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The BPC-8580 comes in a 3.3-kg package measuring 10.25 x 2.44 x 9.45 inches, about the size of a large hardback book. The device packs a full complement of PC-style interfaces along with three slim drive bays. Additionally, Protech claims the unit is one of the "lowest power consuming industrial computers" and offers "much-needed headroom" for future I/O or display expansion via the optional PCI or AGP slot.


BPC-8580 rear panel
Protech lists the following key features and specifications for the BPC-8580:

• Processor -- 478-pin socket for Celeron M or Pentium M
  
• Chipset -- Intel 855GME + ICH4
  
• Memory -- 2 DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB
  
• Display -- Intel Extreme Graphics 2, VGA out
  
• Storage -- 3 slim drive bays for: CD-ROM, FDD, 2.5-inch HDD
  
• I/O ports:
  • 10/100 Ethernet, RJ45
    
  • 2 USB 2.0
    
  • 3 RS232, 1 RS232/422/485, +5V or +12V power available from serial ports
    
  • Audio -- line in, line out, mic in
    
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse
    
  • Parallel port
• Expansion -- optional PCI or AGP
  
• Dimensions -- 10.24 x 2.44 x 9.45 inches (260 x 62x 240 mm)

The BPC-8580 is fully RoHS compliant, according to Protech. Price and availability were not disclosed.

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