Miniaturization of hardware components that use less power the today's devices will be critical for the success of future ultra mobile PCs, short UMPCs. Via is taking the segment seriously and if first to offer a single-chipset solution - a package that combines northbridge and southbridge - that is targeted for use in UMPCs.
According to the manufacturer, the VX700 measures about 35mm x 35mm and saves about 42% of space over a comparable two-chip product. 2D and 3D graphics capability, video playback, HD audio, support for DDR and DDR2 memory as well as PATA/SATA drives are integrated.
