Zotac ZBOX nano VD01 mini PCs revealed

Zotac launched the ZBOX nano VD01, a new Mini PC series based on VIA's Nano X2 U4025 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The system has one DDR3-1066 memory slot, room for one 2.5" HDD, VIA Chrome9 integrated graphics, HDMI, DisplayPort, 6-in-1 memory card reader, eSATA, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, and two USB 2.0 plus two USB 3.0 port. The ZBOX nano VD01 Plus is also available, this model offers 2GB DDR3 and a 320GB 5400RPM HDD preinstalled.

ZOTAC� International, a leading innovator and channel manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards and mini-PCs, today launches the latest addition to the ZBOX nano product lineup with the new ZBOX nano VD01 series � an affordable palm-sized mini-PC powered by a VIA Nano� X2 processor.

The ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series combines the latest VIA Nano� X2 U4025 CPU and VX900H media system processor for outstanding energy-efficiency and performance. VIA Chrome9 graphics with ChromotionHD� 2.0 processing enables the ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series to deliver silky-smooth playback of popular high-definition video formats, including Blu-ray, MPEG2, H.264, VC-1 and streaming Internet video.

�ZOTAC� is pleased to expand its mini-PC lineup with the addition of a VIA platform. The VIA Nano� X2 with VX900H chipset enables us to deliver an affordable energy-efficient mini-PC that is ideal for digital media consumption and home server use with the ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series,� said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC� International.

\"ZOTAC is an industry leader of innovative mini-PC solutions.\" said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. �VIA is proud to partner with ZOTAC for the ZBOX nano VD01 series that highlights our energy efficient Nano X2 platform.\"

The ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series packs plenty of expansion capabilities with space to accommodate a 2.5-inch SATA drive and DDR3 SO-DIMM module � ZBOX nano VD01 Plus models include a 320GB SATA hard drive and 2GB of DDR3 preinstalled � internally, while USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and eSATA ports are available for external expansion.

It�s time to play with the ZOTAC� ZBOX nano VD01 series.

General details

ZOTAC� Launches Affordable Palm-Sized ZBOX nano VD01 series

VIA Nano� X2 U4025 CPU (1.2 GHz, dual-core-

VIA VX900H chipset

VIA Chrome9 graphics processor

VIA ChromotionHD� technology

ZBOX nano VD01

1 x DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM slot

Support 1 x 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 Gb/s HDD/SSD

ZBOX nano VD01 Plus

2GB DDR3

320GB 5400RPM HDD

2 x SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports

HDMI & DisplayPort outputs

Gigabit Ethernet

Onboard 802.11n WiFi

Onboard Bluetooth 3.0 technology

Bundled MCE-compatible remote

Integrated IR receiver

Bundled USB IR receiver (for mounted installations)

Bundled VESA75/100 mount

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