ION-powered Active Zepto Nettop

Zepto is an ION-powered nettop from the land of Italy. Underneath, you will find the Atom 330 dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB (optional 320GB) hard disk. Like any other modern nettop, you get ION chipset, HDMI and DVI ports, DVD burner. We must say that we are impressed its specs as-well-as its sharp looks.

Note that RAM is upgradable to 2GB. There is no information on its price.

ION-powered Zotac Zbox HD-ID11 NetTop

Meet the Zotac’s new nettop – ZBOX HD-ID11 that flaunts NVidia ION-2 chip, which has 512MB of its own DDR3 graphics memory. The HD-ID11 is powered by Intel Atom D510 processor and features DDR2 RAM slot, 2.5-inch HDD bay, integrated WiFi 802.11n, HDMI and eSATA 3.0Gbp/s, six USB 2.0 ports, DVI, LAN, and a 6-in-1 memory card reader. It is stated to carry a price tag of $209.99 for the basic-model where you will yourself have to add in a HDD, RAM and operating system.

Note that unlike, Atom D410, the D510 is a dual-core processor and thus, packs a bit more punch. There is no news on its availability.

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Zotac ION 2 coming in March

Zotac Mag ION 2 nettop will be hitting the market in the month of March 2010. Codenamed MAG HD-ND01, this ION 2 based nettop will use Atom D410/D510 and GeForce 210 chipset.

Zotac ION 2 will be priced at $249.

Asus EeeBox EB1012 – ION powered NetTop

Asus’ ION-powered nettop, the EeeBox EB1012 has hit the Amazon at just $387.

Specs – Intel Atom Dual Core N330 processor (1.6GHz), 6x USB 2.0 ports, 160GB HDD and 2GB RAM. Most importantly, inside, you’ll find the more powerful ION GPU that would allow you to watch high-def movies and some low-end games

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Mouse Computer Lm-mini20 – ION nettop

Mouse Computer have rolled out a new nettop, the Lm-mini20. Looking quite different from the rather box-like nettops, inside, you will find an Atom 230 single core processor, 1GB RAM and most importingly, NVidia ION GPU.

Priced at modest $376, its RAM and hard disk can be configured by the user.

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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

Viewsonic VOT132 nettop gets a review – ION Goodness

The Viewsonic VOT132 is a nettop sporting an ION GPU coupled with Intel Atom 330 Dual Core processor running at 1.6GHz. Packing 2GB RAM and spacious 320GB hard disk, it runs Windows 7 Home Premium and has 6 USB 2.0 ports which should be enough for plugging-in almost all the hardware you have.

Artopz Minitopz Nettop costs $2250!

The Artopz Minitopz nettop has both dual-core Intel Atom 330 CPU and NVidia ION graphics. It has the same general specs which we usually come across, but there is something in it that no other nettop has – da looks.

Artopz Minitopz is priced at $2250. But, then this nettop is all about style. Although for that price, we would instead decorate our room with a $15 USB lamp!

AOpen Mini GP7A-HD – ION Nettop

A new nettop, XC Mini GP7A-HD (Japanese link) has been launched by AOpen Japan, featuring a Core 2 Duo processor and NVidia ION graphic chipset. The most unique feature in this nettop is its “Silent & HD playback mode”, which is basically for conservation of power while watching movies. It measures 61 x 166 x 180mm in dimension, and also features a card reader, a slot-in DVD burner.

It has two RAM slots and allows upto 4GB of RAM. It has 6 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, eSATA, HDMI and VGA port. Strangely, WiFi is not included.

It can run Windows XP, Vista and/or Windows 7. To be released in mid-December in single color, Black

Giada Slim N10 NVIDIA ION-powered nettop – very sleek and light

New Giada Slim N10 nettop weighs just 0.5kg (1.15 pounds) and is equipped with an Atom 330 processor as well as NVIDIA ION graphics, up to 4GB memory and a 2.5-inch hard drive.

Ports: It has total of 5 USB ports, HDMI output, eSATA and VGA ports, an Ethernet jack as-well-as mic and headphone jacks. No information regarding its dimensions. There are chances that a PC makers might sell it with a different brand name as chances of this slim beauty coming to to US are pretty slim.