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Onkyo HDC-1L Audio nettop

Chris Davies, Dec 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Onkyo Japan have announced [pdf link] new entry-level versions of their HDC-1.0 Audio PC. The new range now takes advantage of Intel's Atom 230 1.6GHz processor, paired with 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard-drive, DVD burner and six USB 2.0 ports. However there are several missing features compared to the full HDC-1.0 system, of which the most noticeable is the integrated audiophile amplifier. Read The Full Story

MSI Windbox: VESA-mounted fanless nettop

Chris Davies, Nov 28th 2008 Discuss [0]

MSI have announced their rival to the ASUS Eee Box, the predictably named MSI Windbox. A 300 x 240 x 65mm slab, the fanless Windbox contains a 1.6GHz N270 Intel Atom processor, 1GB or 2GB of RAM, either 160GB or 250GB hard-drive, WiFi b/g and gigabit ethernet. While MSI demonstrated it with a desk-stand, it's actually intended to be fixed to the VESA mount on the back of a flat-panel monitor. Read The Full Story

HP mini-Q nettop with dual-core Atom 330 CPU

Chris Davies, Nov 25th 2008 Discuss [3]

HP should be ashamed of themselves: this poor model (who isn't really dressed appropriately, considering it's almost December) is so excited by the new HP mini-Q nettop that she's entirely failed to notice the ominous red sponge-man creeping up behind her. I'm no lawyer but that's a sexual misconduct lawsuit just waiting to happen. Still, you can sort of see why she's happy: the mini-Q 2030 uses Intel's dual-core Atom 330 processor together with 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB 7,200rpm SATA hard-drive and a dual-layer DVD burner. Read The Full Story

ASUS Eee Top ET1602 launched

Chris Davies, Nov 20th 2008 Discuss [1]

As promised, ASUS have held a glittering launch for the new Eee Top touchscreen all-in-one desktop PC. Despite having to suffer the indignities of being poked at by models with surprisingly long nails, the Eee Top held up well; Engadget China report that it feels as sturdy as most other EeePC machines, and that the touchscreen is responsive and doesn't require more than the most casual of grazes. Read The Full Story

ASUS Eee Top launching Thursday 20th?

Chris Davies, Nov 19th 2008 Discuss [0]

January is a long way off, says ASUS (probably; we haven't actually asked them). Their Eee Top all-in-one PC is set to launch in the US tomorrow, according to CIO, with two versions of the touchscreen nettop up for grabs. Both have the 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, run Windows XP and have ASUS' own finger-friendly interface; the ET1603 adds ATI HD3450 graphics and, although this runs contrary to what we've heard previously, a battery for mobile use. Read The Full Story

MSI Wind Neton all-in-one nettops: touchscreen & Blu-ray options, coming Q1 2009

Chris Davies, Nov 19th 2008 Discuss [0]

The ASUS Eee Top won't have the all-in-one nettop field to itself for much longer: MSI are planning some rival integrated nettops of their own, in the shape of the new MSI Wind Neton range just unveiled in China. The Neton M22, M19 and M16 have a 22-inch, 18.5-inch and 15.6-inch displays respectively, and are all based on either the single or dual-core Intel Atom CPU. All have a touchscreen option and the M22 - which has a 1920 x 1080 resolution display - can be specified with a Blu-ray drive. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm Kayak 3G-connected low-cost PC reference design

Chris Davies, Nov 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

Qualcomm have announced the Kayak PC alternative, a low-cost entry level computing device that the company describes as positioned "between desktop PCs, which normally require landlines or separate accessories for connectivity, and internet-capable wireless devices". Devices built according to the Kayak reference design would be a hybrid of 3G-enabled netbooks and stationary nettops: rather than use hardwired ADSL or cable connections, they would take advantage of high-speed cellular broadband. Qualcomm envisage future Kayak products as using their Snapdragon platform, but initial devices will rely on the company's Mobile Station Modem MSM7xxx-series chipsets that incorporate both computing and connectivity. Read The Full Story

CLVE TVBE nettop PC offers single or dual-core Atom CPU

Chris Davies, Nov 10th 2008 Discuss [0]

German PC manufacturer CLVE have unveiled their latest desktop PC, and it looks a little like a home brewing kit. The TVBE is a 9.6-inch tall cylinder containing a choice of single or dual core Intel Atom 1.6GHz processors, 1GB or 2GB of RAM, 320GB or 500GB hard-drive and a DVD burner. It's being billed as an environmentally-sound alternative to a full PC, with low electricity running costs and minimal fan noise. Read The Full Story

Shuttle X27D barebone PC with Atom 330 dual-core

Chris Davies, Oct 31st 2008 Discuss [0]

Shuttle have announced their latest barebones PC, the X27D, which includes the new Intel Atom 330 dual-core 1.6GHz processor. Consisting of two 1.6GHz cores, each with 512KB L2 cache and a 533MHz FSB, the Atom 330 supports HyperThreading and uses the chip-maker's 945GC+ICH7 Express Chipset; it's intended for nettops and other small-form-factor desktop PCs. Read The Full Story