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Asus has unveiled the EeeBox EB1012 nettop computer, adding to its always expanding line of Eee Box computers.

The Eee Box EB1012 features the dual-core Intel atom 330 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, HDMI output, eSATA port. Worth noting is that VGA output is back…

The EB1012 is powered by the Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor, which is built specifically for PCs like the EB1012. And with the accompanying NVIDIA® Ion™ graphics processor, the EB1012 treats you to an impressive multimedia performance with a low power consumption of just 40W.

The EeeBox EB1012 also gains some cosmetic changes (no more front cover),  and comes with Window Vista Home Premium.

EeeBox EB1012 specifications:

• CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core)
• Chipset: NVIDIA ION (MCP7A)
• RAM: 2 x 200-pin SODIMM, 2 GB of DDR2 800 RAM standard (up to 4GB)
• Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x VGA output
• Audio:  5.1 Channel HD Audio (with S/PDIF out)
• Storage: 250GB 2.5in SATA hard drive, 1 x eSATA port
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit
• WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g/n
• I/O: 6 x USB 2.0 (3 x front, 2 x read, 1 x top)
• Other: card reader, stand, remote controller (optional), keyboard + mouse (optional)

Product page here [via blogeee.net (French)].

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Phoronix has posted a review of the ASRock ION 330 nettop.

Running it through their Phoronix test suite, the ASRock ION 330 nettop performed favorably with Ubuntu 9.04, compared to a ION/Atom 230-based system.

As in TweakTown’s review, they were impressed with the NVIDIA ION graphics performance when playing 1080p HD content (using VDPAU for hardware acceleration), and got some additional performance out of the system by overclocking the Atom 330 from 1.6GHz to 2.1GHz.

Not only does the ASRock Nettop perform well thanks to its NVIDIA ION GPU and Intel Atom 330 dual-core processor, but also the system has a very small form factor, runs cool and quiet, and comes with a great set of features.

Read the full article here.

ION 330 specifications:

• CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual-core)
• Chipset: NVIDIA ION
• RAM: 2GB of DDR2 800 RAM, up to 4GB
• Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 1 x S/PDIF output
• Storage: 320GB 2.5in SATA hard drive
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit
• I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
• Other: slim super-multi DVD player

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TweakTown has posted a review of the ASRock ION 330-BD nettop.

They were impressed with the NVIDIA ION graphics performance when playing 1080p HD Blu-ray content and power comsumption. While still being limited with its Atom CPU, the ability to overclock the Atom 330 from 1.6GHz to 2.1GHz delivers some additional performance out of this little system.

We really enjoyed the ASRock ION 330-BD nettop - it has plenty going for it and easily gets our recommendation for consumers wanting an affordable, but capable home theater PC or simply a small PC that doesn’t use a lot of power, but still has some decent hardware under the hood to do more than a standard low-end nettop, which is only for basic office computing.

Read the full article here.

ION 330-BD specifications:

• CPU: Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual-core)
• Chipset: NVIDIA ION
• RAM: 2GB of DDR2 800 RAMup to 4GB
• Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 1 x S/PDIF output
• Storage: 320GB 2.5in SATA hard drive
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit
• I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
• Other: Sony BC-5500S SATA Blu-ray slim player

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Fudzilla has reviewed the Dual Core Atom 330 on the Intel D945GCLF2 Mni-ITX motherboard. They found the board to be a decent performer with reasonable consumption. They were however disapointed with the limited features offered by Intel (lack of PCIe slot, DVI output), and highlighted the power consumption of the 945GC+ICH7 chipsets - 25W compared to the 8W of the Atom 330.

Atom 330 is a good step forward. It will do all your office work, you can surf the Internet and even play HD content as long as you don’t try that with a Blu-ray drive. The Northbridge/Southbridge combination is still disappointing. The Intel board, in particular, is quite boring and Intel has limited the feature-set to an absolute minimum.

Read the full article here.

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