VIA APC finding more traction across the world

The VIA APC is slowly but surely becoming available in more places around the world. With a new distribution deal with Comtronics, Canadians can now get their hands on the board more easily, for a price of $64.99

For information about APC availability through Canada Computers, please visit: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=26_706&item_id=053384 

For retailer information within Canada, please contact Comtronics at: http://www.comtronic.ca/cci/home.php?do=ShowProducts&cmd=detail&cid=MB&pid=016589

 For more information about APC please visit: apc.io

VIA Pico-ITX, a boutique item with a niche of its own

Considering the price of the VIA EPIA P-910 Pico-ITX mainboard against the $49 you can spend on a VIA APC or a mid-range cost of a Mini-ITX board, where does the Pico-ITX fit in? TechRepublic thinks there is a niche there that it fulfils:

"If you are truly limited in space for a traditional computer and are looking for a system that can mount behind a desktop monitor or are building Windows-powered kiosks, and in-car PCs, the EPIA-P910 might be worth taking a look at, despite the high price. Because VIA doesn’t have the market penetration that Intel or AMD has with their x86/x64 products, the company tries these interesting form factors as a way to carve out a market for itself with boutique items."

Turn your LCD TV into a smart device with a VIA APC

Tech BU have published a handy guide to turning your LCD TV into a smart device on which you can play Angry Birds, catch up on your YouTube videos and surf the web. If you don't have a PC in your lounge room hooked up to your LCD TV then this is a great, cost effective way to get computer functionality on your main screen real estate in the house.

VIA APC Cycles Into Europe

The 'Bicycle for your mind', the ultra-cheap and compact VIA APC, now has a European distribution partner, making it an easy online order for DIY computer enthusiasts across the continent and the UK.

"We are pleased to announce that APC is now available for order across Europe through RS Components for £39.99. RS Components is the worldwide leading distributor of electronics and maintenance products, and is an ideal partner to provide quick and reliable service to customers looking to purchase an APC." - Source.

The little APC board is virtually a plug and play with Android package, allowing people to experiment and develop applications quickly and affordably, without the tie-down of a traditional desktop OS.