Rugged COM format gets even tougher
MEN Micro announced a COM (computer-on-module) employing its own ESMexpress format along with Intel's Atom Z5xxP or PT processors. The XM1L has up to 2GB of soldered-on RAM plus a SATA port, uses less than seven watts, operates from -40 to 185 deg. F, and withstands shocks up to 15G, the company says. ... |
COM Express module has soldered-on CPU and RAM
GE Intelligent Platforms announced a rugged COM Express module with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. The bCOM2-L1100 offers soldered processors and memory, shock and vibration protection, an extended temperature version, RAID support, and an optional carrier board, the company says. ... |
3.5-inch SBC offers dual-core Atom
Avalue announced a 3.5-inch SBC (single board computer) using Intel's dual-core, 1.66GHz Intel Atom D510. The ECM-PNV accepts up to 1GB of DDR2 RAM, has CompactFlash and Mini PCI Express slots, includes six serial ports, and has two SATA interfaces, the company says. ... |
Windows Update activated for Windows Embedded Standard 7
Microsoft says it has activated Windows Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7. In future, the feature will deliver updates specifically targeted to the embedded OS, but it's being tested today via two non-operational "important" and "optional" updates, the company says. ... |
DIN-rail PC runs Windows CE on 150MHz SoC
Advantech has announced a box PC that runs Windows CE 5.0 using a EVA-X4150 SoC (system-on-chip). Intended for DIN-rail mounting, the UNO-1140 has CompactFlash storage, two USB 2.0 ports, two 10/100 Ethernet ports, a VGA output, and either four or eight serial ports, the company says. ... |
Industrial PC gets 3G, dual-core Atom
Lanner announced a fanless industrial PC with available GPS and 3G cellular capacities, plus a dual-core 1.66GHz Intel Atom D510 CPU. The LEC-7100 has a CompactFlash slot and 2.5-inch HDD (hard disk drive) bay, two gigabit Ethernet ports, VGA and DVI-D video outputs, and digital I/O, the company says. ... |
Customizable Windows handheld gets speed, display upgrades
Psion Teklogix announced a third-generation version of its Workabout Pro industrial handheld computer. The Workabout Pro 3 now has a 624MHz processor, offers 256MB of RAM and 1GB of flash storage, has a brighter display, and offers more keyboard layouts, the company says. ... |
ARM9 SoC gains lower-cost sibling
Fujitsu announced an ARM9-based SoC (system on chip) including the company's "Coral PA" 2D/3D graphics controller. The MB86R03 "Jade L" is clocked at 320MHz, supports dual displays with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 pixels, and costs less than existing Jade SoCs, the company says. ... |
SODIMM module upgrades to Marvell PXA300
[Updated, March 7] -- E-con Systems announced a SODIMM-sized processor module based on Marvell's 624MHz PXA300 processor. The Windows CE-ready eSOM300 offers up to 256MB of RAM, up to 1GB of flash storage, an optional touchscreen controller, and a "local bus expansion header," according to the company. ... |
Mini PC includes Ion 2 graphics, dual-core Atom
Zotac announced a mini-PC incorporating Intel's dual-core Atom D510 and Nvidia's "Ion 2" GPU (graphics processing unit). The Zbox HD-ID11 includes both HDMI and dual-link DVI graphics outputs, wired and wireless networking, six USB 2.0 ports, an eSATA port, and a bay for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. ... |
Microsoft dual-screen tablet coming later this year?
Microsoft plans to release a dual-screen tablet device that folds up and includes built-in handwriting recognition, the Engadget website claims. Under an inch thick and with a footprint approximately 5 x 7 inches, the "Courier" will feature a Windows CE-based OS running on an Nvidia Tegra SoC (system on chip), author Nilay Patel adds. ... |
Rugged box computer rides the rails
Kontron is readying an Intel Atom Z530-based box computer designed for rugged railway applications. The MicroSpace MPCX28R Railway Box PC is protected for railway use with EN50155 certification, TX compliance, extended temperature support, 1.5kV isolated power, and M12 connectors for Fast Ethernet, USB, and power, says the company. ... |
Mobile browser leaps from Java to Windows Mobile
Opera Software announced a new browser for Windows Mobile 5.x and 6.x handsets. Opera Mini 5 for Windows Mobile offers features such as tabbed browsing, a password manager, bookmarks, and visual bookmarks known as "Speed Dial," the company says. ... |
Virtualization software juggles real-time OSes
Tenasys says it is now shipping a virtualization platform that allows real-time applications and operating systems to run alongside Windows. eVM for Windows 1.0 taps into Intel's VT (virtualization technology), guarantees determinism, and provides efficient inter-application communication channels, the company says. ... |
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 gets new features
Microsoft announced the availability of new "out-of-band" features for Windows Embedded Standard 2009, including Silverlight 3.0 and RDP (remote desktop connection) 7.0. Meanwhile, the company's seeking feedback on the recently released Windows Embedded Standard 7 RC (release candidate) build. ... |
Long-life handheld gets RFID reader
Two Technologies added RFID to its ruggedized handheld computer, still claimed to offer up to 40 hours of battery life. Running Windows CE 5.0 on a 624MHz processor, the Hydrus Luna RFID includes a five megapixel camera with xenon flash, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a customizable 55-key keyboard. ... |
Intel's RAID-ready NAS platform targets small business
Intel announced a SOHO-oriented NAS (network attached storage) reference platform based on its "Pineview" Atom processors and RAID-capable 82801R I/O controller. NAS vendors LaCie, LG Electronics, Qnap, Synology, and Thecus will incorporate the Windows Home Server-compatible platform in upcoming NAS devices, starting with the Blu-ray burner-equipped LG N4B2, says Intel. ... |
Intel netbook for kids gets Pineview, e-reader support
Intel has redesigned its Classmate convertible netbook and tablet PC with an Intel Atom N450 "Pineview" processor, says eWEEK. Other new Classmate features are said to include a higher-capacity 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD), a higher-resolution, water-resistant screen, and new e-book reading software. ... |
COM Express modules offer new Intel CPUs
Kontron announced two COMs (computer on modules) sporting recently introduced Intel CPUs. The 95 x 95mm microETXexpress-PV offers Intel's "Pineview" Atom N450, D410, or D510, while the 125 x 95mm ETXexpress-AI comes with 32nm Core i5 or i7 CPUs clocked at up to 2.53GHz, the company says. ... |
Multi-touch tablet has HDMI output
Mio announced a seven-inch tablet PC with a capacitive touchscreen and a separate QWERTY keyboard/carrying case. Running Windows CE 6.0 R3 with a custom user interface, the Moov 380 includes WiFi and a DVB-T (digital video broadcasting terrestrial) TV tuner, plus available GPS, 3.5G cellular, and WiMAX, the company says. ... |
Cortex-A8 dev kit runs Windows CE
Digi International says it is now shipping a development kit targeting development of wireless multimedia applications using Freescale's i.MX515 SoC (system on chip). The ConnectCore Wi-i.MX51 Digi JumpStart Kit includes an ARM Cortex-A8-based module designed to run Windows CE 6.0, a baseboard, a seven-inch touchscreen, and a BSP (board support package), the company says. ... |
Tiny x86 COM format blessed by SFF-SIG
The Small Form Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG) has adopted Lippert's CoreExpress specification for computer-on-modules (COMs). The group says version 2.1 of the 2.6 x 2.3 inch (65 x 58mm) format adds DisplayPort support, plus reserve pins to enable future support for USB 3.0. ... |
Subsystem combines COM Express with FeaturePak I/O board
Diamond Systems announced a embedded-ready subsystem combining a choice of COM Express modules with a versatile I/O board. The Magellan comes with either a 1.1GHz Atom or a 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo, and includes FeaturePak, PCI-104, and SUMIT expansion interfaces, according to the company. ... |
Panel PC's designed for hospital patients
Advantech used Windows XP Embedded to craft an "infotainment terminal" for hospital patients. The PIT-1501W includes a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, WiFi, RFID and smart card readers, a nurse call button, and an optional TV tuner, the company says. ... |
Atom-based SBCs offer multimedia and PoE+ daughtercards
ADI Engineering announced a line of 3.46 x 4.33-inch single board computers (SBCs) with PoE+, multimedia, and DVI/VGA video expansion daughtercards. The Cinnamon Bay SBCs are built around Intel's Z5xxP- and -PT Atom processors, the company says. ... |
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