CPU/Mobo ZOTAC announces the NVIDIA ION-based mini-ITX platforms - the ZOTAC ION series

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Dear all,
ZOTAC is pleased to announce the world's first NVIDIA ION-based mini-ITX platforms - the ZOTAC ION series.
The new ZOTAC ION platforms deliver superior power efficiency without any compromises. Powered by an NVIDIA ION
graphics processor and your choice of an Intel Atom N330 dual-core or N270 single-core processor, the ZOTAC ION
features Blu-ray high-definition video playback capabilities, compatibility with NVIDIA CUDA-enabled applications
and quick multi-tasking performance.
General details:
• New ZOTAC ION platforms
• Superior power efficiency
• 10x faster graphics and video transcoding
• Full 1080p HD video playback
• Windows Vista Premium capable and Windows 7 ready
• NVIDIA ION mGPU
• 16 stream processors
• Integrated Intel Atom N230 (single-core) or Atom N330 (dual-core) processors
• 533 MHz front-side bus
• HDMI (w/7.1-channel true-fidelity audio), DVI and VGA outputs
• HDCP compliant
• 2 DDR2 DIMM slots
• DDR2-667/800 compatible
• Up to 4GB of DDR2 memory
• Integrated DC-DC power supply (optional)
• Included 19V AC/DC power brick (optional)
• Integrated 802.11n WiFi (optional)
• Mini PCI Express slot (optional)
• Microsoft DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 compatible
• NVIDIA CUDA and PhysX ready
• NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology
• ZOTAC Extended Warranty (visit ZOTAC World Regions for details)

Images are available here:

http://zotac.com/pub/IONITX-A-Series_FanMode.zip

Product will availabe in 3rd week of May '09, Please cotact e-tailer / Retailer for Price.

It's time to play!

Best regards,
 
I am a bit confused here , are they offering only the mobo or the mobo + processor etc etc for 12k
 
bond_212 said:
one more review
Techtree.com India > Reviews > Basics > Motherboards > Exclusive Review of the Zotac ION

Pricing doesn't seem good:

"Zotac is offering up to four variants of the ION all at different price points. The base model will start somewhere around Rs. 7,800 and go all the way up to Rs. 12,800. In this range you have a choice of the Atom N230 (Single Core) with and without WiFi and AC adapter or the N330 with the same options"
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in that review they say that the zotac mini itx mobo based on nvidia 9400 igp coupled with a E2160 performs lower in HD decoding then this nvidia ion which has a even slower atom processor, strange.
 
check out anandtech review its faster then pentium 4 2.66ghz in many usefull benchmarks. AnandTech: Zotac's Ion: The World's First mini-ITX Ion Board

in the same review they mention that there will 4 versions of zotac ion A,B,C,D ."The more expensive “A” model ships with a dual-core Atom 330 processor, a mini-PCIe WiFi card and an external DC power supply. The “B” model comes with a single-core Atom 230 processor, no WiFi and requires a standard power supply. They are priced at $189 and $139, respectively, from etailers. Add another $10 for retail pricing. two additional versions coming: a C and a D version. The C version will be a single-core product with the DC power supply and the D version will be a dual-core product with no power supply. "
 
The price will be a serious downer unless somebody really wants it.... I think this platform will make sense after a year when the dust settles down & the prices cool down enough to a sane level...
 
It will definitely be a great hit with the HTPC community and also for those who run 24x7 download rigs due to the low power consumption.
 
No doubt it is a great product. But price is somewhat downer!

Sure it takes less power but price is overkill

One can easily build a HTPC with

- single or Dual Core cpu + micro atx motherbaord + AMD 3450 card = Rs. 6400 Intel / AMD Single Core CPU for Rs. 6150 or Rs. 7650 with Dual Core AMD or Intel CPU

or

780G motherbaod with Single core AMD CPU = Rs. 6200 Aprox

Use 45 nm intel cpu E5200 for power saving

Add Wifi card if needed
 
Personally, i'd still stick to m-atx, but if the price comes down a bit, this could be tempting :)

PS: Had been reading reviews of this board since a long time, good that the resident zotac rep. finally posted about it. :)
 
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