RedLinX Embedded Systems, a value-added distributor of leading-edge embedded products and solutions, introduces this exciting new product from VIA Technologies to the South African and the rest of the African market.
The VIA ARTiGO A1100, a sub-litre DIY PC kit for enthusiasts who want to taste the most extreme, ultra-compact desktop computing experience. The product is supplied to RedLinX by VIA Technologies, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms.
The VIA ARTiGO A1100 takes inspiration from Pico-ITX, cramming a range of features that include a 64-bit processor, HD video support, HDMI and VGA display connectivity, Gigabit networking, WiFi Support and five USB ports, all into a PC chassis that fits snugly into the palm of your hand.
"The VIA ARTiGO A1100 redefines compact computing, bringing all the features of a regular desktop PC in a form factor that needs to be seen to be believed," said Daniel Wu, Vice-President, VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies. "By harnessing our expertise in creating leading-edge form factor systems, we're offering consumers something that absolutely breaks the mould."
VIA ARTiGO A1100: Compact computing redefined
The VIA ARTiGO A1100 is powered by a 1.2GHz VIA Nano processor, offering a high performance native 64-bit computing experience while remaining within a low power thermal envelope. The VIA Nano processor is joined by the VIA VX855 media system processor, a fully integrated all-in-one chipset that brings exceptional multimedia experience to small form factor devices, including playback of the most demanding HD video formats.
Front and back panel I/O includes HDMI and VGA ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, five USB ports including one USB device port, three audio jacks with optional wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g and SD card reader modules.
VIA VX855: A Pico HD video powerhouse
The VIA VX855 is specially designed to provide flawless hardware acceleration for the latest HD video codecs, including H.264, WMV, VC-1 and MPEG 2/4 at high bitrates and display resolutions of up to 1080p with very low CPU utilisation. The VIA Vinyl HD audio codec provides six channel DTS capable audio while an onboard HDMI port is included for seamless connection to the latest HDTV displays. These features combine to make the VIA ARTiGO A1100 an ideal for solution for a wide range of HD video and multimedia streaming applications.
Enthusiastically DIY
The VIA ARTiGO A1100 is aimed at enthusiast customers who dare to explore beyond the confines of regular PC building.
The VIA ARTiGO A1100 offers easy installation of system memory, hard drive, wireless module and SD card reader. Supported operating systems include Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and a variety of Linux distributions.
Note: All products are available at RedLinX Embedded Solutions.
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