HP intros Via-based desktop for Chinese market

The machine is aimed at the enterprise market in Chinese cities. The deal is significant for Via which has had somewhat of a low profile in the commercial desktop market for some time.

The 20 watts machine includes a 1.5GHz C7-D, the CN700 "digital media chipset", and the Unichrome Pro II integrated graphics processor. It will support up to 1GB of DDR2 533 memory, a serial ATA drive up to 160GB, six USB ports - two of them at the front of the black box, Ethernet, and measures 36.7 x 17.5 x 42cm. It comes with security app Strongbox, based on its Padlock system. It's compatible with Windows XP. µ