Onkyo Japan announces the introduction of the HDC-1L nettop audio PC system. It’s an interesting concept actually – building a system designed to handle digital audio playback. I’ve always been a fan of developing vertical solutions around nettops and netbooks and the HDC-1L is a great example of such a vertical solution. Specs include:
- Intel Atom processor running at 1.6GHz
- Intel 945GC Express Chipset
- Windows XP Home Edition
- 1GB RAM
- 160GB SATA HDD
- DVD SuperMulti drive
- 6 USB 2.0 ports
- Ethernet
- SN ratio of 120dB
Three versions will be available:
- HDC-1L for 59,800 Yen
- HDC-1LGX with 15 watt stereo speakers for 74,800 Yen
- HDC-1LGX/19W1 with 15 watt stereo speakers and a 19 inch 1440 x 900 monitor for 99,800 Yen
[Check it out via Akihabara News]
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Written by flung on December 2nd, 2008 with comments disabled.
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MSI’s answer to ASUS’s Eee Box desktop PC comes in the form of the MSI Windbox (oh so original..). The Windbox comes in a slate form factor and is designed to be attached to the back of a flat-panel display via the VESA mount.
Features of the MSI Windbox include an Intel Atom processor N270, 1-2GB of RAM, 160GB/250GB HDD, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Multi-format memory card reader, three USB ports, 7.1 channel audio, and VGA output. Windows XP Home comes with the Windbox and the entire unit weighs just 500 grams.
Expect the MSI Windbox in Q1 for around 200 Euros.
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Written by flung on December 1st, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Want an Atom powered desktop PC that actually looks like a regular desktop PC? Check out the new Kourziro KZRX1002. This IBM desktop-lookalike features the energy efficient Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB HDD, a DVD SuperMulti drive, and a 19 inch LCD monitor. According to Akihabara News, the system comes with a 90 watt power supply – talk about minimal needs.
You can purchase the Kourziro KZRX1002 in Japan for around 49,800 Yen ($522 U.S. dollars).
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Written by flung on December 1st, 2008 with comments disabled.
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The Chinese version of Engadget is reporting that ASUS has officially the new all-in-one PC – the Eee Top – in Taiwan. Going for around 18,900 Taiwanese dollars (or around $580 U.S. dollars), the Eee Top is a touch-screen PC featuring an “Easy Mode” UI running on top of Windows XP. Not surprisingly, if you launch a non ASUS application, you’ll quickly leave the user interface and be presented with the standard Windows XP UI – which isn’t quite finger friendly. What would be interesting is to take this system and install Windows 7 on it!
Make sure to check out both Engadget and Engadget Chinese for lots of pictures and coverage of the Eee Top. The announcement today was for the Eee Top 1602. This 
system features the following specs:
- 15.6 inch 16:9 widescreen panel
- Windows XP Home
- Single touch touchscreen display
- 1GB DDR2 memory
- 160GB SATA 5400 RPM HDD
- Wi-Fi 802.11n support
- Integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam with microphone
- 26 dB of noise
- Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
- SRS technology
- Integrated graphics
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 4watt x 2 speakers + SRS Premium Sound System
- 2 USB 2.0 ports, card reader
There’s also an Eee Top ET1603 which has yet to be rolled out. The specs for the ET1603 include the following:
15.6 inch 16:9 widescreen panel - Windows XP Home
- Single-touch display
- 1GB RAM
- Intel Atom N270 processor
- Intel 945GSE chipset
- 160GB SATAII 5400 RPM HDD
- Wi-Fi 802.11n support
- Integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam with microphone
- 26 dB of noise
- 16:9 display
- Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
- Discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD450 graphics
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 4watt x 2 speakers + SRS premium surround sound
- 2 USB, card reader
[Check it out via Ian Dixon’s blog]
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Written by flung on November 20th, 2008 with no comments.
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Someone needs to do something about MSI’s product names.. they are just darn right strange. Case in point – the newly announced MSI nettop series called the Wind Netons. That’s right.. Netons. What the heck is a Neton anyhow?
Making up the new Wind Neton product lineup are three systems – the M16, M19, and M22 – with the numbers indicating the size (or nearly the size) of the built-in display.
On the low end of the spectrum, you have the Neton M16 with a 15.6 inch display, a 1366 x 768 resolution, and a price of around $400 dollars. The M16 will be coming out in February 2009.
The midrange model is the Neton M19 which features an 18.5 inch display, a resolution of 1366 x 768, and sells for around $500 dollars. The M19 will be coming out in January of 2009.
Finally, on the high end, the Neton M22 comes with a 22 inch display, a resolution of 1920 x 1080, and a price of roughly $800 dollars. The M22 will be coming out in March of 2009.
It’s assumed that all the priced systems will feature the single core Atom processor although MSI plans on offering the dual core Atom processor as well. The single core desktops will come with Windows XP while the dual core desktops will feature Windows Vista.
Again.. what the heck is a “Neton”?
[Check it out via Crave]
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Written by flung on November 20th, 2008 with no comments.
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Intel is reportedly planning a refresh of their Menlow platform for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) around March of 2009. According to DigiTimes, the company will add three additional Atom processors – the Z550 (with clock speeds faster than 1.83GHz), Z534 (faster than 1.6GHz) and Z515 (faster than 800MHz). The Atom Z550 and Z534 will be coupled with the Intel SCH UP15W chipset while the Atom Z515 will be paired with the UL11L chipset.
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Written by flung on November 5th, 2008 with no comments.
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The small form factor computer system has many uses. A SFF rig can make a nice gaming machine for those who frequent LAN parties. Home theater fans looking for a tiny HTPC to fit into the entertainment center often go with a SFF machine.
One of the biggest purveyors of SFF systems is Shuttle with its line of small barebones machines. Shuttle announced its latest barebone machine today called the X27D. The X27D is the first system from Shuttle to use Intel’s dual-core Atom 330 CPU.
The system uses the Intel 945GC Express chipset and with the low heat output of the Atom, no fan is required. Passive cooling means a very quiet system. The PC is only about 7cm thick and includes Gigabit LAN, 6 channel audio, dual monitor connectors and support for up to 2GB of RAM. Pricing for the system is EUR 205 plus VAT.
Shuttle
Written by Shane McGlaun on October 31st, 2008 with no comments.
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HP expands their netbook lineup today with the introduction of the new HP Mini 1000 line of netbook systems. The Mini 1000 consists of three new systems – the HP Mini 1000, the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition, and the HP Mini 1000 with MIE (Mobile Internet Experience). Here’s what you need to know about these three new systems.
Common features across all three Mini 1000 netbooks:
- Less than one inch thick
- Weighs a little more than two pounds
- 92 percent keyboard size
- BrightView widescreen Infinity display (1024×600 resolution) with flush glass and LED backlight
- Built-in webcam and microphone
- Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
First up, there’s the HP Mini 1000:
Key features of the Mini 1000 are as follows:
- Piano black finish with HP Imprint swirl design
- Windows XP Home
- Ethernet
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- 3G versions coming in December
- Choice of either 8.9 inch or 10.2 inch display
- Choice of SSD or regular hard drives
- Prices start at $399
Here are the full specs:
- Windows XP Home with SP3
- Choice of 8.9 inch or 10.2 inch WSVGA HP LED BrightView Infinity Display
- 512MB or 1GB of RAM
- Intel GMA 950 graphics
- Intel Atom N270 processor
- 8GB/16GB SSD or 60GB 4200 RPM PATA HDD
- HP Mini Webcam with HP Imprint Finish
- Wireless G card with optional Bluetooth support
- 3 cell Lithium Polymer Battery
- Measures 10.3 in (L) x 6.56 in (W) x 0.99 in (H)
- Only 1 DIMM slot for a maximum of 1GB of memory
- Weighs 2.23 lbs
- Integrated stereo speakers
Note – a fully decked out system can be as high as $549.99 – that’s including a 60GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, and a 10 inch display.
The Mini 1000 is available now for purchase.
Next, we have the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition:
Key features for this netbook are as follows:
- Vibrant red with peony flower inspired design
- 10.2 inch BrightView display
- Windows XP Home
- Ethernet
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- 3G versions coming in December
- MSRP of $699
You can reserve the Vivienne Tam edition today.
Finally, there’s the HP Mini 1000 with Mobile Internet Experience (MIE). What makes the MIE model particularly interesting is the fact that it’s an HP designed user interface for accessing digital content – including videos, photos, music, and email. The system runs a Linux OS and has Ethernet, two USB ports, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Prices for the Mini 1000 are expected to start at $379. This system will be coming out soon.
HP rounds out the new netbook announcements with several accessory announcements also including a new HP Mini Mobile Drive which comes in 2, 4 or 8GB storage capacities and an optional six cell lithium-polymer battery due out in January.
[Check it out via NetbookTech]
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Written by flung on October 30th, 2008 with no comments.
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