Most of what the average person does on a computer doesn't require a lot of computing power and doesn't require a desktop level operating system with full-blown software. General web surfing, social media, email, basic desktop publishing and blogging can all be handled by apps. Android is a free app-based operating system that is most often found on mobile phones, but also the occasional tablet. It has been tried on netbooks too, but now VIA is bundling it up with an ARM-based motherboard, measuring just 17cm x 8.5cm. The $49 motherboard with built in Flash storage and RAM just requires a monitor (or TV), keyboard and mouse to set up a fully functional Android PC. The USB ports mean that additional external storage can be added easily.
This setup is ideal for lounge room PCs, kids PCs, a PC for the kitchen bench top, etc and is also ripe for development into kiosks, car PCs and other applications.
"Powered by a WonderMedia ARM processor, APC integrates memory, storage, and a full set of consumer I/O features in a small footprint Neo-ITX motherboard that can be connected to a TV or monitor. The system also features a custom build of Android that has been optimized for keyboard and mouse input, and comes with a browser and a selection of preinstalled apps."
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