NOVO Coloured Glaze HTPC

There is massive, useless clear block at the front of this Atom-powered nettop which gives it a pleasant look. Specs-wise, it is yet-another-nettop with a dual core Intel Atom 330 processor and NVIDIA ION graphics (first generation). The nettop comes with up to 4GB RAM and HDD with capacities up to 500GB. The ION GPU (NVIDA GeForce 9400M) allows playback of 1080p HD videos and the nettop comes with both VGA and HDMI outputs and S/PDIF for audio.

ECS MD120 Nettop – ION Nettop

Wish to own a bare-bones nettop? If yes, then this ION nettop may suit you perfectly. The ECS MD120 nettop comes equipped with a dual-core Intel Atom 330 processor and NVIDIA ION graphics. What you will NOT find in this nettop is an OS, RAM or hard disk. There is a space for DVD burner that you will have to get it yourself. You get a total of 6 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI and DVI ports, 6-channel audio, D-Sub port and a multi-card reader. Measuring 10.6″ x 7.9″ x 2.4″, it has an attractive price tag too: $269+$10 for shipping. Available at NewEgg

Note of caution: There is not even built-in WiFi. You will have to add it yourself.

Commentary: It is axiomatic that it is meant for the modders and folks who like to hand-pick the stuff themselves. After all, the only thing you are getting here is a nettop cabinet with ION+Atom CPU