ViewSonic expands computing line with new PC mini series
Sydney,
Australia, October 28, 2009 – Following
the success of its introduction to the PC arena with the VPC100 All-in-One PC,
ViewSonic, global
technology provider and renowned worldwide leader of visual display products
today announced the release of its PC mini series: PC mini 550, PC mini 530, PC mini 132 and PC mini 120. A game-changer
for the traditional PC market, ViewSonic’s pint-sized, eco-friendly and
cost-effective PC mini series offers a compact, power-saving solution to the
bulky, noisy PC tower stereotype. With its customised solutions this line
addresses a variety of user needs, including home entertainment, internet
surfing and commercial applications, driving the next generation of PC
computing. These PCs are “So Mini. So Powerful.”
PC mini 550 – Full Features + Personal
Entertainment
ViewSonic’s high performance model – the PC mini 550 –
is equipped with the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, an Intel Core 2
Duo 2.2 GHz CPU processor and Centrino platform for a quieter, more energy
efficient operation than traditional desktop PCs. The PC mini 550 boasts the
highest amount of system memory which includes 4GB DDR2 and a 320GB hard drive.
In addition, the prize piece in this powerful PC Mini is the built-in Blu-ray
combo disc drive for playing full HD 1080p video smoothly with brilliant
clarity.
The diminutive 1.3L PC mini 550 supports Windows MCE and includes a full
featured remote control, making it ideal for connection to a home entertainment
system with a big screen LCD TV or for serving as a multi-channel surround
sound system via a SPDIF terminal. Whether accessing the internet, watching
movies or listening to music, the PC mini 550 and PC mini 530 bring consumers
the perfect combination of performance and price in a petite package.
PC mini 132 – The Perfect Personal Models
Designed for general family and personal use, the PC
mini 132 weighs just 0.45kg and is only 0.6L in size – 50% of the surface area
of an A4 sheet of paper. The PC mini 132 also includes Microsoft Windows 7
operating system, a dual core Atom 330 processor and 2G SDRAM. An optional
VDD100-DVD super multi recordable DVD drive is also available. Graphics
performance experience is enhanced with the latest nVIDIA ION video chip making
the PC mini 132 an excellent solution for HD games and multimedia entertainment
with smooth HD display quality.
PC mini 120 – Compact, Commercial Computing
Designed to address the needs of SMB and SOHO that require simple
operation, easy maintenance, space-saving design and power-saving features,
ViewSonic presents the PC mini 120. The PC mini 120 comes in a tiny box of
merely 0.6L and weighs in at an airy 0.55kg – so light it can be carried around
the house and connected to any monitor that meets the user’s need. The PC mini
120 comes with Microsoft Windows XP operating system, 1GB DDR2 memory, 160GB
SATA hard drive and offers multiple connectivity options with four USB ports
for flexibility.
The ViewSonic PC mini 550, PC mini 530, PC mini 132 and PC mini 120 will be
available at selected retailers and computer resellers in Australia and New
Zealand. RRPs below:
PC mini 550 (VOT550) - AU$1,499 inc GST, NZ$1,849
PC mini 530 (VOT530) - AU$1,099 inc GST, NZ$1,349
PC mini 132 (VOT132) - AU$799 inc GST, NZ$969
PC mini 120 (VOT120) - AU$499 inc GST, NZ$699
Optional super multi recordable DVD drive VDD100 - AU$199 inc GST, NZ$249
About ViewSonic
ViewSonic® Corporation is a leading global provider of visual display products.
ViewSonic develops, markets and supports a broad range of innovative products,
including Nettops, Netbooks, All-in-One PCs, LCD monitors, LCD TVs, projectors,
digital photo frames, digital signage displays including LCD monitors, LCD TVs,
projectors, digital signage displays, digital photo frames and other display
solutions. For more information, visit www.viewsonic.com.au.
