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        Device Profile: Tronic PMG series

        Doug | Date: Jul 19, 2007 | Comments: 1



        Tronic International, an ODM (original design manufacturer) headquartered in Singapore, supplies a range of UMPCs (ultra-mobile PCs) that support Windows XP Embedded, among other Windows OS versions. The PMG series is offered with a variety of Intel and Via processors, and with screen sizes ranging from 7 to 12.1 inches.




        This device profile covers four devices in Tronic's PMG series:
        • RUMPC 7-inch (Ruggedized Ultra Mobile PC)
        • PMG 8.4-inch (Intel/Via)
        • PMG 12-inch (Intel)
        • Quadpad


        RUMPC 7-inch


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        The RUMPC (ruggedized ultra-mobile PC) features an IP53 rating at the front bezel of its 7-inch wide screen (800 x 480) display.

        Specifications
        • Processor -- Via C7M, 1GHz 400 MHz FSB
        • Chipset -- Via VX700
        • Memory -- DDR2 SO-DIMM, 512 MB to 2 GB
        • Storage:
          • 1.8-inch HDD -- 30, 60, or 80 GB
          • CompactFlash -- 2, 4, or 8 GB
        • Display:
          • 7-inch TFT LCD (800 x 480) with resistive touchscreen and LED backlight
          • LVDS interface
          • 15-pin VGA connector
        • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
        • Wireless:
          • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
          • built-in Bluetooth 2.0
          • WWAN -- HSDPA, WCDMA & UMTS via USB
          • WiMAX via PCMCIA card
        • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, headphone jack
        • USB 2.0 -- 2 ports standard, up to 6 available
        • Synaptics Track-Point
        • Fingerprint sensor
        • CMOS camera -- VGA or 1.3 Mpixel
        • Expansion -- SDIO/MMC; PCMCIA
        • Dimensions -- 8.11 x 5.31 x 1.02 inches (206 x 135 x 29 mm)


        PMG 8.4-inch (Intel/Via)


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        This unit, with an 8.4-inch display, is offered with an optional docking station or back stand for desktop use.

        Specifications
        • Processor -- 1GHz Celeron M or Via C3M
        • Chipset -- Via CN400
        • Memory -- SO-DIMM for up to 512 MB
        • Storage:
          • 1.8-inch 20 GB HDD
          • 2 GB CompactFlash
        • Display:
            8.4-inch TFT LCD (800 x 600) with 4-wire resistive touchscreen
          • 15-pin VGA connector
        • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
        • Wireless:
          • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
          • Bluetooth 2.0 -- optional
        • User input:
          • Scroll wheel
          • 5-way switch (standard) or fingerprint sensor (optional)
        • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, headphone jack
        • 2 USB 2.0
        • CCD camera -- optional
        • Expansion -- PCMCIA
        • Dimensions -- 8.94 x 7.56 x 1.14 inches (227 x 192 x 29 mm)


        PMG 12-inch (Intel version)


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        While not explicitly described as "ruggedized," this stylish unit features an IP53 rating on its front bezel and the CompactFlash version survives a 30-inch drop.

        Specifications
        • Processor -- 1GHz Celeron M
        • Memory -- SO-DIMM, 256 MB
        • Storage:
          • 1.8-inch 20 GB HDD
          • CompactFlash
        • Display -- 12.1-inch TFT LCD widescreen (1280 x 800) with 4-wire resistive touchscreen
        • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
        • Wireless:
          • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
          • Bluetooth 2.0
        • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, headphone jack
        • 2 USB 2.0
        • Camera -- optional
        • Expansion -- PCMCIA
        • Dimensions -- 12.3 x 9.25 x 1.7 inches (313 x 235 x 43 mm)


        Quadpad


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        Described as "a total lifestyle product serving mobile entertainment, communication as well as computing needs," the 8.4-inch Quadpad appears to be the company's latest entry.

        Specifications
        • Processor -- 1GHz Via Eden
        • Memory -- DDR, 128 MB to 1 GB
        • Storage -- 1.8-inch HDD, 40 to 100 GB
        • Display -- 8.4-inch TFT LCD (800 x 600) with touchscreen
        • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
        • Wireless:
          • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
          • Bluetooth 2.0
        • Other I/O:
          • 3 USB 2.0
          • IrDA
          • mini VGA out
          • V.92 56 kbps modem
        • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, audio in/out jacks
        • User input -- 10 "hot" keys and 4 direction keys
        • Expansion -- PCMCIA
        • Dimensions -- 9.09 x 7.56 x 1.65 inches (231 x 192 x 42 mm)



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