Via Unveils New Ultra-Mobile PC

Via who has been low-key as of late, has unveiled a new mobile PC based on its own UMD platform. This new PC is called the NanoBook and comes with a fairly powerful set of specifications that allow it to run Windows Vista, Windows XP and some well known distributions of Linux.


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For its system specifications the NanoBook packs in a 7 inch WVGA touch screen display, 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor, VIA VX700 chipset, 1GB DDR2 memory, 30GB HDD, 802.11b/g wireless, Bluetooth, 4-in-1 media reader, two USB 2.0 ports and a DVI port. It also uses a series of attachable modules simply called MobilityPlus that allow the NanoBook to be upgraded with 3rd party hardware for connectivity solutions such as GPS, VoIP, DVB or 3g support. The NanoBook also is lightweight and small measuring 9.0" x 6.7" x 1.5" and weighing in at just 1.87 pounds. VIA also says that the NanoBook can operate for up to 4.5 hours on its 4-cell battery.

"The VIA NanoBook UMD Reference Design turns my dream of creating a full featured Ultra Mobile Device that delivers a rich computing, communications, and Internet computing experience into a reality," said Wenchi Chen, President and CEO of VIA Technologies. "With its highly-functional yet ultra compact form factor and extended battery life, it will enable people to enjoy the Mobility 2.0 lifestyle at any place and any time."