acer focuses on biometric ahead of gitex 2007
IT Vendor’s Signature Laptops Comes With Biometric Enabled Security Features
Acer Computer, the Middle East’s leading supplier of notebook and desktop computers, aims to gain widespread exposure for its security focused range of mobility products.
With the extension of biometric technology, the fiercely competitive laptop market is undergoing a transformation. Product design and competitive pricing no longer account for a successful product. With tech-savvy end-users demanding more, the new security enabled machines add more credibility to Acer’s mix of product.
“Acer is now in a position to set the trend in the notebook market. Our products are tailor-made, taking into consideration design, functionality, and needs of the customer. With the increased importance being placed on mobility products in the Middle East, we are clearly making a strategic move that should see us extend our lead in the notebooks sector,” said Mark Prosser, Product Marketing Manager, Mobility Products, Acer Computer (M.E) Ltd.
The fingerprint recognition built on Acer's embedded TPM security subsystem feature an integrated biometric fingerprint reader, providing one of the best solutions available to verify an individual's true identify. Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA) support is among the most secure mobile platform verification systems available today, securing authentication during system power-on before the operating system starts
“We wanted to offer something extraordinary, and by incorporating the latest in biometric security and cutting-edge technology, we want to provide a value-added product that will excite users,” added Prosser.
Acer Computer (M.E) has been awarded ‘Superbrands’ status for 2007 by the Superbrands organisation, an independent arbiter on branding.
VIA Announces 1-Watt Processor, the World’s Most Power Efficient x86 CPU
500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor opens up the benefits of x86 design and performance to the embedded industry, gains wide industry adoption
Taipei, Taiwan, 23rd August 2007 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of PC silicon and platform technologies, today announced a 500MHz addition to the VIA Eden ultra low voltage (ULV) processor family. With an idle power of just 0.1 watt, the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor has been designed from the ground up to meet the low power requirements of a wide range of industrial, commercial and ultra mobile applications.
The new processor, along with several customer boards, will be showcased at the Embedded System Conference Taiwan, held on 23-24 August 2007 in Taipei.
Redefining power efficiency, the fanless 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor achieves unprecedented speed for a full x86 processor within a remarkable 1 watt power envelope, opening up new realms for silent yet powerful system designs. Within the ultra compact 21mm x 21mm NanoBGA2 package, the VIA Eden ULV processor enables the x86 platform to squeeze into a smaller, lighter chassis than ever before.
“Giving our customers the building blocks to create innovative systems and driving PC technology into new markets defines our ‘Small is Beautiful’ strategy,” said Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “With its performance, energy efficiency and compact size, our new VIA Eden ULV processor provides a way for embedded developers to add real value to their systems and push the market forward.”
The new processor can be combined with the ultra compact VIA CX700/M system media processor, an advanced all-in-one digital media chipset with a maximum operating power of just 3.5 watts, supporting a wide range of multimedia, connectivity and storage options and enabling system platforms with a maximum power of less than 10 watts.
Broad Industry Support
Specifically targeted at applications where ultra cool, ultra quiet and highly reliable performance is essential, the passively-cooled 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor is ideally suited to developers looking to build ultra low power systems. These benefits have been recognized by several leading embedded industry players, including:
AAEON, Acrosser, Adlink, Advansus, Advantech, Aquila, Arbor, Avalue, Axiomtek, Biostar, Bona, Boser, Commate, E-TOP, Flexus, Freetech, Ibase, IEI, Inhand, IPOX, Kontron, Lanner, Liantec, Maple, Nexcom, Posiflex, Portwell, Termtek, Unication and Unicorn.
“With a maximum power of just 1W, the 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processor has finally brought x86 design into the realm of the embedded market,” said Richard Hung, Product Manager at Advantech. “This remarkably low power consumption has allowed our new PCM-4372 to provide all the power, performance and versatility of the x86 architecture to our customers.”
“The 500MHz VIA Eden ULV was the logical choice for our new 5.25” SBC, EBM-CX700 and B5 size slim PC, the ASM-CX700,” said Sam Wang, Vice-President of Avalue. “Now that VIA has brought to market an x86-based processor that doesn’t have the prohibitively high power consumption of other offerings, the benefits in terms of versatility, availability of compatible software and hardware, and performance can’t be overlooked.”
“The new AFOLUX all-in-one PPC series is powered by the new 500MHz VIA Eden ULV processors,” said Teddy Kuo, CEO of IEI Technology Corp. “The VIA Eden is a great fanless solution for critical embedded applications. All AFOLUX PPCs have built in Bluetooth and GPRS modules enabling a fast wireless transmission network for self-service, building automation and multimedia applications.”
"VIA's innovation in its processor family is setting new standards for low power operation at high performance levels in the embedded market place, and enabled us to create our new Posiflex-KS6200,” said Chung Man, VP Marketing & Sales of Posiflex Technologies, Inc. “The 500MHz Eden ULV answers the call of growing numbers of designers demanding x86-compatibility, high performance, power efficiency, low heat dissipation and chipset integration in embedded systems.”
Some of these customers will have products on show at the Embedded System Conference event taking place in Taipei on 23-24 August 2007; details of this event may be found on the VIA website at: http://www.via.com.tw/en/company/events/esc_taiwan2007/
