The smallest PC can still shrink by 40%.

Via Technologies has launched a new chipset that promises to be able to apply and shrink the size of personal computers.

The manufacturer said the VX700 chipset could allow PC makers to create computers 40 percent smaller than the ultra-light UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC).

Designed specifically for ultra-light ultra-thin computers as well as mobile devices, VX700 has created a new breakthrough by integrating some of the functions of traditional motherboards into one Compact chip with dimensions of 35 x 35mm.

The integrated features include graphics processing engine, broadband memory, high quality audio and the ability to receive information processing from 6 USB 2.0 ports and 4 PCI slots.

Via's new chipset can be applied in the next UMPC versions. Although UMPC has officially appeared on the market as consumers are not very interested in this type of product very much.

But what if the UMPC becomes even more compact? Do they meet manufacturer and consumer expectations when they are a new form of computer that combines the capabilities and portability of a PDA with a laptop?

The idea of ​​UMPCs is a very important idea, analyst Nitin Gupta said. " However, with the current price and form, this type of product can only win very little consumer attention ."

UMPC is now becoming a device capable of wetting the smartphone and laptop product line in terms of mobile computing needs. In terms of entertainment, the UMPC may not be able to gain this advantage over products designed specifically for entertainment purposes.