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News Release from: VIA Technologies | Subject: C7-M ULV
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2008
Everex and Maxdata save mobile power
Two of the major mobile computing launches at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas were powered by the frugal VIA C7-M ULV mobile processor.
Measuring less than 400mm long and less than 1kg in weight, the Everex CloudBook caters to users seeking the latest in mobile computing With its 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV mobile processor, the laptop averages 5 hours of battery life on a four-cell, lithium-ion battery
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 13 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"With the launch of the new CloudBook our vision remains the same: Provide mainstream users with their favourite applications wrapped in a no-compromise, low-cost, consumer friendly product".
The CloudBook, model CE1200V, showcases the gOS operating system and familiar applications from Mozilla, Skype, Google, Facebook, Faqly and OpenOffice.org.
Available from 25th January 2008, the CE1200V will be sold by Walmart for US $399.
"The ultimate potential of mainstream, Open Source PCs is tremendous", said Lin.
"Combine a revolutionary platform like our CloudBook with the stunning graphics and performance provided by gOS Rocket and consumers will be armed with the utmost in mobile computing".
Also unveiled at CES in Las Vegas was the Maxdata Belinea s.book 1, a tiny 1kg Mini-Note, now available on the German market.
Powered by the 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor, the Belinea s.book 1 delivers the performance, connectivity, and functionality of a conventional notebook PC in a sleek and light form factor that provides an ideal solution for today's increasingly mobile business users, and will be available now at qualified specialist dealers in Germany for Eur 629.
"We are delighted that Maxdata is bringing the ultra mobile lifestyle to the German market with the Belinea s.book 1", says Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies.
"With its highly functional yet ultra compact form factor and extended battery life, it will enable users to enjoy a rich computing and Internet experience at any place and any time".
"The Belinea s.book 1 is an amazing subnotebook, and we were able to achieve this sise and excellent mobility through the remarkable power efficiency of the VIA C7-M ULV processor", comments Bernd Maja, Head of Business Unit Notebooks, Maxdata.
"You can travel independently without missing the comfort of a full size notebook".
The new Belinea s.book 1 delivers an extraordinary combination of high quality, innovation and elegance with its sleek and ultra small form factor, rich functionality, and advanced connectivity features, and makes all-day mobile connectivity and productivity a reality with its long lasting battery life.
Weighing only 1kg and measuring just 230 x 171 x 29.4mm, the device features a crisp 7in WVGA screen supporting 840x480 resolution, and comes with a unique removable Skype module that provides a fast and convenient way for the user to make Internet phone calls while on the go.
There are also further MobilityPlus modules planned.
In addition to the 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor and the VIA VX700 chipset featuring the VIA UniChrome Pro II IGP integrated graphics core, the Belinea s.book 1 is equipped with 1Gbyte of DDR2 SDRAM, and a 80Gbyte hard drive, and supports Microsoft Windows XP.
It also has a full set of connectivity features, including support for 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 10/100 Ethernet, as well as a DVI port, two USB 2.0 ports, and mic-in/speaker-out ports.
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