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Guru3D.com » News » VIA shows $79 Rock and $99 Paper ARM PCs

VIA shows $79 Rock and $99 Paper ARM PCs

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/18/2013 06:25 PM | Source | 7 comment(s)
VIA shows $79 Rock and $99 Paper ARM PCs

VIA is launching Rock and Paper, two new ARM-based computers that are a further development from the $45 Android PC (APC) that was launched in May 2012 for $49. The new systems feature Android 4.0, a 800MHz VIA WonderMedia ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, 512MB DDR3 memory, 4GB flash memory, and a 1080p HD capable graphics chip (likely the ARM Mali-400 GPU). Connectivity includes HDMI, USB 2.0, micro-USB, VGA (only on Rock), 10/100Mbps Ethernet as well as a micro-SD memory card slot. 

Besides the VGA port, the main difference between the two systems is that the Rock is a bare board whereas the Paper ships in a case that's made from aluminium and recycled cardboard. VIA's Rock is priced at $79 whereas the Paper will go for $99.

As for the actual spec of the new boards, they include the following:

  • Android 4.0
  • 800MHz VIA WonderMedia ARM Cortex-A9
  • 512MB DDR3 RAM
  • 4GB NAND flash
  • 1080p-capable graphics (most likely an ARM Mali-400 GPU)
  • HDMI, USB 2.0, microUSB, microSD, with VGA available on APC Rock
  • 10/100 Ethernet

The Rock and Paper offer a nice spec bump over the original APC, which shipped with Android 2.3, an ARM 11 processor, only 2GB RAM, and was only 720p capable in the graphics department. It’s just a shame the price had to increase, especially considering it’s been 7 months since the original APC launched.

Both new boards use the Neo-ITX form factor, which means they are compatible with Mini-ITX and MicroATX cases. Even so, that cardboard case does look nice and keeps the board very portable while remaining protected, so might be worth the extra $20.

If you want either an APC Rock or APC Paper they can be ordered through APC.io and are expected to ship in March.



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Tat3
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#4504356 Posted on: 01/18/2013 10:28 PM
I would love to see them also release Scissors ARM PC and try to price it...

Brasky
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#4504365 Posted on: 01/18/2013 10:36 PM
I would love to see them also release Scissors ARM PC and try to price it...


i was thinking the same thing... :banana:

The Goose
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#4504723 Posted on: 01/19/2013 11:09 AM
I would love to see them also release Scissors ARM PC and try to price it...


Yeah...scissors could cut it :idea:

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#4504819 Posted on: 01/19/2013 03:36 PM
800 MHz is a little low though... You see android systems on a stick for the same price range with faster socs.

Chillin
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#4504848 Posted on: 01/19/2013 04:34 PM
Yawn...

Way too little, way too late. Especially when your competition offers quad core CPU, quad core GPU and bluetooth 4.0, 1GB RAM, 8 GB storage, Android 4.2 and....Ubuntu.

http://dx.com/p/gk802-quad-core-android-4-0-google-tv-player-w-wi-fi-bluetooth-v4-0-1gb-ram-8gb-rom-black-177875

Nice try VIA, maybe next time.

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#4504857 Posted on: 01/19/2013 04:55 PM
Okay.
I'll ask.
Will it be able to handle Crysis 3? ;)

scoter man1
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#4504932 Posted on: 01/19/2013 07:07 PM
Will it be able to handle Crysis 3? ;)


No, no it wont. :nerd:

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