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Were you asleep at mission control during Endeavor's final flight? Did you forget to look to the New York City skyline for the Enterprise's last adventure? Buck up buttercup, there's still one Space Shuttle launch you haven't missed -- a faux Space Shuttle, named Explorer, is prepping itself to ride a barge to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The full-size shuttle mockup was shuffled out of the Kennedy Space Center Complex to make way for an actual spacecraft last year, and will now embark on a ten day journey by sea to its new home in Texas. "NASA's Space Shuttle changed the way we think about space, making it more accessible, understandable and useful," stated Space Center Houston President, Richard Allen. "It is our intent to continue that legacy with this exciting new attraction." The replica shuttle will be getting a few upgrades, including a new cockpit that more closely resembles the interior of space shuttle Atlantis, and will be housed in a new education facility that is being built around the mock spacecraft. Sure, it's not as exciting as a legitimate shuttle launch, but we're still happy to give the old bird one final send off.

Artificial Space Shuttle Explorer readies for launch at sea, journey to Houston originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those secret space experiments you've been scheming? They may never happen if you try to go it alone. Fortunately, the space science group NCESSE can get you a ride, having started the countdown for its fifth wave of microgravity experiments aboard the International Space Station. US and international students from grade 5 up to university level can submit ideas until September 12th, 2012, with final culling by December 7. The mini-labs -- which can include experiments in seed germination or crystal growth, for example -- are set to be ferried aboard a SpaceX flight in April 2013. Three similar missions have flown nearly 60 student experiments already, with a fourth set as soon as the Falcon 9 craft deigns to go. If you've got a flat-out good idea being prevented by big G, hit the source to see how you could get it fired off to the ISS.

ISS ready for new zero-g experiments, students asked to float ideas originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the Space Shuttle now officially grounded, NASA has been researching alternatives for ferrying astronauts from Earth to the International Space Station, orbiting some 230 miles above the planet. One such vehicle has made its way from Boeing's HQ to the National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, where a full-size model is on display for conference attendees. Externally, the spacecraft appears very similar to the reentry modules of yesteryear, measuring 14.5 feet with room for up to seven people. The craft is designed to make its way through the atmosphere mounted to an Atlas V rocket, and is rated for up to 10 roundtrip missions. As is typical with spacecraft, it looks like astronauts won't be traveling with first-class accommodations -- things will likely feel quite cozy when the CST-100 is at capacity -- but such conditions come with the territory. There's no date set for delivery, but the craft could be making its way to space as early as 2015, and has reportedly been tested in the Nevada desert as recently as this month.

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As historic flights go, this has to be right up there with the best of 'em. Space Shuttle Discovery performed a final fly-by over the capital, and created a trail of excited spotters as it did so. Perched atop a Boeing 747, the iconic craft was flying at a relatively low 1,500 feet according to NASA. Pictures of the voyage have been popping up on social media and image sharing sites as it headed in from the west, before coming to its final resting place at a special off-shoot of the Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum near Dulles Airport. Have you spotted Discovery? Be sure to add links in the comments if you do.

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Space Shuttle Discovery salutes Washington on historic final flight originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Space Shuttle Discovery to make final in-air appearance in 1,500-foot DC flyover originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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China promises to put more humans in space, less trash originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shuttle launches XPC H7 5820S mini PC for your collection of 16 monitors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon CEO's flying water tank crashes, leaves dent in his space travel dream originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater
Guests: Dana Wollman
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Paradise City


02:44 - Apple Mac OS X Lion available now in the App Store
06:00 - Apple refreshes MacBook Air with Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt, and backlit keyboards
08:35 - Apple OS X Lion (10.7) review
17:32 - The MacBook drops from Apple's Store (update: confirmed)
22:37 - Apple updates Mac mini: Core i5 and i7, Thunderbolt, AMD Radeon HD, no SuperDrive
22:55 - Apple rolls out 27-inch Thunderbolt Display with FaceTime HD camera, built-in speakers
23:45 - Apple's Q3 earnings exceed estimates: $28.57 billion revenue, $7.31 billion profit, 20 million iPhones sold
25:13 - Apple outpaces Nokia in global smartphone shipments
28:00 - Nokia Q2 2011: 'clearly disappointing' results as challenges prove 'greater than expected'
32:35 - Motorola Droid 3 review
37:35 - Sony Alpha NEX-C3 review
42:55 - iRiver Story HD review
49:51 - Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down in Florida, won't be going back up again
50:44 - Google 'winding down' Labs, likely due to meddling older sister
51:40 - Listener questions




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Engadget Podcast 249 - 07.22.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just because the space shuttle Atlantis is on its final mission, that doesn't mean NASA's run out of cool experiments. Its latest example? A shiny silver bag -- consciously inspired by the "stillsuits" from Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic, Dune -- that turns astronaut urine into potable drinking water. It's been done, you say? Sure, but the earlier tech relied on electricity: a precious commodity aboard the International Space Station. The Forward Osmosis Bag requires no outside power source, relying on, you guessed it, forward osmosis to produce clean, filtered water. Not only that, but the resulting water mixes with a sugary solution to make a electrolyte-rich sports drink. On Earth this process takes four to six hours, but Atlantis astronauts will test its viability in space near the end of their mission. For an extensive on-planet demonstration, see the video after the break.

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Space shuttle's final voyage will include recycling urine into sports drink, crafting hilarious brand name originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The end of an era: what the space shuttle means to Engadget originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Shuttle tablets at Computex 2011

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Shuttle tablets at Computex 2011 (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 15:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Elon Musk says SpaceX will send a man to space in three years, Mars within the next two decades originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Robonaut 2 gets unboxed in space, plans for galactic domination originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 It's a bittersweet occasion, really. Space Shuttle Discovery has just returned from the unknown that we call "space," safely returning six astronauts and one zero Robonaut 2s to Earth after a 13-day mission. Discovery's legacy stretches back 27 years, compiling 39 flights during that span and making an indelible mark on the history of American space exploration. This guy is also the first shuttle to be retired after NASA was rocked a few years back by the impossible-to-ignore budget crunch, and already museums and institutes (29 at last count) are lining up to lobby their case for capturing it. No question, having this 170,000 pound benemoth at your museum would likely benefit admission numbers, but it's not like Discovery will be the only craft calling it quits in the near future. As of now, no decision has been made as to where it'll wheel off to for the final time, but you can bet whoever lands it will make quite the scene.

[Image courtesy of Stephen Clark]

Space Shuttle Discovery returns from final trip, immediately begins search for final resting place originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boeing's new unmanned X-37B launches into orbit, won't come home until it finds Major Tom originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Shuttle H7 Pro at CeBIT 2011


Gallery: Shuttle H3 at CeBIT 2011


Gallery: Shuttle XG41 at CeBIT 2011

Shuttle H7 Pro, H3, and XG41 HTPC hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image: NASA / Flickr]

Update: Liftoff! Humanoid robots in spaaaaaace.

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Space Shuttle Discovery launches at 4:50PM ET today with Robonaut 2 on board originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Visualized: the fate of the most ambitious Soviet-era space exploration project originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA's Space Shuttle launch videos are spectacularly incredible, incredibly spectacular originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA's shuttle PCs sold with sensitive data intact, insert WikiLeaks joke here originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA's recent announcement of a month-long delay for the launch of the space shuttle Discovery is no doubt disappointing for everyone involved, but it's hitting our friend Robonaut 2 particularly hard. While the human astronauts are able to relax and go about their business, Robonaut is forced to stay in his custom-made SLEEPR crate for the duration of the delay, with nothing but a pair of hand koozies and some "trash foam" for comfort. In fact, the real state of affairs is even less dignified than what you see above -- head on past the break for a look at the hard life of a robot.

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Visualized: Robonaut 2 settles in for month-long shuttle delay originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Image credit: US Mission Geneva's flickr]

$2 billion antimatter detector to go on last shuttle mission, taxpayers agree it better find -something originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  1. Be a qualified institution. Currently there's just 21 in the running, including the Kennedy Space Center and the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.
  2. Possess the proper indoor facility to house the veteran astro-car in a climate-controlled environment. It should also have a big door since at no time can it be dismantled.
  3. Pay for shipping and handling. According to the Wall Street Journal, that entails having a runway in your backyard, strapping the shuttle to the back of a specialized 747 jet, and covering post-flight repairs. Estimated cost is $28.8 million.
Should you meet the above requirements and manage to add yourself to the list of suitors, that gives you a 13.64 percent unweighted probability to nab one! Just because NASA picks you, though, doesn't mean you actually win -- and if that logic seems fuzzy, allow us to clarify with a quote from aerospace engineer and shuttle historian Dennis Jenkins: "Congress will immediately go into an uproar and un-decide for them." Tricky fine print, best of luck!

Space shuttle fire sale! Free after $28.8m in S&H and some Congressional lobbying originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: And sure enough, the Ion 2-equipped SX35 has also made its Newegg debut, yours for $380. Thanks, RatioTitle!

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Shuttle's excessively thin XS35 nettop now shipping, 1080p Ion 2 graphics and all originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA TV launches full time HD channel July 19 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hdiss updateIssUpdatelaunchmpeg-2nasanasa tvNasaTvsatelliteshuttleThu, 15 Jul 2010 15:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle opens US pre-orders for pricey Core i7-based J3 SFF PC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/shuttle-opens-us-pre-orders-for-pricey-core-i7-based-j3-sff-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/shuttle-opens-us-pre-orders-for-pricey-core-i7-based-j3-sff-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/shuttle-opens-us-pre-orders-for-pricey-core-i7-based-j3-sff-pc/#commentsShuttle teased us just under a month ago with its Core i7-powered J3 desktop, and now that little bugger is finally up for pre-order in the States. The J3 5800P workstation is easily one of the most powerful small form factor PCs this planet has ever seen, boasting a six-core Core i7 980X Extreme Edition CPU, your choice of NVIDIA Quadro or ATI FirePro professional graphics, up to 16GB of DDR3 memory, room for two SATA hard drives, an optional Blu-ray drive, plenty of ports and a 500-watt power supply. Somehow or another, all of that fits into a chassis that measures just 8.5- x 7.5- x 13.1-inches, and if you've been looking to downsize without taking a hit in the performance department, you can finally do so starting at $1,899. The journey begins right there in the source link -- good luck keeping it below three large, Yes Man.

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Shuttle opens US pre-orders for pricey Core i7-based J3 SFF PC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shuttle unveils Core i7-powered J3 desktop, changes how you look at little PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, One Love!]

Boeing X-37B autonomous space shuttle launched last night, due back 'whenevs' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shuttle gets serious with Pro Series, teases hexacore-ready SFF for June originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4100p7600pamdCore i7-980XCoreI7-980xdesktopg2g2 7600pG27600phd 5850Hd5850intelj1j1 4100pJ14100pphenom iiphenom ii x4PhenomIiPhenomIiX4pro seriesProSeriesradeon hd 5850RadeonHd5850sffsff pcSffPcshuttleshuttle 4100pshuttle 7600pshuttle g2shuttle j1shuttle pro seriesShuttle4100pShuttle7600pShuttleG2ShuttleJ1ShuttleProSeriessmall form factorsmall form factor pcSmallFormFactorSmallFormFactorPcworkstationWed, 07 Apr 2010 11:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle's X50V2 all-in-one barebones PC gets passively cooled, passively hits online retail]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/17/shuttles-x50v2-all-in-one-barebones-pc-gets-passively-cooled-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/17/shuttles-x50v2-all-in-one-barebones-pc-gets-passively-cooled-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/17/shuttles-x50v2-all-in-one-barebones-pc-gets-passively-cooled-p/#comments When you've got an entire desktop PC inches from your eardrums, it helps if the machine is dead silent... or as close to that dream as possible. That's why we're pleased that Shuttle's new XPC X50V2 -- last spotted wearing a toga -- is now on sale with a completely fanless design for silent cooling. Since CES, the all-in-one has also gained legacy parallel and serial ports (you know, for your Zip drive) and room for up to 4GB of memory, but hasn't lost any of its dual-core Atom D510 1.66GHz goodness or its school lunchbox charm. Though we haven't heard official word about US availability, Shuttle's domestic website places the MSRP at $400, and online retailers including Newegg already show the tethered touchscreen tablet in stock.

Shuttle's X50V2 all-in-one barebones PC gets passively cooled, passively hits online retail originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atom D510AtomD510barebonesbarebones pcBarebonesPcD510fanlessIntel D510IntelD510parallel portParallelPortpassive coolingPassiveCoolingserial portSerialPortShuttleShuttle PCShuttle X50Shuttle X50 v2Shuttle XPCShuttle XPC X50V2ShuttlePcShuttleX50ShuttleX50V2ShuttleXpcShuttleXpcX50v2touchscreenX50X50 v2X50V2Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle's Ion 2-equipped XS35 shows off its slimline nettop credentials in hands-on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/shuttles-ion-2-equipped-xs35-shows-off-its-slimline-nettop-cred/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/shuttles-ion-2-equipped-xs35-shows-off-its-slimline-nettop-cred/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/shuttles-ion-2-equipped-xs35-shows-off-its-slimline-nettop-cred/#comments In the market for a new HTPC? Then you'll probably be wanting the slimmest possible enclosure that can still fit an optical drive and the grunt to power through HD video. Set aside some of your attention for Shuttle's XS35, in that case, as this 3.3cm-thick slab of engineering contains an Atom D510 (yawn) paired with NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics (yay!), which should in concert deliver buttery smooth 1080p playback, whether through Flash or Blu-ray discs. The integrated optical drive can't run those fancy discs from what we know, but you could easily swap it out with a slimline BR burner, jack your favorite HDMI cable into the back, and have the perfect little movie box. It's passively cooled so there'll be no fan noise, and its price should be pretty endearing considering the aggressively priced competition from Zotac and Acer. See the XS35 in its metallic flesh after the break.

[Thanks, JC]

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Gallery: Shuttle XS35 nettop

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010htpcintel atomIntelAtomion 2Ion2nettopnvidia ion 2NvidiaIon2shuttleshuttle xs35ShuttleXs35xs35Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle outfits X50 V2 and J series desktops with Clash of the Titans regalia]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/shuttle-outfits-x50-v2-and-j-series-desktops-with-clash-of-the-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/shuttle-outfits-x50-v2-and-j-series-desktops-with-clash-of-the-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/shuttle-outfits-x50-v2-and-j-series-desktops-with-clash-of-the-t/#comments Are you a fan of epic, multidimensional cinema extravaganzas? Well, Shuttle wants to help you show off your fandom with these here limited edition Clash of the Titans tie-in machines. The new J series entertainment SFF PCs will come with the most appealing package, which includes the colorful front faceplate above, while the Pine Trail-packing X50 V2 will be preloaded with wallpapers and imagery from the forthcoming flick. We like to mock such blatantly commercial efforts, but if you really are into your Greek mythology and want a small computer that can fit Core i7 CPUs and dual-GPU setups (SX58J3), why not? Best of all, you can even win one of these, so after you've read the PR after the break, hit the source link to find out how.

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Shuttle outfits X50 V2 and J series desktops with Clash of the Titans regalia originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-in-oneclash of the titansClashOfTheTitansj seriesJSeriesmultitouchsffsff pcSffPcshuttleshuttle j seriesshuttle sx58j3shuttle x50shuttle x50 v2ShuttleJSeriesShuttleSx58j3ShuttleX50ShuttleX50V2small form factorsmall form factor pcSmallFormFactorSmallFormFactorPcsx58j3x50x50 v2X50V2Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle laptops hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/shuttle-laptops-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/shuttle-laptops-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/shuttle-laptops-hands-on/#comments Shuttle's press announcement of its new mobile platform was accompanied by a booth's worth of demonstration units and we went over for a quick peek. What we saw was a selection of rather conventional looking machines -- certainly the new internal layout is not going to affect the way machines will look on the outside. There was an Atom N450 netbook in among the chunkier devices, which -- though they sported Shuttle branding and model names -- seem to be just sample machines to entice OEMs into picking up the Shuttle design. This was demonstrated best by the ridiculously creaky keyboard on one of the laptops and its hapless monitor frame. Closing and opening the lid led to the display casing splitting open (see here), which was as damaging to our love of Shuttle as it was to the unfortunate plastic.

Update: Shuttle pinged us to say that those are definitely prototypes and as such the quality of the company's products should not be judged on their current state.

Gallery: Shuttle laptops hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010hands-onlaptoplaptopsnetbookshuttleFri, 08 Jan 2010 21:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle SPA and Micro SPA notebook motherboard standards launched at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/shuttle-spa-and-micro-spa-notebook-motherboard-standards-launche/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/shuttle-spa-and-micro-spa-notebook-motherboard-standards-launche/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/shuttle-spa-and-micro-spa-notebook-motherboard-standards-launche/#comments Shuttle's just announced the SPA (Shuttle PCB Assembly) and Micro SPA notebook form factors to create a "new notebook ecosystem." The SPA currently covers 13-inch to 17-inch laptops while Micro SPA does 10 to 15 inches. This horizontal integration targets the small local OEMs as it would purportedly reduce production cost while simultaneously boosting green credit. Parts like fans, chassis and trackpad can be reused for new models or even just across one product generation -- you'll notice that all the ports and components are thus identically positioned, as pictured. While you question whether this will be just another another attempt headed to Mount Doom, Shuttle is confident as it's "standardizing the whole thing" rather than just one or two components. Word has it that several European vendors have already placed orders for a February launch, and US laptop fanatics will see SPA products in the following month. Anyone wishing to jump in can make minimum bulk orders of around 200 units and expect a two to three week production cycle in Shuttle's Taiwanese and Chinese factories. Press release after the break.

Gallery: Shuttle SPA and Micro SPA notebook form factor announcement at CES

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Shuttle SPA and Micro SPA notebook motherboard standards launched at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shuttle was hell-bent on unveiling its Pine Trail-powered X50 V2 all-in-one this week, and finally that day has arrived. Featuring a multitouch display, Intel D510 dual-core processor, on-board GMA3150 graphics, a snappy handle, and a stand, this is like a large, misshapen tablet -- albeit one that's tethered to your breakfast nook by its power cord. If that weren't enough to keep the Shuttle fanboys happy, the company's J Series is back with a vengeance, including the entry level SG41J1 (Intel Core 2 Quad and X4500 graphics), SH55J2 (Intel Core i3 or i5), and the high-performance SX58J3, "designed for hardcore gamers and enthusiasts who require full throttle performance," with its Core i7 processor and support for ATI CrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI graphics configurations. PR after the break.

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It wouldn't be Shuttle's first all-in-one desktop (it debuted the X50 pictured above at last year's CES), but it looks like the company does have another, new and improved model on track for a launch at CES 2010 next month. More specifically, Fudzilla reports that Shuttle will have a Pine Trail-based all-in-one desktop of some sort on hand at the show, which will apparently be joined by a new J Series model in the company's XPC linuep. Unfortunately, details on either are still as light as can be, but Shuttle sure has raised expectations for itself this time around -- we'll just have to wait and see if it can live up to them.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-in-oneall-in-one desktopAll-in-oneDesktopcesces 2010Ces2010j seriesJSeriesshuttleshuttle j seriesshuttle xpcShuttleJSeriesShuttleXpcxpcSat, 12 Dec 2009 10:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Shuttle gears up for CES with 'we are not alien' campaign, ominous video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/shuttle-gears-up-for-ces-with-we-are-not-alien-campaign/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/shuttle-gears-up-for-ces-with-we-are-not-alien-campaign/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/shuttle-gears-up-for-ces-with-we-are-not-alien-campaign/#comments Shuttle isn't exactly a company known for aggressive marketing campaigns, but it looks to be changing its tune a bit in the lead up to CES, and it's not too hard to see who its target is. While the company's main website is still as bright and cheery as ever, the newly launched We Are Not AlienbWare.com is an entirely different tale, featuring an ominous teaser video that mixes Shuttle promos (and metaphors) in with footage from District 9. Of course, it is a teaser video, so it's light on any details, but Shuttle is apparently promising something fairly big for CES. Hit up the link below to check out the video for yourself, or if it's giving you fits, just hop on past the break and mash play.

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