Hardware Specifications
- CPU: Intel Atom D535 1.8GHz (Pineview)
- RAM: 2 Gig DDR3-800 (1x SO-DIMM)
- Hard Drive: 320 Gig Samsung @ 5400 rpm
- Video Card: On-board nVidia ION 2 with 512 MB
- Networking: Wireless b/g/n and 1x RJ-45 (10/100/1000)
- I/O: 1x VGA, 1x HDMI, 1x RJ-45, 4x USB 2.0, 1x Audio-in, 1x Audio-out
Whats in the Box
- Sapphire Edge HD2 Mini-PC
- Chassis Stand
- VESA Mount (100 mm x 100 mm)
- 6ft HDMI cable
- HDMI-DVI adapter
- 65w Power cord and adapter
- Windows 7 Ultimate Key
- Drivers, documentation, and hardware
Dimensions
- 19.3cm x 14.8cm x 2.2cm
- 530g Net Weight
Deboxing
During deboxing, I am very surprised to find a vast amount of packing foam and anti-static bags. The main box opens to another box full of sleek foam separators. With the amount of padding I have no doubt about the safety of this product during shipping. It’s nice to see a company effectively packaging a product.
After removing the Edge HD2 from all of its foam I felt honored to lay my hands on the sleek rubberized exterior. The Edge HD2 feels solid and rigid. I notice fan vents on the top and bottom of the case and the power and HDD indicator on one side. This truly feels like a trophy.
Continuing our deboxing we find the rest of the goodies included which are also neatly boxed. The front of the box says “Microsoft Windows Included” so I expected the media or starter edition but Sapphire aimed to please when they included Windows 7 Ultimate. If Windows 7 Ultimate is included with all Edge HD2s Sapphire has definitely made a great selling point. Ultimate might be a little overkill but I’m not complaining.
My only complaint so far are a lack of a Powered USB port. This plays a big role when a Remote is thrown on a Mini-PC. Without a Powered USB Port, you cannot turn the PC on and off with a USB remote. You still have the option of Wake-On-LAN but this only works with a wired connection. Not a real big deal, but nothing is perfect.
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