11.03.10: 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....

11.03.10: CompactPCI 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....

11.03.10: N900 gains VoIP service -- and will soon offer MeeGo
VoX Communications announced it will resell Nokia's Maemo Linux-based N900 smartphone with a mobile VoIP plan offering unlimited data and voice service. Meanwhile, Nokia confirmed that the N900 will be the first smartphone to run the Moblin/Maemo mashup, MeeGo, when a preliminary version of the operating system debuts at the end of the month....

11.03.10: 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....

11.03.10: Networking appliance taps Freescale's QorIQ processor
Portwell announced a network appliance using Freescale's PowerPC-based, 45nm-fabricated QorIQ system-on-chip. The Linux-ready, 1U rackmount & CAK-2000& offers a dual-core QorIQ P2020, clocked to 1.2 GHz and equipped with an integrated security engine, and also provides up to 4GB DDR3 RAM and six gigabit Ethernet ports....

11.03.10: Rugged COM Express board serves up soldered Core 2 Duo
GE Intelligent Platforms announced a rugged COM Express module with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. The Linux-ready 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....

11.03.10: 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....

11.03.10: Linux-ready plug-in enables IPv6 traffic over IPv4 nets
Access subsidiary IP Infusion announced a new Linux-ready & stateless tunneling& product that enables the coexistence of IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Based on the IETF's & 6rd& (IPv6 rapid deployment) specifications, ZebOS Rapid Deployment forwards IPv6 traffic though existing IPv4 networks, enabling carriers to more easily transition to IPv6, says IP Infusion....

11.03.10: Carrier-grade distro supports HP BladeSystem
Wind River announced that its Carrier Grade Linux (CGL) operating system, development tools, and build system now supports HP BladeSystem carrier-grade and enterprise server blades. Wind River Linux 3.0 is the first registered CGL 4.0 distribution supported on HP ProLiant server blades for the HP BladeSystem, claims Intel subsidiary Wind River....

11.03.10: DIN-rail PC runs Linux on 150MHz SoC
Advantech has announced a box PC intended for DIN-rail mounting that uses the company's x86-compatible EVA-X4150 SoC (system-on-chip). The Linux-ready 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....

11.03.10: 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....

11.03.10: Motorola Android phone launches with Yahoo search
AT T launched its first Android phone, the Motorola Backflip, for $100 after rebate -- and with Yahoo as the default search engine. Meanwhile, at our sister publication, eWEEK, analysts sort through the impact of Apple's Android-related patent lawsuit against HTC, suggesting Palm or even Microsoft could be the next targets....

11.03.10: Dual-display e-reader offers Android telephony
1Crosstech demonstrated a dual-display Android MID and e-reader device at last week's CeBit show, says ARMDevices.net. The MIDHybrid offers a 6-inch E Ink monochrome display on one side and a 3.2-inch HVGA display on the other, and provides 3G telephony, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a VGA webcam, according to the story....

11.03.10: 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....

11.03.10: IP set-top features secure USB key
AccessKey IP is shipping a Linux-based IP set-top box (STB) and related secure USB key for viewing encrypted IPTC broadcasts. The AccessKey Home STB offers a security-enabled HD IPTV service that can be combined with digital terrestrial, satellite, or cable reception, while the USB key can bring the same secure IPTV service to PCs, the company says....

11.03.10: SODIMM module upgrades to Marvell PXA300
-- E-con Systems announced a SODIMM-sized processor module based on Marvell's 624MHz PXA300 processor. The Linux-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....

11.03.10: Industrial computer debuts Em-ITX format
Via Technologies announced an embedded industrial computer based on uts Em-ITX form factor. The fanless, ruggedized ART-3000 is built around Via's EITX-3000 main board, which is equipped with a 1.3GHz Via Nano processor, and supports up to three displays and two independent video content streams, says Via....

11.03.10: 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....

11.03.10: Hypervisor supports Linux guests
Enea announced a multi-core-focused & Enea Hypervisor,& which is based on its OSE real-time operating system, but supports Linux clients via its Linx inter-process communication protocol. Meanwhile, Enea announced that its Android Competence Center has been chosen by mobile anti-malware firm Fatskunk to develop an Android proof of concept....

11.03.10: Android on MIPS platform gains virtual emulator
MIPS Technologies announced the availability of new debug and development tools for its Android on MIPS development platform. MIPS is now offering the open source QEMU emulator, as well as Viosoft's Arriba development tools for QEMU, and has added a compiler and development GUI to its Android Native Development Kit (NDK)....

11.03.10: Rugged railroad computer runs Linux
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....

11.03.10: Android comes to landline phones
At CeBIT this week, Motorola demonstrated an Android-based & HS1001& cordless IP phone manufactured by Binatone and built around the DSP Group's DECT-compatible XpandR chipset. Meanwhile, DSP Group showed its own Android-based IP phone reference design based on the XpandR II chipset....

11.03.10: NAS reference platform builds on Pineview Atoms
Intel announced a SOHO-oriented network-attached storage (NAS) reference platform based on its D410 and dual-core D510 & Pineview& Atom processors and 82801R I/O controller. NAS vendors LaCie, LG Electronics, Qnap, Synology, and Thecus will incorporate the Linux-compatible platform in upcoming NAS devices, starting with the Blu-ray burner-equipped LG N4B2, says Intel....

11.03.10: COM Express modules offer new Intel CPUs
Kontron announced two COMs (computer on modules) sporting recently introduced Intel CPUs. The 95 x 95mm microETXexpress-PV offers Intel's & Pineview& Atom N450, D410, or D510, while the 125 x 95mm ETXexpress-AI comes with 32nm Core i5 or i7 CPUs clocked at up to 2.53GHz, the company says....

11.03.10: Intel's netbook/tablet adds Pineview chip, e-reader support
Intel has redesigned its Classmate convertible netbook and tablet PC with an Intel Atom N450 & Pineview& processor, says eWEEK. Other new Classmate features are said to include a higher-capacity 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD), a higher-resolution, water-resistant screen, and new e-book reading software....