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ZOTAC Starts CES 2013 With New 3rd Generation ZBOX mini-PC
(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 08 January 2013
Release date- 07012013 - HONG KONG - ZOTAC International, a global innovator and leading manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs today starts the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 with a new 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX and a refreshed mobile-on-desktop 2nd Generation ZBOX mini-PCs.
The new ZOTAC ZBOX mini-PCs both receive Intel Core processors for outstanding performance.
3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX Chassis
The 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX is the most substantial evolution of the ZBOX since its introduction three years ago and receives a slight 7-mm increase in thickness to accommodate higher-performance components. Network connectivity receives an upgrade with the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX chassis for dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with teaming capabilities and dual external Wi-Fi antenna's for superior wireless networking and Bluetooth reception.
'After many years of research and development, ZOTAC is able to integrate desktop components and discrete graphics into our award-winning ZBOX mini-PC for greater flexibility and performance capabilities,' said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.
ZOTAC engineers also enhanced the cooling subsystem of the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX chassis with triple the ventilation area for improved system cooling properties capable of handling the heat while maintaining quiet operation.
NVIDIA ION Reinvented
The 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX mini-PC takes the NVIDIA ION concept and gives it a serious injection of performance with an Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce graphics technology. A dual-core Intel Core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 graphics processor join forces to form an unmatched home theater PC combination in the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 graphics.
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 graphics processor enables hardware decode acceleration of popular high-definition video formats, including Blu-ray 3D, outstanding video processing for phenomenal video playback and bitstream audio output capabilities for crystal clear loss-less surround sound. The Intel Core processor provides lightning-fast system responsiveness and additional horsepower to decode new 10-bit video formats such as Hi10P without a single dropped frame.
'ZOTAC continues to impress us with their dedication to the home theater PC and continual advancement of mini-PC hardware capable of handling the latest and greatest features of OpenELEC,' said Stephen Raue, main developer and founder, OpenELEC. 'We have no doubt the new 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 graphics is ready for the new HD audio and Hi10P video capabilities of the upcoming XBMC 12.0 Frodo-based OpenELEC 3.0 release.'
Enhanced Mobile on Desktop Experience
The new 2nd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel HD Graphics 4000 rounds out the ZOTAC ZBOX lineup for CES 2013 with its 3rd Generation Intel Core i3 3120M processor for excellent performance in every day applications. By integrating a mobile 3rd Generation Intel Core i3, the new ZBOX packs an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor that delivers nearly twice the 3D performance of Intel HD Graphics 2500 found in most desktop 3rd Generation Intel Core processors.
The graphics boost helps the 3rd Generation ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel HD Graphics 4000 transcode videos up to 75-percent faster than previous generations for lightning-fast video conversions for quicker transfers of videos to portable media players and smartphone devices
ZOTAC ZBOX mini-PCs For All Your Computing Needs
The new ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core processors offer a superior computing experience in a mini-PC form factor for all computing needs whether its high-performance CPU processing or stunning high-definition video playback capabilities, there's a perfect ZBOX for the job. Each new ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core processors ship as a barebones or as a PLUS model with preinstalled memory and hard drive.
It's time to play with the new ZOTAC ZBOX with Intel Core processors.
General details
ZOTAC Starts CES 2013 with new 3rd Generation ZBOX mini-PC
New 3rd Generation Chassis
Enables use of desktop processors
Dual Gigabit Ethernet
Dual external Wi-Fi antennas
Triple the ventilation area of 2nd Generation chassis
NVIDIA ION reinvented
2nd Generation Intel Core processor with NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 configuration available
Refreshed mobile-on-desktop 2nd Generation ZBOX
New 3rd Generation Intel Core i3 3120M
PLUS models available with preinstalled memory and hard drive
4GB DDR3
500GB 5400RPM HDD
DVI & HDMI outputs
802.11n Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0
High-amperage USB charging capable (yellow ports)
Bundled MCE-compatible remote w/ USB IR receiver
Bundled VESA75/100 mount
3rd Generation ZBOX with GeForce GT 610 Graphics Specifications:
Product Name
ZBOX ID42
SKU
ZBOX-ID42
ZBOX-ID42-PLUS
Memory
2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (Up to 16GB)
DDR3-1333
Hard Disk
Support 1 2.5-inch HDD
PLUS Configuration
4GB DDR3 / 500GB 5400RPM HDD
CPU
Intel Core Processor (dual-core, 1.1 GHz)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GT 610
Video Memory
512MB DDR3
Display Options
HDMI & DVI
Memory Card Reader
4-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC/SDXC)
SATA
N/A
Ethernet
2 x 10/100/1000Mbps
WiFi
Onboard 802.11n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0
USB Ports
2 USB 2.0 (rear) (high-amperage charging supported)
2 USB 3.0 ports (1 on top, 1 on front)
Audio
Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio
HDMI audio (bitstream)
Digital Optical S/PDIF
DirectX Support
DirectX 11 with Shader Model 5.0
Other Features
Hardware video decode acceleration, Blu-ray 3D support, dual-display capable
HDCP:
Yes
Software Features
Windows Capability
Windows 7 & 8 ready
2nd Generation ZBOX with Intel HD Graphics 4000 Specifications:
Product Name
ZBOX ID83
SKU
ZBOX-ID83
ZBOX-ID83-PLUS
Memory
2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (Up to 16GB)
DDR3-1600
Hard Disk
Support 1 2.5-inch HDD
PLUS Configuration
4GB DDR3 / 500GB 5400RPM HDD
CPU
Intel Core i3 3120M (dual-core, 2.5 GHz)
GPU
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Memory
Shared Memory Architecture
Display Options
HDMI & DVI
Memory Card Reader
4-in-1 (SD/SDHC/MMC/SDXC)
SATA
N/A
Ethernet
10/100/1000Mbps
WiFi
Onboard 802.11n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0
USB Ports
4 USB 2.0 (1 front, 1 top, 2 rear) (high-amperage charging supported)
2 USB 3.0 ports (rear)
Audio
Onboard analog stereo high-definition audio
HDMI audio (bitstream)
Digital Optical S/PDIF
DirectX Support
DirectX 11 with Shader Model 5.0
Other Features
Hardware video decode acceleration, Blu-ray 3D support, dual-display capable
HDCP:
Yes
Software Features
Windows Capability
Windows 7 & 8 ready
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