Giada reveals tiny ION2 based N20 PC

Posted on Tuesday, September 21 2010 @ 11:55 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Giada shows off its N20 at NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, this is a new compact PC based on the ION2 platform. It features the Intel Atom D510 dual-core processor, NVIDIA ION (GT218), up to 4GB DDR2 667MHz, 320GB HDD, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, a memory card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium. The device measures just 160mm x 175mm x 23mm and will be available in white and black versions. Pricing is said to be $449.
Giada Technology, Inc. introduces the Giada N20 Ultra Mini PC at the GPU Technology Conference. The Giada N20 is the world’s smallest PC based on the next generation NVIDIA® ION™ processor, and can handle rich media with ease through its embedded Adobe Flash, H.264, and its Blu-Ray hardware decoder which is based on the NVIDIA® GT218 graphics with 512MB dedicated graphics memory. This graphics also runs most PC games well.

Standard Configuration:
Intel Dual Core Atom Processor / 2GB Memory / 320GB Hard Drive / 11n/g WiFi / Bluetooth / eSATA /
Media Card Reader / Digital Optical SPDIF-out 5.1 Audio / HDMI and VGA Dual Display / Gigabit Ethernet / Windows 7 Home Premium. Priced at $449.

Fashion, Design and Unique Features
The Giada N20 has a sleek design that would appeal to fashion-savvy users and users that are looking for portability. It is small enough to fit in your pocket, yet packed with lots of power and all the I/O connectivity that you will ever need. It is a true multimedia PC that would be ideal in any type of environment, be it the living or the entertainment room, the bedroom, the kitchen, or even the bathroom. It is so quiet that you will not be able to tell if the power is on or off. The Giada N20 also comes with a special remote control that can power it on or off independently of the operating system.

The Giada N20’s slim design, at only 23.24mm thick, raises the bar and sets new standards in the ultra mini-PC market. The N20 comes with two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 2.0/E-SATA combo port, a four-in-one interface for a reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO), one HDMI, one VGA and one SPDIF-out port. What’s more, the N20 is equipped with Gigabit LAN, and it also supports Bluetooth.

Power-Saving and Super Quiet
Because of its low power consumption design, the Giada N20 has excellent power-saving capabilities and runs very quietly. Giada N20 also runs at only 26dB, ensuring you a very quiet computing environment.

1080p HD and Gaming Center
Giada N20 is powered by the Intel® Atom™ Processor D510 and the next-generation NVIDIA® ION™ graphics solution. The NVIDIA® ION™ is well known for its outstanding graphics, and so the Giada N20 delivers performance that enables you to immerse yourself in games or 1080p HD movies.

Visual Experience
The Giada N20 is designed with the best of the PC gaming technologies, and offers a stable, full-speed, wide-coverage platform for delivering stunning content. With its modern design, mini size, silent operation, the low-power Intel ®Atom™ Processor D510 CPU (with its performance improved by 20% compared with the Intel ®Atom™ 330), and the next generation NVIDIA® ION™ graphics solution (the 3D performance is twice that of the earlier NVIDIA® ION™), it can support DirectX 10.1, full HD 1080p playback and 3D Blu-ray. The Giada N20 delivers a robust visual experience like never before.

Model Giada N20
Processor Intel® Atom™ Processor D510
GPU Next generation NVIDIA® ION™ (GT218 w/512M)
Memory 2GB (Max. 4GB) DDRⅡ 667MHz
HDD 320G (Max. 750G)SATA2 2.5" HDD
I/O 2x USB2.0, 1x e‐SATA / USB2.0 Combo, 1x Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO), 1x HDMI, 1x VGA, 1x SPDIF‐out
LAN Gigabit LAN + WiFi 802.11n + Bluetooth
Audio AUDIO‐Out/MIC‐in
Power consumption 31 to 36W
Size 160 x 175 x 23mm
Color White or Black


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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