Shuttle recently launched the XPC nano NC01U line of
tiny desktop computers, starting with a US$ 160 barebones model featuring an Intel
Celeron Broadwell processor. While that’s a pretty attractive price for an
entry-level computer, the barebones model doesn’t include memory, storage, or
an operating system. Now Shuttle has a model that comes with Windows 10 Home
pre-installed.
The new Shuttle XPC Nano Windows 10 Home Edition has
a list price of $279, although CDW is already offering it for a few bucks off. The
computer has just 2GB of RAM and 32GB of solid state storage, so this is still
very much an entry-level computer. But at least you don’t need to supply any
hardware yourself (other than a keyboard, mouse, and display).
Other features include 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0,
Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. It also has mini DisplayPort and
HDMI, and support for ultra HD displays.
Under the hood the computer can handle up to 16GB of
RAM and has room for a 2.5 inch, 7mm storage drive and/or an M.2 solid state
drive.
