UMPC-PC、手機大融合 威盛擘畫UMPC美好未來

上網時間 : 2006年12月21日

PC與行動電話這兩項產品可說是撐起電子產業的兩大支柱。隨著產業發展的轉變,當業者絞盡腦汁尋找下個大宗主流商品時,定位於融合手機與PC應用的超行動PC (UMPC) 近來成為另一個引人矚目的話題。這兩大主流產品的結合是否真的能為電子產業擦出新的火花?還是這又只是類似數年前失敗的Tablet PC又再次捲土重來?從業者的角度來看,市場需求的改變與技術發展的演進,的確已為這種概念的產品帶來新的機會。其中,其C7-M處理器已為三星採用於Q1B UMPC產品的威盛電子(VIA),自然是這股趨勢的大力擁護者。
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UMPC-CeBIT展NB廠強打UMPC 威盛好樂

UMPC今年在漢諾威CeBIT展成為當紅炸子雞,筆記型電腦業者包括三星、華碩、技嘉等,今年均在展場中大力推廣新款UMPC(Ultra Mobile PC),負責提供晶片組的威盛,可望成為最大贏家。

威盛預計第三季發表新款UMPC晶片組,代號CX3M,與前一代的C7-M相較,將更強調繪圖技術,可支援Vista Aero 3D介面。
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CPU-VIA CPU VIA VX700 for UMPC

VIA VX700 – Making Your World Portable

This product is available fully ROHS-compliant.

Continuing VIA’s trend for setting new standards for high levels of integration and performance for today’s core logic solutions, the VIA VX700 system media processor, a powerful unified IGP chipsets, pushes the technology envelope to deliver a remarkable all-round feature set. Designed specifically for today’s ultra thin’n’light notebooks and ultra mobile devices, the VIA VX700 integrates all the cutting-edge features of a modern chipset’s North and South bridges, including rich video graphics, HD audio, and DDR2 and SATA II support, into a single, compact and highly power-efficient package measuring just 35mmx35mm.

Complementing the power-efficient VIA C7®-M and C7®-M ULV processors it supports, the VIA VX700 is based on a highly sophisticated power efficient architecture that enables such rich integration into a compact package with a maximum power envelope of just 3.5 watts. A number of key power management technologies are incorporated that monitor activity and dynamically control power according to system load requirements.


The VIA VX700 utilizes the VIA UniChrome™ Pro Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) ensuring optimal performance for all multimedia, entertainment, and productivity applications. With an internal data flow equivalent to the latest AGP 8X graphics cards, a 200MHz 2D/3D graphics engine and features dedicated 128-bit data paths for pixel data flow and texture/command access.

The VIA UniChrome Pro IGP graphics core also features the Chromotion™ video engine raising the bar for digital entertainment support on PC systems. The Chromotion™ video engine employs a multi-faceted approach to displaying multimedia content, implementing a number of advanced tools at every stage of video processing. These include integrated MPEG-2 decoding, for flawless digital video playback with ultra-low CPU-utilization, and advanced rendering tools such as Adaptive De-Interlacing and Video Deblocking, which ensure clearer playback of digital content on all display devices.

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CPU-VIA ULV 超低電壓 CPU 規格

VIA Eden™ and Eden™ ULV Processors (90nm)

Specifically targeted at a range of business, industrial and commercial applications such as thin clients, silent desktops, IPCs and set top boxes where ultra cool, ultra quiet, reliable performance is essential. The new VIA Eden processor family boasts an ultra-efficient architecture, world-class 90nm production and the highly efficient VIA V4 bus interface for unprecedented passively-cooled, ‘fanless’ performance.

Scaling from 400MHz to 1.2GHz within a maximum power envelope of 7W, the VIA Eden processor offers impressive power efficiency and highly effective heat dissipation all within an ultra compact NanoBGA2 package measuring just 21mm x 21mm. When combined with the most recent VIA C-Series digital media IGP chipsets, which have been designed as companion sets for the latest VIA processors, system developers can utilize an impressive range of features for a wide range of desktop and embedded applications.

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UMPC-VIA NanoBook UMD Reference Design

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VIA NanoBook UMD Reference Design

The revolutionary VIA NanoBook Ultra Mobile Device Reference Design ushers in the Mobility 2.0 lifestyle. Based on the VIA Ultra Mobility Platform, the NanoBook lets you bring the full Internet experience with you wherever you go. The NanoBook’s bright 7″ touchscreen provides an optimal mobile web-browsing experience, while the full-size keyboard means you don’t have sacrifice comfort for mobility. Weighing in at 850 grams, the NanoBook is less than 30mm thick making it a snap to pull out and grab that crucial bit of information you have stashed away. Best of all the VIA Ultra Mobility Platform, based on the the incredibly power efficient VIA C7-M processor, allows your Mobility 2.0 Internet experience to extend beyond the 4 hour mark.

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OLPC-廣達:OLPC即將量產 Eee PC不成威脅

貨咧~說量產了~還沒有看到貨
而且不是說買2得1專案會受影響了…………
看來又是一條宣示效果新聞
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記者曠文溱/台北報導 2007/08/31 21:01

台灣製造商廣達(Quanta)電腦今(31)日表示,專為開發中國家孩童設計的OLPC將在10月正式量產。

廣達今日召開第二季法說會,在會前的記者會上,廣達副董事長暨總經理梁次震表示,儘管面對部分零組件缺貨問題,但是由於供應商和OLPC團隊先前已經簽訂合約,因此OLPC確定會在第四季正式出貨。面對另一低價電腦陣營–由英特爾領軍的Classmate PC計畫成員華碩(Asus)的低價電腦Eee PC即將面市,梁次震強調,OLPC鎖定的是開發中國家學童,和Eee PC在價格和規格上都偏向已開發國家市場相比定位大不相同,「OLPC接受度不會受到Eee PC的影響,」梁次震說。
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施振榮稱低價PC不只有OLPC 宏碁未來將加入競爭

8月17日上午消息,據台灣媒體報導,宏碁集團創辦人施振榮近日流露出對低價PC市場的興趣,稱低價PC不僅只有OLPC(人人電腦),宏碁未來也可能加入低價市場。

施振榮認為,華碩EeePC也是未來改善全球數字落差的產品之一。據悉,施振榮將邀請華碩董事長施崇棠一起探討,未來宏碁也應該會進入低價PC市場,並提供服務支持。

華碩EeePC採用的是英特爾ClassMate PC(學生電腦)平台。今年7月中旬,英特爾決定加入OLPC董事會,並為其提供資金與技術支持。此前,雙方一直處於對立狀態。

分析人士認為,施振榮支持華碩EeePC實際上是支持英特爾ClassMate PC。如果宏碁未來進入低價PC市場,很可能是採用英特爾平台。

OLPC-第二代OLPC售價50美金 有觸控螢幕、WiMAX

記者曠文溱/台北報導  2007/07/05 20:33:36

又稱百元電腦的「一學童一筆電計劃」(OLPC, One Laptop Per Child),預計在2009年中推出第二代OLPC,售價約50美金。並支援最新的WiMAX和觸控螢幕技術。

OLPC技術長Mary Lou Jepsen日(4)昨來台參加國際顯示技術研討會,會中表示看好經濟規模將大幅帶動目前OLPC中最昂貴的零組件–顯示器成本下滑。預計2009年中,第二代的OLPC即不僅售價更為平易近人,只要50美金左右;還有可能因為無線網路晶片和處理器等其他硬體價格下滑,得以擁有WiMAX無線網路技術和觸控螢幕功能。
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OLPC-OLPC大規模量產再次跳票

當非盈利組織OLPC首次宣佈他們的超低價筆記本計劃時,曾讓不少業內人士為之激動。當時,這款現在更名叫XO的手搖發電筆記本定價為100美元。後來,它的預計價格經過兩次上漲,先是175,最後達到了188美元。

但最近,Yahoo新聞報導,就算是188美元,我們也很難在今年看到它大量出現。XO原本計劃從10月起在中國境內的工廠投產,但這一計劃再次被推遲。OLPC組織CTO Mary Lou Jepsen表示,現在預計生產將會與11月12日開始。

Mary Lou Jepsen對路透社記者透露:「我們遇到了一些Bug,但現在已經解決。」OLPC組織預計,今年內將生產10萬台XO筆記本。而量產的推遲會讓他們很難趕上秘魯和烏拉圭的訂單時限。這兩個國家是最先預訂XO的客戶。

同時,我們之前曾報導過美國已經開始商業發售XO的預訂工作,價格為400美元,每預訂一台將給發展中國家贈送一台。但目前生產的推遲也會讓這一工作面臨窘境。

OLPC-買一送一非良藥 100美元本面臨生死存亡????

  OLPC是「One Laptop per Child」的首字母縮寫,簡稱OLPC,是一個非盈利性的項目,該項目的主要目的是讓每個孩子擁有一台電腦,最初由麻省理工學院的尼古拉斯教授發起, OLPC項目主要任務是生產並推廣100美元筆記本。為了推廣100美元筆記本,同時也讓普通消費者有機會獻愛心,OLPC官方在9月份推出了「買一送一」計劃,你只要花399美元便可買到2台100美元筆記本,其中一台必須捐贈給貧困地區的學生,而另外一台則可以供自己使用。

  近日,OLPC方面又推出了新計劃,如果你足夠有錢並且心甘情願的話,便可訂購100台、1000台甚至100000台100美元筆記本,當然,同樣要用於捐贈,並不能全部據為己有。
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