TongFang Imini S1 Mini-Note with VIA Nano Processor

by atticus ~ June 9, 2008

It looks like that Chinese manufacturer Tsinghua TongFang might be first to release a Mini-Note with VIA Nano processor. Presented at Computex 08, the TongFang Imini S1 Mini-Note sported a 1.2GHz VIA Nano processor. The Mini-Note also comes with the VIA VX700 chipset, 512MB of RAM and an 80GB traditional hard-drive.

It’s disappointing that Tsinghua TongFang is not using the newer VIA VX800 chipset, as found in VIA OpenBook reference design. Interestingly, the TongFang Imini S1 Mini-Note on display has an OpenBook wallpaper. Perhaps they don’t see why they should adopt the OpenBook design?

More photos at AVING (in Korean)

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3 Responses to “TongFang Imini S1 Mini-Note with VIA Nano Processor”

Netbook Computer Guru Says:
September 4th, 2008 at 3:32 am
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the S1 imini Mini-Note Series netbook from Tsinghua TongFang, Co. Ltd., a leading PC OEM based in Beijing. Easy to carry and use, the S1 imini has a maximum power consumption of just 15W, and its distinctive, lightweight design makes it perfect for today’s digital lifestyle.

Powered by the 1.6GHz VIA C7-M processor combined with the VIA VX700 chipset, and sporting a bright 10.2” screen, the S1 imini provides all the functionality of a standard notebook plus an array of special features, such as a business card manager, portable hard drive with battery pack, and digital photo frame or DVD playback functionality outside of the Vista environment. Add wireless connectivity and optional GPS navigation, and the S1 imini looks set to bring the allure of truly mobile computing to the Chinese market.
arty Says:
September 18th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Where do I pre-order?
Peter Says:
December 13th, 2008 at 4:46 am
It’s on sale in China now - but all the ones I’ve seen have a C7 CPU rather than the nano.