Dell previews Zino HD mini desktop, Inspiron Z
updated 03:00 pm EDT, Thu August 13, 2009
Inspiron Z and Zino HD
Dell on Thursday previewed several upcoming computers, the Zino HD and Inspiron Z series. The Zino HD is a mini desktop that closely resembles the form-factor of a Mac Mini. The overall height appears to be greater than Apple's product, potentially due to the use of a tray for optical media instead of a slot-load system.
Specs for the Zino have yet to be announced, although the device provides a number of USB ports and an eSATA connection. The device also integrates both VGA and HDMI connectors for attaching displays.
Details for the Inspiron Z series are also slim, although the devices appear to compete amongst the category of thin and light notebooks similar to the CULV-based Studio Z series. The new Inspirons include the standard-size 14z and 15z, along with the netbook-size 11z.
Pricing information and release dates for the Inspiron Z series and Zino HD remain unknown. [via Gizmodo]
Extra height
08/13, 05:13pm reply
...because of the DVD tray? What are you smoking. That type of DVD drive is the same profile as a slot-loader. It's the standard laptop sized dvd drive.
ShALLaX
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Mini
08/13, 05:33pm reply
If Apple would make a Mini with these specs, they would double in sales. I want HDMI. If Mac Mini and AppleTV had a child.
Amen
mistercleanboise
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zino
08/13, 09:41pm reply
I like the looks of the 'zino', but I would prefer a DVI over a VGA connector. I wonder what the CPU will be and how well it will run Windows 7.
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I don't get it
08/13, 10:18pm reply
Isn't the Studio Hybrid supposed to be their competition for the mini? I actually prefer the even smaller footprint of the Hybrid over the mini.
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Re: extra height
08/14, 10:37am reply
Perhaps the 'extra height' is due to the fact they weren't just trying to make a computer that was exactly the same size as the mini?
Or maybe its for the s**** holes for one to be able to take it apart without need for a putty knife?
Or that they were as concerned about component accessibility as they were with some specific yet arbitrary dimension.
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