Zotac Zbox PI336 Pico
Zotac has been making small systems for some time, with a progression from small form factor down to Nano, and now even smaller. Lots of companies made small computers, often for embedded applications or for media players, but the arrival of the Intel NUC machines focused many on what ultimately became a lucrative market. One direction that these devices have gone is to be mountable on the rear of a monitor, effectively turning that screen into a system. That’s the slice of the market that Zotac has aimed with the implausibly small ZBOX PI336 Pico. Being small can have advantages for computer hardware, but is a PC this small and underpowered truly practical? (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Price and availability The Pico has yet to arrive in the sales channels but is expected to do so in the next few weeks. The UK MSRP is £319, including VAT, equating to around $300 or 320 Euros. Once released, this hardware should be widely available through online retailers. (I...