Zotac is one of the computer companies that capable of cramming HTPC components in small packages, particularly well. The VD01 series ditches the Intel and AMD solutions for VIA, specifically the Nano X2 U4025 CPU with the Chrome9 media processor. Inside is 2.5-inch HDD and a single DDR3 slot. You can get the pre-populated units with 320GB disk and 2GB RAM by choosing the Plus model. Outside the box is the usual selection of USB 3.0, 2.9,eSATA, Ethernet HDMI ports as well as Bluetooth and 802.11n radios.

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The Handii BC9 business tablet looks to be the perfect companion for the working man outside the office. I doubt if you can suggest anything that can match it when it comes to features. I mean, what other business tablet announced and released recently comes with a built-in Ethernet port? I’ll tell you what – nothing. The Dell Streak? Apple iPad? Asus EeePad? Those have got nothing on the Handii BC9 and its built-in Ethernet port. Nope. That aside, it also features VIA C7 -M 772 Esther processor clocked at 1.2GHz, 1GB memory, 32GB SSD, S3G UniChrome Pro II 128MB and an 8.9-inch touchscreen display. You will also find it has 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a webcam, 3G broadband modem, accelerometer, VGA-out port and 2 USB ports. What else would anyone need? It is currently being sold in the APAC region for $578 USD without 3G and $651 with 3G.

Via PCLaunches

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Processor maker VIA introduces a Pico-ITX inspired package in the ARTiGO A1100 nettop.

ARTiGO A1100

• 1.2GHz VIA Nano with VX855
• 2.5″ HDD bay
• DDR2 RAM compatible
• no OS
• 802.11b/g WiFi (optional), Ethernet
• 5 x USB, 3 x audio ports, HDMI, card reader
• 5.7″ x 3.9″ x 2.0″
• Weight: 0.59kg

For US$243, you get a barebones mini PC that should do well for a living room, kitchen or car computer. Don’t expect this to handle any heavy work very well. It’s pretty light though, you can probably stick it behind an LCD display no problem.

What VIA left out are the RAM, hard drive and operating system which you should be able to get on your own. If you want one, just grab it from VIA’s store.

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The oddly-named CTEB7G is a tiny netbook from Shenzhen’s Creation Tech. The 7-inch mini PC brings a 533MHz VIA VT, 128MB RAM, 2GB flash, Windows CE 6 and WiFi-N. Sadly, I remember the original Eee PC packs more punch than this device and ran Windows XP as well and quite alright, I may add.

It won’t break the bank though since it clocks in at a mere US$65. If you can stand the slow processor, tiny screen and cramped keyboard, the link below should help you get one of these or maybe a truckload for those who want to resell them.

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Netbook News’ editor-in-chief Sascha Pallenberg got a peek at this new system. The 1.2GHz Nano U3100 tested has VX900 built-in with HD Chromation 2.0. It can handle both streaming and local HD file playback.

Watch his hands-on video below:

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There are a lot of nettops out there but the more well known manufacturers like to keep them in more regular sized chassis, perfect for your home theatre but not so much for your car. VIA wants to change that with its ART-3000 mini-PC.

VIA ART-3000

• 1.3GHz VIA Nano
• up to 2GB RAM
• 2.5″ SATA drive bay
• CF card slot
• USB x 2, LAN x 2, COM and serial ports, VGA out, headphone and mic jacks

This unit is VESA mountable and is shock-resistant, provided you use SSD drives. It can run Windows Xp and 7 as well as various flavors of Linux. This small form factor computer looks pretty at home for mobile and industrial use and even for retail establishments that need a computer but has no space to spare for one.

No price and availability yet.

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If you’re itching to get a smartbook but don’t have the cash or patience to wait for the release of those announced in CES 2010 (ahem, Skylight), Haleron might have a cure for you.

This is actually a netbook with a 7″ form factor but Haleron thought it fit to call it a smartbook, you know, to cash in on the trend. Here are some specs of this device.

Swordfish Mini Smartbook

• 7″ LCD screen
• 300MHz VIA ARM processor
• 128MB RAM
• 1GB flash storage
• Windows CE 6.0 (Windows XP/ Linux optional)
• 802.11b/g WiFi
• 3 x USB, card reader, audio jacks, LAN
• 3G module (optional)
• 8 hour battery life (24 hours standby)
• Weight: 0.7 kg

It’s available for the low, low price of US$149. Quite a bargain but the specs might not be to your taste unless you do really, really light computing.

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Cheap netbooks aren’t uncommon especially if you aren’t looking for something that’s too powerful. Another new entrant to this category is this cute little clamshell with a 400MHz VIA VT8500 CPU, 128MB RAM and 2GB SSD. The display is 7 inches but is at am 800 x 480 resolution running on Windows CE. It has the usual ports for mic and headphones, 2 USB ports, VGA out and a card reader. It seems to have a removeable battery as well. The weight is a mere 0.65 kg with a 3 hour battery life.

This should be a nice computer for the kids or those who just want a basic computer. Comes in white, pink and black and sells for 85 euro or around $120. Not sure about where and how you can get one though. A few more pics below.

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Following our recent posts about the pricing details and release date of the Eee PC 1201HA, Netbook Italia has unearthed the manual of the said netbook right from the Asus Taiwan site. And the said manual revealed that there will be two other Eee PC 1201 models – the 1201N and 1201T.

The Eee PC 1201N will have an Nvidia ION platform and HDMI output while the 1201T will have a slightly different design and will have no HDMI capability.

As for the Eee PC 1201HA details, it’s still the same Intel Atom Z520 CPU, 2GB of Memory, 250GB of HDD and of course Windows 7.

In addition, the Eee PC 1201HA will have the following ports on its sides – memory card slot, headphone output jack slot, microphone jack and 3 USB ports.

The Eee PC 1201HA will be available next month in Italy for around 399 euros.

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Here’s something that might make you admire our friendly PC cloners in China. How’s an Eee PC 1002HA with VIA Nano CPU and VIA X855 chipset sound to you? Nope? Doesn’t sound exciting?

Well, what if we tell you that the said Eee PC 1002HA clone being featured by Shanzai.com  now provides improved performance and allows you to play full HD resolution video? Now, we’re talking right?

The Eee PC 1002HA clone was a product of the GMB alliance launched last year by VIA Technologies which is formed by key manufacturing and infrastructure players in Shanzhen. The alliance aimed to gather as much followers who will move away from Intel. And the use of the VIA VX855 is being pushed by VIA Technologies to carry out their objectives.

Going back to the Eee PC 1002HA clone bearing the VIA VX855 CPU, the machine was able to playback HD video without burdening its chipset too much. This means that the machine’s CPU is free to do what it needs to do, while the VIA VX855 takes care of handling HD video playback.

The machine looks pretty much like the Eee PC S101. And since it is not yet known when this will be made available, you might want to examine other photos posted at Shanzai.

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