Shuttle launches $199 KPC linux box, $99 barebones kit

Apparently Asus and Everex aren't the only ones capable of shipping dirt cheap linux boxes these days. Shuttle is getting into the game with its new KPC box. Unfortunately, we're way short on specs, but we do know that it'll be coming in $199 pre-built and $99 barebones versions. At least it's a looker, here's hoping there's something decent under the hood. No word on release date. More pictures after the jump!

[Kris @ Jan 8th 2008 11:23AM]

I can't tell by the image but I wonder if it'll have room for 2-3 hard drives. This could make quite the awesome server at my home :)

[JerkyChew @ Jan 8th 2008 11:51AM]

All I want is a cheap, quiet MythTV front end. No need for hard drive, just a decent CPU and a GPU that can do Xvmc. Please?

[ilh @ Jan 8th 2008 12:01PM]

That's what i'm wanting it for as well. Been looking around at the shuttle boxes so now i'm glad I haven't taken the plunge just yet.

[ashgotti @ Jan 8th 2008 11:48AM]

I'm excited for this. HTPC maybe?

www.lemonlimedesigns.ca/blogs

[revs @ Jan 8th 2008 12:17PM]

my first thought... HTPC

[noimjosh @ Jan 8th 2008 1:57PM]

mine too...

[STrRedWolf @ Jan 8th 2008 12:34PM]

Geesh... $199 for a full kit and Linux or $99 for the case and mobo? Um... how cheap are PC's now a days?

[Randavance @ Jan 9th 2008 7:47PM]

This is frigen amazing! Do you know how long I've been looking for a cheap PC that comes with a flower painted on it!!!

In all seriousness, yeah, it's pretty impressive.

[Macha88 @ Jan 8th 2008 12:51PM]

fits well with my drobo.

[John @ Jan 8th 2008 12:53PM]

Am I the only one that's reminded of the Mario question mark boxes?

[Jon Acheson @ Jan 8th 2008 12:57PM]

It doesn't look like it has any CD/DVD drive. That could be awkward.

Still, it's a lot prettier than the Everex GPC.

[dj-kenpo @ Jan 8th 2008 1:24PM]

if it's got an sse2 cpu, no matter how weak, then it'll make a great hackintosh mini for my parents.

[PiZ @ Jan 8th 2008 1:35PM]

Seems wonderful!!
Let's wait for the specs to be announced...

[PiZ @ Jan 8th 2008 2:12PM]

...here are some other pics:

http://us.shuttle.com/ces/mediakit/Gallery/kpc/k-white-icon.jpg
http://us.shuttle.com/ces/mediakit/Gallery/kpc/k-blue-icon.jpg
http://us.shuttle.com/ces/mediakit/Gallery/kpc/k-red-icon.jpg

[nonamo @ Jan 17th 2008 7:38PM]

dredg RULE!!! '...when you play catch without arms'

[PiZ @ Jan 8th 2008 2:12PM]

http://us.shuttle.com/ces/mediakit/Gallery/kpc/k-black-icon.jpg

[XGM @ Jan 9th 2008 12:25AM]

Wheres the link to buy one NOW ! Man I feel like this will be very successful, and the fact i already found a use for two is also good :)

[Heucuva @ Jan 9th 2008 1:41AM]

Assuming that the size of the screws (5mm diameter?) in the images are the same size as the ones on my Shuttle XPC SB61G2, I compared the distances of the KPC's screws to my XPC's and assuming that I'm not too far off target, I believe that the dimensions of the KPC are about: W=195mm x H=135mm (THIS IS A ROUGH GUESS!!) Unfortunately, I can't accurately determine depth in the photo (angles and all that), so I can't say for certain how deep it goes.

I can fit two hard drives and an optical drive into my SB61G2's dimensions (200mm x 185mm), so I would assume that one could fit at least two hard drives into the KPC. I could be wrong.

[Heucuva @ Jan 9th 2008 1:43AM]

Er... 5mm radius, I mean. D'oh!

[seboo @ Jan 9th 2008 2:02AM]

Hmmmm, I don't think you can guess size off of concept art.

[Vasco @ Jan 9th 2008 7:38PM]

If it has 4 HDD bays, I think I've found my replacement for those overpriced Drobos!

I want one!

[tim b. @ Jan 10th 2008 7:28PM]

Specs:

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9847365-7.html

[Sergio @ Jan 11th 2008 1:26AM]

These look very interesting, I'm looking for a small, cheap home server that has at least decent looks, with at least a 1.5 Ghz CPU and 1 GB of RAM, this could fit those needs easily... I hope it's a low-watt system too.

[JaqMs @ Jan 11th 2008 5:13PM]

Anyone know a small, cheap LCD that we could slap onto the front of the case?

[Wolf @ Jan 13th 2008 7:21AM]

Just use a 16x2 LCD to display important information and a serial console when it goes haywire :)

[Anubhav @ Jan 27th 2008 3:56PM]

Im soo in love...