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DFI is preparing a Mini-ITX motherboard with could be the first Mini-ITXP55 board.

The MI P55-T36 Mini-ITX board features a PCIe 16x slot, 2 DDR3 memory slots, 6 USB ports, Gigabit ethernet.

MI P55-T36 specifications (yet to be confirmed):

• CPU: LGA 1156 socket, supports Core i5 and Core i7 processors
• Chipset: Intel P55
• RAM: 2 x 240pin DIMM slots, DDR3 RAM 
• Storage: 3 x SATA ports, 1 x eSATA port
• Expansion slots: 1 x PCIe x16 slot
• Display: TBD
• Audio: 8 Channel HD Audio, 2 x S/PDIF output (1 x coaxial, 1 x optical)
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
• I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 x external, 1 x internal), PS/2 port

[via Fudzilla]

Technorati Tags: Core i5, Core i7, DDR3, DFI, eSATA, P55, PCIe x16

Technorati Tags: 230, 330, atom, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, MAG, mini computer, nettop, NVIDIA, ZOTAC

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)].

Technorati Tags: 330, Asus, atom, EeeBox, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, NVIDIA

Engadget has posted a review of the Acer AspireRevo nettop that was announced recently.

They were impressed with the NVIDIA ION graphics performance, but not with the performance of the Atom 230 CPU, with some performance issues with web browsing or non hardware accelerated video.

This is really a tale of two chips: the CPU and the GPU. Sadly, while we were very impressed with NVIDIA Ion’s performance (it’s basically the GeForce 9400m for cheap and low-power computers), the sluggish Atom 230 processor almost ruins it for everybody.

Read the full article here.

Technorati Tags: Acer, Atom 230, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, nettop, NVIDIA, review

Expreview is reporting that Zotac is going to offer two NVIDIA ION-based Mini-ITX motherboards.

One of the Mini-ITX board will feature the 1.6GHz Atom 230 CPU (single core), the other the dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 CPU. The boards are expected to be named IONITX-B-E and IONITX-A-U respectively.

Other features include NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, 3 SATA ports, 1 eSATA port, WiFi, HDMI and DVI output. There is no mention of PCIe slot - only Mini PCIe.

IONITX-A-U/IONITX-B-E specifications (to be confirmed):

• CPU: Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz - IONITX-B-E) / Intel Atom 330 CPU (1.6GHz dual core - IONITX-A-U)
• Chipset: NVIDIA ION
• RAM: 2 x 240pin DIMM slots, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800 RAM 
• Storage: 3 x SATA ports, 1 x eSATA port
• Expansion slots: 1 x Mini PCIe slot (used by WiFi module if present)
• Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x DVI output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 5.1 Channel HD Audio, 2 x S/PDIF output (1 x coaxial, 1 x optical)
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
• WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g (or n - TBC - may be optional)
• I/O: 10 x USB 2.0 (6 x external, 4 x internal), PS/2 port

Read the full article here including picture of one of the boards [via bit-tech.net].

Check the user manual here.

[Updated: added user manual link, storage specifications]

[Updated x2: corrected product names]

Technorati Tags: Atom 230, Atom 330, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, NVIDIA, ZOTAC

NVIDIA and Acer have announced the first Ion-based nettop: the AspireRevo.

The AspireRevo features an Intel atom 230 CPU, NVIDIA ION integrated graphics, HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA and could be a strong contender to the EeeBox.

The GeForce 9400 chipset allows 1080p/full HD playback - a limitation of previous Atom based systems (except for the ones using discrete graphics such as the EeeBox B206 and B208).

No larger than a typical hardcover book, the AspireRevo is a fully capable desktop with advanced graphics and impressive multimedia features. Equipped with NVIDIA ION graphics, the system can handle a wide variety of computing needs including high definition video, gaming, sharing digital photos, surfing the web, and other tasks consumers expect from full-size systems.

AspireRevo specifications:

• CPU: Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz)
• Chipset: NVIDIA ION
• RAM: up to 4 GB of DDR2 800 RAM
• Display: NVIDIA ION Integrated Graphics, 1 x VGA output, 1 x HDMI output
• Audio: 7.1 Channel HD Audio
• Storage: up to 250GB 2.5in SATA hard drive, 1 x eSATA port
• LAN: 1 x Gigabit
• WLAN: 1 x 802.11b/g (or n - TBC)
• I/O: 6 x USB 2.0
• Other: card reader

NVIDIA press release here.

Acer press release here.

Technorati Tags: Acer, Atom 230, eSATA, HDMI, Ion, mini motherboard, nettop, NVIDIA