Digital Home Thoughts: Powerful, Small, Stealthy: Shuttle's SD11G5 XPC

Product Category: Barebones Computer
Manufacturer: Shuttle
Where to Buy: Low Price Search
Price: from $339 USD
System Requirements: n/a
Specifications: Shuttle specifications

Pros:

• Great design, clean lines;
  
• Effectively silent;
  
• Capable of running high-end video cards;
  
• Easy installation and setup.

Cons:

• Frustrating optical drive bay button problem;
  
• Only one DVI port, one VGA port;
  
• No integrated memory card reader;
  
• Only available in white.

Summary:
Shuttle has hit a home run with the SD11G5. Despite my major frustrations with the optical drive bay button, the SD11G5 is a powerful blend of stylish design, clever engineering, and powerful hardware. If you're looking for a silent desktop PC that still packs some serious punch for productivity and digital media editing, the SD11G5 is tough to beat.

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