The desktop computer got its name because at one point the machines all sat on top of the desk rather than beside it as most do today. Dell has announced that its new Zino HD computer is now available in the U.S. and is sized to sit on the desktop again.

The Zino HD starts at only $229 and has HD capable graphics as standard. The device also has an HDMI out making it a great device for an HTPC system. Users wanting a more capable HTPC can add all sorts of options including a Blu-ray drive, more storage, more RAM, and a wireless remote.

The system is very small at 7.75-inches square and 3.5-inches tall. Dell offers the machine in ten colors and users can option the device with up to 8GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a discrete GPU with 512MB of VRAM. Dell will offer a very basic Zino without HD graphics in some areas. The machines will all run AMD processors up to the dual-core Neo X2 6850e.

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