Shuttle DVO SG33G5M Deluxe Closeup!Blu-ray 1080P Testing and Conclusion
Conclusion
We were able to play 1080P videos via a Blu-Ray ROM Drive via the onboard GMA3100 graphics without any hiccups - which goes to show that the Shuttle system can and will handle any high definition content easily given its default offerings, without any need for users to upgrade their graphics solutions. Playback was fluid, with no stoppages or sudden frame drops. Not bad for an onboard graphics solution! The two movies were tested on a 22" LCD Monitor.
Blu-ray media and players are still relatively expensive, so it is safe to say that users buying this system will find themselves with the fact that for the next year at least - they will have to stick to DVDs. As such , the Shuttle SG33G5M provides an excellent platform for streaming your favourite videos or music to your large-screen display or hi-fi set. Quiet in operation, yet not lacking in performance, the D'VO provides that added punch in processing power, coupled together with its GMA3100 graphics chip; it can provide a total solution for playing hi-definition content without any additional graphics upgrades.
Shuttle should be applauded for adding nifty knicks & knacks like the remote controller, HDMI to DVI connector and the Biometric Scanner and USB Speedlink port (both of which are available on the Deluxe model only). Brush in stunningly good looks for a front panel design and a really sleek , small & unhindering form factor that makes it fit almost snugly in any home theatre setup. You have a winner - the Shuttle D'vo SG33G5M !
HTPC enthusiasts, let your imagination run wild with the new Shuttle SG33G5M.
Comments (19)
i did, too. take it as a lesson learnt =)
Also, the ICE cooling technology is not effective. I have a Quad Core processor in this machine and under sustained full load, the CPU temprature is at around 70 C.
I still don't believe this machine should be given any awards till all these issues are resolved.
Finally, if Vista does not work on this machine, then Windows 2003 Serve is better than using it as a $400 door stop which is what this machine should be given an award for.
I have played several Blu-Ray movies using a Pinoneer BDC-2202 Blu-Ray ROM and PowerDVD (latest Ultra Version).
Overall the machine is still a little unstable. Crashes most of the time when waking up from Sleep mode and hangs when screen saver is activated. Seems like some of the drivers still need some work.
Overall the the Hi-Def movie quality is acceptable. Not the greatest playback quality. Sometimes the video is jerky. The playback is not as smooth as when I use an MSI NVIDA 8500 GT card which is perfect.
I believe more time is required to iorn out driver instability before this machine is prime time.