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. Well, I found some really detailed ones and they've tested the Via Nano 1.8GHz vs. On power consumption, the Intel Atom uses lower power at 56watts/hr on idle and 60 watts/hr on full load while the Via Nano uses 59 watts and 77.5 watts on idle and full load, respectively. When the new 4G iPod Nano was revealed, it didn't made a positive impression on me. Just like the iPhone 3G, the 4G iPod Nano has an accelerometer that allows for cool new games that will use some "titling & shaking". Read more in our articles including "VIA Nano going to the desktop" and "Intel Atom vs. Via Nano: Benchmark Results".
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. Well, I found some really detailed ones and they've tested the Via Nano 1.8GHz vs.
Our coverage of via nano includes: "VIA Nano going to the desktop"; "Intel Atom vs. Via Nano: Benchmark Results"; "iPod Nano 4th gen Review". Each article provides unique insights and information.