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Novatech Ion Fusion review

Verdict:

With a monitor, keyboard and mouse, the Ion Fusion is outstanding value. It's faster than other nettops here, but can't handle HD video.

Review Date: 7 Jul 2009

Price when reviewed: £332

Supplier: http://www.novatech.co.uk

Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code PC-1254
Review Date 7 Jul 2009
Rating **** stars out of 5
Processor Intel Atom 330
Processor external bus 133MHz (533MHz quad-pumped FSB)
Processor multiplier x12
Processor clock speed 1.6GHz
Processor socket Socket 437
Level 1 cache 2x 56KB
Level 2 cache 2x 512KB
Memory 1.000000
Memory type DDR2
Maximum memory 2GB
Motherboard Intel D945GCLF2D
Motherboard chipset Intel i945GC
Power consumption standby 2W
Power consumption idle 34W
Power consumption active 38W

Ports

USB2 ports (front/rear) 2/4
Firewire ports (front/rear) 0/0
eSATA ports (front/rear) 0/0
Wired network ports 1x 10/100/1000
Wireless networking support none
Other ports minijack audio output, minijack microphone input

Internal Expansion

Case mini-ITX
PCI-E x1 slots (free) 0 (0)
PCI-E x16 slots (free) 0 (0)
Free Serial ATA ports 0
Free memory slots 0
Free 3.5in drive bays 0

Hard Disk

Hard disk model(s) Maxtor STM3160813AS
Interface SATA 300
Total storage capacity 160GB
Spindle speed 7,200rpm

Graphics

Graphics card(s) Intel GMA 950
Graphics/video ports VGA

Sound

Sound Realtek High Definition Audio
Sound outputs stereo line out
Speakers none

Removable Drives

3.5in floppy drive no
Supported memory cards none
Optical drive model TSSTcorp SN-S083B
Optical drive type(s) DVD+/-RW +/-DL

Display

Viewable size 19 in
Screen model Acer V193w
Native resolution 1,440x900
Response time 5ms
Screen inputs VGA

Other Hardware

Modem No
Keyboard Logitech Deluxe 250 Keyboard
Mouse Logitech M-UAE96

Software

Software included none
Operating system Windows XP Home Edition
Operating system restore option restore disc

Buying Information

Warranty one year RTB
Price £332
Supplier http://www.novatech.co.uk
Details www.novatech.co.uk
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