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The Asus EeeBox PC EB1501 is an nVidia-ION powered nettop released in late 2009 as a step up from the original EeBox EB1012. It features an Intel Atom N330 dual core processor (1.6GHz), 2GB of DDR3 RAM (up to 4GB), and a 250GB SATA-II hard-disc drive. The most notable improvements from its predecessor include the addition of a slot-loading DVD drive, the brand-new Windows 7 operating system, and a more sophisticated design suitable for display alongside an HDTV or PC monitor. Included also is an nVidia ION chipset with a GeForce 9400 graphics card — making this nettop especially friendly to gamers and/or users seeking to use their computer for watching 1080p high-definition content.
MSRP $599.99
Release date October, 2009
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Features
- EeeBox PC Nettop
- nVidia Ion Chipset
- Intel Atom Dual Core
- DDR3 RAM
- SATA-II HDD
- Integrated DVD
- Windows 7
- GeForce GC
- WiFi
Specifications
- OS: Windows 7 Home
- CPU: Intel Atom N330 Dual Core
- Memory: 2GB (Up to 4GB)
- Storage: SATA 2.5” 250GB
- Optical: Slim Slot-in Super Multi DVD-RW
- Chipset: nVidia ION
- Graphics: nVidia ION
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
Inputs/Outputs
- Card Reader
- USB
- Headphone
- MIC
- D-Sub
- HDMI
- S/PDIF Audio
- Gigabit LAN
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Competitors
MSRP $599.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- fairly capable hardware - suitable for the majority of consumers
- runs OSX (and any other operating system if required)
- extremely compact size and shape
Cons
- $200 premium for 200GB of disk space and extra GB of memory is robbery
- 1GB model contains too little RAM
- requires investment into any required computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor, webcam etc...)
Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
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Apple Mac Mini
MSRP --
Released July, 2008
Pros
- stylish, customizable appearance
- large number of digital outputs
- competitively priced and outfitted compared to aging competition
Cons
- poor price:performance ratio, an Atom can do most of what is required of such a small PC
- not easily upgradeable once purchased
- Uses the slow and aging Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
vs.
Dell Studio Hybrid PC
MSRP $349.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- compact size
- energy efficient - a mere 14w at ilde, 40w at full load
- Nvidia ION graphics - DirectX 10 capable, media acceleration
Cons
- cheap glossy plastic enclosure and stand
- Intel Atom processor provides limited computional power - poor for gamers and power users
Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
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Lenovo IdeaCentre Q110
MSRP $300.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- latest single core Atom (N280)
- HDMI output
Cons
- not powerful enough for 1080p media
- limited for power users due to slower single core Atom processor
- cheaper and more powerful options from Acer exist (AspireRevo)
Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
vs.
Acer Veriton N260G
MSRP $299.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- compact and lightweight
- HDMI output for use with HDTVs and other home A/V equipment
- capable of full 1080p output and light gaming
Cons
- limited internal storage options limits its use as a media PC
- slightly underpowered Atom processor for more demanding users
- no optical drive
Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
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Acer AspireRevo
MSRP --
Released September, 2009
Pros
- can be mounted to the back of a VESA compatible monitor
- lightweight and compact
- ample RAM and disk space compared to most netbooks and nettops
- Nvidia ION graphics - capable of full 1080p media playback
Cons
- underpowered single core Atom processor - chokes on specific HD media, flash, games and other processing heavy applications
- late to the show - not even out yet / undisclosed price and connectivity
Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
vs.
LG XPION X30
MSRP --
Releases December, 2009
The Acer Aspire Revo 3600 is a dual-core NetTop slated for release in 2009 as an upgrade from the original, single-core Aspire Revo. It sports a dual-core Intel Atom 330 processor (1.6GHz); 4GB of base DRAM; and an nVIDIA ION chipset with a GeForce 9400M GPU that supports DirectX 10 API and 1080p HDMI...
Asus EeeBox PC EB1501
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Acer Aspire Revo 3600
Reviews
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Pros
- compact and lightweight
- ION chipset - enhanced Nvidia graphics are vastly superior to the extremely old Intel GMA supplied with most nettops
- comes with Windows 7 - much better than XP, not slower
- superior power to most nettops, dual core Atom processor, ample RAM and drive space
- HDMI output
- slot-loading DVD drive
- eSATA port
- can output 1080p full high definition video flawlessly
- can be mounted to the back of a display
- runs cool and quiet
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