VIA Unveils eco friendly, World’s First ZERO Carbon Processor for Personal computers

VIA Unveils eco friendly, World’s First ZERO Carbon Processor for Personal computers

New Delhi , September 13, 2006 – Chip maker VIA Technologies today announced the world’s first carbon free and power efficient VIA C7(r)-D processor for a new breed of desk top Personal Computers.

The environment friendly VIA C7-D processor with a maximum power consumption of just 20W at 1.8GHz not only sets the benchmark for performance-per-watt operation, but enables further power savings through the use of smaller power supplies and cooling fans, with a side benefit of a quieter computing experience. The carbon dioxide produced from the operation of the processor over the lifetime of the PC is then offset through regional projects in energy conservation, reforestation, and alternative energy.

“With an optimal blend of power efficient design, productivity driven performance, and advanced security features, it gives us great pride to offer the VIA C7-D processor as the world’s first Carbon Free computing solution,” commented Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “In offsetting of carbon emissions produced through the processors’ operation, VIA is very excited about contributing to projects around the world that will improve the quality of our environment, and enable us as a company to give back to the community.”

‘worldwide consumer goods manufacturing companies are today focusing on ‘Carbon footprint’ a measure of amount of carbon dioxide, the man made global warming greenhouse gas released in atmosphere through everything one does including using computers, cell phones, turning on coffee maker to driving a car and buying food. Reducing ‘power Consumption’ is major step towards curbing it”, Said Richard Brown.

VIA is the first personal computer solution company which has developed this carbon free “processor’. The initial offsets for the VIA C7-D processor are being done in cooperation with Carbon Footprint Ltd, a leader in carbon footprint management.

“Around the world we are seeing a growing interest from companies and individuals looking to ‘do their bit’ in reducing their carbon footprint as a way to ensure future generations will inherit a world we can be proud of,” commented John Buckley, Managing Director, Carbon Footprint Ltd. “Products such as the VIA C7-D processor are certainly a step in the right direction for organizations looking to neutralize the carbon dioxide emissions of their operations, and we are proud to be working with VIA in their carbon offsetting projects”.

Also with the launch of the VIA C7-D processor, VIA is introducing a new benchmark system called TreeMarkâ„¢ which is intended to be a useful tool for organizations looking to balance environmental impact in their computing purchase decisions. http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/cleancomputing/For more information about the VIA C7-D processor please visit:www.via.com.tw/en/products/processors/c7-d/