OLPC XO 1.5 switches to VIA processor

From Electronista -


OLPC has announced that its new XO 1.5 model will switch from the AMD Geode to the VIA C7-M which features a variable clock speed of up to 400MHz. By making the swap, the XO 1.5 also gets a new chipset that adds 3D acceleration, HD video and surround sound. This will allow it to consume the same energy while active but less while idle, in addition to being able to run faster - all at reduced production costs. Other upgrades include a 1GB RAM, 4GB of internal storage (up to 8GB for custom orders), removable WiFi, and a brighter and more efficient LCD.