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The Apriza 5700 features 256 MB of DDR Memory and 256 MB of IDE Flash. Both VGA and DVI video outputs are available, supporting resolutions up to 1600x1200 in 16-bit color. A PCMCIA slot and an internal PCI card slot provide expandability.

BlueShark lists the following key features and specifications for the Apriza 5700:

• Processor -- 1 GHz low power Via C3
  
• Memory -- 256 MB DDR RAM, 256 MB IDE Flash
  
• Display:
  • VGA and DVI outputs
    
  • 16-bit color up to 1600x1200
    
  • 32-bit color up to 1024x768
• Expansion:
  • PCMCIA slot
    
  • internal PCI slot
• I/O ports:
  • Ethernet
    • Autosensing 10/100 Base-T
      
    • Wake-on-LAN
  • 4 USB 2.0(2 on front panel)
    
  • 2 RS-232 serial
    
  • 1 parallel printer
    
  • PS/2 keyboard/mouse
    
  • audio -- mic in, line out, speaker out
• Wireless -- via USB
  
• Power -- external AC-to-DC adapter; maximum power consumption 48 watts
  
• Dimensions -- 9.3 x 2.1 x 11.5 inches

The Apriza 5700 release is the first of many scheduled over the summer, according to BlueShark president Tony Giovaniello. "BlueShark will release its Win CE 5.0 offering, its remote management software, and other products over the next two months," he adds.

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