Shuttle Inc. (Chinese:輔信科技股份有限公司;simplified Chinese:辅信科技;traditional Chinese:輔信科技;pinyin:Fǔ Xìn Kē Jì) (TAIEX:2405) is aTaiwan-based manufacturer ofmotherboards,barebone computers, completePC systems andmonitors. Throughout the last 10 years, Shuttle has been one of the world's top 10 motherboard manufacturers, and gained fame in 2001 with the introduction of the Shuttle SV24, one of the world's first commercially successfulsmall form factor computers. Shuttle XPC small form factor computers tend to be popular among PC enthusiasts and hobbyists, although in 2004 Shuttle started a campaign to become a brand name recognized by mainstream PC consumers.
Shuttle XPCdesktop systems are based on same PC platform as the XPCbarebone (case+motherboard+power supply) Shuttle manufactures. More recently, the differentiation between Shuttle barebones and Shuttle systems has become greater, with the launch of system exclusive models such as the M-series and X-series.
1983 – Shuttle was initially incorporated in Taiwan by David and Simon Yu under the name Holco (浩鑫), and commences trading of computer motherboards.
1984 – Holco begins manufacturing motherboards in itsTaoyuan County (now Taoyuan City), Taiwan factory.
1988 – Holco establishes its first overseas branch office, inFremont, California.
1990 – Holco subsidiary Shuttle Computer Handel is established inElmshorn, Germany to serve European market.
1994 – Introduces Shuttle RiscPC 4475, a desktop based onDEC Alpha 64-bit microprocessor andMicrosoft Windows NT for Alpha.
1995 – Shuttle reaches #5 motherboard manufacturer worldwide in terms of volume.
1997 – Holco officially changes its name to Shuttle Inc.
2000 – Goes public onTAIEX stock market under symbol 2405.
2001 – Introduces Shuttle SV24, a compact all-aluminum computer using desktop components.
2002 – SV24 evolves into XPC line ofsmall form factor barebones computers, including models for Intel's Pentium 4 and AMD's Athlon.
2003 – 8 different XPCs introduced, including models featuring chipsets fromNvidia,Intel,SiS, andVIA.
2004 – XPC shipments pass 1 million, Shuttle introduces the XP17 LCD and fully assembled PC systems. Branch offices established in Japan and China.
2005 –PC World awards Shuttle the "World Class" and "Best Buy" awards.
2005 – IDC research ranks the Shuttle brand loyalty higher than Dell, Sony and Apple.
2005 – Shuttle introduces the world's first small-form-factorNvidiaSLi system.
2005 – Introduction of Shuttle's first exclusiveset-top box living-room PC, the M1000.
2005 – Shuttle debuts the world's fastest ultra-small-form-factor PC - the X100.
2006 – Shuttle is selected as one of Intel's premiere partners whenIntelViiv launched at the InternationalConsumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
2006 – Shuttle launches a series of new chassis, X series and T series, which offers variety shapes of PC.
2006 – PCWORLD selects the Shuttle as the 15th great landmark in PC history.
2007 – Shuttle introduces new lineup of extreme gaming PC, SDXi system. Features Intel Core 2 Extreme processor andwater cooling system.
2007 – Shuttle Computers introduces the first SFF Workstation line with Intel Xeon Processors.
2007 – Shuttle introduces XPC G5 3300m System, features the world's first and the only supports the dual HD 1080 formats optical drive.
2007 – Shuttle introduces XPC Glamor, Prima and D'VO series.
2007 – BCN awards Shuttle the "Top Prize" in the "Barebone PC" category, a market share of 44.2 percent. Most prestigious Japanese award for IT companies.
2008 – Shuttle implements "Green" features into PC lineup.
2008 – Shuttle debuts its first Surveillance concept product.
2009 – Shuttle launches X50, its firstAll-in-one PC.
2009 – Shuttle develops its first Home Automation product.
2009 – Shuttle develops its first IPC product.
2010 – Shuttle establishes OEM business unit to launch mobile solutions.
2010 – Shuttle debuts the world's first successful notebook ecosystem - the Shuttle Notebook Ecosystem.
2010 – Introduction of first online notebook ordering system - eSPA.
2010 – Shuttle launches fanless 1-Liter PC series, XS35.
2011 – Introduction of BTR, its "Build-To-Request" solution to the PC industry.
2011 – Intel names Shuttle a "Platinum" technology provider, the highest recognition.
2011 – NVIDIA names Shuttle a "Premier" partner in North America, the highest recognition.
From 1987 to 2004, Shuttle manufacturedAT,Baby AT,ATX, andMicro ATXmotherboards. Among Shuttle's most popular motherboards were the HOT-603Socket 7 motherboard based on theAMD640 chipset, and the AK31Socket A motherboard based on theVIA KT266 and KT266A chipsets.
Currently, Shuttle's primary product is the XPC. The Shuttle XPC's design goal is to provide the power and features of a typical desktopPC in a fraction of the space. The XPC consists of a custom small-footprint motherboard, a rectangular chassis typically consisting ofaluminum, a "Shuttle ICE"heatpipe-augmentedheatsink, and a compactpower supply. Popular XPCs include the SS51G, the SN41G2, and the SN25P. Shuttle XPC barebones can be found worldwide from PC distributors, retailers, and e-commerce stores. In 2004, the Shuttle XPC was the official PC of theWorld Cyber Games.
In 2004, Shuttle began manufacturing fully assembled PC systems. As of 2007, Shuttle XPC systems are available in the United States only atSam's Club as well as Shuttle'sUS website. Shuttle systems are also available inEurope,Taiwan,China andJapan.
The Shuttle XP17 is a portable 17"LCD introduced in 2004 and surprisingly, is still being sold today at a premium. The XP17 is targeted atLAN gaming and other activities requiring a portable, high performance monitor. The XP17 won theRed Dot Award for industrial design in June 2005.
At the 2010Consumer Electronics Show Shuttle unveiled a proposal called Shuttle PCB Assembly (SPA) to standardize motherboard size and layouts for laptop computers.Computer Shopper magazine said this was one of the top ten announcements for innovation made at 2010 CES.[1]
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