Category: Laptop / PC

Pipo W5 is a windows 8 tablet that costs 199 euro and features a small 8 inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution. The highlight of Pipo W5 is its support for stylus input.

Pipo W5 tablet specifications include Intel Atom Z3735G quad core 1.83 GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC flash memory, two cameras (5 / 2 megapixel cameras) and a battery with capacity of 4500 mAh.

The Pipo W5 costs about 899 Yuan in China which is about 120 euros in Europe. However we are pretty sure it will retail at much higher cost in European shops if it ever makes a debut here.

The new Windows 8.1 with Bing has definitely allowed the Microsoft to gain some market share in the tablet arena and with devices like Pipo W5, there is little its rivals will be able to do. Windows allows users to do so much more on the move. There are no compatibility issues and you can even connect your scanners and printers with them easily since you can use the existing x86 / x64 drivers with them.  

Shuttle XH97V and DS437T are the two bare bone mini computers that retail for less than 250 euros. Both have good configurability and high expandability which make them perfect for small and home office. This is how it looks like.

Here is a pictures from the back.

Shuttle DS437T Review

The more compact but also the less powerful of the two is the Shuttle DS437T which measures 200 x 165 x 39.5 mm and weighs mere 1.43 kilograms. It is very compact and has volume of mere 1.3 liters. Featuring a completely passive cooling system, it offers a dual-core Intel Celeron 1037U generation processor that is based on Ivy Bridge architecture. The CPU has TDP of 17W and a clock rate of 1.8 GHz.

The Shuttle DS437T can be configured with up to 16 gigabytes of memory and both DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 are supported. For storage there is space for single SATA III 2.5 inch disk. Despite its small size it offers a large number of ports. There are a total of 8x USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, DVI video outputs, SD card reader, audio jacks for headphones and earphones and a RJ-45 Ethernet jack for LAN. For connectivity you get the trusty old Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n Wi-Fi. The Shuttle DS437T is already available on the market at a recommended retail price of 234 euro.

Shuttle XH97V Review

For those who have a little more available space should go for the Shuttle XH97V which offers more performance and flexibility. You can configure it with any Haswell processor that includes Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, i5 and i7 fourth generation CPUs with maximum TDP of 65 watts. The Shuttle XH97V measures 240 x 200 x 72 mm with a volume of 3.5 liters and weight of 2.2 kilograms. There are two RAM slots which can be used to equip the system with up to 16 gigabytes of DDR3-1600 memory. For storage there are a total of three units thus giving the user a lot more flexibility when it comes  to storage. The drives can be configured in RAID configuration as well.

Connectivity and ports selection in Shuttle XH97V is same as DS437T. It is already on sale for 235 euros including VAT in Europe.

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The Dell Optiplex 9020 is a very compact nettop computer with a volume of 1.2 litres that has Intel Core i7 processor, 8 gigabytes of memory and choice of hard disk or SSD.

With the Dell Optiplex 9020 you will be able to save space without sacrificing performance. It is interesting not only for consumers with limited space at home but also for business houses where space is premium.

The body indeed is very compact and has an internal volume of just 1.2 liters. It can also be mounted on the wall or on the back of a monitor using VESA mount.

Being a very compact and powerful computer does not mean, it has small number of ports. In fact you get a total of six USB ports, two audio jacks for headphone and microphone along with VGA and display ports.

Dell Optiplex 9020 specifications include  Intel Core i5-4590T 2 GHz and a 2.2 GHz Core i7-4785T processor backed by either 4 or 8 gigabytes of RAM and 500GB 7200 rpm hard disk or 128GB SSD storage. GPU with either processor is Intel HD Graphics 4600.

For operating system, you can choose Microsoft Windows 7 or 8.1 64 bit. Prices start at 699 dollars and go up to 989.

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Zotac has released a very small desktop PC called ZBox P that runs Windows 8.1 with Bing OS and measures 115.5 (width) x 66 (length) x 19.2mm (height).

Processing is handled by the quad core Intel Atom Z3735F 1.33GHz processor with onboard graphics. Everything you need to get your office or web browsing done is onboard including 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and even Ethernet!

There are two models: PI320 and PI321

1. ZBOX PI320: This one comes with 32GB eMMC storage and it will hit the market shelves in November in Japan for 30000 Yen (~ $278).

2. ZBOX PI321: This has exactly the same specifications as the 32GB model but comes with 64GB eMMC storage. It will cost you 40000 yen (~ $370).

Port selection includes 3x USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, micro SD card slot and audio input and output jack.

You can mount it behind your PC monitor as a VESA mount is included in the box.

Zotac Zbox P specifications

Product name	ZBOX PI320
OS	Windows 8.1 with Bing（32bit）
CPU	Intel Atom Z3735F (1.33GHz / up to 1.83GHz, quad-core)
GPU	Intel HD Graphics
Memory	2GB DDR3L-1333
Storage	32GB eMMC
Connectivity	802.11n Wi-Fi、Bluetooth 4.0
Ports	USB 2.0 × 2, Ethernet port × 1 (10 / 100BASE-T), headphone output
Ports in front	3 in 1 (microSD / SDHC / SDXC) card reader
Ports on sides	HDMI × 1, USB 2.0 × 1, AC adapter port, power button
Dimensions	66(L)×115.5(W)×19.2(H) mm
In the box	VESA mount, AC adapter, user manual, quick installation guide, OS recovery DVD

• 32GB model (Japanese)
• 64GB model (Japanese)

The Onda V891W is one of the cheapest tablet with Windows 8.1 and quad-core Intel Bay Trail processor. It has 8.9 inch full HD display packing 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution.

Onda V891W price and release date

The Onda V891W is on sale for mere 130 dollars or 150 euro and comes preloaded with Microsoft Windows 8.1 with Bing. Slowly and gradually Windows 8 tablets are getting cheaper and more affordable every day. This is how it looks like.

Onda V891W specifications

The Onda V891W specifications include 8.9 inch display with full HD 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution. Powered by Intel Atom Z3735F bay trail quad core processor and 2 gigabytes of memory. It has thin frames and central home button which makes it easy to hold and operate in both horizontal and vertical manner.

And since this Onda V891W has less than 10 inch display size, you get Windows 8.1 and Office 365 one year subscription. For storage you get 32 gigabytes of onboard storage. There is a 2MP front webcam and 5 mega pixel rear camera with auto focus capabilities. Connectivity options include WiFi, WiDi and Bluetooth 4.0. Battery size is 7800 mAh.

Operating System: Windows 8.1
Display: 8.9 inch IPS (16:10) to 1920 x 1200, 225 PPI, 10 touch points of contact
Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3735F quad-core processor
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics Gen7 from 646MHz
RAM: 2 GB DDR3
Storage: 32GB EMMC
Networking: 802.11n WiFi, WiDi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0 host
Webcam: 2MP / 5MP with auto-focus
Battery: 7800 mAh
Weight: 521 g
Dimensions: 241 x 169 x 7.9 mm

MSI has announced two all-in-one computers AG270 2QC and 2QE with Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M and 980M dedicated video cards respectively. The two MSI computers can be configured with up to 16 GB of RAM and several Intel Core processors and storage solutions including Super RAID configuration. Prices start from $1800.

MSI has updates its all in one computer AG270 which includes Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M (2QC) and 980M (2QE) dedicated video cards.

All make use of an Intel Core i7-4710HQ 2.5 GHz processor, 12 gigabytes of memory (optional 16GB RAM), 128GB mSATA SSD or traditional 1TB / 2TB 7200 RPM hard disk drive.

Other MSI AG270 specifications include an optical drive (DVD Super Multi drive), 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0, HDMI and VGA video outputs, HDMI video input, line in and out audio jacks, 3 in 1 SDXC reader, 2 megapixel webcam, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 speakers with Yamaha amplifier.

All models are already up for sale in the US with prices starting at 1799 dollars.