Shuttle Announces X50 All-In-One Comments

That does look a bit ugly compared to other models available.

if only manufacturers would rid themselves of the belief that everything that comes out of apples headquarters in cupertino as design gospel and 'think differently'

I can't be sure, given the limited photos available, but I have a feeling that handle is also the stand (i.e. it folds down), so it wouldn't really look all that ugly when set on a desk and turned on.