VIA based tablet for $199

This 7 inch "iLet" - because everyone loves to use the little i in their product names these days - could be a good deal for an e-book reader. It actually runs Android OS, so it could be used for much more than just reading. The specs are on the light side, however, with a 600MHz VIA CPU (probably C7-M), 128MB RAM and 2GB onboard flash. But the price is very nice indeed. So long as the batter life is not on the lite side, it could make for a very nice way to read the paper online. - Source

OLPC XO 1.5 to launch this month

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is now in its third year and a new model will start being produced this month which drops the AMD Geode processor for a VIA C7-M ULV. The change in processor will increase the processing speed and improve battery life. The price target is $200 and it will be able to run Windows although it's most likely that most orders will ship with Linux since it's more easily tailored for local languages and has a lower cost.

The project also has further models planned for 2011 and 2012, the latter being the most interesting - a tablet PC design. The glossy concept photos look fantastic, but I wonder how robust such a thin device would be in remote parts of Africa?! - Daily Tech.

Sub-150 netbooks surface for education sector in China

Educational organizations can get a great deal on Windows XP netbooks in China. The VIA C7-M based AOJIE X100V model sells in bulk for US$146. The screen size is a generous 10.1 inches which would mean that the keyboardis a descent size, and certainly big enough to be comfortable for kids and teenagers. What a deal! - Gadgetmix

Tablet for your car

Just when I was citing the relative non-acceptance of tablet PCs in the market in my previous post, news has come in about a new tablet PCs that comes in two versions. Both feature a VIA C7-M processor and VX700 digital media chip. The more exciting version, the delux Adesun AD708 includes Windows XP, tablet car PC kit, GPS, tv receiver and 2GB SD card. This would suggest it's for in-car use, which is pretty cool. - besttabletreview