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Zotac intros third-gen Zbox with desktop CPU, GeForce GPU, more
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- Eager to partake in the madness of CES, Zotac has updated its Zbox mini-PC line with two new systems: a new third-generation design (ID42) and a revamped second-generation offering (ID83). Zotac says the former is the most drastic evolution of…
Thermaltake intros SD101 Mini-ITX HTPC chassis
- Thermaltake has unveiled a new compact enclosure with features specifically geared toward HTPC-like applications. The SD101 may not be able to handle the same breadth of enthusiast hardware as cases like Cooler Master's recently released HAF XB, but at only…
Weekend tech reading: What HTPC users can expect from Trinity
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Intel started the trend of integrating a GPU along with the CPU in the processor package with Clarkdale / Arrandale. The GPU moved to the die itself in Sandy Bridge. Despite having a much more powerful GPUs at its disposal (from the ATI acquisition), AMD was a little late...
ODroid-X is a quad-core alternative to the Raspberry Pi for $129
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Korean outfit Hardkernel has launched a new development platform that could be a solid alternative to the Raspberry Pi if you need a little more oomph. Priced at $129, the ODroid-X is equipped with a Exynos 4412 system-on-a-chip that houses a quad-core...
Cooler Master intros $50 enthusiast-grade Mini-ITX chassis
- Cooler Master has unveiled an affordable case that combines the internal functionality of an enthusiast chassis with the diminutive footprint of a home theater PC. Priced at only $50, the Elite 120 Advanced can house full-size graphics cards while measuring…
Zotac ships palm-sized Zbox Nano XS AD11 with Brazos, SSD
- Zotac has announced an updated mini-PC that further shrinks last year's Zbox Nano AD10 while packing slightly more horsepower. The new Zbox Nano XS AD11 measures a diminutive 4.17 x 4.17 x 1.46in (down from 5 x 5 x 1.7in),…
Commodore unveils Amiga Mini PC with i7-2700K, Blu-ray
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Steadfast in its mission to deliver retro machines, Commodore USA has unveiled a modern take on the Amiga. Called the "Amiga Mini," the system is compact enough to serve as an HTPC at 7.75in x 7.75in x 3in (197mm x 197mm x 75mm), yet powerful enough to be a workstation...
Weekend Open Forum: How many computers do you own?
- I can vividly remember wanting a computer for several years before I actually received my first one, a lovely AMD K6-2 333MHz beast (or so I thought) as a Christmas gift way back in 1998. I was always fascinated with…
Zotac covers all the bases with three new Zbox mini-PCs
- Hoping to maintain a strong presence in the pre-fabricated HTPC market, Zotac has unveiled three new systems, the Zbox ID80, ID81 and AD04. All three offer an external Wi-Fi antenna, integrated Bluetooth 3.0, and a bundled media remote with a…
Roku announces thumb-sized set-top 'Streaming Stick'
- Roku is celebrating the new year by unveiling miniature set-top solution. Dubbed the "Roku Streaming Stick," it's approximately the same size as a USB flash drive but packs most of the functionality you'd find in a standard set-top box, such…
Tranquil PC ships 1.5-inch thick, fanless HTPC
- PC manufacturer Tranquil has launched a new media center system that is only 1.5-inches tall and designed to fit right in with the rest of your living room's audio and video equipment. The MMC-12 is around the same size as…
Boxee 1.5 improves user interface, is the last version for PC
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Boxee has spoiled this post-Christmas week with a morsel of bittersweet news. The company has unveiled the latest version of its software for Windows, Mac and Linux. Revision 1.5 is being tested by select "early access" Boxee Box owners with a public beta scheduled in January, but PC users...
Lenovo intros ultra-slim IdeaCentre Q180 HTPC
- Lenovo is reaching out to the HTPC crowd with a new IdeaCentre system it touts as the world's smallest desktop PC. While we can't vouch for their marketing statements, the new IdeaCentre Q180 is certainly slim and trim, and it…
VIA launches ultra-compact DIY computer with Eden X2 chip
- VIA has revamped its Artigo mini PC, an ultra-compact machine that offers a basic computing platform, but leaves a few doors open for end-user customization. Billed as a "DIY kit," the Artigo A1150 comes readily equipped with a 1.0GHz dual-core…
Boxee unveils dongle to access free broadcast HDTV
- Although it's increasingly difficult for cable companies to deny the so-called "cord cutting" phenomenon, media conglomerates still have a stranglehold on many subscribers. It's easier than ever to catch your favorite TV show or movie through legitimate online avenues, but…
Zotac unveils featured packed A75-based Mini-ITX board
- In perfect synchronicity with Lian Li's new LAN party chassis, Zotac has unveiled its latest Mini-ITX motherboard. Meant to provide the foundation for compact multimedia rigs, the new A75-ITX features AMD's codenamed Hudson-D3 chipset along with the company's new FM1…
MSI readies Wind Box DC100 HTPC with AMD E-450
- While Asrock's second-gen Vision 3D home theater machine combines the general processing power of Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture and the graphics muscle of Nvidia's discrete GeForce family, MSI has taken a more consolidated approach by leveraging the latest silicon from…
Asrock readies new HTPC with Sandy Bridge, GeForce chips
- Few companies have remained as competitive as Asrock in the HTPC segment in recent years. In late 2009, the Taiwanese manufacturer impressed us with its Intel Atom and Nvidia Ion-packing 330HT-BD, an ultra-compact powerhouse capable of driving 1080p videos and…
Asrock launches Z68M-ITX HTPC board with MCE remote
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Zotac's Mini-ITX Z68 motherboards have received some fresh competition with the arrival of ASRock's new Z68M-ITX/HT motherboard. Perfect for high-end HTPCs, the new board offers seemingly all the goodies commonly associated with Intel's latest chipset...
Asrock CoreHT 252B HTPC Review
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Having crowned Asrock's Vision 3D the ultimate small form factor computer last year, we looked forward to what the company would deliver next. More than six months later, we now have the CoreHT Series, which promises to be the most powerful yet as it adopts the latest Sandy Bridge mobile processors.
The CoreHT Series includes three models that mostly vary based on the processor and the optical drive. The flagship model we are testing today is known as the 252B and it sports the Core i5 2520M along with a Blu-ray drive.
Nvidia rolls out $80 GeForce GT 430 for HTPC enthusiasts
- Nvidia has quietly rolled out a new addition to its range of graphics cards that finally makes the Fermi architecture available to users on a tight budget. The GeForce GT 430 comes in at around $80 and is being is…
Asus intros feature-packed Atom board for HTPC builders
- Looking to build a small HTPC without breaking the bank? Take a look at Asus' feature-packed AT5IONT-I. This mini-ITX form factor motherboard comes bundled with the recently introduced dual-core Atom D525 processor clocked at 1.8GHz, running alongside Intel's NM10 Express…
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