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Introduced at CES 2009, the X50 is an all-in-one nettop from Shuttle. Featuring a dual core Atom processor, the X50 includes a 15.6" touchscreen display with a resolution of 1366x768px. Other system components include 1GB of DDR2 memory, an 80GB HDD, 5 USB 2.0 ports, a card reader, an Ethernet port, a webcam and microphone/speaker jacks. No information is currently available about the unit's wireless connectivity. It is expected to cost a competitive $500, but no release date has been announced.
MSRP $499.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- CPU/Chipset/RAM: Dual-core Atom (N330), Intel 945GC, 1GB DDR2
- Display: 15.6" touchscreen LCD, 1366x768px resolution
- Storage: 80GB HDD
- Network: Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth unconfirmed
- Expansion & Ports: 5 x USB2.0, microphone in, audio out
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Competitors
MSRP $449.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- good size display with respectable resolution (1600 x 900px - 720p capable)
- powerful enough for the casual user
- stylish aesthetic
Cons
- wide variation of system components can be misleading to consumers
- not a touchscreen
- floral pattern looks cheap up close
Shuttle X50
vs.
Lenovo C300
MSRP $399.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Cheap
- Integrated Wi-Fi
- Included Widescreen Monitor
- slick aesthetic
Cons
- Short lifespan
- Atom / Intel GMA combo - not fast enough for power usage (eg/ gaming, high definition media, etc...)
Shuttle X50
vs.
eMachines EZ1601-01
MSRP $517.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- affordable
- consumes very little electricity (30W), produces little heat
- cool volume/power nob
Cons
- far from a media PC despite the large screen size
- too weak for power users
- no CD/DVD drive
Shuttle X50
vs.
BenQ nScreen i91
MSRP $549.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- large screen size
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers
- 720p capable resolution (1355x768)
Cons
- limited number of USB ports (2)
- not a touchscreen
- ugly lower bezel and stand
Shuttle X50
vs.
ViewSonic ViePC VPC100
MSRP $400.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- strange yet decent resolution for a 15" monitor
- affordable price
- won't get hot or loud due to less powerful componentry
- strong enough for the majority of individuals - surfing the internet, watching media and e-mailing will work perfectly
Cons
- not powerful enough to play games or run CPU/RAM intensive programs
- not as streamlined and stylish as PCs such as the iMac or Sony Vaio JS/LV series
Shuttle X50
vs.
MSi M16
MSRP $584.00
Released January, 2009
The Asus ET1603 is a mid-grade desktop PC that includes all of the system hardware built into the monitor; this particular type of PC is called a netbook. Due to the competitive pricing options and hardware benefits of similiar competitor models ASUS has found itself right at the bottom of the netbook PC market...
Shuttle X50
vs.
Asus Eee Top ET1603
MSRP $565.36
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- great for students and those on the go - affordable, small, self-contained and highly transportable
- good connectivity - Gigabit and wireless N
Cons
- not as powerful as an Eee Box
- uncertain future for the US market
- a little kiddie looking compared to the MSI offering
Shuttle X50
vs.
Asus Eee Top ET1602
Reviews
January 13, 2009
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Pros
- dual core Atom processor
- smaller form factor
- competitive pricing
- decent resolution for the screen size
- large number of USB expansion ports
- extremely thin
Cons
- somewhat restrictive RAM/HDD sizes
- not very pretty - looks a little rough
- no included accessories
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January 13, 2009
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Pros
- dual core Atom processor
- smaller form factor
- competitive pricing
- touchscreen display
Cons
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