Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[J&W announces M001 Cedar Trail nettop, to keep desks and ears happy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/jandw-announces-m001-cedar-trail-nettop/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/jandw-announces-m001-cedar-trail-nettop/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/10/jandw-announces-m001-cedar-trail-nettop/#comments J&W announces M001 Cedar Trail nettop, to keep desks and ears happy

If you like your computing to be neither seen, nor heard (or less seen and less heard), J&W has announced another bantam slab of nettop for your consideration. On the inside there's a choice of Cedar Trail D2550, N2800 and N2600 dual-core options, with support for up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM. Diminutive machines don't mean lack of I/O, and in this case you'll be getting three USB ports, a multicard reader, LAN, HDMI, VGA and RS232. Fanlesstech points out that it's actually a nano-ITX system, which measuring in at only 135 x 128 x 45 mm means it can be tucked away into even more convenient crevices. Just make sure not to hide it away too securely, else that 802.11.n WiFi might suffer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomCedarTraildesktopfanlessintelITXjwmicro pcMicroPcnano pcnano-itxNanoPcnettopsmall pcSmallPcThu, 10 May 2012 23:32:00 EST<![CDATA[CompuLab Fit-PC3 comes in many flavors of AMD, starting at $328]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/compulab-fit-pc3-comes-in-many-flavors-of-amd-starting-at-328/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/compulab-fit-pc3-comes-in-many-flavors-of-amd-starting-at-328/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/26/compulab-fit-pc3-comes-in-many-flavors-of-amd-starting-at-328/#comments The march of the mini PCs continues, this time with a pumped-up little number from CompuLab. We've already reported on the Fit-PC3, which forgoes the Atom and Tegra 2 of previous models in favor of AMD's APUs, but it's only now that full pricing has been divulged. You're looking at $328 for the cheapest barebones nettop, which includes the fan-less case, motherboard and a 1GHz single-core processor with integrated Radeon HD 6290 graphics. Sure, some rivals might be cheaper, but the Fit-PC3 has above-average connectivity, including USB 3.0 and eSATA ports, HDMI, DisplayPort and digital audio out, as well as gigabit Ethernet and mini-serial. If you want a more powerful APU, or if you're too busy to go rummaging for your screwdriver, then there are plenty of dual-core and pre-built options up to $700 at the source link. Be advised though, only the pilot batch is currently available and end-users are being advised to wait a little longer.

CompuLab Fit-PC3 comes in many flavors of AMD, starting at $328 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMDAMD FusionAmdFusionAPUbarebonesCompuLabCompulab Fit-pcCompulab Fit-PC3CompulabFit-pcCompulabFit-pc3fan-lessFit-PCFit-PC3FusionHTPCmini pcMiniPcnettopnettop pcNettopPcpico-itxSFFsmall form factorSmallFormFactorSat, 26 Nov 2011 08:12:00 EST<![CDATA[VIA's ARTiGO 1150: a $265 barebones nettop with big potential (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/vias-artigo-1150-a-265-barebones-nettop-with-big-potential-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/vias-artigo-1150-a-265-barebones-nettop-with-big-potential-v/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/vias-artigo-1150-a-265-barebones-nettop-with-big-potential-v/#comments That VE-900 mini-ITX kit still too big for you, eh? Then check out VIA's latest pico-ITX alternative: the ARTiGO 1150 DIY nettop. It improves on last year's 1100 model with a dual-core Eden X2 processor clocked at 1GHz and a VX900H media system processor for accelerated decoding of video up to 1080p. The palm-sized chassis houses the usual HDMI and VGA outputs, gigabit Ethernet and four USB 2.0 host ports, while also leaving just enough room for you to install up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, one 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD, plus optional WiFi and SD card reader modules. We've found the 1150 selling for $265, which strikes us as appropriately diminutive, but there's a promo video and press release after the break to help you weigh it up for yourself.

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VIA's ARTiGO 1150: a $265 barebones nettop with big potential (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't cover nettops a whole lot around these parts, but we were powerless not to gawk when Ripple Korea unveiled the Look, a shapely nettop with a slick paintjob to match. At the time, it packed a dual-core Atom processor and integrated Intel graphics, in keeping with nettops' reputation for not being the most powerful PCs on the shelf. The next generation might be a bit more capable, though -- Ripple just refreshed it with an AMD Fusion E-350 ("Zacate") chip, which means you can almost certainly expect a bump in graphics performance this go 'round. Other than that, the specs haven't changed much: like the previous generation, it comes with 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. No word on pricing, though if the Fusion version is like its Atom-powered predecessor, you'll have your best chances of nabbing one if you make the pilgrimage to Seoul.

Ripple updates its Look nettop with Fusion E-Series chip, leaves its handsome design alone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accelerated proccesing unitAcceleratedProccesingUnitAMDAMD BrazosAMD FusionAmdBrazosAmdFusionapuFusionKoreaKoreannettopnettop PCNettopPcnettopsrefreshrefreshesRippleRipple KoreaRippleKoreaZacateZacate E-350ZacateE-350Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Genesi i.MX 53 netbooks, nettops to take Freescale machines deeper into the bargain basement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/genesi-i-mx-53-netbooks-nettops-to-take-freescale-machines-deep/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/genesi-i-mx-53-netbooks-nettops-to-take-freescale-machines-deep/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/genesi-i-mx-53-netbooks-nettops-to-take-freescale-machines-deep/#comments Genesi i.MX 53 netbooks, nettops to take Freescale machines deeper into the bargain basement Back in March, Genesi announced its plans to target emerging markets by dropping the price of its Efika MX Smartbook and Smarttop machines. Those devices packed i.MX 51 CPUs, and post-cut price tags of $199 and $129, respectively. Now the San Antonio-based outfit is hinting at any even bigger price break for the developing world with the introduction of its i.MX 53 netbook PCB. According to a Genesi rep at the Freescale Technology Forum, the board, which is significantly smaller than its predecessor, is "as cheap as we can possibly make it," and will likely power even more cost efficient Genesi computers in the near future. No word on just how low Genesi is willing to go, but it's shooting for an i.MX 53 debut sometime this summer. If cheap is your thing, check out the PCB in all its glory after the break.

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Genesi i.MX 53 netbooks, nettops to take Freescale machines deeper into the bargain basement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember the Trim Slice, that Tegra 2-powered nettop that surfaced back in January? Well, it's finally on sale, but the company would prefer that casual consumers hold off on buying. To recap, the chassis, just six tenths of an inch thick, is home to a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPU, GeForce ULP chip, SATA SSD, 1GB of RAM, 802.11n WiFI, Bluetooth, and a cornucopia of I/O ports. It starts at $199 for a model that lacks internal WiFi and storage (you can add these via dongles), and graduates to models with 4GB of microSD storage and a WiFi dongle ($219) and a "Pro" version with a 32GB SSD and wireless and Bluetooth dongles ($319). Whichever iteration you choose, though, you'll be greeted by a warning that the software remains a work in progress, so you'll probably want to stay away for now. Unless, of course, you're a developer -- or you really know how to have a good time.

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Compulab's Trim Slice on sale, for power users only originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Compulabcompulab trimsliceCompulabTrimslicenettopnettopsNVIDIANvidia Tegra 2NvidiaTegra2Tegra 2Tegra2Trim SliceTrimSliceMon, 02 May 2011 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Genesi reduces price of Efika MX Smartbook, Smarttop, says it's for greater good]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/genesi-reduces-price-of-efika-mx-smartbook-smarttop-says-its/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/genesi-reduces-price-of-efika-mx-smartbook-smarttop-says-its/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/genesi-reduces-price-of-efika-mx-smartbook-smarttop-says-its/#comments Back in September, we reported on the absurdly overpriced Efika MX Smartbook -- a little computer sporting a 10-inch display and a $349 price tag -- and it looks like somebody took note. The folks over at Genesi have reduced the price of their entire line of Efika MX products, dropping the aforementioned Smartbook to $199 and its desktop companion, the Smarttop, to $129. Of course, they did so with a bit of marketing flair, claiming the deal would open "the door even more for billions of people and businesses in emerging markets to affordable state-of-the-art computing and Internet access." Now, we're not calling anyone out here, but we're guessing we weren't the only ones who thought the Smartbook was just a tad too pricey. Full PR after the jump.

Continue reading Genesi reduces price of Efika MX Smartbook, Smarttop, says it's for greater good

Genesi reduces price of Efika MX Smartbook, Smarttop, says it's for greater good originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>affordableBookEfikaEfika MXEfika MX SmartbookEfika MX SmarttopEfikaMxEfikaMxSmartbookEfikaMxSmarttopemerging marketsEmergingMarketsGenesiinternetinternet accessInternetAccesslaptopMXnet topNetTopnotebookSmartSmartbookSmarttopTopWed, 02 Mar 2011 08:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Compulab makes a tiny Tegra 2 computer for the lilliputian community]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/compulab-makes-a-tiny-tegra-2-computer-for-the-lilliputian-commu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/compulab-makes-a-tiny-tegra-2-computer-for-the-lilliputian-commu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/compulab-makes-a-tiny-tegra-2-computer-for-the-lilliputian-commu/#comments It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that you can fit a Tegra 2 in your pocket -- how else could we have these phones? -- but it's still impressive to see the dual-core ARM Cortex A9 and GeForce ULP chip find its way into a bona fide fanless nettop that sips just three watts under load. This Compulab Trim Slice isn't nearly as powerful as the AMD Fusion model we saw last week, but it sure is svelte, with a die-cast metal case just six-tenths of an inch thick despite cramming in a SATA SSD, 1GB of RAM and most every I/O port you could want. You're looking at four USB 2.0 sockets, SD and microSD slots, HDMI, DVI, RS-232, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth, a pair of 3.5mm audio jacks and S/PDIF out for sound, not to mention JTAG, UART and SPI interfaces for extending the system on your own terms -- and analog video-in, for crying out loud. Look for it in April, priced "higher than a streamer, but lower than a tablet." Sound about right? Find another picture and the full PR after the break, while you make up your mind.

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Compulab makes a tiny Tegra 2 computer for the lilliputian community originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CompuLabfit-pchtpcnettopnettopsNVIDIATegra 2Tegra2Trim SliceTrim-SliceTrimSliceTue, 25 Jan 2011 23:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Compulab fit-PC3 offers dual-core AMD power in a case less than an inch thick]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/compulab-fit-pc3-offers-dual-core-amd-power-in-a-case-less-than/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/compulab-fit-pc3-offers-dual-core-amd-power-in-a-case-less-than/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/compulab-fit-pc3-offers-dual-core-amd-power-in-a-case-less-than/#commentsCompulab fit-PC3 offers dual-core AMD power in a case less than an inch thick Think tablets will kill off the nettop like they're doing with the netbook? Think again -- well, for now, at least. Compulab has released details of its latest little powerhouse, and this one's faster than ever despite being less than an inch thick and about six inches across. Maximum spec sees the insertion of an AMD G-series T56N processor, aka the Fusion Zacate, offering dual cores at 1.6GHz while pulling down 18W TDP, paired with a Radeon HD 6310, the two running cool enough to not need a single fan. (It's the same basic setup found in the HP Pavilion dm1z we recently reviewed.) There's up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, room for a 2.5-inch HDD, HDMI and DisplayPort connectors, a whopping six USB 2.0 ports, and even dual eSATA if you need external storage. No word on price just yet but it's said to be "competitive" compared to its predecessors, like the PC2, which currently costs between $300 and $700 depending on configuration.

Compulab fit-PC3 offers dual-core AMD power in a case less than an inch thick originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mouse Computer Lm-mini30X nettop

Mouse Computer's Lm-mini30X nettop gets D525 processor and SSD, costs a lot of cheese originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Andre]

Apple quietly cuts Mac mini prices in non-US markets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple mac miniAppleMacMinimac miniMacMininettoppriceprice cutPriceCutpricespricingsffsmall form factorSmallFormFactorTue, 02 Nov 2010 07:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson shoves a Core i7 processor in a chunky nettop, will build it to your specification]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/epson-shoves-a-core-i7-processor-in-a-chunky-nettop-will-build/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/epson-shoves-a-core-i7-processor-in-a-chunky-nettop-will-build/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/epson-shoves-a-core-i7-processor-in-a-chunky-nettop-will-build/#commentsEpson shoves a Core i7 processor in a chunky nettop, will build it to your specification Tiny desktops? Good. Wimpy processors? Bad. Epson's Endeavor ST150E? Possibly the best of both worlds. Sure, it's bigger than your average nettop, about twice as tall, but for that extra girth you get a selection of Intel processors ranging from a Celeron P4600 all the way up to a Core i7-640M. It also sports a DVD-R/W drive, up to 8GB of RAM, 640GB on platters or a 64GB SSD, mountability behind an LCD, and power consumption as low as 16 watts -- though we're guessing that's with the Celeron. Indeed you can get this built however you want, with a starting price at 64,890 yen, or just under $800. But, get liberal with the options and you could be looking at a rather less frugal 190,000 yen. That's about $2,300, and an awful, awful lot for a little machine.

Epson shoves a Core i7 processor in a chunky nettop, will build it to your specification originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zotac just rolled out a couple of Zbox nettops last month, and a few more the month before that, but it's now back yet again with the new and slightly improved Zbox HD-ID40 model. No Blu-ray drive this time around, but you will get a dual-core Atom D525 processor, along with 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a memory card reader, and NVIDIA Ion graphics -- if you prefer, you can also get a barebones rig and supply your own components and OS. No word on pricing jut yet, unfortunately, but it sounds like this one should soon be hitting retailers that carry Zotac products. Head on past the break for the complete release.

[Thanks, Matt R]

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Zotac introduces upgraded Zbox HD-ID40 nettop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>HD-ID40mini pcMiniPcnettopzboxzbox HD-ID40ZboxHd-id40zotecFri, 22 Oct 2010 10:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Habey's ENT-6564 nettop packs Ion and Atom D510 power for potent playback]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/habeys-ent-6564-nettop-packs-ion-and-atom-d510-power-for-potent/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/habeys-ent-6564-nettop-packs-ion-and-atom-d510-power-for-potent/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/habeys-ent-6564-nettop-packs-ion-and-atom-d510-power-for-potent/#commentsHabey's ENT-6564 nettop packs ION and Atom D510 power for potent playback The nettop hits, they just keep on coming. This one's from Habey, who we've seen delivering a number of microATX wunder-machines over the years. Its latest delivers Intel's latest 1.6GHz Atom, the dual-core D510, and pairs it with Ion 2 graphics to deliver a system capable of 2560 x 1600 output over HDMI, easily handling 1080p or, as you can see in the video after the break, triple Flash video playback without much of a hiccup. There's gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 wireless, four USB ports, and 250GB of storage. Price? Well, that's up in the air. Like many of the company's products this is really meant to be bought in bulk, so we're guessing the cost is wholly dependent on how many of these you want for your business or man cave. But, if you're the DIY sort, you can just get the board itself, the MITX-6564, complete with graphics and processor and dual slots just waiting for your DIMMs. Again, though, no price for mere consumers.

Update: Ya'll never fail to impress. Moments after this post went live commenter Brent found these for sale (individually) at a reasonable $329. It's also available at Newegg.

Gallery: Habey USA ENT-6564 nettop

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Habey's ENT-6564 nettop packs Ion and Atom D510 power for potent playback originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomd510ENT-6564habeyhabey usaHabeyUsaintelionion 2Ion2microatxmitx-6564nettopnvidiavideoTue, 12 Oct 2010 14:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer unveils AMD-infused Aspire AZ3100 AIO, Revo 3700 nettop now available for $349]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/acer-unveils-amd-infused-aspire-z3100-aio-revo-3700-nettop-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/acer-unveils-amd-infused-aspire-z3100-aio-revo-3700-nettop-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/acer-unveils-amd-infused-aspire-z3100-aio-revo-3700-nettop-now/#comments Can you smell it in the air? Autumn is most assuredly here. Sure, you can deduce as much from equinoxes or changing leaves, but if you ask us, it's almost just as precise to go by a new, pre-holiday product cycle. Acer's taken the cue with two new desktop SKUs -- one each in the nettop and all-in-one categories. First with the latter: the 21.5-inch AZ3100 all-in-one (pictured). A tier lower than the AZ5700, this one lacks the multitouch and TV tuner, and instead utilizes a 2GHz AMD Athlon II 170u processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9200 graphics, 3GB RAM, and 500GB HDD. Add in a DVD drive, webcam, HDMI, six USB 2.0 ports, Windows 7 Home Premium, and a side chassis for "cable management." It does best its older brother in the price category, though, at just $599 -- about five Benjamins lower.

As for the Aspire Revo 3700, it was actually announced earlier this month, but now we've got the skinny on this book-sized nettop's price and availability. That'd be $349 for the tag, and a street date of approximately... now, according to the press release. Speaking of which, all pertinent paperwork can be found after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire Z3100 AIO and AspireRevo AR3700 nettop press photos

Continue reading Acer unveils AMD-infused Aspire AZ3100 AIO, Revo 3700 nettop now available for $349

Acer unveils AMD-infused Aspire AZ3100 AIO, Revo 3700 nettop now available for $349 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceraioall in oneall-in-oneAllInOneamd athlonamd athlon iiAmdAthlonAmdAthlonIiar 3700Ar3700aspireaspire revoAspireRevoathlon II neo dual core k325AthlonIiNeoDualCoreK325AthlonX2atomaz 3100Az3100d 525D525geforce 9200Geforce9200intel atomintel atom d525IntelAtomIntelAtomD525ionnet topNetTopnvidianvidia ionNvidiaIonrevoz 3100Z3100Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer introduces Atom D525-equipped Aspire Revo 3700, your den swoons]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/acer-introduces-atom-d525-equipped-aspire-revo-3700-your-den-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/acer-introduces-atom-d525-equipped-aspire-revo-3700-your-den-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/acer-introduces-atom-d525-equipped-aspire-revo-3700-your-den-sw/#comments Ah, hello again! It seems like just yesterday that we were talking up Acer's latest Aspire Revo -- a '3600' model equipped with a dual-core Atom 330 and NVIDIA's Ion graphics system. Nearly a year to the day, we're now faced with the company's latest and greatest subcompact, the Aspire Revo 3700. As far as evolutionary advancements go, this one's fairly predictable -- within the one-liter box is a 1.8GHz Atom D525 dual-core processor, NVIDIA's next-generation Ion platform, support for 1080p video playback, a 500GB hard drive, four USB 2.0 ports, 4GB of DDR3 memory, VGA / HDMI outputs, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, gigabit Ethernet and a mini PCIe slot. It's expected to ship later this year with a $580 price tag, but it's still a TV tuner shy of being exactly what our living room asked for.

Continue reading Acer introduces Atom D525-equipped Aspire Revo 3700, your den swoons

Acer introduces Atom D525-equipped Aspire Revo 3700, your den swoons originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: And sure enough, the Ion 2-equipped SX35 has also made its Newegg debut, yours for $380. Thanks, RatioTitle!

Continue reading Shuttle's excessively thin XS35 nettop now shipping, 1080p Ion 2 graphics and all

Shuttle's excessively thin XS35 nettop now shipping, 1080p Ion 2 graphics and all originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p802.11natomatom d510AtomD510hdmihome theater pcHomeTheaterPchtpcintel atomIntelAtomionion 2Ion2multicard readerMulticardReadernettopnvidianvidia ionnvidia ion2NvidiaIonNvidiaIon2sffshuttleshuttle sx35ShuttleSx35slimslim pcSlimPcsmall form factorSmallFormFactorsx35thinwifixs35Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Jetway JBC600C99-52W is a long name for a little nettop with Atom D525 power]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/jetway-jbc600c99-52w-is-a-long-name-for-a-little-nettop-with-ato/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/jetway-jbc600c99-52w-is-a-long-name-for-a-little-nettop-with-ato/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/jetway-jbc600c99-52w-is-a-long-name-for-a-little-nettop-with-ato/#commentsJetway JBC600C99-52W is a long name for a little nettop with Atom D525 power ASUS has yet to make the EeeBox EB1501P official, with its new dual-core Atom D525 internals, and the price for being tarrying is being beaten to the punch. Jetway (who previously took a little inspiration from the Wii in its case designs), is launching the sensually titled JBC600C99-52W nettop, with a D525 processor running at 1.8GHz, ION2 graphics, gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. No memory whatsoever is included, so it's BYO DDR2 and storage, but a price of $270 should leave at least a little room in your budget to meet those needs.

Jetway JBC600C99-52W is a long name for a little nettop with Atom D525 power originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomatom d525AtomD525d525intelJBC600C99-52WjetwaynettopMon, 09 Aug 2010 09:27:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS' EeeBox EB1501P leaks out with Atom D525, Ion GPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/asus-eeebox-eb1501p-leaks-out-with-atom-d525-ion-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/asus-eeebox-eb1501p-leaks-out-with-atom-d525-ion-gpu/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/asus-eeebox-eb1501p-leaks-out-with-atom-d525-ion-gpu/#comments We're still waiting on leaked (or official, we're not partial) images to confirm, but based on a presentation slide and a bit of insider information passed on to Notebook Italia, ASUS is gearing up to replace its aging EeeBox EB1501 with the EB1501P. Reportedly, the box will be based around Intel's dual-core Atom D525 processor and will feature NVIDIA's Ion GPU, a 250GB hard drive, 2GB of DDR3 memory, 802.11n WiFi, an HDMI output, six USB sockets and Bluetooth. That aligns quite nicely with the EB1501U (shown above) that we spotted back at CeBIT, which has yet to launch in any capacity since. A proper introduction at IFA, perhaps? We'll be watching, ASUS.

ASUS' EeeBox EB1501P leaks out with Atom D525, Ion GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASUSasus eb1501asus eb1501uasus em0501AsusEb1501AsusEb1501uAsusEm0501atomcebitD525eb1501eb1501 uEB1501Ueee boxeee pc vx6eeeboxEeeBox EB1501PEeeBox EB1501uEeeboxEb1501pEeeboxEb1501uEeePcVx6em0501hands-onhdmiintelintel atomintel atom D525IntelAtomIntelAtomD525ionLamborghininettopnvidianvidia ionNvidiaIonusb 3usb 3.0Usb3Usb3.0vx6Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Mac Mini suffers chromatic maltreatment at hands of Colorware]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/mac-mini-suffers-chromatic-maltreatment-at-hands-of-colorware/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/mac-mini-suffers-chromatic-maltreatment-at-hands-of-colorware/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/mac-mini-suffers-chromatic-maltreatment-at-hands-of-colorware/#comments You didn't seriously think the Mac Mini would be spared, did you? The maniacal customizers over at Colorware have added Apple's latest bit of desktop furniture to their stable of "have it your way" electronics, with a $250 price tag for the paintjob by itself and a $1,000 levy if you want them to procure the hardware as well. Hey, we know that's expensive, but somebody's got to be buying all these crazy-hued gadgets for the company to keep going, right? Anyone willing to own up to it?

Mac Mini suffers chromatic maltreatment at hands of Colorware originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecolorcolor optionsColorOptionscolorwarecustomcustomizationcustomizedmacmac miniMacMininettopoptionspaintpaintjobrepaintedMon, 26 Jul 2010 03:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 and Multimedia Keyboard review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/lenovo-ideacentre-a300-and-multimedia-keyboard-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/lenovo-ideacentre-a300-and-multimedia-keyboard-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/lenovo-ideacentre-a300-and-multimedia-keyboard-review/#comments Lenovo seems to have developed a clear two-pronged strategy: for business, it leans on the knowhow and tradition it purchased from IBM with the demure Think line, and for the consumer end, it's developed its own, oftentimes flamboyant, Idea range of computers. Prime example of the latter is the IdeaCentre A300, which features an edge-to-edge glass screen, chrome accenting aplenty, and an unhealthily thin profile. As such, it's one of the more unashamed grabs for the hearts and minds of desktop aesthetes, so we had to bring it in for a test drive and see what we could see. Lenovo also sent us one of its diminutive Multimedia Keyboard remotes to have a play around with. Follow the break for our review of both.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 review

Gallery: Lenovo Multimedia Keyboard review

Continue reading Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 and Multimedia Keyboard review

Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 and Multimedia Keyboard review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't fret if you were looking to drop the optical drive, Apple retains the config option that allows you to add in a second HDD in lieu of its DVD burner. You can grab two 500GB plate spinners, Snow Leopard Server (we thought Apple only had one OS version?), 4GB of RAM, and a 2.66GHz Intel chip for $999. Finally, the new enclosures will come with user-accessible memory slots courtesy of a removable panel at the bottom of the case. Neat that the designers didn't take the unibody idea too literally.

Gallery: Apple Mac mini update

Continue reading Mac mini updated with HDMI, aluminum unibody, and SD card reader

Mac mini updated with HDMI, aluminum unibody, and SD card reader originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not sure where things stand as far as Barry Altman's rights to the Commodore name, but a little red tape isn't going to stop this Commodore fanatic (and all-around good guy) from moving onwards and upwards with his Commodore USA venture. Recently, a photo of a keyboard PC with resistive touchscreen popped up on the company's website, labeled Commodore Invictus. Details are scant, but a certain "BigBentheAussie" over at the amigaworld.net forums is really excited by the thing. Apparently, this Eee Keyboard-doppleganger sports an Intel Atom processor, wireless HDMI, NVIDIA ION chipset, and five hours of battery life -- in addition to the aforementioned touchscreen display. Currently there is no price, street date, or detailed spec sheet available, but we're sure that all will be revealed in due time.

Commodore USA unveiling Eee Keyboard rival? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading ViewSonic outs energy efficient, earth-friendly VOT125 nettop -- won't help that there oil spill

ViewSonic outs energy efficient, earth-friendly VOT125 nettop -- won't help that there oil spill originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desktopsenvironmentally friendlyEnvironmentallyFriendlygreengreen pcGreenPclow powerLowPowernettopnettopspower consumptionPowerConsumptionulvviewsonicviewsonic vot125ViewsonicVot125VOT125Tue, 18 May 2010 12:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 upgrades to Atom D510, keeps NVIDIA Ion, 1080p playback, and ultraslim look]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/lenovo-ideacentre-q150-gives-nvidia-ion-an-ultraslim-nettop-to-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/lenovo-ideacentre-q150-gives-nvidia-ion-an-ultraslim-nettop-to-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/lenovo-ideacentre-q150-gives-nvidia-ion-an-ultraslim-nettop-to-c/#comments The world might be all abuzz about Ion 2 already, but we reckon we can still make room for an NVIDIA Ion nettop that measures a malnourished 21mm in width and offers full 1080p video playback. The successor to Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q110, the Q150 is built around a pair of Intel Atom options -- the single-core D410 or dual-core D510, both running at 1.6GHz -- and will come with Windows 7 Home (Basic or Premium) preloaded, built-in WiFi, a quartet of USB 2.0 ports, and an HDMI output should you pick up the Ion option. The wireless Multimedia Remote with Keyboard is also optional, but Lenovo seems to rightly expect you to want one in order to match the stylishness of the machine. The starting price for this little beaut is listed at $249, with availability by the end of June, but expect to pay quite a bit more for the fully outfitted option above. One more intimate pic of the Q150 awaits after the break.

Continue reading Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 upgrades to Atom D510, keeps NVIDIA Ion, 1080p playback, and ultraslim look

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 upgrades to Atom D510, keeps NVIDIA Ion, 1080p playback, and ultraslim look originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080patomatom d410atom d510AtomD410AtomD510d410full hdFullHdhdhdmihome theater pcHomeTheaterPchtpcideacentreideacentre q150IdeacentreQ150ionlenovolenovo ideacentrelenovo ideacentre q150LenovoIdeacentreLenovoIdeacentreQ150Multimedia Remote with KeyboardMultimediaRemoteWithKeyboardnettopnvidia ionNvidiaIonq150sffsmall form factorSmallFormFactorsveltethinultrathinTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zotac ZBOX HD-ID11 and its Ion 2 innards reviewed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/zotac-zbox-hd-id11-and-its-ion-2-innards-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/zotac-zbox-hd-id11-and-its-ion-2-innards-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/07/zotac-zbox-hd-id11-and-its-ion-2-innards-reviewed/#comments Small form factor? Check. Low power consumption married to 1080p video playback capabilities? Of course. Quiet cooling? Naturally. Those are the basic requirements for, and their fulfillment is the means by which we judge, a good home theater pc. They're also the highlights of Zotac's Ion 2-powered ZBOX HD-ID11 barebone (you have to add your own RAM, storage and OS) nettop, which recently visited AnandTech's labs for some old fashioned review action. It's a highly illuminating read, particularly for those interested in the differences between NVIDIA's Ion generations, which throws up a mixed bag of results. While you'll be quite alright watching Full HD Blu-rays on the ZBOX, Flash hardware acceleration -- yeah, that old nugget again -- is not yet implemented well enough, resulting in a maximum of 480p resolution before Hulu streams started glitching out on the reviewer. A June driver update from NVIDIA should rectify this issue, and we're encouraged to wait it out and see what we might see then. In the mean time, you can just delve into the complete analysis which awaits at the link below.

[Thanks, Wowzers]

Zotac ZBOX HD-ID11 and its Ion 2 innards reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 May 2010 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Onkyo's just added the DP312 nettop to its lineup. This Ion-based box boasts a 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB HDD, and a DVD player to boot. So far, it looks like you'll only be able to get this one in Japan, and sold without any peripherals, it runs ¥64,800 (that's nearly $700), and can be upgraded for an additional ¥20,000 to include 4GB of RAM and a 500GB HDD.

Onkyo busts out DP312 Ion nettop originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desktopsinonettopnettopsonkyoThu, 22 Apr 2010 15:43:00 EST<![CDATA[VIA's ARTiGO A1100 is the nettop for DIYers (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/20/vias-artigo-a1100-is-the-nettop-for-diyers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/20/vias-artigo-a1100-is-the-nettop-for-diyers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/20/vias-artigo-a1100-is-the-nettop-for-diyers/#commentsVia's ARTiGO A1100 is the nettop for DIYers If you like the idea of a nettop or some other microscopic little PC, but would rather have something that you can open up and tinker with -- maybe even upgrade at some point -- you're not alone. And, we think you're going to love the VIA ARTiGO A1100. It's a DIY little desktop that's powered by the 1.2GHz VIA Nano processor and paired up with VX855 media processor, which we know can handle 1080p video playback without breaking a sweat. There's also VGA and HDMI video outputs, gigabit Ethernet, five USB ports, and optional 802.11b/g. VIA is calling this the "smallest full featured PC kit available today" and we're inclined to agree. At $243 ($199 if you're one of the first 10 to order) it's a solid bargain too, and while that price includes neither RAM nor storage, we're inclined to think that's a good thing -- you stuff this thing with as many gigabytes as you like.

Gallery: Via's ARTiGO A1100

Continue reading VIA's ARTiGO A1100 is the nettop for DIYers (video)

VIA's ARTiGO A1100 is the nettop for DIYers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a1100artigodiynettopviavia artigo a1100via nanovia vx855ViaArtigoA1100ViaNanoViaVx855videovx855Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's Atom D525 to offer 1.8GHz with no bump in consumption?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/intels-atom-d525-to-offer-1-8ghz-with-no-bump-in-consumption/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/intels-atom-d525-to-offer-1-8ghz-with-no-bump-in-consumption/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/intels-atom-d525-to-offer-1-8ghz-with-no-bump-in-consumption/#commentsIntel's Atom D525 to offer 1.8GHz with no bump in consumption? The solder has barely hardened attaching Intel's Atom D510 to a suite of nettops and the like, but already we're getting word of its successor, the supposed D525. Many have expressed disappointment that the D510 offers no better performance than its predecessor, but the new D525 should do better thanks to both a slight bump in speed (up to 1.8GHz) and compatibility with DDR3 memory. Despite that the new chip is said to have the same 13W TDP rating and, according to Fudzilla, will be shipping sometime in the second quarter -- so not too far off. Netbook Choice is also reporting the existence of the chip in a chart from Intel, but that chart pegs it at the same 'ol 1.6GHz. We're still inclined to think the 1.8GHz rating is correct, but we won't be placing any bets until Intel makes things official. We're just not the betting kind, really.

Intel's Atom D525 to offer 1.8GHz with no bump in consumption? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.8ghzatom d425atom d525AtomD425AtomD525d425d525ddr3intelintel atomIntelAtomnettopprocessorWed, 07 Apr 2010 10:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Pegatron showing off miniature Tegra 2-powered home theater PC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/pegatron-showing-off-miniature-tegra-2-powered-home-theater-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/pegatron-showing-off-miniature-tegra-2-powered-home-theater-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/pegatron-showing-off-miniature-tegra-2-powered-home-theater-pc/#comments If all these tablet and smartbook shenanigans haven't won you over, but you still feel the call of Tegra 2, Pegatron might have your number. We spotted this details-scarce nettop-ish home theater PC lurking around the NVIDIA booth today, just looking to be loved. The thin plastic box is topped by what looks to be bamboo, with HDMI, Ethernet, microphone and speaker plugs around back. We're very much in the dark as to supposed capabilities or software, but Tegra 2 gives us a good hint: the chip can decode 1080p and Flash video, runs Android or Windows CE, and is the same thing under the hood of the Boxee Box. We imagine something like this going for $100 (though no price or release date has been mentioned) or so and acting as a great little home theater PC for the right sort of user if and when it hits the market.

Gallery: Pegatron showing off miniature Tegra 2-powered home theater PC

Pegatron showing off miniature Tegra 2-powered home theater PC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bambooethernethome theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpcnettopnvidiapegatrontegra 2Tegra2Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel bringing dual-core Atom D510 processors to netbooks as the N500?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/intel-bringing-dual-core-atom-d510-processors-to-netbooks-as-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/intel-bringing-dual-core-atom-d510-processors-to-netbooks-as-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/intel-bringing-dual-core-atom-d510-processors-to-netbooks-as-the/#commentsIntel bringing dual-core Atom D510 processors to netbooks as the N500?It was hard to be anything but disappointed when Intel's dual-core Atom D510 processor started hitting nettops and was found to be no better performing than the earlier D330. Sure, it was more frugal, but most users were hoping for a bit more oomph not a bit less consumption. Soon, netbook users will seemingly get a taste of the same bitter pill, with talk that a netbook version of the D510 is in the works, likely called the N500. This is a rather less than shocking development and while it surely won't mean you'll finally get Crysis running on your Eee it could make for future netbooks that offer slightly better performance than their earlier brethren and yet deliver even longer battery life. Because, you know, if there's one thing netbooks need today it's greater longevity.

[Thanks, Jarrett]

Intel bringing dual-core Atom D510 processors to netbooks as the N500? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, JC]

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Shuttle's Ion 2-equipped XS35 shows off its slimline nettop credentials in hands-on video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MSI Toast PC eyes-on



MSI Toast PC catches our eye, and that's all she wrote originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cebitcebit 2010Cebit2010concepthands-onmsimsi toastmsi toast pcMsiToastMsiToastPcnet topNetToppctoasttoast pcToastPcThu, 04 Mar 2010 22:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Zotac's ZBOX HD-ID11 has NVIDIA Ion 2 and Atom D510 to thank for excellent media playback (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/zotacs-zbox-hd-id11-has-nvidia-ion-2-and-atom-d510-to-thank-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/zotacs-zbox-hd-id11-has-nvidia-ion-2-and-atom-d510-to-thank-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/zotacs-zbox-hd-id11-has-nvidia-ion-2-and-atom-d510-to-thank-for/#comments Like gaming? Move right along to the iBuyPower booth, please. Want an unobtrusive PC that will feed your Hulu and YouTube HD streaming addiction? Say hello to the ZBOX HD-ID11. It's basically a desktop version of the same Ion 2 setups you saw announced on the mobile front yesterday, and as such should provide flawless Flash 10.1 playback while occupying an extremely lean footprint on your desktop. Zotac has matched MSI's Wind Box DE220 with its inclusion of a dual-core 1.66GHz Atom D510 CPU, though it obviously differs with its NVIDIA Ion 2 graphics subsystem that includes 512MB of dedicated DDR3 memory. HDMI 1.3a and standard VESA wall-mounting are expected extras, with six USB ports, integrated 802.11n WiFi, dual-link DVI, and a 6-in-1 media card reader covering the rest of your bases. Check out some 1080p playback on a similarly specced system right here while you wait for pricing and availability to be revealed.

Update: We've heard directly from Zotac on the matter of pricing and we're told that the American MSRP will be $209.99 ($239) for the barebones edition, which will require you to add your own hard drive, memory and OS.

Update 2: Zotac seem to have been a little too ambitious with the initial price they quoted and have asked us to correct that number upwards by 30 bucks -- MSRP is now expected to land at $239.

Zotac's ZBOX HD-ID11 has NVIDIA Ion 2 and Atom D510 to thank for excellent media playback (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Shuttle XS35 nettop

Shuttle's XS35 nettop is 3.3cm thin, too nice to hide behind your HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010htpcintel atomIntelAtomion 2Ion2nettopnvidia ion 2NvidiaIon2shuttleshuttle xs35ShuttleXs35xs35Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Habey intros fanless, noiseless Atom Z510-based BIS-6620 mini PC: shh!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/habey-intros-fanless-noiseless-atom-z510-based-bis-6620-mini-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/habey-intros-fanless-noiseless-atom-z510-based-bis-6620-mini-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/habey-intros-fanless-noiseless-atom-z510-based-bis-6620-mini-pc/#commentsHabey's no stranger to the diminutive PC arena, but the latest from the company just might be the one you've been scouting. If you've been scouting a mini PC that's dead-silent, that is. The BIS-6620 is described as "an ultra-compact fanless and noiseless PC platform based on the Intel Atom Z510 processor," measuring just 4.5- x 4.5- x 1.5-inches and offering up GMA 500 graphics, 1080p hardware decoding, a single DDR2 SODIMM memory slot, room for a 1.8-inch (iPod classic-sized), a few USB 2.0 sockets, integrated SD / CF card readers, gigabit Ethernet port, an optional WiFi module and your choice of OS (Windows XP Embedded, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Linux). There's a fair chance this could double as a simplistic media player in your cramped studio apartment, and at just $299.99 at NewEgg, you won't be shattering the bank in the process. Video's after the break.

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Habey intros fanless, noiseless Atom Z510-based BIS-6620 mini PC: shh! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Sal]

ASUS Eee Top ET1610PT with Atom D410 shows up in online support pages originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Open-PC is the nettop for those who won't be constrained by you and your corporate ways originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI Wind Box DE220 displayed and detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Great Wall Cross PC U150 Ion-izes the Eee Keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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