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Full PDFs of reviews: MARS-3100R -- MARS-3100S -- TREK-775 -- VITA-350E -- MARS-1031

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a global leading ePlatform services provider of web-based technology, computing platforms and customization services to empower innovations in the connected eWorld. Advantech cooperates closely with solution partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in diverse industries. Advantech delivers more than a thousand products and solutions in three business groups: Embedded & Industrial Computing, eServices & Applied Computing and Industrial Automation. With more than 3,400 talented people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 36 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers.

Rugged Handheld Terminal

Designed as a compact handheld mobile terminal, the MARS-1030 is equipped with the Intel XScale PXA255 400 MHz processor and the Windows CE operating system. Together, this system offers the highest performance and superior reliability for retail, warehousing, logistic and ordering service applications. The optional 1-D / 2-D barcode scanner and RFID reader is highly efficient; the captured information can be communicated with the portable printers or other devices is also supported. To cope with harsh environments, the MARS-1030 is rated to "IP54" for water and dust resistance. It is also designed for ruggedness and can withstand a 1.5 meter (5ft) drop on concrete. MARS-1030 is an OS-ready platform with Windows CE pre-installed; Windows CE is an open architecture platform that provides complete driver support; this means that users can develop application programs easily, and quickly.

Industrial Tablet PC

The Advantech MARS-3100 series is a 10.4" industrial tablet PC for applications like manufacturing, warehousing, factory maintenance, field service, transportation, police, fire and other emergency services. The rugged design of MARS-3100 resists shock and vibration to safeguard data while on the move. The whole MARS-3100 chassis is fully sealed to IP54 ratings to prevent water and dust damage in outdoor applications. With integrated WLAN, Bluetooth and GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE modules, rapid data transfer and communications are easily established.

Vehicle Mounted Computer

Advantech's Vehicle Mounted Computing Platforms offer industrial-grade computing solutions for vehicles like: forklifts, trucks, trailers, tractors and cranes. The full product family incorporates the latest computer cores, which all support the most efficient data processing. The rugged enclosures have no ventilation holes, ensuring that the entire unit is impervious to dust and water. Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g), GPS, GSM.GPRS modules can be integrated into our computing platforms for real-time data exchange, navigation, and communications.

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Thinix demos medical software on Advantech MCA
Thinix, a developer of touchscreen user interface technology announced it will demonstrate its Thinix Touch software on the Advantech MICA-101 mobile clinical assistant and the Advantech PIT-1702 patient infotainment terminal at HIMSS, which is taking place March 1-4 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, USA. Also, see detailed paper on Thinix Touch for MCA Devices. -- Posted Monday, March 1, 2010 by chb

Advantech announced embedded boards with new Intel Core i7
Advantech, a leading provider of embedded platforms and integration services, announced its new series of highg-reliability embedded boards based on the new Intel Core i7 processor ranging from Computer-On-Modules and Single Board Computers (SBCs) to industrial motherboards. These include the performance-oriented Advantech's Mini-ITX motherboard AIMB-280, MicroATX motherboard AIMB-580, ATX motherboard AIMB-780, and the SBC PCE-5125. On the low power side of things, Advantech announced the COM-Express SOM-5788, the Mini-ITC AIMB-270, and the PCM-9593 with thermal design power (TDP) between 18 and 35 watts. -- Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2010 by chb

Increased Performance, and Durability in a Rugged Tablet PC Drives Advantech’s MARS-3100R into Harsher Environments
Advantech, a global leader in industrial PCs, announced the enhancement of its rugged tablet PC line. Advantech launched the MARS-3100R to meet industrial demands for mobility in manufacturing, warehousing, factory maintenance, field service, transportation, and emergency service applications operating in harsh environments. The MARS-3100R is a 10.4" Industrial Tablet PC equipped with a dual mode touchscreen (digitizer and resistive), and a high performance Intel Core Duo processor; it operates in extreme temperatures, and has a sunlight-readable screen. In addition, the rugged design of the MARS-3100R resists shock and vibration safeguarding data while on the move. The chassis is sealed to IP54 ratings to prevent water and dust damage in outdoor applications. The optional built-in WLAN, Bluetooth and GSM/GPRS/EDGE modules facilitate data transfer and communications. -- Posted Friday, April 11, 2008 by chb