We'd sure like to have a buck, or even a penny, for every device that has been released based on Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, 945GSE northbridge, and ICH-7M southbridge (parts that were announced in June 2008, though by now it seems a lot longer!). Stealth Computer's new LPC-395F would just make us that much richer: It uses these evergreen components, and with the usual results -- integrated GMA950 graphics, and a 2GB RAM maximum, for example.

Stealth Computer LPC-395F (front)
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The LPC-395F is worthy of interest, nonetheless, because of an unusual form factor. As pictured above, the device allows a standard, 2.5-inch disk drive to be installed or removed without the chassis having to be opened. A CompactFlash slot is also front-accessible, making the system suitable for "easy drive swapping, software updates, and added security protection," says Stealth Computer.

Stealth Computer LPC-395F (rear)
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The computer's rear panel (above), meanwhile, incorporates a DC power input, two serial ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports, and four USB 2.0 ports. Additional I/O is provided in the form of a microphone input and a line output, the company adds.

According to Stealth, the LPC-395F can support dual monitors (one DVI and one VGA) when its single DVI-I output is fitted with a splitter cable. Another available extra is 802.11b/g wireless networking, provided via an Atheros AR5006EG PCI Express Mini Card.

Stealth says the LPC-395F runs fanlessly on 12VDC input power, featuring wake-on-ring and wake-on-LAN functionality. A "remote power" option allows the device to be hidden inside a cabinet and switched on and off from elsewhere, the company adds.

Features and specifications listed by Stealth Computer for the LPC-395F include the following:

• Processor -- Intel Atom N270 clocked at 1.6GHz
• Memory -- Up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM via one SODIMM slot
• Storage -- 2.5-inch SATA drive bay and CompactFlash slot (both front-accessible)
• Expansion -- PCI Express Mini Card slot
• Networking:
  • LAN -- 2 x gigabit Ethernet
  • WLAN -- 802.11b/g (occupies PCI Express Mini Card slot)
• Other I/O:
  • 1 x DVI-I (supports both DVI and VGA with optional splitter cable)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • line out and microphone in
  • 2 x RS232
• Power -- 12VDC via external AC adapter (supports inputs from 100 to 240 VAC)
• Operating range -- 32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C)
• Dimensions -- 6.54 x 6.18 x 1.89 inches (166 x 157 x 48mm)
• Weight -- 3.75 pounds (1.7kg)

Ed Boutilier, president and CEO of Stealth Computer, stated, "Stealth's removable storage feature presents a new level of security, maintenance and data protection in a small form factor PC. There is no longer any need to spend lengthy time to open a chassis to change/remove the hard drive. Our removable storage feature allows the user to secure or replace their critical data in a matter of seconds."

Availability

Stealth Computer's LPC-395F supports Ubuntu Linux 9.04, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded, and QNX. The system is available now, priced starting at approximately $800 for a system with 1GB of RAM but no mass storage.

More information may be found on the company's website, here.

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