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Device Profile: Tronic PMG series
(July 19, 2007)

Tronic International, an ODM (original design manufacturer) headquartered in Singapore, supplies a range of UMPCs (ultra-mobile PCs) that support Windows XP Embedded, among other Windows OS versions. The PMG series is offered with a variety of Intel and Via processors, and with screen sizes ranging from 7 to 12.1 inches.

This device profile covers four devices in Tronic's PMG series:
  • RUMPC 7-inch (Ruggedized Ultra Mobile PC)
  • PMG 8.4-inch (Intel/Via)
  • PMG 12-inch (Intel)
  • Quadpad


RUMPC 7-inch


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The RUMPC (ruggedized ultra-mobile PC) features an IP53 rating at the front bezel of its 7-inch wide screen (800 x 480) display.

Specifications
  • Processor -- Via C7M, 1GHz 400 MHz FSB
  • Chipset -- Via VX700
  • Memory -- DDR2 SO-DIMM, 512 MB to 2 GB
  • Storage:
    • 1.8-inch HDD -- 30, 60, or 80 GB
    • CompactFlash -- 2, 4, or 8 GB
  • Display:
    • 7-inch TFT LCD (800 x 480) with resistive touchscreen and LED backlight
    • LVDS interface
    • 15-pin VGA connector
  • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
  • Wireless:
    • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
    • built-in Bluetooth 2.0
    • WWAN -- HSDPA, WCDMA & UMTS via USB
    • WiMAX via PCMCIA card
  • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, headphone jack
  • USB 2.0 -- 2 ports standard, up to 6 available
  • Synaptics Track-Point
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • CMOS camera -- VGA or 1.3 Mpixel
  • Expansion -- SDIO/MMC; PCMCIA
  • Dimensions -- 8.11 x 5.31 x 1.02 inches (206 x 135 x 29 mm)


PMG 8.4-inch (Intel/Via)


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This unit, with an 8.4-inch display, is offered with an optional docking station or back stand for desktop use.

Specifications
  • Processor -- 1GHz Celeron M or Via C3M
  • Chipset -- Via CN400
  • Memory -- SO-DIMM for up to 512 MB
  • Storage:
    • 1.8-inch 20 GB HDD
    • 2 GB CompactFlash
  • Display:
      8.4-inch TFT LCD (800 x 600) with 4-wire resistive touchscreen
    • 15-pin VGA connector
  • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
  • Wireless:
    • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
    • Bluetooth 2.0 -- optional
  • User input:
    • Scroll wheel
    • 5-way switch (standard) or fingerprint sensor (optional)
  • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, headphone jack
  • 2 USB 2.0
  • CCD camera -- optional
  • Expansion -- PCMCIA
  • Dimensions -- 8.94 x 7.56 x 1.14 inches (227 x 192 x 29 mm)


PMG 12-inch (Intel version)


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While not explicitly described as "ruggedized," this stylish unit features an IP53 rating on its front bezel and the CompactFlash version survives a 30-inch drop.

Specifications
  • Processor -- 1GHz Celeron M
  • Memory -- SO-DIMM, 256 MB
  • Storage:
    • 1.8-inch 20 GB HDD
    • CompactFlash
  • Display -- 12.1-inch TFT LCD widescreen (1280 x 800) with 4-wire resistive touchscreen
  • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
  • Wireless:
    • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
    • Bluetooth 2.0
  • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, headphone jack
  • 2 USB 2.0
  • Camera -- optional
  • Expansion -- PCMCIA
  • Dimensions -- 12.3 x 9.25 x 1.7 inches (313 x 235 x 43 mm)


Quadpad


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Described as "a total lifestyle product serving mobile entertainment, communication as well as computing needs," the 8.4-inch Quadpad appears to be the company's latest entry.

Specifications
  • Processor -- 1GHz Via Eden
  • Memory -- DDR, 128 MB to 1 GB
  • Storage -- 1.8-inch HDD, 40 to 100 GB
  • Display -- 8.4-inch TFT LCD (800 x 600) with touchscreen
  • LAN -- 10/100 Ethernet
  • Wireless:
    • built-in 802.11b/g WiFi
    • Bluetooth 2.0
  • Other I/O:
    • 3 USB 2.0
    • IrDA
    • mini VGA out
    • V.92 56 kbps modem
  • Audio -- stereo speakers, mono mic, audio in/out jacks
  • User input -- 10 "hot" keys and 4 direction keys
  • Expansion -- PCMCIA
  • Dimensions -- 9.09 x 7.56 x 1.65 inches (231 x 192 x 42 mm)



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