Gateway LT3100 Netbook Launched

Author: Brian

24 Jun

For the people who are always on the go and need a reliable laptop or mobile device to carry along, here is a new functional netbook from Gateway that aims to integrate size and performance in a sleek stylish design. The new device is the Gateway LT3100 netbook which boasts of a high definition 11.6” display along with the necessary interfaces that a business professional or student would need.

“The Gateway LT3100 is a smart netbook choice – it gives customers the freedom to connect to the Internet for everything from staying up-to-date on the latest viral videos and enjoying digital music and photos, to checking on the status of projects and studying for classes,” said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Acer America.

Features:

AMD Athlon 64 Single-Core Processor L110 (1.20 GHz, 512KB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
11.6-inch WXGA High Definition LED back-lit display (1364 x 768 resolution and 16:9 ratio)
2048MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
Integrated ATI Radeon X1270 Graphics
250GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive
Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Integrated Web Camera
Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
Three USB 2.0 Ports
6-cell Li-ion Battery
11.26W x 7.99D x 1.03H inches
NightSky Black
Microsoft Windows Vista Basic with Service Pack 1
One-Year Standard Warranty

The Gateway LT3100 is available at retailers in various configurations with a starting MSRP of $399.95.

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Via Unveils New All-in-One Media System Processor for Netbooks

Author: Brian

12 Mar

Via chipsets has long been a familiar brand in the world of motherboard solutions for both the PC and mobile computers. And to help improve on their line of chipsets, Via has unveiled the VX855 chipset which allows HD video playback on mini-laptops by taking the computing-intensive task away from the core processor.

The VIA VX855 Media System Processor chipset integrates a DDR2 memory controller, a 400/800-MHz front side bus processor interface, and input/output capabilities in a single chip. The product supports VIA’s Nano, C7, and Eden processor lines.

The chipset makes high-definition video playback possible on mini-laptops, also called netbooks, by taking the computing-intensive task away from the core processor. The hardware supports a variety of video standards, including H.264, MPEG-2/4, VC-1, and WMV9.

The 1-inch-square chipset combined with one of VIA’s processors uses 46% less space on a motherboard than competing twin-chip, core logic implementations, according to VIA. In addition, the VIA package has a 2.3-watt power envelope, which means it does not need a cooling fan. This enables system builders to design smaller and lighter portable PCs.

(Source) Information Week