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Sapphire Edge HD2 Mini PC

Sapphire

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.
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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.
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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.
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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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5 Comments... What's your say?

  1. We have 2 Mini PC’s posted back to back. (Zotac’s ZBox http://www.techwarelabs.com/zotac-zbox-plus-media-pc/). Which would you pick?
    Do you already have a Mini-Pc and looking to upgrade?
    If you did buy one, What would you use it for?

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