In Depth: HP Pavilion Slimline s3330f

Original article: HP's huge media centre, server & display announcement

HP Pavilion Slimline s3330f

The Pavilion Slimline s3330f looks already destined to be a success - mainly because of the inclusion of a dual-playing Blu-Ray / HD DVD drive that also utilises LightScribe labelling technology, and writes to dual-layer DVDs. That's a lot for a single disc drive to pack, but the s3330f manages to throw it all in.

In its mini-tower form factor, the s3330f also includes:

• 2.8GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor
• 2gb RAM (DDR2)
• 500gb SATA HD @ 7,200 rpm
• HP Pocket Media drive bay
• 256mb NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
• 802.11b/g WiFi
• NTSC / ATSC TV tuners
• 15-in-1 (front-mounted) card reader

As for further connectivity, you'll find a generous serving of USB ports - 6 - audio in and out, DVI / HDMI ports, FireWire, and an included wireless keyboard and mouse, plus software.

It'll be in the US at the end of January starting at US$949, which means the s3330f could be a budget HD DVD and Blu-Ray player for Australians, before March, for near to A$1,100. What a deal.

[via Engadget, Ubergadget]