VIA Creates Reference Design for 1080p Netbooks

From Tom's Hardware: Via’s VX855 Media System Processor brings support for 1080p high-definition video to Via's line of Nano, C7 and Eden processors. It was originally designed for mobile PCs and SFF systems, but this week the company showed a reference netbook design that incorporates the VX855.

Via calls its reference design the Surfboard C855, which incorporates the C7-M ULV processor and the VX855 unified IGP chipset for easy integration into netbooks.

The Via Surfboard C855 supports playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD video, which at first does sound a bit overkill for the 10- to 12-inch internal display resolutions of up to 1366 x 768 pixels, but the netbook can output externally up to 1920 x 1440.

High definition audio is supported through VIA Vinyl 8-channel HD audio, and a range of connection options includes support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G.

Zoom"A key advantage of the Via Surfboard C855 is the head start it affords mini-notebook system developers or those seeking to enter the market," said Richard Brown, VP marketing at Via. "Not only is VIA in the unique position of being able to offer customers a complete, ready-to-build solution, but the new board’s HD capabilities mean Via-based mini-notebooks will provide a superior multi-media entertainment experience."

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