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News Release from: VIA Technologies | Subject: C7 processor
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 10 November 2006
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Hitachi is using power efficient VIA processors to power its new Flora Se series desktop and mobile connected clients.
Hitachi is using power efficient VIA processors to power its new Flora Se series desktop and mobile connected clients Little bigger than a B5 sheet of paper, the Flora Se330 BU1 desktop client featuring the VIA C7 processor is 70% smaller than the previous generation and uses 70% less power, enabling real dollar savings on its operation
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 15 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"By taking full advantage of VIA's advanced processor power efficiency, we were able to achieve ground-breaking light weight and extended battery life for a notebook form factor", said Koichi Nakai, General Manager of Client Operation, Enterprise Server Division, Hitachi.
"At the same time, the excellent thermal and physical profile enabled us to shrink down the desktop client by 70% and offer ultraquiet operation in both systems, significant ergonomic benefits for enterprise users".
"We believe that with these new Flora clients, Hitachi has truly extended the concept of security in connected client computing solutions, and especially into the exciting young market of notebook form factor mobile clients", said Epan Wu, Deputy Director of CPU Product Marketing, VIA Technologies.
"By leveraging the leading performance per watt of our next generation processors, Hitachi is also able to offer real dollar savings in running costs, providing significant benefits to an enterprise's bottom line".
The space-saving desktop Flora Se330 BU1 client is powered by the 1GHz VIA C7 processor, affording economical power consumption and fanless operation for a quieter user experience.
The desktop client is as much as 70% smaller than the previous generation at 290 x 182mm and only 45mm wide.
The Flora Se210 RK1 mobile client leverages the ultra power efficiency of the 500MHz VIA Eden processor.
The ultra power efficiency allows for weight and size savings in system design, especially important for portable devices, with the mobile client weighing in at just 1kg and 270 x 222mm and between 30.5 and 36mm high.
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