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ZOTAC launches pocket-sized ZBOX PI320 pico PC

by Mark Tyson on 28 August 2014, 13:30

Tags: ZOTAC, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Windows 8, PC

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ZOTAC has announced that it has further reduced the size of its mini-PC offerings with the new ZBOX PI320 pico. This is an Intel Atom powered quad-core PC that fits in your pocket. It is very small, its dimensions of 115.5 x 66 x 19.2mm compare to those of a small, but rather thick, budget smartphone. The ZBOX PI320 pico comes with Microsoft's Windows 8.1 with Bing (x86) preinstalled.

Tony Wong, CEO of ZOTAC, said that the pico is the result of his company pushing towards ever smaller form factors and is a natural progression from previous nano and nano XS designs. "Now with the all-new ZBOX PI320 pico, we have created our smallest mini-PC that can fit in your pocket," he said.

The ZBOX PI320 pico's small size makes it ideal for "any room in a house, specialized installations, and for seasoned travellers on the go," thinks ZOTAC. The eminently portable PC system is powered by a fanless Intel Bay Trail quad-core processor with Intel HD Graphics technology and provides a snappy, responsive but silent computing experience.

The system works straight from the box thanks to the inclusion of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 with Bing (x86). All you need to do is plug in an HDMI display and a suitable input device, such as a wireless touch keyboard, to be up and running. Unfortunately there are no USB 3.0 connections but this tiny PC offers quite a good range and variety of connectivity as you can see in the specs below.

  • CPU: Intel Bay Trail (Z3735F quad-core, fanless, 2.2W SDP) with Intel HD Graphics supporting DirectX 11. CPU clock speed is 1.33GHz and as high as 1.58GHz on Turbo
  • Memory: 2GB DDR3L
  • Storage: 32GB eMMC (integrated), expandable via micro SD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 128GB)
  • Card Reader: 3-in-1 (micro SD/SDHC/SDXC)
  • Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100Mbps, onboard 802.11n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0
  • USB Ports: 3x USB 2.0
  • Display Options: HDMI
  • Audio: HDMI audio (bitstream) and 3.5mm output
  • Dimensions: 115.5 x 66 x 19.2mm
  • OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing (x86) preinstalled

The system is supplied with a VESA mount in the box. You can see the full box contents in the picture below. Usefully it shows the system laid on a table next to a standard electric plugs and a documentation CD/DVD for scale.

ZOTAC didn't supply us with pricing for this new system but according to Fanless Tech the ZBOX PI320 pico will cost $199 / 199 euros when it becomes available to buy next month.



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As the box contains a UK plug it looks like we will see this here.
Brian224
As the box contains a UK plug it looks like we will see this here.

Probably at £199 given their dollar/euro pricing of 199/199 :)
Rough conversion…

$199 = £120
199 euro = £160

Let's see how badly we get shafted then.
blokeinkent
Rough conversion…

$199 = £120
199 euro = £160

Let's see how badly we get shafted then.

Thats only a currency conversion, it doesnt include tax and import duty differences.

That said, once its been imported into a euro country, import duty no longer applies, as there is none between EU member states, which only leaves VAT differences.

Assuming the euro price is without VAT, that would take it from £160 to £192, near enough for them to just peg the UK price at………£199!
BobF64
Thats only a currency conversion, it doesnt include tax and import duty differences.

That said, once its been imported into a euro country, import duty no longer applies, as there is none between EU member states, which only leaves VAT differences.

Assuming the euro price is without VAT, that would take it from £160 to £192, near enough for them to just peg the UK price at………£199!


Would the Euro amount include any regional goods tax or not? You would assume it does as it's being listed at €199 for Euro countries. That would mean you wouldn't just whack on 20% for VAT. But they will and it will still be £199, no doubt.