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10 April 2000

Advantech-R- Produces First Small Form Factor Computer With High-Resolution TV-Out; Wireless Internet TV? Backseat Video On Demand for Your Next SUV?

    IRVINE, Calif.--April 10, 2000--Advantech Technologies, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of the first small form factor, low power, single board computer with high resolution TV output suitable for in-dash and other mobile applications.
    Called the PCM-5822, the 3.5 inch board has the same dimensions as an internal hard disk but includes an MMX-class Cyrix(TM) GXM-200 processor, up to 64MB of RAM, a CompactFlash(TM) socket, on-board Ethernet, a parallel port, an infrared port, two serial ports, 2 USB connectors, support for two enhanced IDE devices and two floppies, and a PC/104 connector for adding more.
    The two-chip Cyrix set requires less real estate than the equivalent four or five Intel chips. Partly because they mount through low profile ball grid arrays and run off 2.2 volts, they also require less than half the power (8 watts for a system with 64MB compared to around 20 watts). Lower power usage means the PCM-5582 can run without a fan, adding to both the compactness and long-term reliability.
    The system converts 640x480 or 800x600 pixel Windows(TM) inputs to simultaneous Composite and S-Video outputs in PAL or NTSC TV formats.
    The PCM-5822 is base priced at $392 in quantities under 100 units. Deliveries begin immediately.

    About Advantech

    Advantech Technologies, Inc. is a PC automation company headquartered in Irvine, Calif. The firm is a part of Advantech Co., Ltd., which has operations in the U.S., Taiwan, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Hungary, Japan, China and Singapore. Advantech Technologies manufactures embedded PCs and display-based PCs under ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certified processes.
    For more information about the company, the PCM-5822, or other PC products, contact Advantech at 15375 Barranca Parkway, Suite A-106, Irvine, California 92618, 800/866-6008, fax 949/789-7179, e-mail, EPCinfo@advantech.com or at its website: www.advantech.com/epc

    Advantech is a registered trademark of Advantech Co. Ltd. CompactFlash is a trademark of the CompactFlash Association. Cyrix is a trademark of Cyrix Corp. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. Any other trademarks or tradenames used are the property of their holders.