(Click here for larger image)Belview says the PP6500 with CF eliminates one of the most frequent points of failure in a space-limited panel PC, the disk drive. The standard CF card is 4 GB with 8 GB available as an option. Thus, the unit is aimed at users who don't require large data storage capacity such as client-server and thin client applications.
PP6500 rear panel I/O connector area
(Click image for larger view)The PP6500 supports Socket 370 CPUs including Intel Celeron and Pentium III, and VIA processors. The chipset is VIA's CA400 and a single DIMM socket supports up to 1 GB of RAM.
Additional features and specifications cited by Belview include:
- Display:
- VIA CN400 integrated video controller
- AGP 8x equivalent
- up to 64 MB shared video memory
- 15.1-inch TFT LCD, 1024x768, 16-bit color
- optional 5-wire resistive touch screen
- I/O ports:
- 10/100 Ethernet, Realtek RTL8100C
- 4 USB 2.0 -- 1 internal, 3 external
- 4 RS232 -- 1 internal, 3 external
- external IDE
- bi-directional parallel port
- PS/2 keyboard and mouse
- AC97 audio:
- mic in, line in, speaker/headphone out
- 2 2W internal speakers
- Options:
- attachable magnetic stripe reader
- wall mount plate
- VESA plate
- adjustable arm
- Dimensions(without base) -- 11.5 x 15.4 x 3 inches (292 x 391 x 76 mm)
- Power -- 90 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 100 W max.
When supplied with a slim-line hard drive, the PP6500 also supports Windows 2000, XP Home, and XP Pro, according to Belview.
Pricing and availability were not revealed.
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