VIA has launched the ARTiGO A1150 DIY PC kit. Measuring 5.7-inch x 3.9-inch x 2-inch, this palm-sized PC features a 1.0GHz dual core VIA Eden X2 processor, VIA VX900H media system processor, HD video support, up to 4GB DDR3 memory, an SD card slot and a 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD. The computer also provides several connectivity options including HDMI, VGA, Gigabit networking, Wi-Fi Support, five USB ports, three audio jacks and an optional wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. The VIA ARTiGO A1150 DIY PC kit runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 or Linux operating system. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
VIA has decided to update its Nano family of processors by releasing the new Nano X2 E-Series. The VIA Nano X2 E-Series processors combine two 64-bit, superscalar VIA Nano cores on one die, offering enhanced multitasking and superb multimedia performance on a low power budget for embedded products. Available in 1.2+ GHz and 1.6+ GHz, these X2 E-Series processors adopt the VIA VT virtualization technology that allows legacy software and applications to be used in virtual scenarios without impacting performance. The unique VIA AES Security Engine also offers hardware-based data encryption on-the-fly, an essential tool in content protection and system security. Systems and boards featuring VIA Nano X2 E-Series processors will be available in Q2 2011. [Press Release]
The VIA Eden X2 series is claimed as the world’s most power-efficient dual-core processors. Designed for fanless implementation, the VIA Eden X2 processors use the latest 40nm manufacturing process, combining two 64-bit, superscalar VIA Eden cores on one die, offering enhanced multi-tasking and superb multimedia performance on a rigidly low power budget. These processors also include a couple of interesting technologies such as VIA VT virtualization and AES Security Engine. The VIA Eden X2 series is sampling now to project customers with systems and boards featuring the VIA Eden X2 coming in the second quarter of 2011. [VIA]
The new VIA EPIA-P830 Pico-ITX is not an ordinary tiny motherboard, because it is able to play up to 1080p HD videos. Powered by a 1.2GHz VIA Nano E-Series processor and a VX900 media processor, the EPIA-P830 supports HDMI connectivity, DDR3 memory, HD audio support, advanced display connectivity and a high performance hardware HD video decoder with the latest VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine. The VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 delivers advanced filtering and cutting edge post-processing to perform ultra smooth decoding of MPEG-4/AVC, H.264, MPEG-2, VC-1, WMV-HD, providing smooth playback of the most demanding multimedia titles at resolutions up to 1080p without incurring a heavy CPU load. You can also add the P830-B I/O add-on-board to get a VGA port, Gigabit LAN and two USB 2.0 ports. The VIA EPIA-P830 Pico-ITX Board measures at just 10cm x 7.2cm. Pricing info is still unknown. [Slashgear]
Here’s a look at another upcoming mini-ITX motherboard from VIA Technologies, the EPIA-M850. Powered by either a 1.2GHz or 1.6GHz Nano E-Series processor, the board is equipped with an integrated Chrome9 DX9 graphics card, two DDR3-1066 memory slots and one PCI-Express x4 slot. The board also comes with a number of connectivity ports including two SATA, Gigabit Ethernet, 5.1 channel audio, D-Sub, HDMI and four USB 2.0. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. [VIA]
VIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the launch of its latest DIY PC kit, the VIA ARTiGO A1100. The mini computer features a 64-bit processor, an HD video support, HDMI and VGA display connectivity, Gigabit networking, Wi-Fi Support and five USB ports. The VIA ARTiGO A1100 is powered by a 1.2GHz VIA Nano processor, offering a high performance native 64-bit computing experience while remaining within a low power thermal envelope. Front and back panel I/O includes HDMI and VGA ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, five USB ports including one USB device port, three audio jacks with optional wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g and SD card reader modules. The VIA ARTiGO A1100 is now available for $243. Video after the jump. Read more
The VIA ART-3000 is a fanless and rugged box computer on the unique I/O-rich Em-ITX form factor that features several unique features such as diskless booting, excellent vibration and shock resistance, dual Gigabit networking and dual LVDS video support. The VIA EITX-3000 is powered by a 1.3GHz VIA Nano processor and the VIA VX800 media system processor, supporting up to 2GB of DDR2 system memory, an integrated VIA Chrome 9 graphics core and the VIA Chromotion video engine for hardware acceleration for the latest HD video codecs. Too bad, there is no info on pricing so far. [DVHardware]
VIA has introduced their latest mini server which is targeted towards home users and small enterprises. Dubbed as the M’SERV S2100, the device is equipped with a 1.6GHz VIA Nano 64-bit processor, two DDR2 SO-DIMM sockets, two 3.5-inch SATA-II hard drive bays and a CompactFlash socket. In terms of connectivity ports, it offers dual Gigabit LAN, three USB 2.0 and VGA. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. Read more
VIA has recently unveiled the Nano 3000 series processors, which are actually a competitor to the Intel Atom CPUs. Based on the 64-bit superscalar ‘Isaiah’ architecture, the VIA Nano CPUs support several advanced features including 64-bit support, advanced CPU virtualization technology, SSE4 for enhanced multimedia processing, and the industry-leading encryption and security capabilities integrated in the VIA PadLock Security Engine. VIA’s new Nano 3000 series will be released in Q1 2010. [VIA]
VIA today launched its latest motherboard, the EPIA N700-10EW Nano-ITX, which is able to maintain absolute stability within a wide temperature range from -20°C to 70°C. Powered by a power-efficient 1GHz VIA Eden ULV processor and the latest VIA VX800 media system processor, this fan less motherboard also features completely solid state capacitors. The EPIA N700-10EW Nano-ITX measures at only 12cm x 12cm and supports up to 2GB of DDR2 system memory, two S-ATA connectors, USB 2.0 ports, COM and PCIe-based Gigabit LAN ports. [FarEastGizmos]
