When to expect Nvidia ION?

I just found out about the ION platform a couple of days ago. (I know: I'm out of the loop. I've been so concentrated on, and disappointed by, the Intel G45--specifically the mini-ITX board--that I didn't know something like this was on the horizon.)

This thread has been following the ION: Official NVIDIA Ion Thread, though nothing definite has come to light on availability for HTPC builds. The ION-like Mac Mini is available now, but that's about as close as we can get right now.

The latest rumors say that the first one to be released will be the Acer Hornet and we should expect it April in four different versions:
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/...51174/acer-wii
http://www.donanimhaber.com/Acer_Hor...ayar-13037.htm

Zotac is also reportedly working on one that resembles Nvidia's reference design (the small white/black box you've seen pictured on the web):
http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...2418&Itemid=71

There are also rumors that the next Apple TV will be ION based but as with all Apple rumors, there's a good chance it could turn out to be false.