Before we plunge into the realm of USB4, let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. USB, or Universal Serial Bus, has been the backbone of peripheral connectivity for over two decades. From humble beginnings with USB 1.0 to the lightning-fast speeds of USB 3.2, this ubiquitous interface has evolved to meet the ever-growing demands… Continue reading USB – A brief History – introducing USB4
Navigating the Expansion Slot Landscape: A Guide to PCI and Modern Alternatives
Today, we’re diving deep into the heart of your computer’s architecture: expansion slots. Specifically, we’ll explore the tried-and-true PCI/PCIe slots and the exciting modern alternatives that are shaking up the scene. So to start – ISA slots! (Industry Standard Architecture) ISA was (and still is I suppose) a 16 bit bus from the IBM PC-AT… Continue reading Navigating the Expansion Slot Landscape: A Guide to PCI and Modern Alternatives
2U Short-depth rack-mount server (20″ deep)
2U Short-depth rack-mount server The RMS-2U-17R is a short-depth, very high-performance server with sixteen removable data drives. A single removable boot SSD and a DVD drive complete the storage capabilities. Front-panel USB access and a power switch are also included. Performance comes from a dual Intel Xeon scalable server-grade motherboard and dual-redundant PSUs. The only… Continue reading 2U Short-depth rack-mount server (20″ deep)
Rugged laptops with expansion slots – X500 and NotePAC
Laptop computers with expansion slots Portexa NotePAC-III-PRO-V Triple screen portable server with expansion Getac X500 Single screen portable server with expansion “If you need a portable laptop-style computer with an expansion slot or two, there are not many options…. Common Features Large laptop portables Two PCIe expansion slots Fast processing Lots of connectivity Two alternatives… Continue reading Rugged laptops with expansion slots – X500 and NotePAC
Unlimited battery power! NotePAC-III-PRO-V with Power Pack.
Click on image for larger view Announcing the NotePAC-III-PRO-V POWER PAC 4+ hour battery life rugged portable The NotePAC-III-PRO-V is the most powerful computer in it’s class. Triple screen portable computers with 16 core Xeon’s and expansion slots are inherently both powerful and require external power…. Until now! An additional machined aluminum chassis attaches to… Continue reading Unlimited battery power! NotePAC-III-PRO-V with Power Pack.
No Knead Bread Recipe – 24H
No-Knead Bread Recipe (It’s corona diaries time) Based on NYT 24H recipe by Mark Bittman who credited Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery. To make no-knead bread, combine 3 dry ingredients and water. Wait a bit. Bake. 430g flour 15g salt 1g yeast Weigh the flour –… Continue reading No Knead Bread Recipe – 24H
Deployable Video Processing Laptop
Deployable Video Processing Laptop Rugged triple screen Xeon portable with video capture card NotePAC-III-PRO-V Vertical triple screen portable NotePAC-III-PRO Rugged laptop – triple screen NotePAC-III-SC Rugged laptop – Special configuration Video capture hardware solution Many security and surveillance missions rely on video. They need to monitor, capture, and disseminate video feeds. If a… Continue reading Deployable Video Processing Laptop
PCT Multi-touch screens on portable workstation
MegaPAC L1, L2 & L3 Now with PCT Multi-touch screens Multi-touch portable workstations The latest touch screen technology is now available on large deployable workstation screens. The ACME MegaPAC is now available with Projected Capacitive Touch screens. Single, dual and triple screen workstations are available, and whichever system suits your… Continue reading PCT Multi-touch screens on portable workstation
Mil-DTL-901E Tested Laptop
Mil-DTE-901E Lightweight. The lightweight test is a test performed on the lightweight shock machine. The weight of the test item including fixture to attach it to the test machine shall be less than 550 pounds. Items to be tested shall be classified in accordance with one of the following grades, as specified: Grade… Continue reading Mil-DTL-901E Tested Laptop
Ergonomic portable workstation
Ergonomic Portable Workstation FlexPAC-T High-performance portable workstation with an adjustable screen The FlexPAC-T is a new take on a classic packaging of computer components – The Compaq Portable-III. Tilting just the display gives a stable and ergonomic working position for the operator. The full-sized keyboard with numeric keypad and large touchpad combine to make… Continue reading Ergonomic portable workstation