There seems to be a trend of All-in-One Desktop PCs with large touch screen enabled screens. These PCs takes lesser space, gives large screen display with touch enabled input while costing less. Shuttle has released a touch screen equipped All-in-One Desktop PC which runs Linux for the value market.



Being the new Version of X500 line-up, the X500V still retains the ultra-thin looks of the original series. However, it comes loaded with OpenSUSE 1.11 distribution of Linux. The system contains Intel Atom 330 1.60 GHz Dual Core processor with 1 GB RAM (upgradable to 2 GB) and 160GB Hard disk. The screen is a 15.6 inch LCD with 1,366 x 768 pixels. There is also a 1.3 MP Camera with Microphone. Stereo speakers are also installed into the bezel. Connectivity includes Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi b/g/n and five USB 2.0 ports.

The system is available in black and white colors and available in UK at a retail price of €511 (around $752).