Today saw ZOTAC launch two new ZBOX nano PCs – the VD01 and the X2.
Here is what they said today:
ZOTAC® International, a leading innovator and channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today launches the latest addition to the ZBOX nano product lineup with the new ZBOX nano VD01 series – an affordable palm-sized mini-PC powered by a VIA Nano™ X2 processor.
The ZOTAC® ZBOX nano VD01 series combines the latest VIA Nano™ X2 U4025 CPU and VX900H media system processor for outstanding energy-efficiency and performance. VIA Chrome9 graphics with ChromotionHD™ 2.0 processing enables the ZOTAC® ZBOX nano VD01 series to deliver silky-smooth playback of popular high-definition video formats, including Blu-ray, MPEG2, H.264, VC-1 and streaming Internet video.
“ZOTAC® is pleased to expand its mini-PC lineup with the addition of a VIA platform. The VIA Nano™ X2 with VX900H chipset enables us to deliver an affordable energy-efficient mini-PC that is ideal for digital media consumption and home server use with the ZOTAC® ZBOX nano VD01 series,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC® International.
“ZOTAC is an industry leader of innovative mini-PC solutions.” said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “VIA is proud to partner with ZOTAC for the ZBOX nano VD01 series that highlights our energy efficient Nano X2 platform.”
The ZOTAC® ZBOX nano VD01 series packs plenty of expansion capabilities with space to accommodate a 2.5-inch SATA drive and DDR3 SO-DIMM module – ZBOX nano VD01 Plus models include a 320GB SATA hard drive and 2GB of DDR3 preinstalled – internally, while USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and eSATA ports are available for external expansion.
· VIA Nano™ X2 U4025 CPU
o 1.2 GHz, dual-core
· VIA VX900H chipset
o VIA Chrome9 graphics processor
o VIA ChromotionHD™ technology
· ZBOX nano VD01
o 1 x DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM slot
o Support 1 x 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 Gb/s HDD/SSD
· ZBOX nano VD01 Plus
o 2GB DDR3
o 320GB 5400RPM HDD
· 2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports
· HDMI & DisplayPort outputs
· Gigabit Ethernet
· Onboard 802.11n WiFi
· Onboard Bluetooth 3.0 technology
· Bundled MCE-compatible remote
· Integrated IR receiver
· Bundled USB IR receiver (for mounted installations)
· Bundled VESA75/100 mount
| Product Name | ZBOX nano VD01 | ZBOX nano VD01 Plus |
| SKU | ZBOXNANO-VD01 | ZBOXNANO-VD01-PLUS |
| Memory | 1 x 204-pin DDR3-1066 SODIMM slot | 2GB DDR3 |
| Hard Disk | 1 x 2.5-inch | 320GB 5400RPM |
| CPU | VIA Nano™ X2 U4025 (1.2 GHz, dual-core) | |
| GPU | VIA Chrome9 | |
| Video Memory | Shared memory architecture | |
| Display Options | HDMI & DisplayPort | |
| Memory Card Reader | 6-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD) | |
| SATA | eSATA (rear) | |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | |
| WiFi | Onboard 802.11n WiFi & Bluetooth 3.0 | |
| USB Ports | 2 USB 2.0 (rear)
2 USB 3.0 ports (rear) |
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| Audio | Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio
HDMI audio (PCM) |
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| DirectX® Support | DirectX® 9 with Shader Model 3 | |
| Other Features | ||
| HDCP: | Yes | |
| Software Features | ||
| Windows® 7 Capability | Windows® 7 with Aero® user interface and DirectCompute compatible |
