Zotac’s Tiny Zboxes are an Economical Alternative

 31 Aug 2010 - By Omar Mariño+
 omar@myddnetwork.com


If you’re looking for a decent PC (and a tiny one at that) that will deliver the performance you need and not put a strain on your wallet, Zotac’s new Zboxes are probably worth your time to investigate.  First off, they’re tiny—not much bigger than a book.  Secondly, they come equipped with some decent hardware for such a small machine.

These PCs are powered by Intel CULV processors sporting Ion chipsets so you know you’re going to get the speed you need and they won’t suck the electricity like from your sockets like a little vampire! 

You’ve got a few different models to choose from but the best are the HD series.  They come sporting DDR3 RAM slots (RAM not included) and 2.5 inch hard drive slots (again not included) with NVIDIA Ion GPU  On the outside, you’re looking at an HDMI out and DVI-I port.

All of the models have plenty of USB ports for all of your peripherals and the modularity of these models means you can mount them pretty much anywhere (including on the back of your LCD monitor!)  And they’re snazzy enough to sit right on your desk and look like art (except for the wires.)

Base models will retail around $270 this fall.






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