News: Biostar iDEQ

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<br>Recentemente anche Biostar ha proposto una serie completamente nuova di barebone dalle interessanti caratteristiche tecniche, sia per sistemi Intel che AMD. Dato il successo di questo tipo di prodotti per il loro concentrato di potenza in poco spazio, gli iDEQ saranno disponibili a Maggio con queste dimensioni: 210 X 323 X 180 mm. <br>4 in totale le versioni proposte, di cui due per CPU AMD.<p>
<blockquote><i>BIOSTAR MICROTECH INT'L CORP., today announced a new Small Form Factor system, iDEQ. Continuing Biostar's leading technology in Motherboard, iDEQ provides superior features and reliable performance. The design of compact and futuristic exterior follows the aesthetics of BIOSTAR All-in-one LCD and attracts PC enthusiastic immediately. With multiple applications, iDEQ is suitable as an entertainment system at home or a personal computer at work. "iDEQ is a simpler, more convenient and intelligent PC designed to replace desktop towers. Not only being smallest and artistic, it is also the most operationally efficient. " said Ted Hsu, vice president of system products business unit at Biostar. "To achieve the customized and advanced functions for the office and home, iDEQ offers 4 models based on SiS, Nvidia, VIA and Intel chipset which drive various computing in today's PC market." <br><br>

Exquisite design with power <br>
Designed with sliding panel, iDEQ reflects chic looks and complete styling. Measuring just 210 X 323 X 180 mm (W X D X H), it packs all the prominent features and delivers power and stability by utilizing the latest chipset as well as supporting Intel Pentium 4 and AMD Athlon XP processors. In addition to its strength in processing, there are enough ports available for external devices such as digital-camera, PDA, MP3 players, which enable much flexibilities in connectivity options. Building in 6-in-1 card reader instead of floppy disk, it also gives users more convenience and ability to read and write the most common flash cards. <br><br>

Perfect structure with reliability <br>
iDEQ sports in Biostar's excellent mechanism for better ventilation and lower acoustics. Unlike other SFF system, iDEQ has fewer twisted and disarrayed cables on the inside coupled with well-located power fan and CPU cooler, which vents out thermal heat from the inside directly and offers improved cooling effect. Besides, the hardware monitor that can modulate fan speed according to the temperature automatically keeps noise levels down effectively. <br><br>

Simple installation with expandability <br>
When it comes to installation and expandability, iDEQ is specifically designed for ultra easy set-up and upgrade. Installing CPU, RAM and hard disk drives is only a simple process of removing one side of panels, then fitting them into the right place that takes only three minutes. Featuring the front-inserted motherboard that incorporates on-board video and sound solution makes the need for add-on cards obsolete and spares more room for two hard disk drives and full size AGP cards. Moreover, it (model: iDEQ 200T) is capable of supporting the AGP8X and high-speed Dual DDR400 memory, bringing new levels of functionality to SFF system. <br><br>

Multiple applications with efficiency <br>
iDEQ offers applications that require low cost and high reliability such as office computers, game consoles and multimedia platform. To be an entertainment system, it integrates StudioFun, media station application developed by Biostar, which makes users take advantage of computing and audio/video broadcasting DVD, VCD, MP3...etc. Adding SPDIF jack provides stereo audio and allows users to enjoy theater-like experience. In addition, iDEQ supports faster graphic engine, which optimizes 3D animation and satisfies both of power and game users. <br><br>

"The release of iDEQ addresses a trend - the convergence of computer and consumer devices." said Ted Hsu. "PC lovers, gamers and those who want to enjoy the digital life with ease will have much pleasure by using our new brand products, iDEQ" <br><br>

iDEQ will be available in May. <br><br>

About StudioFun <br>
StudioFun is Linux-based application that makes users easily enjoy movies and music without loading to Windows and simply manage by remote control and GUI (Graphic User Interface). Compared with other digital appliances, it provides flexibility of installing or uninstalling and won't limit the ability of computing. <br><br>

Product Description <br><br>

iDEQ 200S <br>
Motherboard: SiS651 + 962L<br>
Processor Support: Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron, FSB533 <br>
Memory Support: DDR333 <br>
Support ATA-133 <br>
Slots: 1 x AGP4X, 1 x PCI<br><br>


iDEQ 200N<br>
Motherboard: Nvidia Crush 18G + MCP2-T <br>
Processor Support: AMD Athlon XP, FSB333 <br>
Memory Support: Dual DDR400<br>
Support ATA-133 <br>
Slots: 1 x AGP8X, 1 x PCI <br><br>


iDEQ 200T<br>
Motherboard: Intel 865G + ICH5 <br>
Processor Support: Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron, FSB800<br>
Memory Support: Dual DDR400<br>
Support ATA-100,Serial-ATA <br>
Slots: 1 x AGP8X,1 x PCI <br>


iDEQ 200V<br>
Motherboard: VIA KM400 + VT8235<br>
Processor Support: AMD Athlon XP, FSB333<br>
Memory Support: DDR333<br>
Support ATA-133<br>
Slots: 1 x AGP8X, 1 x PCI<br>


Front Panel<br>
1 x 5.25" Bay,1 x 3.25" Bay <br>
USB2.0 x 2 <br>
SPDIF Jack x 1<br>
Microphone x 1 <br>
Headphone x 1 <br>
IEEE 1394A x 1 <br><br>


Rear Panel<br>
Internal ATA-200W (PFC) Power <br>
USB 2.0 x 2 <br>
SPDIF Jack x 1<br>
IEEE 1394A x 1 <br>
LAN x 1 <br>
VGA x 1 <br>
Serial x 1<br>
PS/2 x 2 <br>
Line-in x 1 <br>
Line-out x 1<br>
Microphone x 1 <br>


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