Press Release
October 2010

RedLinX Introduces the VIA EPIA-M850 Mini-ITX Board to South African Market

VIA launches EPIA-M850 Mini-ITX board, combining the latest VIA VX900 Media System Processor with the VIA Nano E-Series

RedLinX™ Embedded Solutions, a value-added distributor of leading-edge embedded products and solutions, introduces the VIA EPIA-M850 Mini-ITX board, the first board to feature the latest VIA VX900 media system processor, creating the ideal solution for today’s HD-intensive, commercial multimedia-centric devices. The VIA EPIA-M850 Mini ITX board has been released by the RedLinX supplier, VIA Technologies Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms.

The VIA EPIA-M850 is targeted at OEM and ODM manufacturers of commercial multimedia embedded devices. Says Sean van der Walt, managing director at RedLinX, “Featuring a 64-bit, high performance VIA Nano E-Series processor and the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, the VIA EPIA-M850 delivers a highly optimized platform that boasts comprehensive HD video performance, HD audio and HDMI support in a compact, power-efficient package.”

“The VIA EPIA-M850 will enable the creation of a wealth of next generation, HD-ready commercial devices,” said Daniel Wu, Vice President, VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. Wu adds, “The VIA VX900 MSP offers comprehensive support of today's multimedia technologies, bringing vivid HD content to life without incurring heavy power usage or resorting to dedicated decoding hardware.”

VIA EPIA-M850: Mini-ITX with Multimedia Muscle

Measuring 17 cm x 17 cm the VIA EPIA-M850 Mini-ITX board features the VIA Nano E-Series processor, available in both 1.6GHz and fanless 1.2GHz SKUs. The VIA Nano E-series is paired for the first time with the VIA VX900 MSP, supporting up to 8GB of DDR3 system memory and featuring the VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor.

The VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine boasts comprehensive hardware acceleration for the latest VC1, H.264, MPEG-2 and WMV9 HD formats at screen resolutions of up to 1080p without affecting CPU load. Display connectivity support includes onboard HDMI and VGA ports with pin headers for dual channel 24-bit LVDS.

The VIA VX900 boasts the VIA Chrome9™ HCM 3D integrated graphics core with full DirectX 9.0 support and a 128-bit 2D engine with hardware rotation capability. The VIA VX900 also features the VIA Vinyl HD audio codec. Storage includes ports for two SATA drives.

VIA EPIA-M850 Product Highlights:

Concludes van der Walt, “The VIA EPIA-M850 Mini ITX board brings serious multimedia muscle to commercial media devices, which means customers can expect a higher display performance.”

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Editor Notes:

Note: All Products are available at RedLinX Embedded Solutions.

About RedLinX™

RedLinX™ is a multifaceted specialist engineering technology company, delivering tailor-made technology solutions with excellent technical support and after sales service, ranging from embedded to high-performance computing and related products, open-systems and solutions. RedLinX™ operates in the ICT, Telecoms, Transport, Mining, Industrial, Security and Defence market segments throughout South Africa and Africa and is supported by our own locally based support, production and engineering facilities. RedLinX™ has four operating divisions, namely: Telecoms Systems Division, Embedded Systems Division, High Performance Systems Division and the Production & Engineering Systems Division. With offices in Cape Town and Pretoria, more than 50% of RedLinX's staff and management are PDI/HDI and engendered individuals. RedLinX™ proudly aligns itself with the ICT BEE Charter.

For further information, kindly visit http://www.redlinx.co.za

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms that are driving system innovation in the PC, client, ultra mobile and embedded markets. Combining energy-saving processors with digital media chipsets and advanced connectivity, multimedia and networking silicon enables a broad spectrum of computing and communication platforms, including its widely acclaimed ultra compact mainboards. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes the world's top OEMs and system integrators. www.via.com.tw

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