Tag Archives: Intel Atom

Google I/O 2010: Google TV and Update on Android x86

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Hong

Besides the Froyo update to the Android OS, the other big announcement for the Thursday keynote of the Google IO 2010 is Google TV. From the demo, this is what I learned about it. It’s a software muxer. That is, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Intel Atom Z6xx…

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Hong

Recently, Intel announced Intel Atom Z6xx (codename Moorestown) for the smartphone/MID devices. Anandtech has an excellent article on it. This is not the first power-conscious offering from Intel, but it is their first effort into the ever-expanding smartphone (and MID … Continue reading →

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Cheap Low-Power HTPC / HD-DVR Design #5

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Hong

A comment pointed me to another version of the Zotac IONITX board that is a bit more expensive, but also has a few more features. The prices are based on November 24th, 2009. Case: Apex MI-008 ($39.99) – 250W is … Continue reading →

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Cheap Low-Power HTPC / HD-DVR Design #4

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Hong

With the announcement of Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta, the nVidia ION system seems even more attractive as an HTPC. Also, it seems NewEgg is carrying the new Zotac ION board. Also, through Bing Shopping, NewEgg is offering some (2%) moneyback. … Continue reading →

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Cheap Low-Power HTPC / HD-DVR Design #3

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Hong

Another attempt… Probably closer to what I would do. The prices are based on November 4th, 2009. Case: Apex MI-008 ($39.99) – 250W is a bit overkill. I doubt this system will use more than 60W. Motherboard: Pegatron IPX7A-ION 330 … Continue reading →

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Cheap Low-Power HTPC / HD-DVR Design #2

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Hong

After searching around, I found a PCI-e dual ATSC tuner that has a Linux driver (not sure how reliable). The prices are as of October 30, 2009. Case: Apex MI-008 ($39.99) – 250W is a bit overkill. I doubt this … Continue reading →

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Cheap Low Power DYI HTPC / HD DVR Design

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Hong

I’ve talked about ideas for Atom-based DVR / HTPC before. Now, it seems we have all the parts needed to build one. Here is an example. The prices were taken as of October 27th, 2009. Case: Apex MI-008 ($39.99) – … Continue reading →

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I want an Intel CE4100 HD DVR NOW!

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Hong

Some time ago, I talked about my wish to build an Intel Atom-based HD DVR, and it turns out I am not the only one. Engadget is reporting that Intel just announced CE4100 at IDF2009. It’s an Intel Atom-based media … Continue reading →

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Atom-based HD DVR?

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Hong

I have been using two Atom-based systems for a while now. One is an N270-based 8.9″ notebook (or a “netbook”). The other is an N230-based Windows Home Server. Several months ago, nVidia announced ION platform, which is pairing an Intel … Continue reading →

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acer Aspire Easystore H340

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Hong

A Bit of Background I have been looking for a backup solution for home. Ever since I took up a digital camera in 2001, I have been accumulating quite a bit of slices of my life in the form of … Continue reading →

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