Equipped with Nvidia ION graphics, the nettop supports HD video and can handle accelerated media conversion and other tasks consumers would expect from full size desktops.

ENGADGET: Lenovo debuts IdeaCentre D400 home server, 'world's thinnest' Q100 and Q110 nettops

With its NVIDIA ION-based motherboard, the Pulse delivers the best graphics solution available for low-power, small form factor designs" says Drew Henry, general manager of the desktop GPU business unit at NVIDIA. "By adding the GeForce 9800 GT ECO, gamers can enjoy superior performance in a design that saves both energy and space.

ENGADGET: Maingear introduces eco-friendly, Ion-powered Pulse SFF PC

"NVIDIA's ION platform has opened up a new realm of possibility for small form factor PCs" said Wallace Santos, Founder and CEO of MAINGEAR.

ENGADGET: Maingear introduces eco-friendly, Ion-powered Pulse SFF PC

NVIDIA's promising 38 hours of gaming out of the rechargeable lithium ion batteries built-in, a swanky audio system "on par with" jamboxes, and a full-on Android gaming experience.

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Well, here we go: NVIDIA just gave us the heads-up that the next generation of Ion chips (which we'll be calling Ion 2 until it gets a proper name) will be compatible with Intel's new Pine Trail platform and arriving in Q1 of 2010.

ENGADGET: NVIDIA Ion 2 coming in early 2010, compatible with Pine Trail