Low power, "ultra-compact" x86 boxes run Windows XP Embedded

Doug | Date: Oct 13, 2005 | Comments: 1

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Media Stream Technologies is shipping a tiny x86-based platform for a range of space constrained embedded applications such as kiosks, mini PCs, and network appliances. The fanless eBox-3800sl and 3850ps feature a low-power Via Eden processor with support for Windows XP Embedded.

(Click here for larger image of the eBox-38900sl)

The 3800 series eBoxes run a Via Eden-N Nano processor at 800 MHz with 356 MB of DDR RAM. The accompanying CLE266 chipset includes an MPEG-2 accelerator for high-quality multimedia applications, according to Media Stream. The device features a "quick boot" AMI BIOS said to boot in 5 seconds.


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3850ps rear panel


3800sl rear panel
Media Stream lists the following key features and specifications for the eBox-3800:

• Processor -- Via Eden-N Nano, 800 MHz
  
• Memory -- 128 or 256 MB DDR RAM
  
• Display:
  • Integrated Via UniChrome 2D/3D Graphics with MPEG2 Accelerator
    
  • 8 to 64 MB video RAM shared with system memory
    
  • CRT and LCD outputs, 1280 x 1024 max. resolution with 32-bit color
• Storage -- 1 EIDE UltraDMA 133 on 44-pin header
  
• Expansion -- 1 X-PCI connector
  
• I/O Ports:
  • 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, built-in boot ROM, RXE boot, wake on LAN
    
  • 2 USB 2.0, one on front
    
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse
    
  • LPT and RS-232 (3850ps only)
• Dimensions:
  • 3800sl -- 170 x 124 x 38 mm
    
  • 3850ps -- 170 x 124 x 58 mm
• Power -- +5 VDC, 4.5 A max.

The 3850ps has enough space to accomodate a 2.5 inch hard disk drive.

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