My name is Losemann

Matthias "Losemann" Beyer

"In my life I am a Sales person, I work with collector items and currencies, which is a nice job to live of. But on a part time base I work for an Internet company, which is gaming related. The internet company which I do work for is called Meet Your Makers, there my job is it to manage the Warcraft 3 players in nearly every situation.

Gaming might be a big topic here, since I will be blogging from places where I am with my gaming, but not all the time, I will be blogging from my holidays and I will be blogging from my real work travels......"

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Markus





The collector with a special passion

Markus Schneider is a fan of collections. But it’s not the conventional items such as stamps, rare coins or autographs he seeks for: He is a collector of Shuttle XPCs in extraordinary designs!

In 2002 he fell in love with the so-called Small Form Factor (SFF) PCs. „A friend of mine brought along a SV24 from the US,“ remembers the 25 year-old fan of SFF PCs and adds: „I loved it right away and wanted one myself.“ Since these units are incredibly easy to carry, they’re well-suited for regular visitors of LAN-parties. Of course, performance deserves the same attention as mobility. For that reason the SV24 was equipped with a Pentium 3 processor with 1 GHz, a synonym for performance in those days. The only drawback was the PC’s noise level. „Those PCs were a bit too loud,“ remembers Markus Schneider and continues: „But this has clearly changed!“ So Schneider didn’t hesitate and bought a Shuttle XPC Barebone after he had come across the Tomb Raider collectors’ edition. „I just thought: Wow! I definitely want one of these,“ Markus Schneider describes his first impression. Just a short time later he became the owner of Shuttle’s first collector’s edition. Once he surfed the web and paid a visit to the Shuttle page, he discovered a Shuttle XPC Barebone featuring the popular NVIDIA characters „Dusk & Dawn“ that finally caused his passion for collecting limited special editions of Shuttle XPCs. „This was the reason when I decided to get a unit of each of these editions,“ says Markus Schneider. It’s five units in total each featuring one of these rare designs that Schneider owns today: Tomb Raider, Dusk & Dawn, Battlefield 1942, Need for Speed Underground and WCG 2005. Moreover, a „normal“ Shuttle XPC Barebone SD31P and a SB61G2 of the RefleXion series belong to his hardware equipment. Being asked for his favourite design, Schneider thinks twice: „It’s hard to name a favourite, since they’re all beautiful.“ After some minutes he concludes: „I really like the Need for Speed Underground Edition – a really impressive design.“

But wait. These collectors’ editions from Shuttle were never officially for sale. How did he manage to get one of these then? „I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you in order to keep the number of competitors down,“ explains Markus Schneider winking, but also hints: „Keep your fingers crossed and browse the web regulary.“ There isn’t anything else he reveals, since he wants to have a complete collection one day. The overall value of the number of Shuttle XPCs he possesses remains a secret as well: „Let’s not talk about money.“ As the most expensive unit he names the special edition of the World Cyber Games 2005. „I had to buy this PC as a fully-configured unit with both hard- and software in it right in the US. This unit is my pride and it came directly from New York where the National Finals took place.“ Most of the collectors’ editions he owns are just empty cases nowadays. He just kept the front and the case, while the interior components had been removed and sold. Those cases rest in empty boxes at the moment, since his appartment is currently being renovated. After this is done, the collectors’ editions by Shuttle are showcased in a glass cup board - their place of honour. „It’s just like collecting model cars,“ explains the fan of SFF PCs. But not all of his collectors’ units are retired yet, two of them do their daily job: „They’re too good for simply showcasing. Additionally, people should see them work.“ Next week Schneider expects another unit of a brand new collectors’ edition. Which one is it and where does it come from? „I won’t comment on this. It would bring bad luck and maybe it doesn’t work out at all.“

System 1 Need for Speed Edition [80 stk. Worldwide]
System 2 Battlefield 1942 Edition [50 stk. Worldwide]
System 3 Tomb Raider Edition [1000 stk. Worldwide]
System 4 Dusk & Dawn Edition [1000 stk. Worldwide]
System 5 WCG 2005 [250 stk. Worldwide]
System 6 THQ Moto GP3 [2 stk. Worldwide]
System 7 Football Edition [25 stk. Worldwide]

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What is a Shuttle XPC

Small
The small, cube-like shape allows XPC to blend into any room or situation. Less volume of typical desktop PC's, the XPC isn't forced to hide underneath the desk by your feet. XPC even fits into the living room environment, where the Media Center XPC is likely to be mistaken for an audio or cable appliance, anything except a high performance desktop PC.
Stylish
As the world's first all-aluminum mainstream PC, the XPC combines a sleek brushed metal finish with incredibly light weight. The focus on aesthetics is apparent when looking at the design details of XPC: the aluminum switchgear, the high intensity orange and blue status LEDs, and the stainless steel countersunk fastening screws. Compare XPC to your typical beige box PC, and the difference in quality will be striking.

High Performance
XPC has been designed from the ground up to support the newest and the fastest components available. Features like processors up to 3.80 GHz, Dual Channel DDR2 memory, and video cards. This directly translates into better performance for demanding applications like 3D gaming, media creation (movies, music, projects) and multitasking.
Flexible
XPC is powerful and flexible enough to replace multiple devices, including TV, VHS, Personal Video Recorder, game console, HiFi speaker system, and traditional PC. The Shuttle XPC Media Center allows you to watch, pause, and record TV shows, as well as play 3D games, MP3's, and use PC applications.
Easily Transportable
Best of all, you can still easily transport Shuttle XPC Gaming Edition to any location. Hook up with your friends for live multiplayer action, or create your own gaming tournament. With Shuttle XPC System, the possibilities are endless.
Improve the portability of your Shuttle XPC System even further with an optional carrying bag or backpack. Take your Shuttle XPC System back and forth to school or to work, or bring it with you to summer abroad programs. With the proper plug, XPC is compatible with electrical standards throughout the world.
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History
Shuttle Inc. (till 14.10.1997 'HOLCO Enterprise Co., Ltd.') was established in 1983 and is recognized as a leading manufacturer of mainboards and innovative XPCs. Widely acclaimed, Shuttle has received numerous awards and accolades from media and analysts, affirming the product, superior quality and services.
Shuttle is one of the leading manufacturers. Effective management, innovative development and performance are the keys for effective and long partnership with customers. Shuttle mainboards, XPCs and PC components reached millions of satisfied customers.

Milestones
* 2004: Shuttle enters fully assembled system market
* 2004: The first Shuttle LCD is introduced
* 2004: Shuttle introduces XPC Zen
* 2003: Shuttle sales 530.000 XPCs
* 2002: XPC sales reach 250.000 XPCs
* 2001: Shuttle offers first XPC
* 2000: ISO-14001 certified
* 1999: ISO-9001 certified
* 1998: Initial public offer of Shuttle Inc. on Taiwan Stock Exchange
* 1995: ISO 9002 and TÜV certified
* 1994: Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH moves to Elmshorn, Germany
* 1990: Established Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
* 1989: Established Shuttle International Sales and Marketing facilities in Northern California
* 1983: Year of incorporation
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Locations
Shuttle Headquarters, Shuttle Inc. Taiwan
Shuttle USA, Shuttle Computer Group
Shuttle Japan, Japan Shuttle Co., Ltd
European Headquarters, Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH
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Shuttle mini X100 is so SEXY
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XPC Forum
www.barebonecenter.de a german forum

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