VIA OpenBook

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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 CAD files are available for download at the VIA OpenBook homepage

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.

Specifications

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

See also

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VIA OpenBook

• NanoBook - an earlier reference design from VIA

External links

• VIA OpenBook
• OpenBook specifications
• VIA Unveils VIA OpenBook Mini-Note Reference Design (Press Release)
• VIA OpenBook Mini-Note Platform Preview
• Mini laptop has open-source case
• VIA OpenBook Gallery - An image gallery of the VIA OpenBook