VIA Technologies has announced the adoption of its Nano processor platform in the latest high-density server product from Dell's Data Center Solutions Division. The XS11-VX8 is an ultra-light server designed for hyper-scale data center environments that can take advantage of the unique power and performance efficiency of the VIA Nano processor.The XS11-VX8 server addresses the need in environments like Web hosting, Web farms and light load infrastructures for a high density, low power and ultra-light server product, said VIA.The VIA Nano-powered XS11-VX8 is housed with 12 systems in a 2U chassis that offers up to 34% lower TCO compared to the use of white-box client systems, said VIA. The XS11-VX8 is designed for single server workloads where overall power consumption needs to be less than 30W per system.Dell XS11-VX8 server has a similar form factor as an HDDPhoto: Company

Dell has launched its new Latitude 2100 netbook which has been tailored to suit the needs of the education sector.The 2100 features a rugged design and integrates wireless connectivity that can be monitored by educators with a network activity light.The 2100 also features an optional touchscreen to enhance student's interaction and assessment, and for special education teaching.The netbook includes an Intel Atom N270 processor, 3-cell battery, Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi connectivity.The system is already available in five colors, and starts at US$369.Dell Latitude 2100 netbookPhoto: Company

Acer America has extended its netbook line with two new models optimized for mobile customers – the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One AO751h and the 10.1-inch Acer Aspire One AOD250.The Aspire AO751h features an 11.6-inch high-definition LED-backlit widescreen (16:9 ratio) display, and although the netbook is thinner than previous generation netbooks, it still comes with all the same features, noted the company. The new devices use Intel Atom processors (N270 on the AOD250 and N270 or Z520 on the AO751h) and are equipped as standard with 1GB of memory and 160GB of hard drive space. Options of 2GB of DDR2 memory or up to a 250GB internal hard drive are also available.The extended 6-cell battery for the AO751h can provide uptime of up to eight hours, while the 3-cell battery can provide four hours of uptime, according to Acer. Meanwhile, the AO250's standard 3-cell battery can provide up to three hours and 15 minutes of battery life, while the 6-cell battery can provide up to six hours. Acer's new Aspire One netbooks specifications Model A0751h-1192 AOD250-1042 CPU Intel Atom Z520 Intel Atom N270 Display 11.6-inch WXGA 16:9 ratio Acer CrystalBrite High Definition LED back-lit TFT LCD 10.1-inch WSVGA 16:9 ratio Acer CrystalBrite LED back-lit TFT LCD Chipset Intel US15W Express Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Memory Single-channel 1024MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM Single-channel 1024MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM GPU Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, May 2009Acer Aspire One A0751h-1192 netbookPhoto: Company

Lenovo has announced the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook with 3G connectivity and Dolby headphone technology.The IdeaPad S10-2 netbook weights just over 2lbs and measures less than an inch thick, according to Lenovo.The netbook features Lenovo's OneKey Rescue System, and battery saving software which helps it achieve up to 30% more battery life over previous models, the company highlighted. The netbook also features an Intel Atom processor and 10.1-inch LED screen.The IdeaPad S10-2 will be available at the end of May starting at US$349.Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook with 3G capabilityPhoto: Company

Japan-based PC vendors Toshiba and Fujitsu both unveiled their latest 10.1-inch netbooks in Taiwan recently.Toshiba on May 12 debuted the NB200, its first 10.1-inch netbook to go on sale in Taiwan at NT$21,800 (US$651). The NB200 is equipped with Intel's Atom N280 processor and is made by Compal Electronics on an OEM basis.The NB200 features 1GB of memory, 160GB hard drive and Windows XP, and will mainly target the high-end market.Toshiba also has an 8.9-inch netbook, the NB100, but the model is currently only selling in the US, the UK and Mexico.Fujitsu on May 12 launched the M2010 manufactured by Quanta Computer and priced at NT$17,800.The M2010 features an Atom N270 processor and 945GSE chipset, and weighs 1.15kg, noted Fujitsu.Fujitsu said it currently does not have plans for 11.6-inch models, but will push its 12-inch notebook instead. The company also revealed that CULV-based ultra-thin notebook will be ready by the end of the year.Toshiba NB200 netbookPhoto: Yen-Shyang Hwang, Digitimes, May 2009Fujitsu M2010 netbookPhoto: Max Wang, Digitimes, May 2009

Chunghwa Telecom and High Tech Computer (HTC) have unveiled the first traditional Chinese-language Android-powered smartphone, the HTC Magic. The HTC Magic will be available on various CHT price plans.The HTC Magic has a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen display and features a trackball for navigation, a 3.2-megapixel camera and GPS.The HTC Magic is scheduled to be available in Taiwan from May 2009 with the suggested price of NT$20,900 (US$630.47).HTC Magic Photo: Company

Sony has unveiled the HDR-TG5 Handycam series mini digital camcorder for launch in the Taiwan market on May 20 at a recommended retail price of NT$36,900 (US$1,101), according to Sony Taiwan.The Handycam HDR-TG5 features full HD (high definition) video recording and 4-megapixel photography, a 2.7-inch LCD touch screen, built-in 16GB flash memory and a 16GB external memory card, Sony Taiwan indicated.Sony's Handycam HDR-TG5 mini digital camcorderPhoto: Company

Samsung Electronics America has announced the N110 and N120, new additions to the company's netbook lineup.The N110 and N120 are both currently available with prices of US$469 and US$459, respectively.The N110 netbook weighs 2.78lbs and features a 10-inch LED SuperBright Glossy Backlit Display, along with a 6-cell (5900mAh) lithium battery providing battery life up to nine hours of continuous use, claimed Samsung. The N110 is equipped with a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive, the company noted.The N120 netbook includes an SRS 2.1 channel system, featuring two 1.5W stereo speakers and a dedicated subwoofer, and integrated 1.3-megapixel camera. With a 6-cell (5200mAh) lithium battery the netbook can run six hours continuously, the company added. Samsung N110 and N120 netbooks specifications Model N110 N120 CPU Intel Atom N270 Memory 1GB Display 10.1-inch WSVGA Super Bright Glossy Backlit Storage 160GB HDD Battery 6-cell (5900mAh) lithium ion battery 6-cell (5200mAh) lithium ion battery Sound system 3W stereo Speaker (1.5W × 2) 3W stereo Speaker (1.5W × 2) with Subwoofer Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, April 2009Samsung N110 netbookPhoto: CompanySamsung N120 netbookPhoto: Company

Taiwan-based motherboard and notebook makers Gigabyte Technology and Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) as well as Singapore-based EMS firm Flextronics International have launched Intel-designed Montevina-based white-box notebooks for regional brand vendors around the globe, according to market sources.The notebooks are launched under and Intel-led program, aiming to offer design support to second-tier OEM notebook makers to produce notebooks for brand vendors in different regions.Intel's white-box notebook platforms include a 13.3-inch model (Bianca) and a 13.3-inch model (Peggy's Cove) featuring 3G capabilities, both made by Gigabyte, a 15.4-inch version of Peggy's Cove manufactured by Flextronics, and a 13.3-inch CULV-based ultra-thin notebook (Conte) made by ECS.In addition to notebooks, a 8.9-inch white-box netbook (Elego) is being made by Amtek as part of the program.Intel's 13.3-inch Peggy's Cove white-box notebook made by GigabytePhoto: Monica Chen, Digitimes, April 2009Intel Conte/T30 white-box ultra-thin notebook made by ECSPhoto: Monica Chen, Digitimes, April 2009

AMD has launched the ATI Radeon HD 4770 graphics processor that harnesses a 40nm manufacturing process for the desktop PC market, delivering performance and energy efficiency at anticipated launch prices as low as US$99.HD 4770 graphics cards are the latest addition to the ATI Radeon HD 4000 series, they feature third-generation hardware support for DirectX 10.1, and use GDDR5 memory, said AMD.AMD also announced the Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition processor, delivering the strong performance to mainstream PC users for under US$70.