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ZOTAC Injects Palm-Sized ZBOX nano XS with the new MI521 nano XS Series

New ZOTAC ZBOX MI521 nano XS series embraces a 4th Generation Intel Core processor for a dual-core performance punch

HONG KONG – Oct. 1, 2014 – ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards and mini-PCs, today injects the palm-sized ZBOX nano XS chassis with a double dose of performance from a 4th Generation Intel Core i3 processor. The new ZOTAC ZBOX MI521 nano XS series delivers a dual-core punch and expansive connectivity in an extra small size for an excellent mini-PC experience.

ZOTAC Injects Palm-Sized ZBOX nano XS with the new MI521 nano XS Series.

 

“ZOTAC is a pioneer when it comes to packing as much performance as possible into the smallest form factor possible. Our latest ZBOX MI521 nano XS series takes that same formula and gives it more performance and connectivity to create a mini-PC
that’s perfect for office productivity or multimedia tasks,” said Tony Wong, CEO, ZOTAC International.

New to the ZBOX MI521 nano XS series is a very efficient and capable Intel Core i3 4030U dual-core processor with Intel HD Graphics 4400. The new processor enables dual display capabilities on the ZBOX MI521 nano XS series with standard HDMI and
mini-DisplayPort outputs for maximum work productivity.

A suite of Intel technologies including Clear Video HD, InTru 3D and Quick Sync Video transforms the ZBOX MI521 nano XS series into the perfect HTPC for high quality HD video playback, including CPU-intensive Hi10P formats. Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11ac Wi-Fi technologies round out the ZBOX MI521 nano XS series features to provide compatibility with popular input devices and high-speed network connectivity to wireless home networks.

Push the limit with the new ZOTAC ZBOX MI521 nano XS series.

 

Take a look at the ZBOX MI521 nano XS and nano XS Plus screenshots:

 

Specifications:

Product

ZBOX MI521 nano XS series

SKU

ZBOX-MI521NXS

ZBOX-MI521NXS-P

Memory

Support 2 x DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM (up to 16GB)

4GB DDR3L

(up to 16GB)

Storage

Support mSATA SSD

128GB mSATA SSD

CPU

Intel Core i3 4030U (dual-core, 1.9 GHz)

GPU

   Intel HD Graphics 4400

Video Memory

Shared Memory

Display Options

HDMI & mini-DisplayPort

Card Reader

3-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC)

Ethernet

10/100/1000Mbps

WiFi

802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0

USB Ports

2 USB 2.0 (front)

2 USB 3.0 (rear panel)

Audio

HDMI audio (bitstream)

3.5mm output

3.5mm microphone input

DirectX Support

DirectX 11

Other Features

Intel Virtualization (VT-x & VT-d), Clear Video HD, InTru 3D, Quick Sync Video and Hyper-Threading technologies

HDCP:

Yes

Windows

Windows 7/8 32/64-bit ready

 

Related: ZOTAC Unleashed Next-Gen NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 Series

Source: Press Release and Official Website

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