It might be time to leave your Intel-powered comfort zone

Newsvine.com has published a review of the VIA-based Samsung NC20 notebook and they lead their introduction by pointing out that the unit doesn't have Intel inside. I think most people are out of that brand loyalty trap now aren't they, when it comes to processors? The NC20 has certainly helped VIA get a lot of good press, with a lot of reviewers comparing performance with Atom notebooks. Newsvine.com is no exception:

"However, it did better at video playback than an Asus EeePC 1000HE, a good Atom-powered unit, indicating that the Nano has a bit more oomph. The NC20 can even play a modest 3-D game like "World of Warcraft" if you can put up with some sluggishness."

VIA Nano can get you a bigger screen!

In this world of cutting technology, netbooks and mini-notebooks are getting remarkably popular. When people choose a model, it's often a toss-up between portability and display size. If you're worried by the Atom chip manufacturer’s confession that it won’t cope so well with screens larger than about 10 inches, don’t worry, VIA Nano powered netbooks are the ultimate solution. The latest example is the Samsung NC20, which supports resolutions up to 1280x800 on it's 12.1” screen. The VIA Nano has no problems with that!

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