Taiwan company Pegatron Technology has come out with its new nettop PC for the Russian market called the WALL-E. This space-saving computer is based on the NV MCP7A-ION chipset (NVIDIA ION platform) and features an Intel Atom N230 processor, an integrated video card, a custom hard drive, a custom memory and Realtek’s ALC662 audio driver supporting 7.1 surround sound. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers six USB 2.0, DVI, HDMI, audio output and microphone input. The Pegatron WALL-E is now available in Russia for about $190. [Product Page]
Viewsonic is gearing up to release another ION-based nettop PC in the form of the VOT132. This mini-desktop integrates a dual core Intel Atom 330 processor, a NVIDIA ION chipset, an integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400 graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, an optional Super Multi DVD burner, WiFi, Windows 7 Home Premium OS and several connectivity ports including six USB, DVI, HDMI, Ethernet and SPDIF. The Viewsonic VOT132 will go on sale on October 22nd for a starting price of $499. [Liliputing]
Onkyo has unveiled its latest ION-based nettop PC for the Japanese market called the P305A3. This space-saving computer adopts a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N230 processor, a NVIDIA ION chipset, an integrated GeForce 9400M graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a DVD burner (slot-in type), a 5-in-1 card reader, WiFi and Windows 7 Home Premium OS. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers four USB, eSATA and HDMI. The Onkyo P305A3 will go on sale in Japan starting on March 11th, 2010 for 69,800 Yen (about $771). More
Hong Kong based ZOTAC has announced its new nettop PC for the mass market called the MAG (mini all-in-one giant). Measuring 186mm x 189mm x 38mm, this space-saving computer is powered by either a dual-core Intel Atom 330 or a single core Atom 230 CPU and equipped with a NVIDIA ION graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, an HDMI port and an optional Windows Vista or 7 OS. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [Press Release]
Shuttle has added a new mini PC to their range with the introduction of Shuttle X270V Nettop PC. This mini PC is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual-core CPU, an Intel 945GC+ICH7 chipset, openSUSE Linux OS, up to 2GB of RAM, an optional DVD writer, 2.5-inch HDD, 6 x USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 6 channel audio, PS2 connectors, VGA and DVI out and serial connectors. The X270V is now available in Europe with a starting price of €299 ($387). More
