#via cpu

Just like Intel, VIA is also aiming at the desktop (or more aptly called, nettops) with its Nano processors. VIA announces a mini-ITX board to power nettops and supports PCI Express 2.0. The VIA VB8001 Mini-ITX board is 17x17 cm in dimension. 1.6GHz VIA Nano CPU Supports up to 4GB 533/667MHz RAM (2x2GB) VIA Chrome9 HC graphics 2 x SATA (3 Gbps) connectors 1 x 16-Lane PCIe slot 1 x 32 Bit Mini PCI slot 2 x USB ports Gigabit LAN 5.1-channel audio We might be seeing more nettops from Taiwanese OEMs with VIA Nano in them. Sony Philippines launched yesterday the world's slimmest LCD TV - the Bravia ZX1, measuring only 9.9mm in depth.  Announced in August of 2008, the Sony Bravia ZX1 was unveiled in the Philippines yesterday with a 40" model unit. Best of all, it's practically wire-free -- comes with a high-speed wireless connection capable of real time transmission of HD signals (1080p) to the Bravia ZX1 (there' a wireless box that interfaces with it and has the 3 other HDMI ports). To access it, users need to enable the latest Windows updates via Settings > Windows Update and opt in for early updates. Read more in our articles including "VIA Nano going to the desktop" and "Sony's Thinnest: 9.9mm Bravia ZX1".