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Webkit team details Safari 15.The new Ion 330 is the latest Nettop released by ASRock, who have shown with previous models that they know how to offer affordable solutions for both home and business users.
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Using a combination of VideoLan Client and PowerDVD 9, we experienced fast and trouble-free playback of any media file we tried, ranging from 1080p MKV files to 480p AVI and more obscure RMVB formats.
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After our troubled experiences playing video on an older Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook, which uses an older Atom processor and an inferior graphics adapter, the Ion 330HT-BD's hardware video acceleration was a godsend. Using Windows Media Centre and the CyberLink PowerDVD 9 trial software Blu-ray video playback was utterly flawless, with no stuttering or buffering. We were consistently impressed with the Ion 330HT-BD's video playback. This is slightly disappointing given that the Ion 330HT-BD has a dual core Atom 330 processor. In our our WorldBench 6 benchmarks the PC scored 35, which is on par with other low-power Atom systems we've tested. It has six USB ports as well as an eSATA port for connecting fast external hard drives. The media centre also has Gigabit Ethernet, as well as HDMI, VGA, and optical digital and 3.5mm audio outputs. We snagged that using the Ion 330HT-BD's integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless. ASRock's documentation recommends the trial version of CyberLink PowerDVD 9. A copy of CyberLink PowerDVD is bundled, as are various ASRock utilities, but if you play Blu-ray movies you'll need to download a third-party program. ASRock lauds the ION 330HT-BD's Windows 7 compatibility, so we loaded up a copy of 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium to put the PC through its paces.
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The ASRock Ion 330HT-BD doesn't come bundled with a copy of Windows - you'll need to source your own and install it yourself. During regular usage we saw consumption figures of around 45W - this PC will hardly make a dent in your yearly power bill. This is miniscule compared to the power draw of even an energy-efficient LCD television, let alone a power-hungry PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. We were disappointed with the lack of front USB ports - while this is an aesthetic consideration, we would have liked the ability to plug in devices without reaching behind the system every time.ĪSRock claims the Ion 330HT-BD will consume just 40 Watts of power when in use. A glossy black finish with a few hints of silver means the ASRock Ion 330HT-BD will blend in seamlessly with the majority of newer LCD and plasma televisions. It's only a little longer and wider than a CD case. It's a simple and elegant looking unit with a tiny footprint. We've been keen to get our hands on a home theatre nettop, and the ASRock Ion 330HT-BD is the first to grace our Test Centre.