Asus Eee Box EB1501: Nettop with Ion chipset and DVD Burners

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For the launch of Windows 7 Asus released a new model of its Eee Box. First time, the nettop has a DVD burner and an Nvidia chipset Ion. The cost base for the Asus Eee Box EB1501: 583 dollars.

Instead of the previously built-up Intel Atom N270, dual core Atom 330 is used. This clock rate of 1.60 gigahertz. In the two So-DIMM RAM slots Asus has two modules with a total of two gigabytes of storage space. The maximum RAM assembly of four gigabytes. Asus is following the example of the competitor Acer and replaces the slow Intel GMA950 graphics chip of the previous models of the Eee Box EB1501 against Nvidia ion. This serves to accelerate high definition video footage and also allows smooth, playing some older titles.

The hard drive capacity of the Eee Box increases Samsung the new model from 160 to 250 gigabytes. The looser guidelines for Windows 7, the manufacturer of the computer but can nevertheless offer along with the new Microsoft system. Space for the DVD burner creates the larger cabinet volume of 1.5 liters. The interior of the predecessor offered a liter of space. The weight is 1.2 kilograms.

As mentioned earlier, the nettop features of the new Asus Eee Box by a large number of connections. The main innovations are the eSata port and optical sound and HDMI output. In addition, each standing a gigabit LAN and VGA port and six USB ports. A wireless module with N standard is missing, either.

As operating system Windows 7 Home Premium is used. The price of the Eee Box EB1501 is 583 dollars. A publication date is not yet known, but there is evidence to 22 Through October - the sales launch of Windows 7 The nettop will be available in black or white.

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Specification:

• OS - Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• CPU - Intel® Atom™ N330 Dual Core
• Memory - 2 x So-DIMM Slots, DDR2-800 2G (UP to 4G)
• Storage - SATA 2.5'' 250GB
• Optical Drive - Slim Slot-in Super Multi DVD-RW
• Chipset - NVIDIA® ION™
• Graphics - NVIDIA® ION™
• LAN - 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Wireless - 802.11b/g/n
• Front I/O port

1. -Slot-in Super Multi DVD-RW
2. -Card Reader x 1
3. -USB 2.0 x 2
4. -Headphone-out jack x 1
5. -MIC x 1

• Rear I/O port

1. -Wi-Fi antenna x 1 (built-in)
2. -USB 2.0 x 4
3. -D-Sub x 1
4. -HDMI out x 1
5. -eSATA x1
6. -Audio out (S/PDIF out) jack x1
7. -Giga Lan x 1

• Power Supply - 19Vdc, 3.42A, 65W Power Adaptor
• Dimension - 1.5 L (193mm x 193mm x 39mm)
• Weight - 1.2kg
• Accessories

1. -Quick Start Guide
2. -Power Adapter(65W)+ Power Cord
3. -Stylish Stand
4. -S/PDIF adapter
5. -Warranty Card x 1
6. -VESA-Mount Kit
7. -Remote Controller x 1 (Option)
8. -Wired/Wireless KB+ Mouse(Option)

• Color Noble White & Modern Black