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

HP announce new VIA thin client

A new low powered thin client from HP will see VIA re-visit an area where they have enjoyed much success in the past. The "HP t510, relies on a 1 GHz VIA Eden X2 U4200 dual-core chip and the VIA Chromotion HD 2.0 graphics. "With these new, flexible thin clients, businesses can protect their data more effectively, and they get an exceptional user experience with better graphics and video performance," said Jeff Groudan, director, marketing, Thin Clients, HP."

Source: Softpedia

Squeezebox server built using VIA thin client

Squeezebox is Logitech's answer to a home multimedia solution - a PC prupose built for the lounge room that can play music and video files. For the Squeezebox to branch out and become a complete home solution, you need a Squeezebox server. The Crazy Hawt blog has built one using a VIA based HP thin client as the starting point. The HP T5530 features a VIA Eden processor and runs silently and reliably.

"I looked at the hardware options for a squeezebox server, and I finally decided on an HP Thin Client. I came up with that decision based on this original, great article written over at SmallNetBuilder. I took a look on eBay, and I found the HP T5530. I was able to snag it for only $50 with free shipping! I then bought two flash drives. I bought a 2GB flash drive for the Operating System, Debian Linux, and I bought a 64GB flash drive for my music."

This blog contains a wealth of information on configuring this system with Debian for use as a Squeezebox solution.

Would you like fries with that?

The VIA Eden processor features in a new touch screen terminal from Posiflex, the KS-2010 available in the UK from DED. These 10.4" fan free terminals are built for busy PoS environments.

"Featuring an 800 x 600 SVGA screen, the standard RAM on the KS-2010 series is 256MB; an optional upgrade to 512MB is available or even 1GB if required. With a VIA Eden 500 processor, operating system support on the KS-2010 series includes WePOS, Windows CE and Linux. Windows XP Pro is also supported, but it is recommended that the upgraded 1GB RAM be used in conjunction with this operating system." - GroceryTrader.co.uk

Purple JetBox with CANbus port

A new industrial communication computer from Korenix features a 1GHz VIA Eden processor and the CX700M chip, with two gigabit Ethernet ports. Housed in a snazzy looking purple edged case, with the requisite fin design for passive cooling, the unit can withstand temperatures of -15 - + 70 and has an anti-shock design. The design focus is on easy networking, with support for dual OS - Windows XP and Linux Fedora 10.

"Users can benefit from the CANbus port of JetBox 8152 by extending their deployment up to 10km in applications with multiple nodes, requiring higher performance, more secure and real-time data communication. With CANbus functionality the products can be ideally used for manually controlled networks."

You can find full specs at News.Thomasnet.

VIA launches new HD capable Pico-ITX

Imagine a digital interactive device that's about the size of a paperback and can play HD video at 1080p with no fans in the system! By combining the VX855 Media System Processor with a VIA Eden processor, the EPIA-P720 makes it possible.

"Today’s digital interactive devices give users a more immersive and enhanced experience, employing high quality, high resolution video content. Using the latest video compression technologies, like the increasingly popular H.264 codec, HD media playback usually requires a substantial processing overhead, negating the possibility of a completely fanless compact system.

With the VIA EPIA-P720, the VIA VX855 MSP takes the video decompression burden from the central processor, applying industry-leading hardware acceleration for the most compression-intensive codecs, including H.264, VC1, WMV9 and MPEG 2/4, at display resolutions up to 1080p. The VIA EPIA-P720 also boasts several display connectivity options including native HDMI, VGA and LVDS support."

Read more in the official Press Release.

Wyse release two 7 watt thin clients

The new Fujitsu thin clients have been in the news recently because of their low power consumption. Wyse might now come up trumps with two new models featuring VIA's Eden processors and the most recent VX855 single chip solution. The VX855 draws just 3.5 watts under load, whilst still providing the option for dual monitor support. Overall, the C3OLE and C9OLE thin clients only require seven watts of power under load. That's crazy! Imagine that a light bulb consumes 60 watts and all it's doing is, well being bright! The two models run either Windows Embedded CE 6.0 or Windows XP Embedded.

The units don't look like a thin client does traditionally. In stead of the classic "I'm a book PC" chasis, they look more like a router, with sturdy little legs. More on WindowsForDevice.com.

Gamble away or have fun with AEWIN

"GA-1000, the entry level all-in-one gaming board, is suitable for use in slot machines, amusement gaming machines, lottery machines, fruit machine, slave unit of roulette machine, and server-base gaming machines." That's the word from Embedded-computing.com. The new AEWIN GA-1000 has a choice of a 500MHz or 1GHZ VIA Eden processor or a VIA Nano at 1.6GHz. That's quite a bit of difference in processing power between models. The Nano version is recommended for applications with dual displays.

EPIA N700-10EW: Can be served hot or cold

Is it just more or are the temperature extremes that this little VIA board can withstand more impressive than other embedded boards?
"Guaranteed to maintain absolute stability at temperatures ranging from -20oc to 70oc, the VIA EPIA N700-10EW can be employed in environments that traditionally inhibit x86 computing."
Yep, it's another VIA EPIA board, a Nano-ITX platform variety, with a VIA Eden processor, the VX800 system media processor, one of VIA's latest, and it even has completely solid state capacitors.
"All VIA EPIA N700-10EW boards are rigorously tested for compatibility and reliability prior to shipping and are bundled with special wide temperature-verified system memory modules to ensure complete system stability." More in the official Press Release.

VIA Eden and C7 chosen for military apps

This article on COTS Journal highlights the growing use of rugged embedded computers by the military.

"The list of military programs using PC/104 in the airborne, marine, handheld and vehicular arenas continues to lengthen. Military system developers select PC/104—and its wider community of form-factors including PC/104-Plus, PCI-104 and EPIC—because of its compact size as well as the ruggedness inherent in its stacking architecture."

One example given is that of the Poseidon EPIC form-factor which uses either a VIA Eden ULV or VIA C7 processor, obviously chosen for their reliability and dpendability in tough conditions.

"For military applications that depend on remote terminals, protocol conversion or data logging in power-shy environments, the ideal SBC would combine a low-power CPU with lots of onboard communications formats."

Avalue release slim-line 22-inch panel PCs

This very clean design is new from Avalue. With a VIA Eden ULV processor running at 1GHz and the CX700M chipset, it's ideally suited to embedded applications. VIA's embedded platforms like the Eden and CX700M combo are so small, the 22 inch screen dwarfs the specs hidden in the back. But the quality of the screen output is great with 700:1 contrast ratio and 300-nit brightness rating.

Here are some more details on those specs:

Processor:
PC-22W01 -- Via Eden clocked at 1GHz
Memory:
PC-22W01 -- Up to 1GB of DDR2 memory
Display:
22-inch touchscreen
1680 x 1050 resolution
700:1 contrast ratio
5ms response time
Storage -- 2.5-inch hard disk drive or CompactFlash
Networking -- 2 x gigabit Ethernet
Other I/O:
2 x USB
1 x VGA
Audio line output
1 x RS232
Expansion:
Mini PCI slot
Type I/II CompactFlash slot
Operating temperature -- 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C)
Dimensions -- 20.07 x 13.85 x 2.16 inches (510 x 352 x 55mm)
Weight -- 10.5 pounds (4.79kg)
More info at Windows For Devices.com

New ETX board from AAEON

VIA's processors may soon find themselves responsible for entertaining folks, with the announcment of some new boards from AAEON, designed for high end entertainment devices.
"According to the specifications of the new board, customers will be provided with a 4.5 x 3.7-inch ETX COM format that boasts a 1.6GHz VIA Eden or a 2.0GHz VIA C7 processor, combined with VIA's fully integrated CX700M media system processor, or chipset. Dubbed EXT-CX700M, the board has been designed to support up to 1GB of DDR2 memory." - Softpedia.com.

Environmentally friendly FUTRO S100

Thin clients are quite handy in offices, due to their ultra portability and also due to their silent mode of operation. But what is special about the FUTRO S100 thin client from Fujitsu, is its power requirement. This little device has a VIA Eden processor, running at 500MHz, with a low TDP of just one watt. It's not only power savvy but also environment friendly, as it consumes only 11 watts of power under full load.

Read more.