Tuesday, June 2nd 2009
VIA Nano Processor and S3 Chrome 435 ULP Power New Tongfong Thin and Light Notebook
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the adoption of the VIA Nano processor platform by Tongfong, one of China's leading notebook providers, for their new Tongfong S30A 13.3" thin and light notebook.
The Tongfong S30A includes the high performance yet power efficient 64-bit 1.3GHz+ VIA Nano U2250 processor coupled with the unified VIA VX800 MSP and discrete S3 Graphics Chrome 435 ULP graphics for an HD video proficient, DirectX 10.1 certified notebook. HD audio and an HDMI port ensure that Tongfong customers will be able to enjoy rich media content in its finest form.
"VIA is delighted that Tongfong has selected the VIA Nano processor for their new Tongfong S30A," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "With its advanced processing performance, DX10.1 graphics support, and stylish 13.3" design, the Tongfong S30A sets a new standard for the fast growing thin and light notebook segment in the China market."
"The Tongfong S30A provides the perfect blend of high-fashion design, leading-edge multimedia features, and excellent battery life," commented Tongfong's Vice President and General Manager of their Computer Group, Mr. Li Jianhang. "It will enable Chinese consumers to not only enjoy an outstanding thin and light notebook computing experience but also make a powerful personal style statement."
About the Tongfong S30A
The Tongfong S30A features a bright 13.3" display and full keyboard housed in a product design that is only 33 mm thick and weighs a mere 1.4Kg. Storage includes a 2.5" S-ATA hard drive and DVD Super Multi-Drive while networking is provided through a 10/100Mbps Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless. Along with a 4-in 1 card reader, express card slot, and two USB 2.0 ports, the Tongfong S30A comes with a six cell battery as well as an option for an additional three cell battery that can be inserted in place of the optical drive for extended mobile scenarios.
The Tongfong S30A uses the 1.3+GHz VIA Nano processor, VIA VX800 Media System Processor and S3 Graphics Chrome 435 ULP dedicated graphics with 2GB of DDR2 system memory. The Tongfong S30A also supports an additional independently configurable display through both VGA and HDMI ports. The Tongfong S30A is available with either Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP Home.
The Tongfong S30A includes the high performance yet power efficient 64-bit 1.3GHz+ VIA Nano U2250 processor coupled with the unified VIA VX800 MSP and discrete S3 Graphics Chrome 435 ULP graphics for an HD video proficient, DirectX 10.1 certified notebook. HD audio and an HDMI port ensure that Tongfong customers will be able to enjoy rich media content in its finest form.
"The Tongfong S30A provides the perfect blend of high-fashion design, leading-edge multimedia features, and excellent battery life," commented Tongfong's Vice President and General Manager of their Computer Group, Mr. Li Jianhang. "It will enable Chinese consumers to not only enjoy an outstanding thin and light notebook computing experience but also make a powerful personal style statement."
About the Tongfong S30A
The Tongfong S30A features a bright 13.3" display and full keyboard housed in a product design that is only 33 mm thick and weighs a mere 1.4Kg. Storage includes a 2.5" S-ATA hard drive and DVD Super Multi-Drive while networking is provided through a 10/100Mbps Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless. Along with a 4-in 1 card reader, express card slot, and two USB 2.0 ports, the Tongfong S30A comes with a six cell battery as well as an option for an additional three cell battery that can be inserted in place of the optical drive for extended mobile scenarios.
The Tongfong S30A uses the 1.3+GHz VIA Nano processor, VIA VX800 Media System Processor and S3 Graphics Chrome 435 ULP dedicated graphics with 2GB of DDR2 system memory. The Tongfong S30A also supports an additional independently configurable display through both VGA and HDMI ports. The Tongfong S30A is available with either Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP Home.
22 Comments on VIA Nano Processor and S3 Chrome 435 ULP Power New Tongfong Thin and Light Notebook
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I'm not disagreeing with you, but they don't all suck.
I used to have a MBP but mine was one of the first models with issues, the new ones are great.
EDIT.
This Via laptop is cool but OMG at the ugly color.
Ive seen some other laptops made with via and they seem nice if they were priced under 500 id get one but i it was over 500 id just get the hp with the athlon neo...
Otherwise, this looks pretty sweet, its nice to have an offering from some one other than the major players.
I had considered getting the NC20 with the Via nano, but went with the HP DV2 with AMD's Neo instead. Awesome little machine.
i am writing on an HP Mininote 2133 which has a S3 GPU Unichrome Pro HC blublblub AND guess what? It's slow because of the poorest drivers i've ever seen
VIA S3 GPU drivers are a pain even if the Hardware is capable their support is BAD!!!
I have 3+ PC all with IGP made by S3 and none of them is good or usuable.
They get HOT!
They're slow (intel GMA is fast compared to them)
and drivers? i don't want to say anything to that or i get banned :banghead: