TAIPEI, Taiwan, February 27 /PRNewswire/ --

- VIA Nano processor platform enables the Samsung NC20 to deliver
superior performance and battery life in a sleek 12.1" mini-notebook form
factor

VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of power efficient x86
processor platforms, today announced that Samsung has adopted the VIA Nano
processor in the new Samsung NC20 mini-notebook.

Combining the power efficient 1.3+GHz VIA Nano(TM) processor with the
highly-integrated VIA VX800 system media processor, the Samsung NC20 also
features a stunning 1280x800 12.1" display, ensuring an outstanding video
experience and enabling a full-size 12" notebook keyboard with optimized
18.5mm key spacing and larger touchpad in a highly portable device that
weighs just 1.52kg.

Mobility is enhanced by 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless connectivity,
and a six-cell battery that provides up to 6.5 hours of use independent of
any power supply, while storage options include either a solid state disk or
a SATA hard disk drive. Other features include an integrated 1.3 mega-pixel
digital motion camera, 3-in-1 memory card reader and three built-in USB
ports.

"We are delighted that Samsung has adopted the VIA Nano processor for the
Samsung NC20," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA
Technologies, Inc. "This is a truly ground-breaking product that sets the new
industry standard for consumer mini-notes and clearly demonstrates the
advanced performance of our VIA Nano processor platform."

Samsung NC20 Mini-Notebook Specifications
    Screen:         12.1" LED WXGA (1280x800)
    CPU:            VIA Nano(TM) ULV Processor U2250 (1.3+GHz)
    Chipset:        VIA VX800 System Media Processor
    Graphics:       Integrated VIA Chrome9(TM) (DirectX 9.0 3D graphics,  
                    hardware video acceleration)
    Memory:         1GB DDR2  SODIMM
    Storage:        160GB SATA 2.5" HDD
    Connectivity:   10/100Mbps LAN, 802.11 b/g wireless, Bluetooth
    Battery:        6 cells Li-ion (6.5 hours)
    Dimensions:     292.4mm x 217mm x 30.7mm, 1.52kg

For more information on the VIA Nano processor, please visit the VIA
website at: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/nano/

Please download visual materials at the press release webpage:
http://tinyurl.com/cbbwvr

About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc. is the foremost fabless supplier of power
efficient x86 processor platforms, innovating at the silicon, board and
system level to drive innovation in computing and communication.
Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network spans the US, Europe
and Asia. http://www.via.com.tw

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:
     Richard Brown, VP Marketing
     Tel: +886-2-2218-5452 #6201
     RIBrown@via.com.tw