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If you are searching for a new mini PC, then check out the Gaida i35V. Measuring at just 1-inch thin, the nettop comes jam packed with a 1.86GHz Intel Atom D2500 dual core processor, which is combined with an Intel GMA 3600 graphics chipset, a 2GB of RAM, a 2.5-inch hard drive bay, mic and headphone jacks, a memory card reader and an mSATA solid state disk. The Giada i35V also provides several connectivity options such as five USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, SPDIF, an Ethernet jack and 802.11n WiFi. The Giada i35V Mini PC is priced at around $160. [Giada]

As recent history would kindly tell us, Zotac really, really loves its tiny computing boxes. Now the outfit’s introduced yet another one to its mini PC mix: enter the ZBOX ID84. The standalone unit — which lacks an HDD and memory sticks — is set to be priced at a not-too-shabby $229, while the “Plus” model will carry a more expensive $319 price tag, but does come sporting a decent 320GB (5,400RPM) hard drive, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, NVIDIA’s GeForce GT 520M GPU alongside the dual-core Intel Atom D2550 CPU. Ports-wise the ZBOX ID84 Plus is pretty well-stacked, sporting two USB 3.0, four USB 2.0, a notorious 6-in-1 card reader, gigabit Ethernet, plus DVI and HDMI. All in all, it looks like Zotac’s latest miniature could get most anyone through the days, though we wouldn’t blame you if you’re interested in something with a little more power under the hood.

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Zotac’s ZBOX ID84 mini PC sports Cedar Trail CPU and optional NVIDIA, starts at $229 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nettops have slipped a bit out of vogue, but Shuttle is keeping the flame alive for those who like their desktops tiny and hushed. The XS35V3 and XS35GTA V3 have moved on to more contemporary Cedar Trail-era, 2.13GHz Atom D2700 processors that keep the power draw to a fanless 27W, even when everything is churning at full bore. That limit might get tested with the GTA variant, which brings in Radeon HD 7410M graphics for a lift to 3D performance, but neither mini desktop will exactly make the power company beg for mercy. Either is a barebones kit with the laptop-sized hard drive, optical drive and OS left to the buyer — if you don’t get them at the same time, you’ll have only the HDMI, VGA, USB and card reader to keep you company. Europeans are currently the only ones getting a crack, where it costs €172 pre-tax ($214) for the XS35V3 and €233 ($290) to get its faster GTA cousin.

Shuttle takes quiet nettops down the Cedar Trail, intros XS35V3 and XS35GTA V3 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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