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Shuttle X5000TB

Shuttle new version of its all-in-one PC comes with some hardware improvements, including more RAM, Wi-Fi 802.11n, and especially migration to Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium. This new model is really more interesting than its predecessor, the X5000TA, or other models in the same category.

Angular chassis angular, glossy black, chrome, this computer does not really attract the eye. However, it is robust. No part of the hull flexes under the pressure of the fingers. And the foot of this monitor-computer acts as a handle, which is handy to move the thing, heavy as a laptop (3 kg).

In contrast to the vast majority of similar PC's that use cameras to detect the location of the finger, X5000TB employs a real touchscreen. However, if Windows 7 and its keyboard is actually usable, the slab simply does not point all the functions of zoom or rotation by the "clip" with the forefinger and thumb. No problem so to talk with friends using an instant messaging client, or to browse websites, scroll through photos and even compose an e-mail, if indeed you're prepared to do it without a keyboard.




It's hard to forgive the lack of keyboard and mouse. Although still effective, the keyboard is wildly lacking when it comes to writing text. Same for the mouse, even if the stylus delivered can effectively replace it  on a screen of 15.6 inches.

With an Intel Atom 330 clocked at 1.6 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and a integrated Intel GMA 950a graphics chip, and a ridiculous 160GB capacity, it is more comfortable for only office use, then for multimedia or, especially, gaming.

The 649 euro price tag seems unreasonable for a configuration so modest, and far behind its competitors in terms of performance.

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