Shuttle Introduces Two New Mini-PC Models

The Mini-PC maker is about to release two new barebone systems on Intel's "Sandy Bridge". The XPC Barebone SH67H3 and SH67H7 will support Intel's i3, i5, and i7 processors and both will be available by the end of March.

The small form factor of Mini-PCs is pack a lot in a tiny bundle and Shuttle's new models are no different. Both the SH67H3 and SH67H7 can hold two 3.5" drives and one 5.35" drive with four DIMM slots capable of up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory. There are plenty of ports for users too with four USB 2.0 slots and three USB 3.0 slots.

The chassis and case cover for both models are made of aluminum and a 300 W power supply keeps the Mini-PCs running. The H7 model is the more stylish of the two with ports and connectors hidden behind drive doors, while the H3 is more traditional with all connectors exposed.

Press Release:

Mini-PCs for 2nd generation Intel Core processors

Product demonstrations at CeBIT 2011 in Hall 17, Stand E41

Shuttle Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of

multi-form-factor solutions such as the world-famous XPC Mini-PC

Barebones, showcases two models for Intel's new 32 nm-technology

processor generation (code name: Sandy Bridge) at CeBIT 2011.

Shuttle, as the Mini-PC pioneer, is set to launch the XPC Barebone

SH67H3 and SH67H7 at the end of March 2011. Both are based on the

Intel H67 Express chipset and boast extremely impressive technical

features to support all Intel Core 2nd generation i3, i5 and i7

processors with LGA1155. There are four DIMM slots that enable DDR3

memory support with a maximum capacity of 16 GB.

Furthermore, these Mini-PCs are able to accommodate two 3.5" drives

and one 5.35" drive with the motherboard offering 2x SATA 6 Gbit/s and

2x SATA 3 Gbit/s. Additional drives can be connected externally via

eSATA or via an array of USB ports. On the front and rear of the

SH67H3 and SH67H7 models there are for the first time 4x USB 3.0 and

4x USB 2.0 ports as well as 2x eSATA/USB combo ports. A Gigabit-LAN

interface is also provided for fast network access and data transfer.

All second-generation Intel Core processors have a built-in graphics

function. At the rear of both SH67 models are two digital monitor

outputs. With both HDMI and DVI-I connections, the user can run two

monitors and enjoy seamless playback of HD content. The Mini-PCs

deliver audio signals via S/PDIF or HDMI.

Additional graphics performance is provided by the PCI-Express 2.0

x16 port which is compatible with the latest dual-slot graphics cards.

If a single-slot graphics card is used, one PCI-Express 2.0 x1 port is

then available for expansion cards. The third expansion option is the

Mini-PCIe port, which can be used for various applications, e.g. a

WLAN module.

A 300 W, 80-PLUS-certified power supply unit ensures the compact PC

is able to deliver high performance. The overall system is cooled by

means of a heatpipe with a large speed-regulated fan.

"With one machine available in two different designs, consumers are

able to choose their preferred option. The H3 design is more

traditional and all connectors are directly available. The H7 on the

other hand has a more elegant look and all connectors are elegantly

hidden from view behind drive doors," states Tom Seiffert, Head of

Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. "With these new

models, we are responding to the commonly expressed wish of our

customers to go back to aluminium as the material for the chassis and

case cover."

Shuttle's recommended retail price for the Barebone SH67H3 is EUR

239.00. For the XPC Barebone SH67H7 the recommended retail price is

set to EUR 251.00 (both prices ex VAT).