Zotac Atom N330 Dual Core WiFi ITX Intel Motherboard IONITX-F-E

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Zotac Atom N330 Dual Core WiFi ITX Intel Motherboard IONITX-F-E
 
Manufacturer: Zotac
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Experience fluid and vivid high-definition video playback with the ultra-compact ZOTAC ION platform. The mini-ITX form factor ZOTAC ION combines a high-performance NVIDIA ION graphics processor with a power-efficient Intel Atom processor for the ultimate eco-friendly platform that has no troubles handling regular web browsing, e-mail, & productivity and HD video playback tasks.

Product Details

  • Zotac mini-ITX motherboard with onboard Atom N330 CPU using nVidia ION chipset
  • 1x mini-PCIE, PCIEx16 slot, 2xDDR2800 Max 4gb, 3 SATA + 1 eSATA
  • 10x USB 2.0, RAID 0,1,0+1, Audio, WIFI, LAN
  • DVI / VGA / HDMI connectors
  • 20-pin power connector

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Finally A Small ION Board with PCI-E! Bliss!!
 
Review Date: January 15, 2010
Reviewer: Scott Showalter, Ohio, USA
I bought this after reselling my similar Zotac IONITX D-E (a.k.a. IONITX A-U, only no PSU included), as it simply didn't do it for me as an HTPC. The main issue with the D-E/A-U was that there were no PCI-E slots for a TV card of my choice.

That all changed with the F-E, which was released just a few months later. It's got the PCI-E slot that makes all the difference.

TV CARD:
If you have digital cable, you could technically just use the HDHomeRun (analog cable/NTSC not supported): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010Y414Q?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8

We, on the other hand, only have analog cable. Therefore, it needed to work with my current TV card, which is an analog/digital hybrid: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E2T6Y4?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8


CASE
I use my board with this APEX case, which works quite well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WCQYU6?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8


MEMORY
The best memory to grab for any of these Zotac boards is Crucial's XMS sticks.

Go for the 2GB (2 x 1GB) if you don't intend to ever watch Blu-Ray movies:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CDLCGG?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8

Go for the 4GB (2 x 2GB) if you DO intent to watch Blu-Ray movies:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TPXULC?tag=a52-20&ie=UTF8

Hope this helps! :)
Awesome mini ITX
 
Review Date: April 15, 2010
Reviewer: Kurt E. Powell,
I researched for quite awhile before I picked this board. It is currently installed as a Car PC running XP with 2GB memory. Handles everything well. This board is top notch with all the back panel connections you need. If you are looking for a top end mini board as a car pc, HTPC, or desktop replacement (as long as your not doing high end graphics or gaming) this si the one!
The perfect HTPC board
 
Review Date: July 23, 2010
Reviewer: Max Bickley, Emeryville, CA
I've slapped this board inside a new Lian-Li PC-Q08, along with a few large SATA hard drives. It's been running great for over a month. With the recent versions of XBMC I'm able to get full hardware decoding of my 1080P MKVs via the NVidia ION. The board stays cool even without a fan, but I still keep my case well ventilated. Overall this board is a wonderful value for anyone looking to build a small effecient HTPC/File server.
Good Product, just wished
 
Review Date: June 17, 2010
Reviewer: Lester Barratt,
This is a nice product, use it for a HTPC - diskless boot MD for linuxmce - vdpau here works fine, can play 1080p content perfect; well because of blue ray restrictions cannot play blue natively in Linux, even when connected to a HDCP supported TV(wish I had this option), squeeze the open source adopters.

I have one little issue with such products, I understand the use and purpose of the small form factor products, but with the ION chipset, it would be possible to make DTX or micro ATX version(more connectivity) as the chipset can support more I/O options; would be nice to have a pci-express x1 slot along with the x16 and the mini pci-express (a mini pci-express to pci-express x1 is $80), to change out the nic if it fails or use an intel nic, which gives me better throughput in my application. I suppose expanding the options will compete with some desktop offerings; not a serious gaming rig though.

Intel DP45SG Extreme Series P45 ATX DDR3 1333 2xPCIe 2.0×16 3xPCI 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Desktop Board – Retail

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Intel DP45SG Extreme Series P45 ATX DDR3 1333 2xPCIe 2.0x16 3xPCI 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Desktop Board - Retail
 
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With resource intensive games and multimedia tools constantly evolving to the next technological level, you need equally advanced hardware to ensure the best possible computing experience. Hardcore gamers and multimedia enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that next-generation Intel® Extreme Series Desktop Boards combine with the latest Intel processors to run the most demanding software applications with ease.

Amazon.com Product Description
With resource intensive games and multimedia tools constantly evolving to the next technological level, you need equally advanced hardware to ensure the best possible computing experience. Hardcore gamers and multimedia enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that next-generation Intel® Extreme Series Desktop Boards combine with the latest Intel processors to run the most demanding software applications with ease.

Intel® Extreme Series Motherboards Product Highlight
Built to deliver extreme performance for workstation needs, hardcore gaming, media editing, and still offer significant headroom for future upgrades, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards are the motherboard of choice for truly hardcore users who refuse to compromise.

nVIDIA AT 1600 MHz FSB
DDR3 DieShot
CrossFire Ready
Whether it's a single graphics card or ATI CrossFire, a system outfitted with the latest graphics cards can deliver unparalleled visual realism when playing 3D games. With compatible applications, multiple cards can share the graphics processing burden and allow for streamlined data processing that ensures high frames per second.

Quad-Core Compatible
Maximize the performance of your Intel Extreme Series Desktop Board by capitalizing on its support for Intel's latest quad-core processors. Support for up to two physical quad-core processors enables Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards to support up to eight processing cores. With more computing "brains", new multi-core processing systems can run more resource intensive games and multimedia applications simultaneously with ease.

Overclocker Friendly1
Built to be tweaked and pushed to the limits, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards include features and software that make it easier than ever to overclock while keeping an eye firmly fixed on system specs. And because these boards are built to Intel's exacting standards of quality, reliability and performance, you can push them to the limits with confidence. For performance enthusiasts looking to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of their hardware, Intel Extreme Series Desktop Boards provide a stable foundation for a benchmark-shattering system.

1 Warning: altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications

Onboard Audio
Utilizing the Intel® High Definition audio chipset, the Intel® Extreme series can deliver 360° Dolby Home Theater audio through 10-channel, 7.1 surround sound. Know exactly where your opponent is coming from by the sound of their footsteps as you dominate an online battle. Sit in the middle of a catastrophic explosion as you enjoy a five-star action movie in high definition. Whatever you do, enjoy every decibel coming at you in all directions.

Advanced Technical Specifications
  • Supported CPU
    • CPU Socket Type: LGA775
    • CPU Type: Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Intel® Core™2 Quad / Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Chipsets
    • North Bridge: Intel® P45 Chipset
  • Memory
    • Memory Slots: 4x240-pin
    • Memory Standard: DDR3 800/1066/1333MHz
    • Maximum Supported Memory: 16 GB
  • Expansion Slots
    • PCI Express 2.0 x16 connections: 2
    • PCI Express x1 connections: 2
    • PCI bus connectors: 3
  • Storage Devices
    • SATA 3Gb/s: 4
    • eSATA: 1
  • Onboard Audio
    • Audio Chipset: Intel® High Definition Audio
    • Audio Channels: 10-channel (7.1) Dolby Home Theater
    • S/PDIF Out: 2 digital audio outputs
    • Audio Ports: 5 analog audio outputs
  • Onboard LAN
    • Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbits/sec
  • Onboard USB
    • Onboard USB: 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 external ports, 6 via 2 internal headers)
  • Onboard IEEE 1394
    • Onboard IEEE 1394: 2 IEEE1394a ports (1 back panel connector, 1 via internal header)
  • Physical Spec
    • Form Factor: ATX
    • Dimensions: 9.6 inches x 11.6 inches (243.84 mm x 294.64 mm)

Product Details

  • Form Factor ATX
  • Memory Slot 4
  • Max Bus Speed 1333 MHz
  • Supported RAM Technology DDR3
  • Will only support 8GB of Ram, not 16GB

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Intel DP45SG
 
Review Date: May 12, 2009
Reviewer: brewmaster95060, California
Had to adjust timing and voltage setting for system ram. Installed XP sp3
it was easy and quick. No problems, freeze or any other glitches.

The Catalyst drivers for the 4850 even installed and worked.
All drivers from driver cd installed and worked (not using RAID drivers).
Motherboard came with a DVD GHOST RECON advanced warfighter
installed and ran with PhysX drivers. Fun game.

Extra Value added software included:

* Acronis True Image* 11 Home
* CyberLink Live* Premium
* Diskeeper 9*
* DivX Pro for Microsoft Windows*
* Dolby Control Center*
* Intel® Desktop Control Center (Internet Download)
* Kaspersky Work Space Security*
* Kingsoft Antivirus 2007*
* Kingsoft Powerword 2007*
* Laplink PCmover* Express
* Norton 360*
* Skype*
* TypePad*



Intel DP45SG motherboard
Cooler Master Elite 334 ATX Mid Tower Case Black - Mid Tower Case
650 watt antec power supply
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz 6M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Dual-Core Processor
Masscool 8WA741 - Processor cooler - ( Socket 775 )
Corsair TWIN3X2048-1333C9DHX XMS3 DHX 2 GB 2 X 1 GB PC3-10600 1333Mhz 240-pin DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit
Sapphire Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 Dual DVI / TVO PCI-Express Graphics Card
Western Digital 500GB 3.5", SATA, 16MB Cache Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD5000AAKS
Lite-On LH-20A1L 20x DVD±RW DL SATA Drive w/LightScribe (Black)
2 Antec TriCool case fan ( TRICOOL120MM BLUE LED )

Cross Fire will operate in x8 mode not x16.
from intel website:

1.6.1 PCI Express x16 Graphics
The MCH supports two add-in discrete graphics card via the PCI Express 2.0 graphics
connector:
* One Primary PCI Express 2.0 x16 (electrical x16 or x8) bus add-in card connector.
The x16 interface supports simultaneous (full duplex) transfers up to 16
GBytes/sec when operating in x16 mode with a compatible PCI Express 2.0 x16
discrete graphics card. Backwards compatible with PCI Express 1.1 x16, supporting
a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 8 GB/s. Interface will operate in x16 mode
only if the secondary PCI Express x16 connector is not populated.
* One Secondary PCI Express 2.0 x16 (electrical x8) bus add-in card connector: The
board provides a PCI Express add-in card connector in the form of a physical x16
connector with electrical routing of x8. This connector is an electrical equivalent of
a PCI Express x8 bus add-in card connector. This connector also supports x4 and
x1 PCI Express add-in cards. This interface supports PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth
when used with a compatible PCI Express 2.0 x16 discrete graphics card.

Acer AOD250-1694 10.1-Inch White Netbook – Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

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Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AOD250, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, this Aspire One AOD250 model (AOD250-1694) in white has a 6-cell battery that provides 8 hours of battery life on the go and weighs 2.79 pounds.



The sleekly designed Aspire One AOD250 weighs just 2.79 pounds (with 6-cell battery).


A great choice for light-packing business travelers and students, this 10.1-inch Aspire One AOD250 comes with Windows 7 Starter, a 250 GB hard drive, and a 6-cell battery for up to 8 hours of battery life (see larger image).


Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.
It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever. (Learn more about Windows 7 Starter below.)

You'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. And the built-in digital microphone delivers superior voice quality keeping background noise level low and minimizing echoes. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

It's powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices using an innovative design structure and hafnium-infused circuitry to reduce electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy. Packed with an extra-large 250 GB hard drive--great for storing a mobile digital audio and video library--this Aspire One also features 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications.

Key Features

  • 10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution) (Learn more)
  • Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. (Learn more)
  • Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. A small notebook PC running Windows 7 Home Premium is even easier to use. The new taskbar and advanced navigation features make launching programs, opening files, managing windows, and getting around your PC faster and easier. Personalize your PC to be just the way you want it with helpful gadgets and desktop themes--even turn your desktop into a slideshow of your favorite photos. And you get the best entertainment experience on a PC. With Windows Media Center, you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV.
  • 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile (Learn more)
  • Up to 8 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery
  • Multi-gesture Touchpad for circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, and page flip (Learn more)
  • 250 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity)
  • Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 video processor
  • Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
  • 84-key keyboard, 89 percent of standard-size with 12 function keys, WLAN switch
  • 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
  • Fast Ethernet (10/100)
  • VGA video output
  • Stereo speakers and optimized Dolby Headphone technology for 5.1-channel audio
  • Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
  • Dimensions: 10.17 x 8.04 x 1 inches (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 2.79 pounds
  • Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that's compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer's SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. It also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.

  • 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
  • Analog video output: 1 VGA
  • Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
  • 1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One AOD250-1694 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 (trial version with 60 days of live update); Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial; Google Desktop; Norton Online Backup; WildTangent

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10.1-Inch CrystalBrite Screen

The 10.1-inch screen has a WSVGA resolution (1024 x 600) and support for up a 262K color depth. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, which uses shared video memory with the main memory. Acer's CrystalBrite display technology guarantees the best possible visual experience by preventing the diffusion of surrounding light and internal ray. Compared to normal TFT LCDs, Acer CrystalBrite technology is able to read color coordinates more accurately, thus minimizing distortion and creating high-fidelity colors in all environments.


Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do—less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. Windows 7 Starter combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows.

Simpler and easier to use Built with the latest technology Makes home networking easy
  • Features like Jump Lists, Pin, Snap, and Windows Search all make using a small notebook PC simple and easy.
  • Connecting to printers and devices is easier than ever.
  • Windows 7 Starter supports the latest hardware and software.
  • Joining home networks with other PCs running Windows 7 is easy and simple.
  • Connecting to wireless networks is easy and fast.
  • Internet Explorer 8 improves the safety of web browsing.
Which version of Windows 7 is Best for You?


Intel Atom Processor: Your PC's Perfect Internet Companion

Take the Internet to more places with the long battery life and flexibility of a compact, lightweight netbook powered by the incredibly small, amazingly smart Intel Atom processor. It features a design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power--less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor--for excellent battery management. This 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor also includes a power-optimized front side bus of 533 MHz for faster data transfer on demanding mobile applications and a 512 KB L2 cache (which temporarily stores data).

Sleek, Eye-Catching Design Matched with Highly Functional Additions

The Acer Aspire One AOD250 has been designed to be even more streamlined than its predecessors--whittling down the depth to just one inch thin and shaving the weight down to just under 2.8 pounds. The sleek aerodynamic design includes elegant touches such as the color-rich chassis along with the metallic hinge with a colored accent.

It also uses a clever Multi-Gesture Touchpad that allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Finally, it features a soft-touch palm rest to increase typing comfort.

Product Details

  • 1.6GHz Intel N270 Atom Processor
  • 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
  • Windows 7 Starter Operating System, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5200 mAh)
  • 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

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HP Mini 110-1115NR 10.1-Inch Black Netbook – Up to 3.75 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)

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HP Mini 110-1115NR 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Up to 3.75 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
 
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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The Internet is at the center of modern life keeping you connected and informed through email, IMs, RSS feeds, social networking sites and Search. Keeping up often requires time shifting with companion devices like netbooks. Powered by energy-efficient Intel Atom processors, the HP Mini 110 is optimized for Web access and can handle standard productivity apps - but is light enough to carry everywhere at just 2.33 lbs. Its LED anti-glare display reduces reflection that can distract from the visual experience, especially when used outside. The 92% of full-size keyboard enables much more efficient and comfortable use than texting (or typing on smartphone keyboards) for most. Windows 7 makes locating and connecting to hotspots easier and faster than ever. The HP Mini 110 is the perfect device for staying productive, informed and in touch.

Product Details

  • 10.1" Diagonal WSVGA LED Anti-glare Widescreen Display (1024 x 600);
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (shared) with up to 128MB total available graphics memory
  • 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor (512 KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
  • 1 GB DDR2 RAM (1 Dimm), Max supported 2 GB
  • 160GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
  • 10.1¿ Diagonal WSVGA LED Anti-glare Widescreen Display (1024 x 600);
  • Genuine Windows 7 Starter, *Up to 3.75 Hours of Battery Life

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