techradar.com
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Glow Lounge Technologys Media Center system is based on the black version of Zalmans stunning ZHD135B chassis. The specification is also very impressive: a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, complete with 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM and GeForce 8800GTS graphics ca...
Decent specification...
Pricey...
Glow Lounge Technologys Media Center system is based on the black version of Zalmans stunning ZHD135B chassis. The specification is also very impressive: a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, complete with 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM and GeForce 8800GTS graphics ca...
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custompc.co.uk
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2016-11-15 03:00:10
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The media PC market is in its infancy, so manufacturers are still trying to work out what consumers want. The ability to use full-sized desktop components is certainly ideal, but the HD135 doesnt seem to be as successful as the HD160 in this respect;...
The media PC market is in its infancy, so manufacturers are still trying to work out what consumers want. The ability to use full-sized desktop components is certainly ideal, but the HD135 doesnt seem to be as successful as the HD160 in this respect;...
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laruche.com
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2016-11-15 03:00:10
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Jusqu’en janvier de cette année, Zalman n’avait à son catalogue que ses très coûteux boîtiers fanless de la série TNN (Totally No Noise). Certes on avait pu voir lors de divers salons des boîtiers estampillés Fatal1ty mais ils restaient alors à l’état...
Une esthétique réussieCe boîtier HD135 nous a séduits, tout autant que le HD160 lorsque nous l’avions testé, voire plus. En effet, ce HD135 intégralement en aluminium a une esthétique sobre et élégante. Il se dégage de ce HD135 une classe naturelle...
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3dGameMan.com
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2016-11-15 03:00:10
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Video Review: This product has Home Theatre PC case written all over it. It not only looks great and is quality built, but it comes with a Vacuum Florescent Display (VFD) and a fantastic remote control. One important feature about this case is that it fits all standard ATX hardware but remains slim, and this is a testament to its excellent design. A much more powerful system can be built using standard ATX hardware over micro ATX. This is especially important if you are building a gaming HTPC. Watch...
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Home theater PCs are becoming more and more popular among the home theater enthusiast for several reasons. The largest reason for building and utilizing an HTPC is the consolidation of home theater components. An HTPC can potentially replace your DV...
Well built, thick aluminum, ridgid case, Looks just like any other home theater component, Customizable VFD, MediaBay turns any version of windows into a media center, SpeedFan software controls thermal output / noise, Can install full size ATX system...
but is noisey, Remote has limited functionality and issues with navigation, Couldnt open any video files or pictures from a share or mapped drive, Fingerprints easy, Not all holes on top fan are countersunk...
After using this HTPC for a few weeks I did notice that it fingerprints quite easily and also picks up finger oils. Buttons that are commonly pushed and the areas around them look extra shiney. The aluminum bezel looks cool but I think this case wou...
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As the Home Theatre Personal Computer (HTPC) bug spreads mercilessly across the home user base, manufacturers are tweaking and expanding their product ranges to fit the varied requirements of the customers looking to buy. Some will be happy with a si...
We are torn tremendously when we see a product like this - we are left wondering if the included features justify such a high price tag. However, if you want a good quality, flawless performing, excellent looking HTPC case - and price is not much of a...
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Modthebox.com
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2016-11-15 03:00:10
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The latest innovations in the computer industry often change at a rapid fire pace. Consumers are faced with an onslaught of product offerings each and every year. Its a known fact that the average computer user will upgrade at least one component in t...
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Ventilation for the HD cage areas could be improved, Stealth 5.25" drive bay does not support slot loading optical drives, No Reset switch or HD activity LED, Bundled cooling fans are very noisy at full speed, High price tag...
In a highly competitive market where manufacturers are each vying for a place in your living room, Zalman does bring a unique styled HTPC chassis to the table. The Zalman HD135 Aluminum HTPC Case is a nice low profile case that supports the use of a Mi...
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Zalmans HD135 follows up on its HD160 Media PC case by making it an inch shorter and sleeker while adding space for three more hard drives. Zalman has made some interesting cases in the past, but their fans have been consistently noisy, which is surpr...
The HD135 is flawed by poor airflow design, badly executed vents, and as is so common with Zalman, poor stock fans. Zalmans decision to use a pair of thin, low pressure, noisy, 80mm fans without providing mounting points for any other fans is disappo...
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When creating a PC system for use at a desk, noise is somewhat of a concern, but a certain level has become acceptable to achieve cooler temperatures. When setting out to create a PC for home theater duty, noise and heat get a lot more attention. Zalma...
Exceptional workmanship, Bells and whistles included, Runs very cool, Simple yet elegant...
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From the moment I removed the plastic from this case I have been pleased. The machine work on the extruded side panel vents is a thing of beauty. Dropping the power supply down and making it one of the feet keeps the case to a respectable height and ma...
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The Zalman HD135 Media PC case was designed to be low-profile, yet you can install full-height video card(s) in it without the need for a riser card. It is also possible to use a standard sized power supply and a regular optical drive. Space for storag...
Lots of space, Takes regular sized PSUs, Takes fullheight video cards without riser card, Potentially SLI/Crossfire capable, Case blends in with your other living room equipment, Excellent build quality, VFD display included, Nice airflow, Can use standar...
HDD mounting method is noisy, Takes fingerprints, Top exhaust fan may not work with all coolers/motherboards, Optical drive mounting has several minor flaws...
Even though the Zalman HD135 HTPC Case has a few flaws I still like it a lot. Zalman has designed it to accommodate standard components which is a big plus, yet it is rather low profile with a total height of only 13.5 cm.The airflow concept is well th...
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After the days of 386 and 486 the standard computer chassis has been a beige mid tower. Few years ago manufacuters started to sell what we call "premod" cases including windows and different color options. Now the cases have come to where it started -...
M.Play, Small improvements in assembly compared to HD160...
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Even this review isnt an actual roundup between the HD135 and HD160, its extremely hard not to compare them. So here come the differences. First of all the HD135s software bundle and manual is from other planet compared to HD160s. Full functionali...
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madshrimps.be
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2016-11-15 03:00:10
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IntroductionA colleague reviewer tested the HD165 HTPC case from Zalman in March this year, today I will examine the smaller version, called HD135.In this article we will talk about the cooling performance of this case, and how much noise this will cos...
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