Shuttle Launches New SFF SP35P2 Pro Computer

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The Shuttle name is synonymous with small form factor computing. Today shuttle announced a new SFF barebones XPC machine called the SP35P2 Pro, which is the successor to the SD39P2.

The SP35P2 Pro has enough space on the small mainboard for up to 8GB of DDR2-800 RAM. Four SATA2 ports are available enabling RAID functionality and the machine has two eSATA ports on the rear panel. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Sep 2007 07:57:21 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Shuttle Launches New SN68PTG6 Deluxe AM2 SFF Computer

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Shuttle released a new barebones AM2 computer today that packs in the NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV / nForce 630a chipset. The system supports current AMD AM2 processors and future multicore AM2 processors as well.

The system supports up to 4GB of DDR2-800 RAM in dual channel mode. The graphics are Vista compatible and it can output HDMI via a DVI to HDMI adapter. Connectivity options include WLAN, gigabit LAN, and Bluetooth. A speed-Link function is included allowing direct USB connections between PCs and a pair of eSATA ports is available for external drives. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:03:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Shuttle Introduces New SN68SG2 Small Form Factor Barebone Kit

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Today shuttle announced another new small form factor barebone computer system known as the SN68SG2. The new machine is based on the NVIDIA 7025/nforce 630a chipset and supports AMD AM2 socket processors.

The machine comes equipped with up to 4GB of DDR2-800 RAM, solid capacitors, Gigabit LAN and several SATA and eSATA connectors. The NVIDIA GeForce 7025 graphics chip supports DirectX 9 and is Vista compatible. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:07:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Shuttle Introduces New SFF Barebones Media Center

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Shuttle is well known as purveyors of some of the smallest computers on the market to the point that the name is almost synonymous with SFF computing. Today they announced a new SFF system in Germany that is intended for use as a media center.

The barebones SG33G5M system is built around the Intel G33 Express chipset and loaded with lots of features. The rig has an HDMI out and ships with a VFD display and a remote. Internal expansion slots include one PCI-E x16 and 1 PCI slot, a gigabit LAN, three SATA ports, and 2 e-SATA ports. Graphics are DX9 via an Intel GMA3100 graphics processor. Power is provided by a 250W SilentX PSU. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Bird Droppings on Space Shuttle Discovery

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I never saw bird droppings on the Starship Enterprise. A realistic detail the series designers forgot.

While scanning the Discovery for damages, NASA astronauts found bird droppings on the surface of the Shuttle. We all know that bird droppings are sticky, but I did not think they would stay on when blasting into space.
NASA says the droppings definitely disintegrate when entering the earth atmosphere. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Jul 2006 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Trek Captain Explains NASA Return To Flight Shuttle Mission

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About another 11 hours until the NASA space shuttle is taking off into space again. To pass the time you can explore and listen to Star Trek Captain Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula), who is leading through a very nicely made Flash presentation.

The NASA Return To Flight Flash feature presents the crew, explains the shuttle and goes over the mission.
Watch the flash feature on this NASA site (upper right corner).

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Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2005 03:30:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Shuttle SB51G Neon Color SFF XPC Bare Bones PC Kit

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Shuttle offers Neon Color Small Form Factor Cases.

The new SB51GN Socket 478 neon barebone from Shuttle provides support of today's Intel processors and includes the integrated Intel 845GE/ICH4 chipsets. Other features includes a built-in Ethernet, onboard audio and Integrated Intel 845 GE VGA. The SB51G case is made of aluminum. A glowing EL panel is included. Comes with Bag.

Get a Shuttle SB51GN at TigerDirect for $229.97.

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Posted on Sun, 11 Apr 2004 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Contour ShuttlePRO V.2 USB Input Device Review

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EnvyNews writes:
A USB input device which facilitates digital video editing, digital content manipulation, and graphic-arts applications through the use of 15 buttons which can be remapped and a jog/Shuttle wheel. PC/Mac compatible.
A quote from the review:
“We all have mice, keyboards, and some kind of gaming device for our PCs and Macs. However, these are the basic tools for the average home user. If you are a professional dealing with graphic design projects, huge digital video editing jobs, and you spend day in and day out manipulating gigabytes of digital content, then your basic staple demands a more sophisticated tool. Enter the Contour ShuttlePRO V.2, a Pro content editing tool with an attitude.”
Full Review


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Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2003 23:02:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr