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Above-Net describes TopAuto as an open platform based on an Intel PXA270 processor clocked at 600 MHz. It is configurable with a wide range of interfaces, including:

• 10/100 Ethernet
  
• 3 USB host ports
  
• 5 RS232 serial ports
  
• IrDA
  
• AC97 audio -- line-in/out, speaker out, mic in
  
• Display:
  • up to 1024 x 768
    
  • LCD TFT and RGB video outputs
    
  • NTSC and PAL TV outputs
    
  • 5-wire resistive touchscreen
    
  • LCD panel options from 6.4 to 10.4 inches
• Storage -- CompactFlash, IDE
  
• Expansion -- PCMCIA, SDIO
  
• Wireless -- CDMA/GSM/GPRS, GPS, 802.11 WiFi, Bluetooth

Typical TopAuto application
Above-Net notes that the large number of interface options enables the TopAuto to work with a wide range of peripherals, such as bar code, magnetic stripe, and RFID readers; printers and scales; and engine and vehicle monitors.

In addition to supporting Windows CE 5.0, the TopAuto is also capable of running embedded Linux, according to the company.

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