VIA Nano processor powers new thin and light laptop from Tongfong

Written by IT News on 11:35 PM

The success of the netbook devices and netbook form factor of a number of companies to their solutions to support these segments. This is the case with VIA Technologies, which actively contributes to the low specifications and features of the Nano-Platform as a possible solution for easy and small form factor PCs. With the opportunities offered by the Computex 2009 exhibition, chip maker
highlighted the launch of a Nano-powered PC from one of China's leading mobile providers, Tonfong. System Builder is one of the first companies to allow VIA's Nano platform on a 13.3-inch unit.

"VIA is pleased to Tongfong chose VIA Nano processor for its new Tongfong S30A, says Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc." With their advanced processing performance, support DX10.1 graphics and stylish 13 3 - inch model has Tongfong S30A set a new standard for the rapidly growing thin and light notebook segment in the Chinese market. "

The 13.3-inch laptop is built around VIA's 64-bit + 1.3GHz Nano U2250 processor, which is linked to the VIA VX800 unified chipset with discrete S3 Chrome 435 ULP graphics device, and 2 GB of DDR2 memory. This makes Tonfong's S30A ultra thin notebook for users with support for HD video and DirectX 10.1 graphics. The platform also allows the netbook with a built-in HDMI port for true HD experience.

Additional features in Tongfong 13.3-inch laptop S30A with a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, 10/100Mbps Ethernet and wireless 802.11 b / g connectivity. There is also a 4-in-1 card reader, ExpressCard slot, two USB 2.0 ports and a six-cell battery. All these are packaged in a system that weighs only 1.4kg and provides support for both Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Home operating system. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing.