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        Fanless computer targets signage

        Jonathan Angel | Date: Sep 11, 2008 | Comments: 1



        Lanner Electronics announced a compact, fanless computer intended for digital signage, embedded gaming, and POS (point of sales/service) and information kiosks. The EM-F343 has a 600MHz or 1GHz processor, VGA and S-Video outputs, six USB ports, a gigabit Ethernet port, and a CompactFlash...


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        (Click here for a larger view of Lanner's EM-F343)

        Lanner's EM-F343 comes in a wall-, rail-, or VESA-mounts compatible aluminum case measuring 7.5 x 5.51 x 1.4 inches (190 x 140 x 35mm). Integral cooling fins let the device operate fanlessly from -20 to 50 deg. C., Lanner said.

        Processing power is supplied by Intel's 600MHz or 1GHz Celeron M processors, supported by the chipmaker's 910GMLE northbridge and ICH6-M southbridge. The device supports up to 2GB of DDR2 memory. Storage is provided for by a CompactFlash slot and 2.5-inch hard disk bay.



        Lanner's EM-F343
        (Click to enlarge)

        It is hard to say which is the "front" and which is a "rear" of the EM-F343, as the photos above show. I/O includes a total of six USB ports, a gigabit Ethernet port, a serial port, and a PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector. Video output is via both S-Video and VGA connectors, and there are standard 3.5mm connectors for a microphone input and line output.

        Finally, the EM-F343 also includes a Mini-PCI expansion slot. A watchdog timer and Winbond W83627THG integrated hardware monitor are also on board.

        Features and specifications listed by Lanner for the EM-F343 include:
        • Processor -- 600MHz or 1GHz Celeron Processor
        • Memory -- Up to 2GB of DDR2 memory
        • Display -- Supports both VGA and S-video outputs, via Intel 910GMLE integrated graphics
        • Storage -- Optional 2.5-inch bay for hard disk drive
        • Networking -- Gigabit Ethernet port
        • Other I/O:
          • 6 x USB
          • Audio mic in and line out
          • 1 x VGA
          • 1 x S-Video
          • 1 x serial
          • 12VDC power input
          • 1 x PS/2 for keyboard/mouse
        • Expansion:
          • 1 x CompactFlash
          • 1 x Mini-PCI
        • Power supply -- 12VDC
        • Operating temperature -- -20 to 50 deg. C
        • Dimensions -- 7.5 x 5.51 x 1.4 inches
        The EM-F343 is compatible with Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, and Linux, according to Lanner. Pricing was not announced, but the device is available now, the company says.



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