Zotac Launches New Atom-based ZBOX HD-ID40 Series
Keeping the nettop segment going, Zotac today unveiled its new ZBOX HD-ID40 series, a new mini-PC built around Intel's Atom platform and sporting Nvidia Ion graphics.There are two versions available, including a barebones setup for anyone who likes to roll their own rig. Both the HD-ID40 and HD-ID40 Plus come with an Intel Atom D525 processor (1.8GHz, dual-core), Nvida Ion graphics with 512MB of DDR3 memory, Wi-Fi, combo eSATA/USB 2.0 port, HDMI, DVI-I, VGA, 7.1 channel audio, and six USB 2.0 ports.
The Plus version comes pre-configured with 2GB of DDR2-800 memory and a 250GB SATA hard drive, while the barebones setup lets you add your own RAM and HDD or SSD.
No word yet on price or availability.
ZOTAC® Introduces New ZBOX HD-ID40 Series
New ZOTAC HD-ID40 series packs energy-efficiency and high-definition multimedia capabilities into a miniature form factor
HONG KONG – Oct. 21, 2010 – ZOTAC® International, a leading innovator and the world’s largest channel manufacturer, today introduces the new ZBOX HD-ID40 series – a new mini-PC powered by Intel® Atom™ and NVIDIA® Next-Generation ION™ technologies. The new ZBOX HD-ID40 packs full HD video playback capabilities, enhanced performance and greater expansion capabilities into a miniature form factor that can fit virtually anywhere.
An Intel® Atom™ D525 dual-core processor with Intel® Hyper Threading™ technology provides smooth multi-tasking capabilities for quick responsiveness with everyday applications and computing tasks with the ZOTAC® ZBOX HD-ID40 series. Next-Generation NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processing equips the ZOTAC® ZBOX HD-ID40 series with rich multimedia capabilities for playback of Blu-ray movies and streaming high-definition content.
Integrated 802.11n WiFi with dual-stream technology enables the ZOTAC® ZBOX HD-ID40 series to connect to wireless networks at speeds up to 300 Mb/s for lightning-fast network transfers that are comparable to wired networks.
“ZOTAC® listens to feedback from our users. As a result, the ZBOX HD-ID40 series follows the same award-winning formula as our previous mini-PCs but delivers new features that have been requested such as a faster CPU, improved WiFi and thermal performance, and more memory slots,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC® International.
Two models are available in the ZOTAC® ZBOX HD-ID40 series, including the completely customizable ZBOX HD-ID40 with room to accommodate two DDR2 SO-DIMM memory modules and a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD, and a pre-configured ZBOX HD-ID40 PLUS with 2GB of DDR2-800 memory and a 250GB SATA hard drive. An operating system is not available with the ZOTAC® ZBOX HD-ID40 series to let users select the best choice for their computing needs.
It’s time to play with the ZOTAC® ZBOX HD-ID40 series.
General details
- ZOTAC® Introduces New ZBOX HD-ID40 series
- ZBOX HD-ID40
- 2 x DDR2-800 SO-DIMM slots
- Support 1 x 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 Gb/s HDD/SSD
- ZBOX HD-ID40 PLUS
- 2GB DDR2-800
- 250GB 5400RPM HDD
- Intel® Atom™ D525 processor (1.8 GHz, dual-core)
- Intel® NM10 Express chipset
- Next-Generation NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor
- 16 unified shaders
- 512MB DDR3 memory
- NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology
- NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD technology
- Onboard 802.11n WiFi (300Mbps)
Product Name
ZBOX HD-ID40
ZBOX HD-ID40 PLUS
Memory
2 x 200-pin DDR2-800 SODIMM slots
2GB DDR2-800
Hard Disk
1 x 2.5-inch
250GB 5400RPM
CPU
Intel® Atom® D525 (dual-core, 1.8 GHz)
GPU
Next-Generation NVIDIA® ION™
Video Memory
512MB DDR3
Display Options
HDMI (w/audio), DVI-I, VGA (with included adapter)
Memory Card Reader
6-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD)
SATA
Combo eSATA / USB 2.0 port
Ethernet
10/100/1000Mbps
WiFi
Onboard 802.11n WiFi (300 Mb/s)
USB Ports
6 (4 on back panel, 1 on front panel, 1 on top panel)
Audio
Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio
7.1-Channel LPCM digital audio (HDMI)
Optical Digital S/PDIF audio output
DirectX® Support
DirectX® 10.1 with Shader Model 4.1
Other Features
OpenCL compliant, OpenGL® 3.2 compatible, NVIDIA® PhysX® ready, NVIDIA® CUDA™ ready, NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD technology
HDCP:
Yes
Software Features
nView® Multi-Display
Windows® 7 Capability
Windows® 7 with Aero® user interface and DirectCompute compatible
