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The Zotac Zbox – A Mini-PC That Packs a Blu-ray Drive

It's got a solid processor, a stunningly small form factor, and promises pristine Blu-ray playback.

The latest creation from Zotac is a mini PC that's fully equipped to take over your home theater system. It's small, it's slick, and it plays Blu-rays with ease.

"The ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray series is more than just a system for playing games and watching movies," explains marketing director Carsten Berger, "[it] is the ultimate multimedia hub for all your entertainment needs and replaces the function of multiple electronics devices."

Berger's not wrong, the Zbox can do just about everything. Since it's a PC, there's no need to worry about getting an app for Netflix, or whether you'll be able to play back a specific file type. You can, because it's a PC that does PC things.

The newest Zbox also comes with built in WiFi functionality, a pair of USB 3.0 ports and plenty of room for RAM and hard drive expansion.

Source: Zotac

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Zotac’s HD-ID11 is a Small and Powerful HTPC

Media streamers are getting increasingly powerful and their capabilities have been growing steadily. Having a full PC though, offers more flexibility and the potential to expand. Zotac’s new Z-Box is a solution that provides just that.

The HD-ID11 is made for customers who know what they want and don’t mind going out of their way a bit to get it. The system itself comes with a few vital components missing. You won’t get a hard drive with it, which means you also won’t get an operating system. The new Z-Box also comes without RAM.

What it offers though is the perfect starting point for an HTPC. It sports an AtomD510 processor and utilizes an NVIDIA NG-Ion for graphics processing. It’s got six USB ports, an eSATA port, a six-in-one memory card reader and an HDMI output for 1080p video and 7.1 channel surround sound. It’s also got the added bonus of no fans, which makes for nice silent running.

You can pick up the new Z-Box when it comes out for $209.

Source: ZVox

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