VIA introduced the VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design, equipped with next generation of VIA Ultra Mobile Platform, based on the VIA C7-M ULV processor and the new all-in-one VIA VX800 digital media IGP chipset. The new ultra-portable notebook features a 8.9" screen  in a clamshell form factor that weighs just 1kg.

It supports WiFi, Bluetooth, optional AGPS connections, WiMAX, HSDPA and EV-DO/W-CDMA modules. It also comes with three USB 2.0 ports, a VGA port, and audio-in/audio-out jacks as well as a 4-in-1 card reader (SD/SDIO/MMC/MS) and a 2 mega-pixel dual-headed web camera. The device features up to 2GB DDR2 DRAM and can be equipped with a choice of hard disk drive and solid state storage options.

Featuring a 4-cell 2600mA lithium-ion battery, the VIA OpenBook delivers up to three hours of battery life.

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