VIA to Bridge Netbooks and Notebooks with NetNote

Charles P. Jefferies · 09-21-2009, 05:00 PM

VIA to Bridge Netbooks and Notebooks with NetNote

VIA is hoping to create another mobile market segment between netbooks and notebooks. NetNote will combine netbook pricing and portability with the functionality afforded by a full-size notebook. NetNote will have screen sizes ranging from 10.2 - 12.1 inches, support 1080p video playback, and have VIA C7-M ULV or VIA Nano processors. Optional features include 3G wireless and an HDMI port.
Below are some general specifications of the NetNote platform:

Processor: VIA C7-M ULV or VIA Nano
Chipset: VIA VX855 Media System processor
Display: 10.2 - 12.1 inches, up to 1366x768 internal or 1920x1440 external resolution
Graphics: VIA Chrome9 with up to 512MB shared memory
RAM: Up to 2GB DDR2-667/800, one So-DIMM
Battery: 3-cell (24.4Wh) or 6-cell (48.8Wh), 10.8V
SIM card support

Full Story (DigiTimes.com)

tianxia · 09-22-2009, 06:47 AM

i thought via nanos are really weak?

Phil · 09-22-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tianxia

i thought via nanos are really weak?

It's more powerful than Intel's Atom. If they added good video capabilities it's a serious competitor.

Unfortunately not many manufacturers are releasing Nano based products.

coldmack · 09-22-2009, 02:27 PM

So how does these Via offers compare to AMD Neo(and their new replacement model), or the intel CLUV like the celeron and dual core celeron? Are these dual core?

Phil · 09-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coldmack

So how does these Via offers compare to AMD Neo(and their new replacement model), or the intel CLUV like the celeron and dual core celeron? Are these dual core?

Atom vs. Via Nano vs. NEO vs. Intel CULV:
http://techreport.com/articles.x/17435/6

coldmack · 09-22-2009, 02:36 PM

I don't see a benchmark for the Nano in that link? So this a single cpu I take it then?

Edit: NVM, The Samsing NC20 is using the Nano cpu. I thought this article was referring to a updated Nano cpu, that also is pared with a better gpu.

Phil · 09-22-2009, 02:40 PM

Samsung NC20 is Via Nano. Single CPU.

This new platform is a competitor to Nvidia ION with Atom.

coldmack · 09-22-2009, 02:42 PM

Will this be better than ION? Because from what link the Nano isn't that much better than the Atom.

Phil · 09-22-2009, 02:44 PM

They'll probably be in the same league.

ION may be be better for gaming.

John Ratsey · 09-23-2009, 01:29 AM

It's not clear to me where this moves forward from the hardware in the Samsung NC20. Perhaps VIA is hoping to increase sales by supplying a ready-made board. They would also need a faster CPU before this hardware can claim notebook performance.

John