Dear IceWhale Community Members, @everyoneeveryone
First of all — thank you all for your patience.
We know many of you have been waiting, asking questions, and following the progress of ZimaCube 2 for quite a while.
Today we’re excited to finally say: ZimaCube 2 Pioneer Program + Pre-Order are now live!
ZimaCube 2 is a ground-up upgrade to everything you loved about the original — more power, better thermals, and full Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Faster CPU
Upgraded from Intel N100 to Intel Core i3-1215U , delivering up to 80% more performance.
Real tests show 84.6% faster CPU transcoding and 21.4% faster GPU hardware transcoding.
Dual Thunderbolt 4
ZimaCube 2 Standard now supports dual TB4 ports, offering speeds up to 40 Gbps for high-speed storage, expansion, and external devices.
Better Cooling, Lower Noise
With a redesigned thermal system, Full-load CPU temperatures are reduced by nearly 30%, while system noise stays around 30 dB, delivering cooler and quieter operation.
Still Zero Lock-In
Run any OS. Use standard hardware. No subscriptions. The same open philosophy, now with more power behind it.
At here, We’re also launching the ZimaCube 2 Pioneer Program.
We’re inviting 10 builders, tinkerers, and homelab enthusiasts from the community to get ZimaCube 2 (ALL FREE) to build something awesome with it. If your brain is already sketching a homelab blueprint, this is for you.
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How to Apply?
Just complete the questionnaire and leave your email so we can contact you with program updates and product news.
Link: ZimaCube 2 Pioneer Program | Share Your Idea & Join – Zima Store Online
You don’t need prior Zima experience to join. We’ll ask about your background, your current homelab or NAS setup, and most importantly, what you’d love to build with ZimaCube 2.
We’ll review every application and select 10 Pioneers with creative project ideas, genuine enthusiasm, and a willingness to share their journey with the community.
Idea Submission: March 16 – April 16, 2026
Pioneers Announced: April 18, 2026
Shipping Begins: April 19, 2026
Project sharing begins: May 20, 2026
(All dates EST)
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Your Contribution
As a Pioneer, we’d love to see how you set up your system, what you build, what works well, and what surprises you along the way. Honest feedback, including bugs, friction points, and unexpected wins — is all part of the journey.
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Want one right away?
If you’d rather skip the application and secure your own unit now, ZimaCube 2 is available for pre-order starting at $799, with shipping beginning on March 30. More details: ZimaCube 2 Personal Cloud NAS | Private Cloud, Self-Hosted Server & AI-Ready Storage – Zima Store Online
We know the best ideas come from YOU.
With gratitude,
IceWhale Team