PsySc0rpi0n
11-01-2007, 09:15
As the Home Theatre Personal Computer (HTPC) bug spreads mercilessly across the home user base, manufacturers are tweaking and expanding their product ranges to fit the varied requirements of the customers looking to buy.
http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/zalman_hd135_htpc/3.jpg
http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/zalman_hd135_htpc/2.jpg
Pros:
Low profile but accepts normal size cards;
Stylish;
Quiet;
Well Finished;
Good software package.Cons:
Expensive;
Can be restricting on hardware choice.Final Thoughts...
We are torn tremendously when we see a product like this - we are left wondering if the included features justify such a high price tag. However, if you want a good quality, flawless performing, excellent looking HTPC case - and price is not much of a consideration - then you could probably find nothing that comes as close as the HD135. The only thing to stop the HD135 taking away an award with it like the HD160 is the price tag, especially considering how much it is available for in the USA. In fact, if we were reviewing at the US price it would undoubtedly be given the bit-tech award for excellence. Shame really.
Artigo completo (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2007/01/09/zalman_hd135_htpc/1.html)
http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/zalman_hd135_htpc/3.jpg
http://www.bit-tech.net/content_images/zalman_hd135_htpc/2.jpg
Pros:
Low profile but accepts normal size cards;
Stylish;
Quiet;
Well Finished;
Good software package.Cons:
Expensive;
Can be restricting on hardware choice.Final Thoughts...
We are torn tremendously when we see a product like this - we are left wondering if the included features justify such a high price tag. However, if you want a good quality, flawless performing, excellent looking HTPC case - and price is not much of a consideration - then you could probably find nothing that comes as close as the HD135. The only thing to stop the HD135 taking away an award with it like the HD160 is the price tag, especially considering how much it is available for in the USA. In fact, if we were reviewing at the US price it would undoubtedly be given the bit-tech award for excellence. Shame really.
Artigo completo (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2007/01/09/zalman_hd135_htpc/1.html)