Top-end features and slick styling set this SFF computer apart from a crowd of would-be competitors


(Taipei, Taiwan — March 18, 2004) Shuttle Inc, a leading provider of small form-factor (SFF) computers, accessories and motherboards, is proud to announce the XPC SS56L. This slickly styled, value-enhanced SFF computer delivers 800MHz FSB, DDR400 compatibility and powerful integrated graphics capabilities.

“The XPC SS56L continues Shuttle’s long tradition of refining and redefining SFF industrial design and ergonomics,” said Ken Huang, vice president, systems R&D. “The XPC SS56L’s combination of precision engineering and cool aesthetics brings new meaning to the phrase ‘Shuttle creates, others follow.’”

Advanced Real 256E integrated graphics, the SiS661FX-based XPC SS56L offers incredible value and performance, while blending seamlessly into nearly any environment. Further, SiS® HyperStreaming™ technology offers low latency, concurrency, pipelining, real-time channel access and smart-arbitration mechanisms that can increase north/south bridge throughput (up to 1.2Gbps).

The XPC SS56L also offers a full palette of advanced I/O features, including built-in FireWire® 400, USB 2.0 and SPDIF I/O (digital audio) ports. Additionally, because this model also includes an open 8X AGP slot, users can extend graphics performance as their needs grow.

Of course, Shuttle’s Silent X technologies — intelligently engineered airflow mechanics, Integrated Cooling Engine (ICE) heat pipe — are an integral part of this stylish performer. These leading-edge technologies provide optimal cooling and noise management for quiet, high-performance computing while retaining broad compatibility with standardized parts: processors, AGP cards and memory.