV in my living room. I'd love to have something that is better than my TiVo, more powerful, more useful, and able to burn TV shows to DVD much, much easier than with a TiVo! Mmmmmmm... TV, DVD-Video, DVD+/-R/RW, MP3, Photos, WMV, WMA, and the list goes on and on........

[gears]

I'd use it for Lan Parties.

[ZaphodB]

I'd use it as my 'main' computer, given that it's a matter of magnitude faster than my old IBM clunker, and actually get to run Photoshop at a decent speed again (sigh).

[Jason Dunn]

Ok, thread locked. Preparing to pick the winner...

[ctmagnus]

Ok, thread locked.

I'd like to challenge that assertation ;)

Preparing to pick the winner...

Congrats to ashrobo!

[Jason Dunn]

I'd like to challenge that assertation ;)

I unlocked it after I had picked the winner. ;-)

[Suhit Gupta]

Yep, congrats ashrobo.

Suhit