VIA based HP thin client "intuitive"

The HP t510 is set up to be an umanaged thin client .... so reliable that it doesn't need to be maintained.
Featuring a "duo-core VIA Eden 1Ghz processor, 2GB memory, Via ChromotionHD 2.0 graphics adapter, gigabit LAN and optional 802.11/a/b/g/n WiFi adapter" it takes only 22 seconds to boot and 2 to shut down.

"Overall the HP Smart Zero operating system looks very good, its intuitive and well designed. Being “HDX Ready” and capable of client-side rendering of multimedia content makes it an interesting thin client. The out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) is very good and is similar to what the unmanaged HP Zero Clients can expect." - Source

DIY computer enthusiasts will flock to APC

When VIA's $49 APC went on sale for pre-orders, it sold out in less than 24 hours. Indicating that supply is not that far away, VIA have launched technical documentation and a forum where hobbyists and developers can discuss their APC projects.

This is like a tailor-made computing DIY platform. VIA is not new to this game, with the Mini-ITX having been adopted by case modders as the platform of choice some 10 years ago. Perhaps by setting up their own forum and website, VIA hopes to retain the development to their own site, and I must say, they have done a cracking job on their presentation and the enthusiast language used.

Here's what has been added to the APC Library:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Kernel and Bootloader
• Board 2D/3D (DXF and STP)
• APC System Software (firmware image for re-installing)

VIA adds an ARM processor to its Pico-ITX board range

VIA is branching out and now offering a Pico-ITX board that does not feature a VIA CPU, in fact surprisingly it doesn't feature  Wondermedia ARM processor either, but a Freescale 800Mhz or 1GHz processor.

The VAB-800 features an integrated GPU that is not named, with support for up to 1080p. Other features are akin to VIA Embedded products in general: the lower power consumption, and cramming everything needed for an industrial or in-vehicle application into a tiny package.


Compact 10cm x 7.2cm Pico-ITX form factor
Choice of 800MHz or 1GHz Freescale Cortex-A8 SoC
Supports two independent, integrated graphics processing units (GPU) for 3D/2D graphics acceleration and dual display support
Flawless HD video performance up to 1080p
Supports up to 4 USB 2.0 ports
Mini HDMI, VGA and two single-channel 24-bit LVDS support
Up 64GB on-board eMMC Flash memory
1GB high performance DDR3 SDRAM
Support for one SATA, two Boot flash pin headers and CAN Bus HD audio support
Wide operating temperature range from -20°C to 70°C

More information.

VIA's Android Digital Signage System stirring up the industry

Digital Signage display systems have in the past been run on Microsoft Windows or Linux mainly, but with VIA's new ARM DS all-in-one system, Android has become a violable option in the world of digital signage. Here's what media who specialise in this field have said:

DigitalSignageToday.com:
"Developed for the Android operating system, the Energy Star-rated VIA ARM DS is an all-in-one system-ready solution for managing dynamic displays for cost-sensitive, high-volume segments where high performance video and connectivity are paramount for enhanced customer engagement, according to a company press release."

AndroidNewsCentre.com:
"Featuring ergonomic design, ARM Digital Signage system measures 18 x 12 x 2.5 cm and incorporates ARM Cortex A9 SoC. Energy Star rated product aids management of dynamic displays in applications such as kiosks, POS systems, video walls, and menu boards as well as TVOIP, cloud streaming, and out of home advertising. It is also compatible with latest digital content management software."