VIA APC

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The VIA APC is a low-cost ($49) single-board computer from VIA Technologies designed to run the Android operating system. It has been available for purchase since July 2012. Since January 2013 enhanced versions are available for purchase at a higher price.{{cite web|author1=Christopher von Eitzen (crve)|title=VIA launches "Android PC" mini ARM-based system|url=http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/VIA-launches-Android-PC-mini-ARM-based-system-1582805.html|access-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523224645/http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/VIA-launches-Android-PC-mini-ARM-based-system-1582805.html|archive-date=23 May 2012|date=23 May 2012}}

The APC Paper version, housed in a recycled cardboard case resembling a book, won a Design and Innovation Award at Computex 2013.{{cite web|author1=Eric Brown|title=Hackable, cardboard Android mini-PC wins award|url=http://linuxgizmos.com/cardboard-android-mini-pc-wins-award|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621032543/http://linuxgizmos.com/cardboard-android-mini-pc-wins-award|archive-date=21 June 2013|date=17 June 2013}}{{cite web|author1=Georg Schnurer|title=Design & Innovation Award 2013|url=https://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Design-Innovation-Award-2013-1875070.html|publisher=Heise Online|language=de|date=4 June 2013}}

Technical details

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Model

| APC 8750

Software

|Android 2.3 (PC System)

Chip

|WonderMedia WM8750 800MHz ARM1176JZF System on a chip

Memory

|DDR3 512MB Memory, 2GB NAND Flash

Graphics

|Built-in 2D/3D Graphic, Resolution up to 720p

Input and Output

|HDMI, VGA, USB 2.0 (x4), Audio out / Mic in, microSD Slot

Network

|10/100 Ethernet

Size

|170 x 85mm (W x H), Neo-ITX Standard

See also

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