3D-ready IPTV SoC sports three app processors
ViXS Systems announced a MIPS-based SoC (system on chip) designed for IP set-top boxes (STBs). The 3D-ready XCode 4210 includes three application processors plus a OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics engine, and it's capable of transcoding two 1080p streams at up to 60 frames per second, the company says. ... |
COM Express module takes the heat
Kontron announced a COM Express module that has been redesigned for reliable operation in temperatures ranging from -40 to 185 deg. F. Available with processors up to a 1.86GHz Core 2 Duo, the ETXexpress-PC-XT offers up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and three SATA ports, the company says. ... |
Panel PC has antimicrobial case
Datalux announced a 19-inch panel PC intended for medical applications. The Ipix e-Series includes a sealed front panel and antimicrobial coating, fanless operation, a 1.6GHz Atom processor and 160GB hard drive, plus optional battery backup, the company says. ... |
ATCA blade cranks it up with six-core Xeon
GE Intelligent Platforms announced a Windows-ready AdvancedTCA single board computer with an option for Intel's new Xeon 5600 processors. The dual-Xeon A10200 offers up to six cores clocked to 2GHz, plus 12MB of L3 cache per CPU, and offers dual 10 gigabit Ethernet interfaces and four gigabit Ethernet interfaces, says the company. ... |
HTC's Windows Mobile flagship hits the States next week
HTC's flagship Windows phone, the HD2, will finally be available in the U.S. next week. Offered to T-Mobile customers starting on Mar. 24, the device offers a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen with 800 x 480 pixels, a five megapixel camera, and a built-in router. ... |
PCI/104-Express SBC offers RAID support
Advanced Digital Logic (ADL) announced a PCI/104-Express SBC (single board computer) that supports Intel's 45nm, SFF (small form factor) Core 2 Duo or Celeron M CPUs. The ADLGS45PC offers four onboard SATA ports with RAID support, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, two gigabit Ethernet ports, and eight USB 2.0 ports, the company says. ... |
Flash-equipped mobile browser's updated again
Opera Software released another upgrade to its free web browser for Windows Mobile devices. Opera Mobile 10 now supports Adobe's Flash Lite 3.1, provides Opera Link boookmark syncing, and is available in versions for devices with or without touchscreens, and includes a variety of bug fixes, according to the company. ... |
Intel fields six-core embedded CPUs
Intel launched a bevy of new processors, including its highest-end desktop CPU and new, security-enhanced 32nm CPUs for the enterprise. The Xeon Processor 5600 series also includes the chipmaker's first six-core embedded processors, plus a dual-core processor for "micro servers" that has a TDP of only 30 Watts, the company says. ... |
Embedded giant acquires in-vehicle expertise
Embedded equipment manufacturer Advantech announced the acquisition of DLog GmbH from Augusta Technologie AG for 12.85 million Euros (about $17.6 million). DLog is claimed to be Europe's third largest producer of rugged industrial computers, with a focus on in-vehicle terminals and computers plus expertise in Windows XP/CE development and Linux. ... |
Solid-state disks fall to below $100
Solid state disks (SSDs) moved closer to commodity status, with the announcement of a 40GB model from Intel for $125, and a sub-$100, 32GB version from OCZ Technology. Intel's X25-V and OCZ's Onyx can be installed in laptops or embedded devices, but are primarily aimed at enthusiasts who want to install faster boot disks in their computers, according to the companies. ... |
Thin client renders HD video locally
Devon IT announced a Windows Embedded Standard 2009-based thin client that's compatible with Citrix's HDX (high definition user experience) technology. The HD5X works with Citrix's XenDesktop and XenApp, delivering client-rendered video at up to 1280 x 720 pixels, the company says. ... |
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 7 dev tools
[Updated, 12:10] -- Microsoft has unveiled a variety of development tools for its upcoming Windows Phone 7 operating system, including a emulator that runs on desktop computers. The software includes XNA Game Studio 4.0, Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone, an Expression Blend for Windows Phone CTP (Community Technology Preview), and a Silverlight 4 RC (release candidate), the company says. ... |
Windows CE-based GPS makes plowing perfect
Intrinsyc Software says its Destinator navigation software has been used in a new, Windows CE-based GPS for farmers. Leica Geosystems' mojoMINI is said to include a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, a lightbar-mountable SmartAg receiver compatible with SBAS (satellite-based augmentation systems), an SD slot, and a two-hour battery. ... |
Microsoft shares more Windows Phone 7 details
Microsoft officials have been sharing hardware and software details of the company's upcoming Windows Phone 7 devices. It's said the phones will initially all feature 800 x 480 pixel displays, with 480 x 320 coming later, will run games that are also available for Windows PCs and Xbox 360 consoles, and may, according to one report, be joined later this year by a WiFi-only equivalent, the Zune HD2. ... |
8.5 x 11-inch e-reader delayed amidst iPad pre-orders
Plastic Logic has announced a significant delay in shipments for its 8.5 x 11-inch, Windows CE-based e-reader. Originally scheduled for release on Apr. 15, the Que ProReader will not be available until "this summer," according to a company email quoted today by Gizmodo. ... |
Tablet PC's meant for clean room use
Xplore Technolgies announced a Windows tablet computer specifically designed for clean room applications. The sealed iX104C4CR includes a 10.4-inch touchscreen and a 1.2GHz Core Duo U2500 processor, complies with a bevy of MIL-STD tests -- including four-foot drops -- and operates from -4 to 140 deg. F, the company says. ... |
Fanless PC has two PCI slots
Avalue announced a fanless box PC that incorporates two PCI expansion slots. The EPS-AT270-2PCI includes an Intel Atom N270 processor and up to 2GB of RAM, room for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive, six serial ports, and an ExpressCard slot, the company says. ... |
Mini PC includes dual-core Atom, Ion 2 graphics
Shuttle announced a mini-PC equipped with a dual-core Intel Atom D510 and HD-ready Nvidia Ion 2 graphics. The Barebone XS35 includes an Ethernet port, five USB ports, plus both HDMI and VGA video outputs, the company says. ... |
Industrial PC uses Via Nano processor
Via Technologies announced an embedded industrial computer with a 1.3GHz Nano processor. The fanless, ruggedized ART-3000 is built around Via's EITX-3000 main board, and supports up to three displays and two independent video content streams, the company says. ... |
Compact PCI boards adopt Pineview Atoms
Adlink is shipping a series of 3U CompactPCI processor blades with Intel Atom N450, D410, or dual-core D510 processors. The cPCI-3610 Series blades come in 4HP, 8HP, and 12HP versions, offer gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and serial connectivity, and provide power consumption ranging from 15.2 to 19.35 Watts. ... |
Shoebox PC's built around COM Express module
Kontron announced an Intel Core 2 Duo computer designed to be integrated into the chassis of automation devices. The KIC-MC has space for two 2.5-inch hard disk drives, includes four gigabit Ethernet ports, sports nine USB 2.0 ports, and supports both LVDS and DVI-I displays, the company says. ... |
Budget nav device runs Windows CE
Mio announced a Windows CE 5.0-based PND (personal navigation device) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen display. The Moov S401 has 128MB of RAM, 2GB of flash storage, a USB port, and optional TMC (traffic message channel) receiver, the company says. ... |
MSI ships tweener portable
MSI says it is now shipping a portable computer blending netbook dimensions with upgraded, AMD-based internals. The Wind12 U230 comes with the single-core Athlon Neo MV-30 or dual-core Athlon X2 L335, a 12.1-inch display, a HDMI output, and up to 4GB of RAM. ... |
Rugged COM format gets even tougher
MEN Micro announced a COM (computer-on-module) employing its own ESMexpress format along with Intel's Atom Z5xxP or PT processors. The XM1L has up to 2GB of soldered-on RAM plus a SATA port, uses less than seven watts, operates from -40 to 185 deg. F, and withstands shocks up to 15G, the company says. ... |
COM Express module has soldered-on CPU and RAM
GE Intelligent Platforms announced a rugged COM Express module with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. The bCOM2-L1100 offers soldered processors and memory, shock and vibration protection, an extended temperature version, RAID support, and an optional carrier board, the company says. ... |
3.5-inch SBC offers dual-core Atom
Avalue announced a 3.5-inch SBC (single board computer) using Intel's dual-core, 1.66GHz Intel Atom D510. The ECM-PNV accepts up to 1GB of DDR2 RAM, has CompactFlash and Mini PCI Express slots, includes six serial ports, and has two SATA interfaces, the company says. ... |
Windows Update activated for Windows Embedded Standard 7
Microsoft says it has activated Windows Update for Windows Embedded Standard 7. In future, the feature will deliver updates specifically targeted to the embedded OS, but it's being tested today via two non-operational "important" and "optional" updates, the company says. ... |
DIN-rail PC runs Windows CE on 150MHz SoC
Advantech has announced a box PC that runs Windows CE 5.0 using a EVA-X4150 SoC (system-on-chip). Intended for DIN-rail mounting, the UNO-1140 has CompactFlash storage, two USB 2.0 ports, two 10/100 Ethernet ports, a VGA output, and either four or eight serial ports, the company says. ... |
Industrial PC gets 3G, dual-core Atom
Lanner announced a fanless industrial PC with available GPS and 3G cellular capacities, plus a dual-core 1.66GHz Intel Atom D510 CPU. The LEC-7100 has a CompactFlash slot and 2.5-inch HDD (hard disk drive) bay, two gigabit Ethernet ports, VGA and DVI-D video outputs, and digital I/O, the company says. ... |
Customizable Windows handheld gets speed, display upgrades
Psion Teklogix announced a third-generation version of its Workabout Pro industrial handheld computer. The Workabout Pro 3 now has a 624MHz processor, offers 256MB of RAM and 1GB of flash storage, has a brighter display, and offers more keyboard layouts, the company says. ... |
ARM9 SoC gains lower-cost sibling
Fujitsu announced an ARM9-based SoC (system on chip) including the company's "Coral PA" 2D/3D graphics controller. The MB86R03 "Jade L" is clocked at 320MHz, supports dual displays with resolutions up to 1024 x 768 pixels, and costs less than existing Jade SoCs, the company says. ... |
SODIMM module upgrades to Marvell PXA300
[Updated, March 7] -- E-con Systems announced a SODIMM-sized processor module based on Marvell's 624MHz PXA300 processor. The Windows CE-ready eSOM300 offers up to 256MB of RAM, up to 1GB of flash storage, an optional touchscreen controller, and a "local bus expansion header," according to the company. ... |
Mini PC includes Ion 2 graphics, dual-core Atom
Zotac announced a mini-PC incorporating Intel's dual-core Atom D510 and Nvidia's "Ion 2" GPU (graphics processing unit). The Zbox HD-ID11 includes both HDMI and dual-link DVI graphics outputs, wired and wireless networking, six USB 2.0 ports, an eSATA port, and a bay for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive. ... |
Microsoft dual-screen tablet coming later this year?
Microsoft plans to release a dual-screen tablet device that folds up and includes built-in handwriting recognition, the Engadget website claims. Under an inch thick and with a footprint approximately 5 x 7 inches, the "Courier" will feature a Windows CE-based OS running on an Nvidia Tegra SoC (system on chip), author Nilay Patel adds. ... |
Rugged box computer rides the rails
Kontron is readying an Intel Atom Z530-based box computer designed for rugged railway applications. The MicroSpace MPCX28R Railway Box PC is protected for railway use with EN50155 certification, TX compliance, extended temperature support, 1.5kV isolated power, and M12 connectors for Fast Ethernet, USB, and power, says the company. ... |
Mobile browser leaps from Java to Windows Mobile
Opera Software announced a new browser for Windows Mobile 5.x and 6.x handsets. Opera Mini 5 for Windows Mobile offers features such as tabbed browsing, a password manager, bookmarks, and visual bookmarks known as "Speed Dial," the company says. ... |
Virtualization software juggles real-time OSes
Tenasys says it is now shipping a virtualization platform that allows real-time applications and operating systems to run alongside Windows. eVM for Windows 1.0 taps into Intel's VT (virtualization technology), guarantees determinism, and provides efficient inter-application communication channels, the company says. ... |
Windows Embedded Standard 2009 gets new features
Microsoft announced the availability of new "out-of-band" features for Windows Embedded Standard 2009, including Silverlight 3.0 and RDP (remote desktop connection) 7.0. Meanwhile, the company's seeking feedback on the recently released Windows Embedded Standard 7 RC (release candidate) build. ... |
Long-life handheld gets RFID reader
Two Technologies added RFID to its ruggedized handheld computer, still claimed to offer up to 40 hours of battery life. Running Windows CE 5.0 on a 624MHz processor, the Hydrus Luna RFID includes a five megapixel camera with xenon flash, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a customizable 55-key keyboard. ... |
Intel's RAID-ready NAS platform targets small business
Intel announced a SOHO-oriented NAS (network attached storage) reference platform based on its "Pineview" Atom processors and RAID-capable 82801R I/O controller. NAS vendors LaCie, LG Electronics, Qnap, Synology, and Thecus will incorporate the Windows Home Server-compatible platform in upcoming NAS devices, starting with the Blu-ray burner-equipped LG N4B2, says Intel. ... |
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