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Via NanoBook
Jun 5 2007, 1:00pm CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
VIA Technologies, Inc, unveils the new VIA NanoBook UMD (Ultra Mobile Device) Reference Design at VTF2007 on 6 June 2007 in Taipei.
The VIA NanoBook is powered by the ultra low voltage 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor and delivers up to 5 hours of battery life.
The UMD runs either Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista Basic.
The NanoBook comes with features like full QWERTY keyboard, a 7" WVGA screen with touch panel, up to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, and a minimum 30GB HDD, as well as 802.11g WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet support, plus a DVI and two USB 2.0 ports.
the VIA NanoBook also features a USB slot next to the screen that will enable the snap-in integration of a variety of World Time Clock/Calendar, GPS, VOIP, and broadband wireless modules.
The NanoBook weighs less than 850g and measuring 230mm x 171mm x 29.4mm.
The VIA NanoBook UMD Reference Design has been designed and manufactured in collaboration with First International Computer, Inc.
Now we just need to find some company that actually will build and market the Via NanoBook. See also the new Asus Eee that was announced today at the Computex 2007. I wonder if the NanoBook can also get into the low price region the Asus Eee is targeting.
| Processor | 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV Processor |
| Chipset | VIA VX700 System Media Processor (integrated North & South Bridge) |
| Memory | DDR2 SO-DIMM up to 1GB |
| HDD | 30GB (optional 60GB) |
| LCD Panel | 7" WVGA 800x400 with Touch Panel |
| Graphics | VIA UniChrome™ Pro II IGP Integrated 3D/2D Graphics with shared memory up to 64MB |
| Audio | VIA Vinyl VT1708A HD Audio codec 2 speakers |
| Networking | Realtek RTL8100CL 10/100 Mbps |
| Wireless LAN | Azure Wave 802.11b/g (USB interface) |
| Bluetooth | Billionton (USB interface) |
| I/O | 4-in-1 Card Reader 1 DVI-I port 2 Hi-Speed USB2.0 ports 1 RJ45 Ethernet port Audio jacks • 1 Mic-in audio jack • 1 Array Microphone jack • 1 Headphone (line out) jack |
| Status Indicator | Power On; Battery; RF (with power button); HDD; Caps Lock |
| Battery | 4 cells for up to 4.5 hours of battery life (BatteryMark 2004) |
| Dimensions | 230mm (W) x 171mm (D) x 29.4mm (H) |
| Weight | Under 850g |
| Operating System | Supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and all popular Linux |
| Support | distributions |
| Optional Accessories | MobilityPLUS Modules: • Bluetooth VoIP Phone • GPS • DVB • 3G/CDMA Phone • World Clock DVI to CRT Transfer Cable Car Adapter Leather Cover |
Via the Via site.
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Luigi Lugmayr
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