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VIA launches VN800 mobile integrated (IGP) chipset

VIA Technologies today announced the VIA VN800, the company?s first chipset solution for the VIA C7-M processor that supports DDR2 memory and hardware-based MPEG-2 decoding for DVD playback. I was able to meet with VIA Technologies during Quakecon last week and was able to be briefed on the new platform. If you are looking on building a low heat system where space matters take a look at VIA's mobile solutions. The chipset also works with Intel Pentium M processors, which we found interesting.

The VIA VN800 features the S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) and provides dual pipeline graphics performance through a 128-bit 2D/3D engine, as well as sharing DDR memory for a variety of applications. The Chromotion CE Video Display Engine blends hardware-based MPEG-2 decoding acceleration with advanced rendering tools, such as Adaptive De-interlacing and Video Deblocking to ensure the playback of digital media content. In addition, the VN800 supports an external AGP 8X port that allows an optional graphics processor upgrade.

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Posted by | Wed, Aug 17, 2005 - 06:19 AM