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ASUS EeeBox EB1501 struts its stuff

by Parm Mann on 16 October 2009, 13:34

Tags: EeeBox EB1501, ASUSTeK (TPE:2357)

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We're expecting ASUS to roll out a bevy of new computer systems to coincide with the launch of Windows 7 next week, but there's one particular nettop that stands out from the crowd - the EeeBox EB1501.

The compact system, pictured above, has the makings of a useful living room PC. Inside, it's equipped with NVIDIA's ION chipset - complete with GeForce 9400M IGP - and a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom N330 processor.

That's joined by 2GB of DDR2 memory, a 250GB hard drive and a slot-loading DVD writer. ASUS reckons it's the world's smallest PC to feature a slot-in optical disc drive, and at 193mm x 193mm x 39mm, it might have a point.

Elsewhere, the EeeBox EB1501 provides Gigabit Ethernet and Wireless N connectivity, HDMI out, eSATA, six USB ports, a multi-card reader and Microsoft's Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. Not bad at all, and pricing is said to start at €399.

For those wanting a closer look, German site newgadgets.de has served up the following hands-on video:

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Posted by billybear - Fri 16 Oct 2009 17:24
It is great that nettops are coming with optical drives, but if they wish to be the media centres that they think they are then I wish they would also include a DVB-T/Analogue tuner.

I don't think I would like the tower design next to a TV - why don't PC makers do decent HTPCs and give them a decent looking case to match?
Posted by MadduckUK - Fri 16 Oct 2009 17:29
billybear
I don't think I would like the tower design next to a TV - why don't PC makers do decent HTPCs and give them a decent looking case to match?

take it off the stand and lie it flat then
Posted by MSIC - Fri 16 Oct 2009 18:57
I like it, although would be a little concerned if the price approached £350.
Under £300 seems about right, and if i saw it for £250 then it would be a must-buy i reckon.

That said, i'm making assumptions that it's still a cool running machine and therefore quiet… if all that dual core / ION loveliness makes it heat up then we have another kettle of fish.
Posted by cjs150 - Mon 19 Oct 2009 09:42
billybear
It is great that nettops are coming with optical drives, but if they wish to be the media centres that they think they are then I wish they would also include a DVB-T/Analogue tuner.

Dual digital tuner is an absolute must for me, but this is the closest yet to the perfect living room HTPC
Posted by this_is_gav - Mon 19 Oct 2009 12:17
That's the problem. They can't realistically bundle a tuner, as different people have different uses. Dual analogue, dual digital, analogue/digital, satellite, etc. The only way would be to allow expansion somehow, and that would fly in the face of the form factor really… so you're stuck with USB, which is hardly ideal.

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