Haleron launches H-BOX NVIDIA ION powered nettop

Posted in Desktop PCs by Conner Flynn on October 26th, 2009

Haleron launches H-BOX NVIDIA ION powered nettopPC maker Haleron is the company behind several dual core and dual processor netbooks. Now the company sets their sites on nettops with the new Haleron H-BOX line of low power desktops. The Haleron H-BOX features a dual core Intel Atom 330 CPU and NVIDIA ION graphics. And it weighs less than 2.2 pounds. According to Haleron it’s less than 1/30th the size of a desktop PC, but they don’t specify which desktop PC being compared to.

The PC has 5 USb ports, an HDMI output, Ethernet, VGA, mic and headphone jacks as well as a flash card reader. As for power, it uses 20-25 watts and sports a 320GB hard drive and 2GB of RAM.

Acer AspireRevoR3610-U9012 comes to America

Posted in Acer by Shane McGlaun on October 19th, 2009

aceraspirerevo-sbAcer has announced that its AspireRevo is now available in America. The AspireRevo is a great little nettop that is designed to mount behind a TV or LCD screen making a slick little HTPC machine. The little nettop sells for $329.99.

For the money, you get some nice specs including graphics via NVIDIA Ion. That means that the nettop can support full 1080p HD video and play casual 3D games. The machine uses the Intel Atom 330 dual-core processor.

Lenovo IdeaCenter Q110 now on sale

Posted in Lenovo by Conner Flynn on September 27th, 2009

Lenovo IdeaCenter Q110 now on saleLenovo’s Q110 nettop has now gone on sale for $399. For that price you get 2GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive, along with Windows Vista Home Premium. Though many of you will probably wait a few weeks and get it with Windows 7 loaded in.

Just realize that there is no keyboard or mouse included. Also it looks like the White model isnt available yet, only the black.

LG intros XPION X30 nettop with NVIDIA ION graphics

Posted in LG by Conner Flynn on September 18th, 2009

LG intros XPION X30 nettop with NVIDIA ION graphicsLG just unveiled its first small desktop computer dubbed the XPION X30. It’s powered by the NVIDIA ION graphics chipset which can easily handle HD video playback as well as graphically demanding applications, even running on an Intel Atom 230 1.6GHz processor.

Along for the ride are 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. It’s powered by Windows Vista, but will likely come with Windows 7 very shortly. No word on price just yet.

MiNEW A10 Hello Kitty Nettop

Posted in Hello Kitty by Conner Flynn on September 15th, 2009

MiNEW A10 Hello Kitty NettopNo offense to teen/tween girls everywhere, but some things just make you want to vomit. One of those things is this the MiNEW A10 Hello Kitty PC. There goes my lunch. It’s the usual assault of pinkness, cuteness and kitty-ness.

Under the hood you won’t find anything special. A netbook with an Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, Intel GMA950 chipset and a 160GB SATA hard drive etc. No word on pricing, but trust us your daughter is going to ask for it.

Acer whips out Veriton N260G Nettop for business pros

Posted in Acer by Shane McGlaun on August 19th, 2009

acer_veriton_n260g-sbI really like netbooks and the idea of a nettop for the average computer user is sound. Most people can do everything they want in an office or online with a low-powered and energy efficient nettop. For business with lots of computers, the power savings these machines provide can mean big savings on electricity.

Acer has announced a new nettop system aimed at the business user called the Veriton N260G Nettop. The machine has a retractable stand for vertical freestanding or can be attached to the rear of an LCD. The machine runs Windows XP Pro and has Intel GMA 4500M graphics.

eMachines EZ1601-01 $399 Nettop

Posted in Desktop PCs by Conner Flynn on July 14th, 2009

eMachines EZ1601-01 $399 NettopFor a price of $399, you can expect to find all of the usual hardware that is already used in countless Intel Atom powered PCs: 1.6Ghz Atom, Windows XP Home, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, DVD writer, WIFI+Ethernet, 5xUSB.

What sets this one apart from stand-alone “Atom boxes” is the 18.5″ (1366×768) display that also contains the computer. You’ll want to upgrade that 1GB to at least 2GB though. You’ll be happy you did.

Epson Endeavor NP11-V Nettop PC

Posted in Epson by Conner Flynn on June 7th, 2009

Epson Endeavor NP11-V Nettop PCThe Epson Endeavor NP11-V is an energy efficient nettop that only requires 40Watts of power. Sure, it looks like the Wii turned into a PC, but we’re assuming that you like your devices in stark raving white so bright that it burns your iris. How about a dash of color Epson?

This mini computer is powered by an Intel Atom 230 CPU with a standard SIS672 or SIS968 chipset, 1GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. If you love bland design, you can buy the Endeavor NP11-V for about 195 Euro or $272.

Shuttle to unveil new nettops at Computex

Posted in Shuttle by Shane McGlaun on May 26th, 2009

shuttlenettop-sbNettops are becoming very popular as an alternative to more expensive desktop computers. The nettop is basically the desktop equivalent of a netbook. The machines use similar hardware and offer similar performance.

Shuttle is well known for making small form factor computers like the X270v we talked about earlier this year. The company will be unveiling a pair of new nettops at Computex in June that both use the Via Nano processor. The two machines will include the XS92 and the XS92F.

Shuttle unveils X270V Linux Barebone PC

Posted in Shuttle by Shane McGlaun on April 20th, 2009

shuttlex270v-sbIt wasn’t so long ago that if you wanted a HTPC, the best you could hope for was a computer roughly the size of your average cable box and a bit thicker. Today there are a number of very small and thin HTPC systems available that are sized more like a Nintendo Wii.

Shuttle has announced a new machine, that is larger than the Wii for sure, but still compact enough to fit into an entertainment center or onto your desk called the X270V nettop. The little machine is designed to run openSUSE Linux and features an Intel Atom processor.

Shuttle X50 all-in-one with lunchbox handle

Posted in Shuttle by Conner Flynn on March 18th, 2009

Shuttle X50 all-in-one with lunchbox handleI keep thinking that this thing should have some snazzy A-Team or Superman graphics on it. Anyhow, Shuttle has gone official with its new X50 all-in-one PC, which takes aim at ASUS’ Eee Top.

With this one you’ll get a 15.6-inch 1,366 x 768 touchscreen, with an Atom 330 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam and microphone, and a five USB 2.0 ports. Sadly it appears that you can’t order one just yet, but it should be available by the end of the month for around $500.

Acer Hornet NVIDIA Ion nettop leaks

Posted in Acer by Conner Flynn on February 26th, 2009

Acer Hornet NVIDIA Ion nettop leaksSome leaked Acer slides suggest the company is planning a high-end nettop device with NVIDIA’s Ion graphics chipset. The Acer Hornet is a compact computer with either a dual or single-core Intel Atom processor, together with the 1080p-capable Ion, and be optionally VESA mounted on the back of a monitor.

We don’t have full specifications for the Acer Hornet, but we do know it has an HDMI output and a Wiimote-style motion-sensitive remote that can be used for gaming and and general control. The slides also suggest that the Hornet is “silent” while operating.

Onkyo HDC-1L nettop audio PC

Posted in Onkyo by Conner Flynn on December 3rd, 2008

Onkyo HDC-1L nettop audio PCOnkyo just released the HDC-1L nettop audio PC, a perfect computer for any small office or room in your home. The computer is specially designed for digital audio playback.

It’s powered by an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor with Intel 945GC Express chipset, running on Windows XP Home Edition and comes with 1GB RAM, 160GB SATA hard drive, DVD SuperMulti drive, Six USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet connectivity and SN ratio of 120dB. The basic HDC-1L is priced at about $640. You can also get the PC with the optional 15-watt stereo speakers priced at $800 and with a 19 inch LCD monitor for $1,070.





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