Mini Computer delivers 64-bit performance.
Press Release Summary:
Along wiuth built-in miniCard interface, miniPC Duo MP965-DR adopts Intel® GM965+ICH8M chipset and Santa Rosa platform architecture. Complete 64 bit-based design combines support for Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo (Merom) 64-bit central processor and Microsoft® Windows Vista(TM) 64-bit OS. It also supports Intel® Core(TM) 2 Extreme (Merom) processors as well as Intel® Turbo Memory technology. Four USB 2.0 expanded sockets are provided for peripheral attachment.
Original Press Release:
AOpen launches miniPC Duo MP965-DR to Equip Santa Rosa Platform
Adopts Intel® GM965 chipset and fully support Turbo Memory and Windows Vista(TM)
Taipei, Taiwan - Open launched its latest generation of miniPC -- AOpen miniPC Duo ( model name MP965-DR). Expanding beyond exclusive features from previous generations, such as power saving, whisper-quiet operation and small form factor, the third-generation miniPC adopts a new Intel® GM965+ICH8M chipset and Santa Rosa platform architecture and fully supports the high-performance Notebook central processor with Socket P -- duo-core 64 bit processors, such as Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo (Merom). The greatly enhanced operational performance enables miniPC to meet the requirements of highly demanding computing environments.
"Now, AOpen's miniPC Duo series has formally entered into a whole new era. With its industry-leading development capabilities in mini PCs, AOpen successfully integrates the most advanced Intel® Core(TM) 2 Extreme (Merom) notebook central processors and 64 bit-based Intel® GM965+ICH8M chipset into a compact 1.36 liter package without sacrificing performance and superior cooling features. It allows AOpen miniPC Duo to deliver desktop-like performance," said Tony Yang, AOpen's senior marketing director and spokesman. "Meanwhile, MP965-DR's built-in miniCard interface can effectively solve the peripheral expandability of AOpen miniPC Duo and provide customers more options in peripheral accessories."
New AOpen miniPC Duo MP965-DR adopts the latest Intel® GM965+ICH8M chipset. The complete 64 bit-based design combined with Intel® Core(TM) 2 Duo (Merom) 64 bit central processor and Microsoft® Windows Vista(TM) 64 bit version operational system allows consumers to experience the truly ultra-high performance of a 64-bit computer system. Moreover, AOpen miniPC Duo MP965-DR provides strong support for advanced Intel® Core(TM) 2 Extreme (Merom) processors. It enables customers who require complex computing and high performance to enjoy the convenience and compact design of AOpen miniPC Duo MP965-DR without sacrificing size for performance and cooling. In addition, AOpen miniPC Duo MP965-DR supports Intel® Turbo Memory technology. Combined with Microsoft® Windows Vista(TM) ReadyBoost functionality, it can further enhance the performance of system computing.
Adopting two, brand new sets of miniCard architecture in expanded interface, new AOpen miniPC Duo MP965-DR provides customers options such as traditional TV turner, digital TV, Bluetooth modules and wireless network modules, enhancing the application flexibility of AOpen miniPC Duo. The four USB 2.0 expanded sockets on the front and back panels can satisfy consumers' requirements for connecting common peripheral devices such as keyboards, mouse, MP3 players, and printers. Furthermore, AOpen miniPC Duo MP965-DR has the functionality of TV signal output and 5.1-channel audio output. Combined with 64-bit high performance, it is well qualified to be the digital audio and video hub in every household.
