http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:49:06 +0000 editor@expertreviews.co.uk (Expert Reviews) technical@expertreviews.co.uk copyright Dennis Publishing Ltd. http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/images/logo.jpg http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Zend_Feed en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1287604/shuttle-sh61r4 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1287604/shuttle-sh61r4 The second Sandy Bridge barebones we've seen would make a good compact home or office PC]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Shuttle SH61R4 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1285777/shuttle-sh67h3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1285777/shuttle-sh67h3 A socket LGA1155 barebones with the potential to be a smart media center or compact gaming PC]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Shuttle SH67H3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1285009/foxconn-nettop-nt535 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1285009/foxconn-nettop-nt535 Build your own compact PC with this Atom-based barebones from Foxconn]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Foxconn Nettop NT535 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1281310/zotac-zbox-hd-id40-u http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1281310/zotac-zbox-hd-id40-u Add some memory and a hard disk, and this barebones mini PC is ready for web surfing and media playback.]]> Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Zotac Zbox HD-ID40-U http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1279777/shuttle-sx58j3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1279777/shuttle-sx58j3 Shuttle's latest mini PC managed to pack in Intel's most powerful range of processors.]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:01:00 +0100 Shuttle SX58J3 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1279408/shuttle-xs35 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/1279408/shuttle-xs35 It's not really a barebones and not really a complete PC, but it's definitely Shuttle's latest nettop design.]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:33:00 +0100 Shuttle XS35 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/276112/shuttle-launches-smallest-hd-capable-mini-pc-yet http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/276112/shuttle-launches-smallest-hd-capable-mini-pc-yet New 33mm-thick PC can be installed on the rear of most monitors]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:21:21 +0000 Shuttle launches smallest HD-capable mini PC yet http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tv-tuners/274700/amd-motherboard-buying-guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tv-tuners/274700/amd-motherboard-buying-guide Find out all you need to know about choosing the right AMD motherboard.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:43:01 +0000 AMD motherboard buying guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tv-tuners/274697/intel-motherboard-buying-guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tv-tuners/274697/intel-motherboard-buying-guide Find out all you need to know about choosing the right motherboard.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:33:16 +0000 Intel motherboard buying guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/253243/shuttle-x27d http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/253243/shuttle-x27d Shuttle's X27D is a smart-looking barebones PC with a built-in Intel Atom processor. It measures just 70x185x250mm, which is ideal if you need a very compact PC. The power supply is external, however, and so will add to the clutter under your desk.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 10:31:32 +0100 Shuttle X27D http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/249938/shuttle-d10 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/249938/shuttle-d10 This unusual barebones mini PC from Shuttle has a built-in 7in LCD.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:19:16 +0000 Shuttle D10 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/248530/shuttle-k48 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/248530/shuttle-k48 Shuttle's compact barebones systems have consistently impressed us.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:59:33 +0000 Shuttle K48 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/230256/asus-t3-p5945gcx http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/230256/asus-t3-p5945gcx A barebones kit is a useful halfway point between buying an off-the-shelf PC and a box of separate components.]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Asus T3-P5945GCX http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179001/shuttle-sn68ptg6-deluxe-glamor-series http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179001/shuttle-sn68ptg6-deluxe-glamor-series The SN68PTG6 Deluxe is the only Shuttle barebones kit here to support AMD processors.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Shuttle SN68PTG6 Deluxe (Glamor Series) http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179004/asus-t3-p5945gc http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179004/asus-t3-p5945gc Asus's T3-P5945GC has the same attractive white and silver appearance as the company's AMD-based T3-M2NC51PV.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Asus T3-P5945GC http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179007/msi-media-live http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179007/msi-media-live Like Shuttle's SN68PTG6, the Media Live is designed for use with Windows Media Center.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 MSI Media Live http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179010/asus-p3-p5g33 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179010/asus-p3-p5g33 Asus's P3-P5G33 is a similar shape and size to a large photo album.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Asus P3-P5G33 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179013/shuttle-sg31g2 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179013/shuttle-sg31g2 The SG31G2 is the cheapest Shuttle barebones kit here, at just under £200.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Shuttle SG31G2 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179016/shuttle-sg33g5m-d-vo-series http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179016/shuttle-sg33g5m-d-vo-series Shuttle's SG33G5M is the best-looking barebones kit here.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Shuttle SG33G5M (D'VO Series) http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179019/shuttle-sx38p2-pro-prima-series http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179019/shuttle-sx38p2-pro-prima-series Shuttle's SX38P2 Pro is one of the first barebones systems we've seen to support ATI's CrossFire technology, which allows you to run two graphics cards together for improved 3D performance.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Shuttle SX38P2 Pro (Prima Series) http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179022/hfx-mcubed-micro-m1-mini-itx-fanless http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/179022/hfx-mcubed-micro-m1-mini-itx-fanless HFX's mCubed is very different from the more traditional barebones systems here.]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 HFX mCubed Micro M1 Mini-ITX Fanless http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/167625/aopen-xc-cube-ex945-gc http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/167625/aopen-xc-cube-ex945-gc Barebones PCs tend to cost around £200, so AOpen's latest XC Cube will appeal to anyone looking for a small form factor PC on a budget.]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 AOpen XC Cube EX945-GC http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105177/biostar-ideq-250n http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105177/biostar-ideq-250n The iDEQ 250N is one of four cube-shaped barebones PCs in this month's Labs, and the only one that's ideal as the basis of a small office PC. It's inexpensive, and has lots of room for expansion.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Biostar iDEQ 250N http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105178/msi-axis-945gm http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105178/msi-axis-945gm The Axis 945GM is one of two barebones systems in the group that use Intel mobile processors.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 MSI Axis 945GM http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105179/shuttle-ss21t http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105179/shuttle-ss21t Shuttle's SS21T is an unusual system. It's only slightly shorter than a standard PC mini tower and is around the same width. It's a lot less deep, though, so it'll take up less room on or under your desk.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Shuttle SS21T http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105180/gigabyte-a963-rh http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105180/gigabyte-a963-rh Gigabyte's A963-RH uses entirely mobile components. This has its problems; notebook components are more expensive than their desktop equivalents and notebook hard disks don't come in capacities larger than 160GB.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Gigabyte A963-RH http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105181/msi-mega-mpc-51pv http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105181/msi-mega-mpc-51pv MSI says that the word MEGA in the mPC 51PV's name stands for 'MSI Entertainment and Gaming Appliance'.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 MSI MEGA mPC 51PV http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105182/aopen-xc-cube-eu965 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105182/aopen-xc-cube-eu965 AOpen's XC Cube EU965 is the second-most expensive system in the group, but it's also the best looking.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Aopen XC Cube EU965 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105183/shuttle-xpc-sd32g2 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105183/shuttle-xpc-sd32g2 While most of the systems in this group are black, Shuttle's SD32G2 is silver. It looks smart, but to avoid spoiling its looks you'll need to find an optical drive with a silver bezel.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Shuttle XPC SD32G2 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105176/asus-p2-p5945g http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/barebones/105176/asus-p2-p5945g Asus's P2-P5945G is a slim barebones system that would be suitable for building an office PC. Despite the slim case, it uses a standard desktop processor and there's room inside for two half-height PCI cards, but there's no PCI Express.]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 Asus P2-P5945G