VIA beschleunigt eigene Notebook-Prozessoren

Beim "Antaur" handelt es sich um eine Modifikation des Nehemia-Kern, den VIA beispielsweie in der eigenen Eden-Serie nutzt. Der Prozessor ist alltäglichen Büro-Aufgaben gewachsen. Da der Chipsatz CLE266 über eine Optimierung für DivX-/DVD-Filme verfügt, dürfte auch der Film-Genuss am Notebook nicht zu kurz kommen. Spieler dürfte unterdess nicht auf Ihre Kosten kommen. Pressemitteilung VIA Launches VIA Antaur Mobile Processor for Slim and Light Notebooks Advanced mobile processor fosters the "Simply Mobile" lifestyle by enabling easy to carry notebooks with wireless capabilities and longer battery life Taipei, Taiwan, 08 July 2003 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the introduction of the new VIA Antaur™ mobile processor. Combining exceptionally low power consumption and thermal density with enhanced performance features for all the most popular productivity and digital media applications, the VIA Antaur processor has been specifically designed for the rapidly emerging new generation of mainstream and ultra-portable slim and light notebooks that enable the "Simply Mobile" lifestyle. When configured with best of breed 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g technologies, the VIA Antaur processor further expands the boundaries of mobile computing by adding an unprecedented level of freedom and convenience for people wishing to connect to the growing number of global wireless hotspots. "With the launch of the VIA Antaur processor, we see a tremendous opportunity to expand the overall size of the notebook market by enabling a new generation of innovative, slim and light designs," said Wenchi Chen, President and CEO, VIA Technologies, Inc. "Wireless connectivity, extended battery life, and excellent performance will give people the freedom to fully enjoy the benefits of the Simply Mobile lifestyle."