VIA Technologies APC 8750 mobo / CPU combo will go on sale today for $60

VIA Technologies APC 8750 moboCPU combo on sale for $60, currently out of stock

Did you get giddy at the thought of playing around with VIA Technologies APC 8750 Android-based board, but failed to get in on the pre-order action? Good news for you, as folks wanting to dig into its custom Gingerbread OS, 800Mhz ARMv6 CPU and 3D graphics engine can head on over to Newegg and get one for $59.99. Unfortunately, it’s currently out of stock, but our gadget senses tell us that more APC’s will be available soon, and you can head on over to the source link below and sign up to be notified when it happens. If patience isn’t your thing, feel free to hit up the source and give your F5 key a workout instead.

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VIA Technologies APC 8750 mobo / CPU combo will go on sale today for $60 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Foxconn fanless nano PCs get priced, dated and tweaked

Foxconn fanless nano PCs get priced, dated and tweaked

Remember those Foxconn built nano PCs that surfaced back in May? The giant manufacturer recently made them official, detailing a few unexpected tweaks in a Russian language press release. Now decked out in a sleek black finish, the nettops will sport the same I/O, but one image courtesy of FanlessTech hints that DVI might be thrown into the mix despite lacking a mention in the official press release. The AT-5250 model won’t be walking the Cedar Trail with an Atom D2700 as originally planned — instead, its sights are set on a 1.86 GHz D2550. On the other hand, the AT-5600 will pack a Radeon HD 6320 alongside the anticipated AMD E450 APU. Surpassing their presumed sub-$200 price tag, they’re set to ring up at $260 and $280, respectively, when they launch this September. Journey past the break for the translated press release.

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Foxconn fanless nano PCs get priced, dated and tweaked originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shuttle takes quiet nettops down the Cedar Trail, intros XS35V3 and XS35GTA V3

Shuttle takes quiet nettops down the Cedar Trail, intros XS35V3 and XS35GTA V3

Nettops have slipped a bit out of vogue, but Shuttle is keeping the flame alive for those who like their desktops tiny and hushed. The XS35V3 and XS35GTA V3 have moved on to more contemporary Cedar Trail-era, 2.13GHz Atom D2700 processors that keep the power draw to a fanless 27W, even when everything is churning at full bore. That limit might get tested with the GTA variant, which brings in Radeon HD 7410M graphics for a lift to 3D performance, but neither mini desktop will exactly make the power company beg for mercy. Either is a barebones kit with the laptop-sized hard drive, optical drive and OS left to the buyer — if you don’t get them at the same time, you’ll have only the HDMI, VGA, USB and card reader to keep you company. Europeans are currently the only ones getting a crack, where it costs €172 pre-tax ($214) for the XS35V3 and €233 ($290) to get its faster GTA cousin.

Shuttle takes quiet nettops down the Cedar Trail, intros XS35V3 and XS35GTA V3 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android PC gets wrapped in maple, hits that premium sweet spot

Android PC gets wrapped in maple, hits that premium sweet spot

If you feel that a typical barebones Android PC really won’t do alongside your chaise longue and stack of hardback first editions, you may be interested in Jeffrey Stephenson’s latest case mod. Underneath the birds eye maple, acrylic panelling and mesh, the Acero houses VIA’s humble $49 Neo-ITX-based system card, running an iteration of Android 2.3 ready for mouse and keyboard add-ons. Up to 720p graphics is possible, which can be output through its VGA or HDMI ports and although that 800MHz processor may not be up to delivering the greatest gaming thrills, we’ve already got our joystick picked out.

Android PC gets wrapped in maple, hits that premium sweet spot originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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