March 2009

New Products for Astronomers

1. Embedded Mini PC 2. Observing Chair

EmbeddedMini PC

Made by DMP Electronics (Taiwan) Compact computer based on the company's latest

32-bit, x86-compatible SoC (system on chip). Low power - the fanless eBox-3300 uses under 10

watts, runs Windows XP at 1GHz, has bootable microSD and CompactFlash slots, supports PXE Boot

Sells for around $150. Option for 2.5” Hard Disk Drive

Embedded Mini PC

Perfect for Telescope Control Small & lightweight

Only 4.5” x 4.5” x 1.4” high About the size of a 10-pack of CDs Weighs only 1.1 lbs

Numerous Connectivity Options

EmbeddedMini PC Processor -- Vortex86DX (aka

MSTI PDX-600) clocked at 1GHz Memory -- 256GB of DDR2 RAM

(expandability not specified) Storage -- microSD and

CompactFlash slots accessible from front panel

Networking -- 1 x 10/100 Ethernet (second port optional)Other I/O:1 x IDE

Optional 802.11g radio 3 x USB (2 in front, 1 rear) 2 x RS232 (optional) Power requirements -- 5VDC

Runs Windows XP or Linux VGA Audio mic in and

headphone/line out PS/2 connector for keyboard

or mouse (n/a with second LAN port)

Mini PCI slot (optional) Operating temperature –

-20 to 70 deg. C

Observing Chair

Quik-Lok D-749 Similar to the

Starbound or Denver Observing Chairs

Positive stops for back and seat – no slippage.

Lighter and easier to pack

Observing Chair

Front to Back Depth: 12.4" (31.5 cm)

Side to Side Width: 16.3" (41.5 cm) Thickness: 60 mm Height Positions (9): from 22.2" -

33.6" (from 56.5 - 85.5 cm) Frame Width: 14" (35.5 cm) Frame Depth: 18.5" (47 cm) Fold-up Size (W x H x D): 16.1" x

36.2" x 7" (41 x 92 x 18 cm) Weight Capacity: 250 lbs. (112 kg) Weight: 17.8 lbs. (8 kg) Price – Under $110

www.compactpc.com.tw

Where To Buy

Embedded Mini PC Observing Chair

www.fullcompass.com

Questions?

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