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Earlier this year NVIDIA introduced the ION, which is their new system platform that pairs a GeForce 9400M GPU with an Intel Atom processor to make it an appealing platform for those desiring a netbook or nettop computer but are interested in a higher level of graphics performance than what is currently possible with Intel's integrated graphics. Products using the NVIDIA ION have been slow to emerge, but in recent weeks, we have begun seeing more devices around, including those from smaller manufacturers. One company that is now selling an ION-powered nettop is ZaReason, which is a Linux-focused hardware company....

Zotac IONITX-A-U NVIDIA ION Motherboard ReviewION Platform for your DIYION. NVIDIA has been touting the term non-stop for what seems like years now but what has only really been months. Essentially a platform that marries the existing GeForce 9400M chipset with a low power processor, ION is the company's attempt to make themselves relevant in the world of the netbook and the sub-$300 PC. The ION graphics processor, as it is now SOMETIMES called by NVIDIA staff, was first evaluated here at PC Perspective in early February after NVIDIA had made the round promoting the product during CES. At that...