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ASRock launches 2^nd Generation ION-based Nettops - ION 330HT series

     

Nov. 2, 2009, Taipei, Taiwan – While the current nettops are fine for most computing jobs like office and the internet tasks, ASRock NetTop ION 330HT series were also born for entertaining enjoyments. Today, ASRock is pleased to introduce the 2^nd-gen ION-based nettops, ION 330HT series. ASRock ION 330HT series nettop can provide you the wholly needs for HTPC to running games and videos smoothly at full speed!

If you search for ASRock NetTop ION 330 on internet, you may find that there are lots of discussions and recognitions going on. Indeed, our 1^st-gen ION 330 nettops had own numerous awards worldwide. Designed based on our 1^st-gen ION 330 systems, the 2^nd-gen ION 330HT series have eliminated the impossibilities and integrated lots terrific features. Let's read on the following pages to see what's extra new on our revolutionary 2^nd-gen ION 330HT nettops!

The cleverly named ION 330HT series mean that it is a full-feature home theater solution based on the wonderful NVIDIA^® ION™ graphics architecture. And it is equipped with Intel^® Atom™ 330 1.6 GHz Dual-Core CPU, NVIDIA^® ION™ 330 chipset, 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 memory, maximum memory capacity up to 4GB. The native ION graphics also bring full support for CUDA applications and DirectX 10, Full HD 1080p (Blu-ray) playback and be able to play true high-definition videos and games.

ASRock NetTop ION 330 system is the world's 1^st ION NetTop system which passed the Windows^® 7 logo submission! Surely, our nettops are all fully tested to compatible with Microsoft^® latest OS – Windows^® 7!

ION 330HT series is capable to support RAID 0 and 1 by adopting the second 2.5" HDD in its small 2.5-liter system! With RAID support, you may enjoy a faster transfer speed and never be afraid of the data damage or loss. Moreover, as the below graph shows, RAID 0 can let you have extremely 197% performance boost up compared to IDE.

For audio aspect, NetTop ION 330HT series supports 7.1 CH HD audio featuring the exclusive Premium Blu-ray audio and DTS technology. The DTS technology has been integrated in the ION 330HT series. With DTS support, you can get a cinema-style sound experience and can even hear every detail in riveting surround sound. In addition, ASRock signature Premium Blu-ray Audio can let you immerse in the Blu-ray entertainments in a high audio quality of 24-bit/192KHz.

The small, sleek, fashionable designs provide the ultra-portable function for our nettops, and it's ideal for setting in your living room too. Designed with BD Combo, ION 330HT-BD allows you to enjoy the dazzling audio and visual experience by running the Blu-ray disc source. ION 330HT and ION 330Pro were equipped with DVD Super Multi Player which enables you to use it immediately without having to get an external DVD playback device.

To get the latest WiFi technology, ASRock ION 330HT series features the highest speed networking of 802.11n as well. Compared to the 802.11g, wireless 802.11n can provide the faster wireless connections over the longer distance. Our nettops offer the fastest speed with two invisible antennas (placed in a vertical/horizontal position) hidden inside the front panel that provide you the most stable and unrestricted-direction wireless network coverage.

Great looks doesn't mean you have to give up on green credentials for your nettops. ASRock ION 330HT series nettop combines the sophisticated design with environmental friendly features, and was recently achieved both EuP (Energy Using Product) 2.0 and Energy Star 5.0 level certifications. To achieve EuP 2.0 standard, ASRock nettops fulfill the European Union's stringent criteria by making the total AC power consumption of the completed system under 0.5W in off mode.

What's surprise on ION 330HT-BD / ION 330HT? This time, we have bundled a multi-functional remote controller with the nettop! The remote controller comes with MCE (Media Center Edition) function which facilitates the way of playing multi-media entertainments.

Perfect for multimedia playback, ASRock ION 330HT series comes with all major outputs at the back panel. You may find DC-in, S/PDIF OUT, RJ45 Gigabit LAN jack, USB2.0, System Fan, HDMI, VGA and Powered eSATA/USB ports. The most mentionable part should be the Powered eSATA/USB port, it not only supports USB device but also eSATA device without additional power source.

The full-specification ION 330HT nettops bring rich functional utilities as well. First of all, ASRock famous Instant Boot allows you to boot up to Windows^® in a few seconds. Secondly, EZ OC helps you to easily overclocking CPU frequency by providing you an easy-operate fine-tuning interface. Subsequently, the Good Night LED is another worth mentioning tool which can turn off the annoying LED lights and make you won't be disturbed anymore. Last but not least, our nettops are bundled with ASRock Software Suite. It offers a string of Cyberlink's user-friendly tools which offer you a zero barriers way to play, burn, backup and edit the multimedia contents.

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