VIA chips feature in IGEL's new Windows Standard 7 thin clients

One of the first Windows Standard 7 thin clients is to feature the VIA Nano processor and VX900 system media chip. The IGEL UD5 is set up for remote management and can be applied to a wide variety of environments.

"A sound investment: 5-year guarantee for high-performance hardware The IGEL UD5 W7 comes with an extended 5-year hardware guarantee as well as free firmware updates for a period of up to three years after the product has been discontinued. The high-performance IGEL UD5 W7 hardware with 1.3 GHz VIA Nano processor, VX900 chipset and fast DDR3 RAM facilitates high-level computing and video performance even for multiple, simultaneous applications or demanding multimedia applications."

The setup promises a long life span for IGEL and its customers.

Source: TechZone360.

Zotac adding a VIA based system to their Zbox range

Zotac have been making Mini-ITX sized media centre PCs for years now and this isn't the first time that they've launched a model with VIA chips. The new Nano VD01 features a VIA Nano X2 1.2GHz dual-core processor and the VIA VX900 system media processor.

The look of the VD01 is the same as a previous AMD based Xbox model. Linux for Devices.com notes that the price hasn't been released yet, but that it's probably going to be cheaper, aimed at the entry level market.

Other specs include:
* Processor -- Via Nano X2 U4025 (dual-core, 1.2GHz)
* Chipset -- Via VX900
* Memory -- single SODIMM slot; VD01 Plus model bundles 2GB of DDR3 RAM
* Storage:
o 6-in-1 memory card reader (SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/xD/MMC)
o 2.5-inch drive bay, supporting 3.0 Gb/sec. SATA devices; VD01 Plus adds 320GB drive
* Networking -- gigabit Ethernet
* Wireless:
o 802.11b/g/n with antenna
o Bluetooth 3.0
o onboard IR receiver with remote
o USB IR receiver
* Other I/O:
o eSATA port
o 2 x USB 3.0
o 2 x USB 2.0
o HDMI
o DisplayPort
o audio -- mic in, headphone out, S/PDIF out
* Power -- 19VDC via bundled AC adapter
* Dimensions -- 5.0 x 5.0 x 1.7 inches

New thin client gets upgrade to VIA Nano

The new Ingel UD5 thin client offers a 1.3GHz VIA Nano processor and the VX900 media system processor, alongside DDR3 memory. This is an upgrade from the 1.5GHZ VIA C7 and CN896 chipset previously used in this model.

It's a tip of the hat to VIA that Igel has upgraded using VIA hardware. VIA's processors are ideally suited to the thin client environment, where passive cooling and low noise levels are ideal.

The new version of the UD5 also runs Windows Embedded Standard 7 configuration, or Linux can be used.

Source: LinuxforDevices.com

VEPD supports VxWorks RTOS

The VIA Embedded Platform Division (VEPD) has announced that they will be releasing a Board Support Package (BSP) for the VX900, Gigabit LAN chips and the VIA Nano X2, to support Wind River's VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS).
"The VIA EPIA-M900 Mini-ITX board will be the first VIA motherboard to offer the BSP for VxWorks. Wind River’s VxWorks is a robust, reliable RTOS with a small footprint that offers fast booting and increased security suitable for resource-constrained environments critical in medical, industrial automation, transportation and other mission-critical applications."

More information is available from VIA's official Press Release.

VIA upgrades an EPIA board; a clever way to retain customer designs

VIA has been manufacturing their own branded embedded boards for ... let me think ... it must be close to a decade now? Many embedded designs have a long shelf life, but in the end all things need a replacement or upgrade. The VIA EPIA-LN design from 2007 has been upgraded to include the VIA VX900 media system processor, this upgrading several key features of the board. Re-named the EPIA-M720, this is a smart move by VIA, allowing embedded system designers to easily upgrade their EPIA-LN machines very easily.

"Combining a VIA 1.0GHz C7 processor with the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, the VIA EPIA-M720 delivers a highly optimized platform that boasts comprehensive HD video performance, HD audio and HDMI support in a compact, power-efficient package to meet the broader scope of needs for today's advanced digital signage, POS, Kiosk, ATM, home automation, healthcare and media client system design applications."

More from the official Press Release.

Zotac ZBOX with VIA Nano arrives in Japan

In Australia, you can't seem to get the Zotac ZBOX with the VIA Nano processor. Although it was on display at Computex earlier in the year, the models in Australia feature AMD or Intel processors. Lucky Japan is getting the dual core VIA X2 version though, according to VR-Zone.

The quiet, fanless, low power consuming VIA model of the ZBOX is a lovely compact PC that's ideal for customer information terminals, media boxes, file storage, and even as quiet low profile desktop replacements.

The VIA AMOS-5001 modular chassis wins an award

The PC/104 and Small Form Factors Magazine has given the VIA AMOS-5001 chassis an Editor's Choice award out of appreciation for how well the product makes development easier.

“VIA Technologies has made prototyping hardware and software designs easier with the VIA AMOS-5001 chassis kit,” says Chris A. Ciufo, OpenSystems Media, Group Editorial Director, Military and Aerospace Group. “This flexible kit measures up to be tough enough to withstand harsh conditions but is moldable to many different applications.”
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