Stefan Mileschin

Shuttle extends its XPC nano product range with four new models

- New versions available ranging from energy-saving Intel Celeron to
Core i7 processors
- USB 3.0 Type C, more memory and extended drive support included

Elmshorn, Germany, 1 November 2016 - Following the launch of the NC01
series in a typical NUC format, the Shuttle XPC nano product range is
growing once again. The NC02 models are the immediate successors and
put the sixth generation of Intel Core processors in a micro-format.

The NC02 models are sold as barebones PC as standard which include the
case, mainboard, heatpipe cooling system and power supply unit as key
components. Four different models with soldered Celeron, Core i3, Core
i5 and Core i7 power-saving processors are available to cover as many
application areas as possible.

The base model NC02U is driven by an Intel Celeron 3855U dual-core
processor clocked at 2x 1.6 GHz. The 14 nm architecture as well as the
power consumption of less than 10 Watt in operation promise low energy
consumption and enhanced performance.

With its ultra-slim dimensions of 141 x 141 x 42 mm, the housing is 13
mm taller compared to the NC01, enabling the units to support even 15
mm high 2.5” drives.

If you undo the two screws on the covers of the completely black case
with its brushed aluminium top panel, you will find space for one
2.5” hard drive or SSD. Two SO-DIMM slots can be fitted with up to a
total of 32 GB DDR3L RAM. Moreover, the NC02 models all have a free
M.2-2280 expansion slot with PCI Express interface, which supports
next-gen NVMe cards in addition to M.2 SSDs measuring up to 80 mm in
length. A second M.2 slot is equipped with a WLAN module, which can be
replaced if necessary.

Furthermore, the NC02 models also feature a full-size DisplayPort,
HDMI, Intel Gigabit Ethernet and USB on the rear, as well as an RS-232
port on the side. The front panel is completed by a bootable card
reader and both a USB 3.0 Type A and C port.

The interior reveals a low-noise, fan-controlled heatpipe cooling
system that depends on system load and ambient temperature.

Fluent playback of ultra HD 4K content (3840 x 2160 pixels) is
guaranteed all across the NC02 range right from the version with
Celeron. The image signal is transmitted smoothly at 60 Hz via
DisplayPort and at 30 Hz via HDMI.

"Barely more than a year ago, XPC nano was launched in the form of the
NC01 models. Since then, demand for this form factor has continued to
rise. We have listened to our customers and translated their
suggestions into real products. A new fan control, USB 3.0 Type C and
NVMe support are just a few examples of this," explains Tom Seiffert,
Head of Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. "We look
forward to being able to offer a performance-enhanced and versatile
platform with the NC02, which essentially can be used wherever
efficient, quiet operation and durability are called for."

All models can be operated in various positions: e.g. upright on the
aluminium pedestal provided or mounted on different surfaces and
suitable monitors using the supplied VESA mount.

Shuttle's recommended retail price is 136.00 EUR for the Barebone
NC02U, 314.00 EUR for the NC02U3, 387.00 EUR for the NC02U5 and 517.00
EUR for the NC02U7 (all ex VAT). At the time of publication of this
press release all the specified models are available from specialist
retailers across Europe.


Product page:
www.shuttle.eu/products/nano/nc02u/
www.shuttle.eu/products/nano/nc02u3/
www.shuttle.eu/products/nano/nc02u5/
www.shuttle.eu/products/nano/nc02u7/

About Shuttle
Established in 1983 in Taiwan, Shuttle Inc. specialises in the
development and production of space-saving Mini-PCs. The stock market
listed company is represented globally through subsidiaries in
Germany, the USA, China and Japan. Since 2001 attractive PC solutions
in an array of formats designed for virtually every area of
application have been the main business focus of Shuttle. The company
aims to develop individual solutions for the demanding requirements of
its customers. Technical innovations such as new chipsets, processors
and connectors are regularly integrated in new models within a short
time of product launch. The range of products has recently been
expanded to include high-performance fanless slim PCs.