Zotac ZBox HD

ZBOXHD-ID34BR-U

The Zotac 330 I've been using for around 9 months now is nice, but this thing is a beast in comparison and is still fully upgradeable, unlike many of the HTPCs being released. I just wonder how much it'll cost. My guess is around $600-700 but I haven't seen any figures yet. Apparently it'll be available for purchase later this month.

Update: $499.99

Full release notes - http://www.zotacusa.com/forum/topic/...blu-ray-drive/


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Full size image - http://i56.tinypic.com/2ep0x8m.jpg


Specs:

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Model                      ZBOXHD-ID34BR-U
Chipset              Intel® NM10 Express
CPU Socket              NA (integrated CPU)
Dimensions              7.36in x 11.02in x 1.5in - 187mm x 280mm x 40mm
FSB                      800 MHz
Memory Size              2GB Installed (Up to 4GB RAM)
Memory Slots              2 x 200-pin
Memory Type              DDR2-800 SODIMM
Onboard Audio              Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio/ 7.1-Channel LPCM digital audio (HDMI)/ Optical Digital S/PDIF audio output
Onboard LAN              10/100/1000Mbps, WiFi 802.11n/g/b
Onboard Video              NVIDIA ION graphics processor
Package Contents    1 x ZOTAC ZBOX Blu-ray HD-ID34
1 x VESA mount
1 x DVI-to-VGA adapter
1 x AC adapter
1 x Power cord
1 x Warranty card
1 x User manual
1 x Driver CD
1 x Cyberlink PowerDVD w/Blu-ray playback
Power Connector      DC19V
SATA                      1 SATA (3.0 Gbps), 1 Combo eSATA / USB 2.0 port
USB                      2 Front (1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0) 1 Back (1x USB 3.0)
Video Ports              HDMI + DVI-I

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Man, does that look sweet.
Any plans for a version without the blu-ray drive?

It looks sweet but I'll reserve judgment until the price is revealed! If the price is below an entry level netbook, then I'm sold.

Zotac makes some mainboards that would be BDD free... that's what i did when i built my HTPC, ended up adding the BDD anyways.

the price won't be THAT low... the Blu-ray will drive the price up for sure.

Looking out for that!

It's out... and less costly than I'd anticipated.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856173007

This just might be a nice Christmas present for myself. :smilie4:

It's a great little box to use as an extender. I have one and will most likely purchase another one soon.