VIA OpenBook

VIA OpenBook is a free and open laptop reference design from VIA Technologies. It was announced in 2008.

VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design

The "VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design" is the first released by VIA OpenBook, and is based on the C7-M ULV processor and the integrated VIA VX800 IGP chipset. The CAD files for the design are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

pecifications

Processor, Memory

*1.6GHz VIA C7-M ULV Processor
*VIA VX800 unified chipset
*DDR2 SO-DIMM up to 2GB
*80GB Hard-Disk or above

Dimensions, Display

*8.9" WVGA 1024X600 LED screen
*Graphics: VIA Chrome9 HC3 DX9 3D engine with shared system memory up to 256MB
*Dimension: 240(W)x175(D)mmx36.2(H)mm(at battery)
*Weight: Under 1kg

Networking, Wireless

*Networking: 10/100/1000 Mb/s Broadcom Giga NIC Ethernet Solution
*Wireless: Broadcom 802.11b/g or GCT 802.16e
*Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX, EV-DO /W-CDMA, HSDPA, GPS options.

Peripherals

*4 in 1 embedded card reader
*3 x USB (Ver. 2.0 Type A Port)
*Audio: Realtek HD Audio codec, 2 speakers
*1 Mic-in audio jack
*1 Headphone out
*2.01 megapixel dual headed rotary CCD camera

Battery

*4 Cell Battery

ee also

* NanoBook - an earlier reference design from VIA

External links

* [http://www.viaopenbook.com/ VIA OpenBook]
* [http://www.viaopenbook.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=2 OpenBook specifications]
* [http://www.via.com.tw/en/resources/pressroom/pressrelease.jsp?press_release_no=2347 VIA Unveils VIA OpenBook Mini-Note Reference Design] (Press Release)
* [http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=562 VIA OpenBook Mini-Note Platform Preview]
* [http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8352192970.html Mini laptop has open-source case]
* [http://www.ubergadget.net/photos/thumbnails-44.html VIA OpenBook Gallery] - An image gallery of the VIA OpenBook