Intel Atom

by Rafael Hernandez on July 13, 2010 · 0 comments

ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID11 mini PC nettop

Most barebones computers out there leave the bulk of the setup choices up to you which..is the point as it saves you a bit of cash in the end but for the purpose built PCs out there something a little more turnkey would be nice in order to get things going quickly. The Zotac Zbox […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on December 22, 2009 · 0 comments

Intel’s Atom processors popularized the netbook mobile computer platform but its shortcomings were starting to become glaringly obvious with the media rich websites becoming so prevalent. The Asus Eee PC 1005PE takes the familiar netbook dimensions and piles in the new Intel Atom “Pine Trail” platform which promises even better energy efficiency and improved performance. […]

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by Pedro Hernandez on November 2, 2009 · 0 comments

Did you install Apple OS X on a lowly Intel Atom-based netbook? Proud of your tech-fu? If you answered yes, then be sure to skip the next Snow Leopard update from Apple. According to reports, Mac OS X Leopard 10.6.2 is incompatible with Intel’s netbook powerhouse, the Atom processor, delivering a blow to folks that […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on September 18, 2009 · 0 comments

Sometimes you just can’t get enough computers for the tasks at hand so you go and shell out another chunk of change for your next purpose-built computer, at least one computer manufacturer finds that unacceptable. DFI’s upcoming Hybrid P45-ION…

Read more DFI Hybrid Motherboard, we put a computer in your computer…

by Rafael Hernandez on September 10, 2009 · 0 comments

The Intel GMA 500 integrated graphics core is popping up in many Intel Atom powered netbook designs due to its low power draw and improved standards support which is perfect for a long battery life mobile environment.The company maintains driver…

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 26, 2009 · 0 comments

Nvidia is in a bit of a bind. The GPU maker is all but being shut out of the CPU chipset business by Intel with their next series of CPUs and compelling chipset offerings from AMD are making it difficult…

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 15, 2009 · 0 comments

Tablet computers fill that sweet little niche of gadgetry where you feel infinitely cool walking around and using one bringing many geek kudos…while everyone looks at you as an oddball.HotHardware has a look at the Asus Eee PC T91 swivel-screen…

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 14, 2009 · 0 comments

It’s a funny thing when a company creates a new platform, they get to implement all sorts of restrictions despite the obvious forward march of technology.As is the case with Intel’s Atom product line which was initially limited to a…

Read more Intel Allows for Higher Resolution Netbook Displays

by Rafael Hernandez on July 11, 2009 · 0 comments

Getting the smallest computer you could fit into a space used to mean a small form factor barebones that far exceeded the cost of a full-fledged tower desktop computer.Intel’s Atom processor has brought about more options when it comes…

Read more ASRock NetTop ION 330, Computing on a Small Scale

by Rafael Hernandez on July 10, 2009 · 0 comments

There was a time when the Mini-ITX platform was reserved for some exceedingly underpowered hardware which was catered to with extremely expensive motherboards and cases. Intel’s Atom has changed the landscape a bit so the form-factor is much more…

Read more Antec's ISK 300-65, Mini-ITX Goes Mainstream

by Rafael Hernandez on July 8, 2009 · 0 comments

The question “How did they do that?” is easily answered nowadays by forcing open the gadget for all the world to see. It’s even more interesting when the product isn’t even officially launched yet so we know what’s going on…

Read more Asus EeeKeyboard Tested and Dissected