Paul J Roberts on May 7th, 2010

While doing some research on the Nvidia ION Next Gen video cards and up coming systems, I came across the info on the Zotac Zbox HD-ID11.

This nettop from Zotac is a bare bone DIY system that will require: memory, hard drive and OS.  At an estimated $260.00 US, it will be nearly $500 once you’re done adding a hard drive, memory chip and Windows 7 Home Premium. Wow.

Aside from the cost, the New HD-ID11 is one of the first units to be released using the Nvidia ION next gen video chipset with 16 graphics cores. It also includes  the Intel Atom D510 Pine Trail dual core processor, HDMI & DVI outputs,  1 eSata, 6 USB 2.0 ports, audio in/outputs and a 6-in-1 memory card reader.

Seems like a nice step forward for the Atom ION combo and I’d be interested in testing this unit. Asus is due to also put out the EeeBox 1501p that will have the same hardware. Both are not available in the USA just yet, but are due out soon.

Below is a video with the unboxing of the unit in the UK and the install of the ram and SSD hard drive. Along with an XBMC installation promo.

ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID11 Video Podcast from ZOTAC on Vimeo.

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Paul J Roberts on April 27th, 2010

flip video camera

Ok, I know…I know. I was supposed to make some Revo 3610 Demo vids month ago, but I had access to a crappy digital camera that also shot crappy video and then had technical and life delays. Now I got my hands on a Flip 1080P camera and will start shooting some usage vids for all the doubters out there. LOL.

I’ve got Flash 10.1 RC and the Nvidia 197 Drivers and Boxee Beta EA installed on the Revo 3610. So I’ll demo flash video, HD and Boxee functionality.  Should be nice to get some real nice video up for you guys to see.  Seriously, over the weekend I should have some postings going up. ;-)

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Paul J Roberts on March 26th, 2010

With the HUGE interest and reader contributions in the comments of my posts, I’ve activated a New Acer Revo 3610 Review Forum.

You can now post your questions, suggestions and help fellow enthusiasts in this new forum. I’ve yet to finish some categories and such, but it will give us a more organized way to communicate with each other and track our successes!

Must register to post or reply. All you need to submit is a valid email address. Sorry, gotta keep out the riff raff. ;-)

Hope you enjoy them and thanks for helping to make this blog the “go to” place for Acer Revo info and assistance!

New Forums are up: http://forum.pauljroberts.com

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Paul J Roberts on November 22nd, 2009

R3610 Acer Revo 3610 Unboxed

So, I got my Acer Revo the other day and decided to show a few un-boxing pics. I figured this would tide you over until I finish the testing I’m doing for a full on user review. I was in a rush to plug the darn thing in, so my photography skills were lacking that day. But, here goes….

Box Pictures:

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