Origen AE X11 – HTPC with lots of room an VFD
OrigenAE X11 offered in silver and black. OrigenAE wanted to create a stylish media center PC that would fit in the living room, but still be able to fit full-size componentes and quiet operation.
Reviews:
Hexus
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Technical details:
- Optional mce compatible VFD/IR module
- 8mm aluminium front face plate
- 2 x 80mm exhaust fan
- 1 x 80mm intake fan
- front usb, audio and firewire ports
- matched cd/dvd drive bezel
- blue illuminated power button
- vibration isolation grommets
- support for 4 hard drives
Kapsel Media Center – trendy, design-minded and different
It measures 28 x 23 x 10 cm, can be positioned either horizontally and vertically or on the wall (!). We have to say that the design is very different from many other computers we have seen. It doesn’t imitated the look of traditional consumer electronics – it’s totally different. This is definitely something to put in your living room!
Kapsel has been designed by the award-winning Swedish design agency Propeller. It’s powerful and silent, barely audiable even in a very quiet room.
Kapsel Media Center is on sale in Sweden and Denmark since June 07. However the first batch of machines were mostly prebooked so buyers will have to wait till the end of August for new deliveries. They are currently looking for retailers in other countries as well.
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Technical Details:
It’s running Windows Vista so you can use for online Music and Video service, TV viewing and recording.
Kapsel comes with very high performance both regarding processor power, audio, video and networking capabilities. By using the Intel® Viiv™ platform, Kapsel will take advantage of such cutting edge technology as dual-core processors (Intel® Core™ 2 Duo), ability to very quickly turn on and off the PC (Intel® Quick Resume Technology), easy remote controlled configuration of network systems, media server “engine” that reformats digital content files to be viewed on other devices in the home, high definition, 7.1 surround sound, and the ability to play high definition video formats, among other features.
Full technical details can be found here.
Origen AE X10 – HTPC with VFD
Origen AE X10 is the little sister of the X11 model. A little bit smaller and also available in black and silver.
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(average: 2.81 out of 5)
Shuttle SG33G5M – ideal for media centre in SFF PC format
Shuttle XPC Barebone SG33G5M: ideal for media centre applications in SFF PC format.
HDMI output, remote control and VFD display included Curtains up for the new generation of media centre barebones.
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Shuttle Inc., small form factor (SFF) PC market leader and manufacturer of multi form factor solutions, today introduces a new mini barebone for media centre applications. Built around Intel’s G33 Express chipset, the Shuttle XPC Barebone SG33G5M is loaded with lots of clever features making it ideal for use in living rooms.
This Vista-ready SFF PC supports processors of Intel’s Core[TM] 2 Quad, Core[TM] 2 Duo E6000/E4000 series, Pentium Dual-Core E2000 series and Celeron 400 series and can accomodate up to 4GB of DDR2-800 memory in dual-channel mode. Another special feature is its HDMI output supporting the playback of copy protected HD content through HDCP. No more wiring, as picture and sound are sent digitally over only one cable.
The Intel GMA 3100 onboard graphics engine supports high-definition resolutions optimally. Its 3D performance outshines competitive solutions thanks to its DirectX 9 compatibility. Besides the HDMI connector, the included remote control for Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate and the integrated VFD display on the front complete the package. Many features of Windows Vista’s media centre interface can be accessed easily. Information on the playing song, TV programme or DVD is shown on the VFD display and well readable even from a distance.
Setting the right tone: the built-in 7.1 HD audio chip with Dolby Digital Live! and DTS Connect certification puts the viewer at the centre of action of thrilling 3D games or exciting films.
The integrated Gigabit-LAN connector is well-suited for data streaming in the local network or fast downloads from the internet.
The I.C.E. heatpipe cooling system with linear fan control ensures low noise operation while a long life is guaranteed by the main board’s high quality solid capacitors. The power needs of the whole system are taken care of by a reliable 250-Watt SilentX power supply and its ample power reserves.
Technical details:
Shuttle XPC Barebone SG33G5M (D’VO Series)
* Intel G33 Express / ICH9DH chipset
* Supports Intel® Core[TM] 2 Quad, Core[TM] 2 Duo E6000/E4000 series, Pentium Dual-Core E2000 series, Celeron 400 series with socket 775 and FSB 1333
* Max. 4 GB Dual Channel DDR2 800 (OC to 1066 MHz)
* 1x PCI-E X16, 1x PCI
* Gigabit LAN
* 2x Firewire, 6x USB 2.0
* 3x SATA2, 2x eSATA
* 8-channel audio with Dolby® Digital Live! and DTS® Connect
* DX9 ready Intel GMA3100 graphics with HDMI incl. HDCP
* Infrared remote control, VFD display
* 250 Watt SilentX power supply
* 310(L) x 200(W) x 185(H) mm
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SG33G5M will be available shortly.
Shuttle’s recommended retail price is EUR 328 without VAT.
[via Press Release]
Lian Li PC-V350 – tower/box in black or silvers
Lian Li PC-V350 is a mini tower/cube a little bit wider than an ordinary tower. You can put the CD-ROM/DVD on the left or right side instead of the usual front.
Reviews:
I haven’t found any PC-V350 reviews yet since it’s brand new, but the PC-V300 is almost the same case but slightly different design.
Boxgods.com
PainInTheTech
Atomic
HardwareForum
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(average: 4.24 out of 5)
Shuttle M Series – beautiful small black HTPC
Shuttle M Series is available in serveral different configurations depending on your hardware needs. It fits nicely in your living room and includes a built-in TV and FM-tuner, DVD and 8-in-1 card reader. It’s running Media Center. As you see in the pictures below, you have a removable USB enclosure to fit a 2.5″ harddrive except for the built-in 3.5″.
Reviews Shuttle M1000:
AnandTech
ExtremeTech
PCMag
Personal Computer World
Reviews Shuttle M2000:
CNet
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(average: 3.71 out of 5)
Aopen XC Cube – small cubes in different sizes
Aopen XC Cube is a series with wide variety of design and size depending on your hardware needs. The metal housing is combines with a plastic front – all with smooth edges. The black and white one would fit perfectly in a home where those colors fit.
Reviews:
Silent PC Review
Overclocker Cafe
TrustedReviews
SFFTech
bit-tech.net
Sharky Extreme
HardwareZone
t-break
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(average: 2.60 out of 5)
Origen AE H6 – black/silver HTPC with VFD
Origen AE H6 is HTPC made out of aluminium and available in black or silver. This is a the next model after the H5 model and was designed to meet the demands for current users but maintain the nice looks of the H5 model . It offers an optional VFD module and a blue illuminated power LED.
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(average: 3.86 out of 5)
Lian Li PC-C30I – HTPC with optional VFD
Lian Li PC-C30I is a HTPC offered in black and silver with optional VFD. The front panel makes it look like any ordinary stereo component.
Reviews:
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(average: 3.78 out of 5)
Shuttle G5 series – cube for silent home or powerful HDMI playback
Shuttle G5 series are available in silver and black and different hardware features. We find it very beautiful and fits perfectly on your desk but still very powerful. It’s available in several different hardware models so it will fit most wallets. There are several other models avaialble if you don’t want to go Barebone and pick out the hardware yourself. Easiest way to see those models is to use Shuttles System Configurator .
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(average: 3.43 out of 5)
Reviews SD11G5:
bit-tech.net
Sudhian
Silent PC Review
Hexus
Extremetech
PCStats
Reviews SN95G5:
FiringSquad Shuttle SN95G5 XPC Review
Hexus
Silent PC Review
AMD Zone
The Tech Report
Reviews SG33G5:
Hardware Zone
