Single Board Computer query

[Marc W]

Hi all,
Im currently looking for a single board (or similar) computer which has
2xRS232, 2xUSB (1.1 or 2.0 is fine), 256-512Mb RAM, 400+MHz CPU, LAN
capability, monitor keyboard and mouse inputs and a capabiliy for
mass-storage (e.g flash or hard drive). Has to be able to run either
windows or linux as a Java program is to be run on it, with a web-server.

Normally I would go for a regular PC or laptop but this has to be reasonably
small and cheap as it is going to
be used as an on-site controller for an observatory/weatherstation where
security is an issue (essentially I am just going to put it in a plastic or
metal casing so fanless would also be a benefiit).

I cannot change the fact that it is going have Java run on it and I dont
want to resort to a PC-104. I would also like to avoid having to rig an ATX
or AT supply up but will if it is significantly cheaper.

So far Ive looked at the LE562 and some of the eden series for VIA.

They are mostly what im looking for but are there any others out there that
are cheaper? The price I saw for the LE562 was about $600 AUD

Cheers
Marc

 

[Tim Perry]

Hi all,
Im currently looking for a single board (or similar) computer which has
2xRS232, 2xUSB (1.1 or 2.0 is fine), 256-512Mb RAM, 400+MHz CPU, LAN
capability, monitor keyboard and mouse inputs and a capabiliy for
mass-storage (e.g flash or hard drive). Has to be able to run either
windows or linux as a Java program is to be run on it, with a web-server.

Normally I would go for a regular PC or laptop but this has to be reasonably
small and cheap as it is going to
be used as an on-site controller for an observatory/weatherstation where
security is an issue (essentially I am just going to put it in a plastic or
metal casing so fanless would also be a benefiit).

even a fanless, convection cooled unit still needs airflow

 

[KWS]

Try:

www.diamondsystems.com

Ken

 

[Louis Bybee]

Hi all,
Im currently looking for a single board (or similar) computer which has
2xRS232, 2xUSB (1.1 or 2.0 is fine), 256-512Mb RAM, 400+MHz CPU, LAN
capability, monitor keyboard and mouse inputs and a capabiliy for
mass-storage (e.g flash or hard drive). Has to be able to run either
windows or linux as a Java program is to be run on it, with a web-server.

Normally I would go for a regular PC or laptop but this has to be reasonably
small and cheap as it is going to
be used as an on-site controller for an observatory/weatherstation where
security is an issue (essentially I am just going to put it in a plastic or
metal casing so fanless would also be a benefiit).

I cannot change the fact that it is going have Java run on it and I dont
want to resort to a PC-104. I would also like to avoid having to rig an ATX
or AT supply up but will if it is significantly cheaper.

So far Ive looked at the LE562 and some of the eden series for VIA.

They are mostly what im looking for but are there any others out there that
are cheaper? The price I saw for the LE562 was about $600 AUD

Cheers
Marc

Look at the various offerings at the following site. I have used some of
their products, and have been very pleased.
http://www.autotime.com

Louis--
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[Wm.M.Chiaramonte]

These guys have been in the SBC business for a long time. I've had
good experiences with their products and, last I looked the prices
weren't exorbitant. Enjoy.

ww

http://www.advantech.com/embeddedcomputing/

 

[KWS]

Suggest you look at the Athena product:

www.diamondsystems.com