The Shuttle KPC K45 - sleek, black & green!
Shuttle Mini-PC’s have been a favorite of mine for the past five years. They are just as powerful as any other pc but take up about 1/4 of the space. Shuttle recently came out with the K45, a small, low-priced pc, that consumes less than 100 watts! The barebone unit is only ~$99 and a complete system can be had for as low as ~$209 - woot!
Shuttle does offer other more powerful options, but this one is perfect for most people, especially businesses. Going green with this PC is also a plus for those eco-conscious people out there. I’ve put together a few of these small form factor computers myself and this one definitely makes a statement. Most people that have seen it ask “what’s that?” (not realizing that this tiny thing is actually a computer!).
What, no optical drive? You’re right, there’s not a DVD/CD drive in this model. Though, any of you who like to mod your computers will be pleased to know that there’s a hidden slim drive bay in this thing. Later this year Shuttle will be releasing a model that comes standard with an optical bay.
What are some practical uses for a computer like this?
- Web Browsing
- Word Processing
- File Server
- Business Applications
- Linux, Windows or Mac (yes, Mac OS X)
Where to find great deals on this product:
Newegg.com: Shuttle KPC K45-Black Intel Socket T(LGA775) KPC Barebone
Newegg.com: Shuttle KPC K45-Silver Intel Socket T(LGA775) Barebone
Complete System: Shuttle KPC K45-Black Intel Mini PC