ECS announces LIVA Z2 and Z2V mini PC

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) announced the LIVA Z2 and Z2V mini PCs. Both the devices are available with three Intel Gemini Lake-based options and they are supported by 64GB of on-board eMMC, with a 2.5 inch HDD bay for expanded storage options, 3 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0 and a high-speed USB type C connector.

The LIVA Z2 features HDMI 2.0 for high bandwidth needs while the Z2V has HDMI 1.4 and D-sub connectors for tasks like delivering presentations. Both the PCs feature a fanless design which is said to assist in power saving. Moreover, they also support 4K / UHD playback.

The LIVA Z2 case is 0.48 liters and provides connectors including one reversable USB type C, two HDMI, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and a Kensington lock. Focussed for the use of developers, the LIVA Z2 includes a GPIO, an uncommitted digital signal pin whose behavior is controllable by the user at runtime.

The Liva Z2 and Z2V support 4k playback and HEVC 10-bit decryption ability from the Intel HD 600 series integrated graphics, LIVA Z2/Z2V. ECS claims that both the PCs possess low carbon footprint, long life, energy efficiency and low power draw which make for energy efficiency and cost saving.