The XPC G5 3600mc measures just 7.3 inches high by 7.8 inches wide by 12 inches deep and features a mirrored front panel and an LED. The display is easy to see and provides a wealth of useful context-sensitive information. For example, when using the system’s TV tuner, the LED will display channel and volume information. Using the included software tools, you can set it to display your system’s fan speed, CPU temp, or any personalized message.

For a Media Center, the A/V connections are decent but not as full-featured as we would like. Audio is nicely taken care of, with standard onboard 7.1 audio jacks, plus optical S/PDIF inputs and outputs (S/PDIF outputs are fairly common these days–inputs, less so). Video is another story; you’re limited to a single VGA output–less than ideal for home-theater setups. Of course, you can use an adapter to convert the VGA port to DVI, but we would have liked a native DVI port or at least S-Video as an option. You can get both of those by upgrading the video card via Shuttle’s online configurator.

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Shuttle is well known for its pint-size PCs, which run from shoe box-size high-end gaming rigs to budget Media Centers that can squeeze in next to the cable box. The company’s XPC G5 3600mc is a midrange small-form-factor system that can fit equally well in the living room or the home office. Bearing Intel’s Viiv designation, it’s built for multimedia use–not gaming–and can easily handle a wide range of multimedia tasks. The $1,199 price is a bit steep for the components you get, but the slick presentation and excellent fit and finish help explain the cost.

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The XPC G5 3600mc measures just 7.3 inches high by 7.8 inches wide by 12 inches deep and features a mirrored front panel and an LED. The display is easy to see and provides a wealth of useful context-sensitive information. For example, when using the system’s TV tuner, the LED will display channel and volume information. Using the included software tools, you can set it to display your system’s fan speed, CPU temp, or any personalized message.

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