Efika showed off a new Smartbook just the other day, and now they’re also introducing the ‘Smarttop’ – essentially a nettop that swaps the Intel Atom / AMD Fusion processor for an ARM sourced processor.  And, as a result, it uses just 5 watts of power to fully operate.  Instead of Windows, the Efika MX features an optimized Linux kernel and a distribution that is a derivative of Ubuntu Maverick (10.10).  Perhaps best of all though, is the prices.  You can buy the Efika Smarttop for just $129, directly from the manufacturer.

Check out the full specs after the break.

• Freescale i.MX515 (ARM Cortex-A8 800MHz)
• 3D Graphics Processing Unit
• WXGA display support (HDMI)
• Multi-format HD video decoder and D1 video encoder

• 512MB RAM
• 8GB Internal SSD
• 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n WiFi
• SDHC card reader
• 2x USB 2.0 ports
• Audio jacks for headset
• Built-in speaker

Size: 160x115x20mm
Weight: 250 grams

Engadget China reports on a new nettop over there called the Novo Glaze.  It’s a pretty stylish looking nettop already, coming in a multitude of colors, but they’ve also added a big clear block on the end to make a design statement.  I actually kind of like it, although of course, it serves no real purpose and doesn’t make this nettop any more compact.

Having said that, it’s not all form over function.  Under the hood is a dual core Atom 330 processor, paired up with Nvidia’s Ion graphics chipset.  There’s 2gb of RAM to round it off, and we assume a 160 or 250gb hard drive.  Curiously, there’s no built in wifi, so an ugly dongle has to be used.   While we’re on negatives, couldn’t they have used Intel’s new D510 dual core Atom?  It’s probably a moot point anyway, since it’s unlikely we’ll see this nettop outside of China, but we can hope….

Check out some more shots after the break.

Cloned in China reports that a Chinese company has built a nettop called the Pandora mini Mac and if the name didn’t tip you off, the design should.  Yup, it looks like the previous generation Mac Mini.

Under the cover, you get a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual core CPU, NVIDIA ION graphics (first generation), 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, a DVD-RW drive, HDMI, and VGA output.

Pretty interesting, but unfortunately we don’t expect to see it outside of China.

via Cloned in China

Onkyo is launching a new nettop in Japan.  It’s a little different from the regular nettop in that it comes with TV tuners, and AM/FM radios. Unfortunately, there are no plans to bring this to the US anytime soon.  Nevertheless, under the hood the Onkyo DP312 nettop has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, 2GB of RAM, and a 320G hard drive. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium and has 802.1b/g/n WiFi, HDMI output, a wireless keyboard and mouse and a remote control and sells for the equivalent of about $700.

You can find more information about both computers at the Onkyo web site (PDF link).

via SlashGear

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Giada showed off a new nettop at CeBIT 2010 this week called the Giada Cube N7DT.  It comes with a dual core Intel Atom D510 Pine Trail processor and next-generation ION graphics. Best of all, perhaps, is that the Giada Cube-N7DT has a built in TV tuner and DVD drive, making it a a promising little media center nettop since the Nvidia Ion Graphics and dual core Pine Trai processor should give the nettop enough horsepower to decode Blu-Ray discs although for now you’ll need a USB Blu-Ray drive if you want to go that route.

The nettop supports up to 2GB of DDRE3 memory, and takes a 2.5″ hard drive. It has HDMI, DVI, and SPDIF outputs, as well as support for 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth.

No word on whether we’ll see this Giada nettop in the states anytime soon.

via Netbook News.de

Zotac HD-ID11 at Amazon for just $250.

Zotac is adding support for Intel’s latest Atom processor and NVIDIA’s next-generation ION graphics.  The new Zotac Zbox HD-ID11 is the same size and shape as the earlier Zotac MAG nettop. But the new model features a 1.66GHz Atom D510 dual core processor and faster NVIDIA ION graphics.

As the outgoing Zotac nettop, they system will be available as a barebones system.  That means there is no memory, hard drive, or operating system included.  What do you get is a  2.5″ hard drive bay and  a single 200-pin DDR2-800 SODIMM slot. The computer also has 802.11b/g/n WiFi and 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet.  The ION graphics processor has 512MB of dedicated memory and supports DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.2.

The computer has 6 USB ports, HDMI and VGA output, and mic and headphone jacks. There’s also an eSATA port and flash card reader. The system comes with a VESA mount and a DVI to VGA adapter.

A great design feature is that you can open the case without any tools. You simply need to remove two “thumb screws” to open the Zotac ZBOX HD-ID11 and insert RAM or a hard drive.

Pick up the Zotac HD-ID11 at Amazon for just $250.

Via Engadget we learn of the new BIS-6620 nettop from Habey.  At just  4.5″ x 4.5″ x 1.5″ it’s just a tiny bit thicker than the Fit-PC.   This model comes with a low power Intel Atom Z510 processor and GMA 500 graphics with support for 1080p HD video playback.

Inside, there’s room for a 1.8 inch hard drive, a stick of DDR2 RAM, and optional WiFi.   There’s a three way choice for your OS either Windows XP, Vista, 7, or Linux. There are also 4 USB ports, mic and headphone jacks, and an Ethernet port as well as CF and SD card slots. The computer uses less than 10 watts of power and features a VESA mount kit for attaching it to the back of your display.

The Habey BIS-6620 is currently selling for $319 via some 3rd Party sellers at Amazon.com.

via Engadget

Zotac Mag Nvidia Ion 2 Nettop

Zotac showed off several MAG nettops at At CES 2010,and one even included the rumored Nvidia ION 2 graphics coupled with an Intel Atom D410 or D510 processor.   It’s scheduled for a March release, priced at about $300.Digitimes confirms today that the Zotac will have  ION 2 graphics and that it will priced at the somewhat incredible $249 pricepoint when it’s released in March.

Mouse Lm-mini20 Nettop

A Japanese company, Mouse Computers, has brought out a tiny nettop called the Mouse Lm-mini20.  Along with built-in Nvidia Ion graphics, the Mouse nettop is powered by a 1.6GHz Atom 230 CPU, ION graphics, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive.

In Japan, it sells for the equivalent of about $376, but not word yet on availability or pricing outside of Japan yet.

via Engadget and Akihabara News