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XPC SB61G2 / SB61G2V3

   
  • Mini aluminum barebone system
  • Socket 478 supports 800/533/400FSB
    and Hyper-Threading
  • New: SB61G2V3 supports Prescott
  • Chipset: Intel 865G / ICH5
  • Low noise with ICE-Heatpipe cooling
  • Network connector: 100/10 MBit
  • 1x PCI, 1x AGP (8X), 2x Dual Channel DDR400/333/266/200 memory,
    8x USB 2.0, 2x Firewire
  • 6-channel audio with  SPDIF in/out
  • 2x Serial ATA connectors onboard
  • New: SB61G2V3 with 250W Silent-X Power Supply

 

Press reviews about SB61G2

Press reviews about SB61G2 RefleXion Edition

 

Chip Test&Kauf: The winner SB61G2 RefleXion convinces with giant equipment 


Chip Test&Kauf
www.chip.de/...
May 2004

In a roundup of 14 barebone models published in the German computer magazine "Chip Test & Kauf" (issue May 2004), Shuttle took the first two places.
Among 8 other competitors, Shuttle took the top honors with the XPC RefleXion, the 20th anniversary edition XPC. In second
place was the XPC SB75G2. Shuttle was represented with further four barebones which were all ranked in the Top 10.
With a total rating of 94 % the SB61G2 RefleXion lays ahead. Regarding equipment and manual the full rating of 100 % was reached. "The Shuttle barebone looks good and shows no real flaws. (...) In operation very quiet, additionally a luxury equipment", the editors added enthusiastically.
Moreover, the good 5.1 sound and the high connectivity of the carefree-package have also been praised. "Only 1,9 idle resp. 2,4 Sone under full load" let the Shuttle RefleXion XPC almost reach the highest rating. For getting started quickly, "detailed manuals" are included in the package. "Everything is described down to the last detail, so you can set up the system very easy," stated the editors. "(...) according the current state of the art, the Taiwanese manufacturer services the best draft with the fewest flaws," concluded the editors.
Closely to the RefleXion on the second place, the SB75G2 reached a total rating of 90 %. A good value for money and best ratings of 100% in the categories "performance" and "documentation" justify the second place.

Total rating: 94 %

 

Nextgame.it: Without any doubt Shuttle is nowaday the leader


Nextgame.it Italy
http://next.videogame.it/...
8. April 2004

Conclusion: The RefleXion XPC is an interesting product. Mini-PC are one of the latest trends of the market, and without any doubt Shuttle is nowaday the leader of this segment, because its products bring together style and the features that only a full PC solutions offer. RefleXion XPC is really that: it's stylish and it fits really well in your living room, but it isn't an hybrid solution, it's a real PC, so it is really suitable for your desk too!

 

Tom´s Hardware Guide: "Mega-Ausstattung im sexy Outfit"


Tom´s Hardware Guide

Deutsch:
www.tomshardware.com/...
2. Januar 2004

English:
www.tomshardware.com/...
January, 7th 2004

(...) Bei den Verkaufszahlen liegt der Begründer und Erfinder des Mini-Barebone-Konzepts - Shuttle - mit Abstand in Führung. Kein Hersteller bietet ein größeres Portfolio an Mini-Modellen für nahezu jeden Geschmack an. (...) Die Verarbeitung [des SB61G2 Reflexion] ist tadellos, die Ausstattung (mit WLAN) konkurrenzlos. (...)

Mega Ausstattung im sexy Outfit

  • Shuttle XPC mit allem was der anspruchsvolle Anwender benötigt
  • Hochwertige Verarbeitung und geringe Toleranzen
  • Sehr hochwertige Anmutung
  • WLAN Modul - einzigartig unter den Mini-Systemen
  • Das will der Kunde haben: Dezente Beschriftung und edle Optik

Fazit: Der Shuttle SB61G2 Reflexion will der Schönste sein und dies ist unverkennbar.(...) Die Verarbeitung ist tadellos, die Ausstattung (mit WLAN) konkurrenzlos. (...)


English Version:

(...) In sales figures, the founder and originator of the mini-bare-bones concept - Shuttle - is well in the lead. No manufacturer offers a larger portfolio of mini-models for almost every taste. (...) The workmanship is irreproachable, equipment (with WLAN) is unmatched. (...)

Mega-equipment with a sexy look

  • Shuttle XPC with everything that the sophisticated user could ask for
  • Quality workmanship and low tolerances
  • Very high-quality appearance
  • WLAN module - unique among mini-systems
  • What the customer wants: understated labeling and elegant looks

Conclusion: The Shuttle SB61G2 Reflexion unmistakably wants to be the prettiest of them all. (...) The workmanship is irreproachable, equipment (with WLAN) is unmatched. 

 

Chip: SB61G2 RefleXion: Testsieger im Vergleichstest von 14 Mini-PCs 


Chip Deutschland
www.chip.de/...
Ausgabe März 2004

Testsieger! Kleiner Würfel, großer Wurf

Keine Schwächen zeigen, cool rüberkommen und bei irgendwas richtig gut sein, das ist das Eisen, auf dem Sieger geschmiedet sind.
Der RefleXion glänzt vor allem durch seine Ausstattung. (...) Man bekommt [für sein Geld] ein Rundum-Sorglos-Paket: Sei es die abgestimmte Farbe von DVD-Drive and Cardreader, sei es das Wireless LAN für den kabellosen Netzwerkanschluss oder die praktische Tragetasche. (...) Zudem weiss der RefleXion in puncto Leistung zu gefallen - und vor allem bei der Laufruhe. (...) Zu guter Letzt loben wir auch gerne mal die Handbücher, die im Vergleich zu manchen Schriftstücken der Mitbewerber eine echte Offenbarung darstellen. (...)

Fazit gesamt:

Dieser Test bekam mit dem Shuttle XPC SB61G2 RefleXion einen würdigen Sieger. Überhaupt merkt man es den XPC Würfeln an, das Shuttle den Job schon ein Weilchen macht. (...) Aber sie liefern das rundeste Konzept mit den wenigsten Schwächen und wissen, wie man mögliche Stolpersteine umgeht (...).

Fazit SB61G2 Reflexion:

Super ausgestattet, leistungsstark und trotzdem recht leise, so wünschen wir uns einen coolen Mini-Barebone.

 

SFFTech: RefleXion XPC, the cadillac of the SFF market


SFFTech
www.sfftech.com/...
05. November 2003

Conclusion:

(...) Shuttle rolled out the red carpet with the design of the 20th Anniversary XPC. The excellent combination of features and styling have resulted in the Cadillac of the SFF market. (...) If you want all the bells and whistles that Shuttle has to offer, the Reflexion XPC has it all. Each user will have to decide on their own what features they need and how it fits into their budget. If you've decided that the 20th Anniversary XPC is the system to have, hold your horses. It is a "Limited Edition" for a reason. Only 1600 units are planned for the U.S. market which potentially forces the price higher but also adds to the coolness factor of owning one. (...)  The choice really comes down to: do you need everything a Cadillac has to offer? If not, at least the product is out there to set the tone for the SFF market to follow.

 

Hexus: "9 of 10 stars" for RefleXion-Edition


Hexus.net
www.hexus.net/...
3. Dec. 2003

9/10 for its combination of aggressive pricing, useful features, superb overclocking potential and sexy looks.

There's not much it can't do,... (...) It's also fit for a multitude of uses, including file server (Wireless comes in handy here), spare PC, multimedia box extraordinaire, students' PC, office PC. The list goes on and on. This model has made a favourable impression because Shuttle has listened to its customers and created an XPC that was needed. A deluxe model with a standard price tag, if you will.

If you can use all the features that it brings to (or on top of) the table, it's pretty damn hot.

 

WCM: Der RefleXion XPC hat es in sich!


WCM Österreich
Ausgabe November 2003
Die 20th Anniversary Edition des RefleXion XPC von Shuttle hat es in sich! 

(...) Der XPC selbst hat eine sehr edel aussehende verspiegelte Front. (...) Shuttle packt nämlich einen ziemlichen Haufen dazu. Mitgeliefert wird ein 16x DVD-ROM Laufwerk mit schwarzer Front, ein USB 2.0 6-Fach Cardreader für den 3,5" Schacht und die WLAN Option für den XPC. (...) Für den Transport liegt zudem noch die nette Nylon Tragetasche bei. Die letze Besonderheit hätten wir 
fast übersehen. Shuttle verbaut in der RefleXion Edition auf dem Mainboard anstatt der ICH5 nämlich eine ICH5R Southbridge, die auch SATA RAID unterstützt. (...)

Fazit:
(...) Eine Empfehlung gibt es auch für die RefleXion-Edition des XPC. Zur Feier des Ereignisses [nämlich das 20-jähriges Shuttle Jubiläum] hat man ein bewährtes Produkt mit Goodies noch zusätzlich aufgewertet. Wer etwas mit den Zugaben anfängt, kann zugreifen, alle anderen sind auch mit der Standardversion gut bedient.

 

PC Open: Advanced XPC with good accessories


PC Open Italia
www.01net.it/...
Issue March 2004
Conclusion:

The new Small Form Factor and versatility of connection are plus of new computers that make it a good complement of a television. We analysed 4 new systems. In the introduction we explained the new way of making PC with SFF (we cited Shuttle as the pioneer of this kind of PC). We say that barebone systems are a good solution for making a cheap system for buying components separately. We have also a box with new solution from Shuttle (Zen) (...). In the article we analise also the efficiency of thermal dissipation using Heat Pipe Systems. In the specific review we state in the title: it's advanced and it has a some good optionals.


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