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Mini-Box M2-atx intelligent car computer PSU

If you've been looking for a new quality in vehicle pc power supply that has plenty of 
voltage along all rails then you’ll want to take a good look at Mini-Box.com offering. 
The maker of the "under 300$ VoomPC kit based on mini-itx VIA Epia motherboard" Mini-
box.com has revealed a new car pc power supply, M2-ATX DC-DC ATX Automotive carpc ower 
Supply power supply. Based on a modified design of the M1-ATX (90W) the new power 
supply unit keep the same microcontroller software allowing you to choose up to 8 
ignition/shutdown car pc timing schemes via a built-in shutdown controller. 

M2-ATX is an intelligent, high power, vehicle 12V DC-DC ATX PC power supply aimed to  
car pc and battery powered applications. Designed to provide power and to control the 
ON/OFF switch of a motherboard based on ignition status, M2-ATX is a wide input (6 to 
24V) in vehicle operated ATX power supply, capable to prevent system damage from power 
surges and eliminate car battery drain by monitoring car battery levels.

The new psu has a stronger 12V rail up to 8A making it ideal for operating most P4, P4-
M, Celeron, ADM systems. The automotive power supply has some very nice features that 
allow a properly installed in low power mini-ITX system  as well, leaving ample power 
for 12V or 5V peripherials (multiple 3.5" hard drives, CDROM, etc). 

The M2-atx also features advanced audio control, the "Anti-Thump" amplifier remote 
control, over 90% efficiency and buit-in intelligent shutdown controller. The M2-ATX is 
the most affordable car power solution on the market. The 160W psu should serve you 
very well if you're looking for a reliable dc-dc in vehicle computer power supply.