VIA Technologies today unveiled the $49 APC Android PC
system, a Neo-ITX form-factor system powered by an ARM
pprocessor.
APC integrates memory, storage, and a full set
of consumer I/O features in a small footprint Neo-ITX
motherboard that can be connected to
a TV or monitor. Powered by a WonderMedia ARM 11 SoC,
the system also features a custom build of Android that
has been optimized for keyboard and mouse input, and
comes with a browser and a selection of preinstalled
apps.
"APC brings the familiarity and convenience of Android
to the PC at a US$49 price point that will open up
exciting new markets and applications," said Richard
Brown, VP of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "Like a
bicycle for your mind, APC will enable more people than
ever before to explore the vast online universe."
APC is based on the new Neo-ITX form factor measuring
just 17cm x 8.5cm and can be housed in any standard
Mini-ITX or microATX chassis.
APC consumes only 4 watts when operating at idle power
and 13.5 watts at maximum load. This is ten times less
than a standard PC system.
APC runs on an optimized version of Android, supports
hardware acceleration for video formats, HD TV (720p),
it has
VGA and HMDI display ports, four USB 2.0 ports, a
microSD slot and a 10/100 Ethernet port. The board is
also equipped with a audio-out/ Mic-in, 2GB NAND Flash
and 512 DDR3 SDRAM.
Priced at US$49, APC will be ship in July 2012.