Zotac ZBox HD

[Skiz]

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/




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


Specs:

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

[Cabalo]

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

[Darth Sushi]

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.

[timmeh_timm]

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.

[dmkreation]

Looking out for that!

[Skiz]

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.

[cableguy25]

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