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Google spins new Nexus One modelview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Google has released an unlocked version of its Android-based Nexus One phone that's compatible with the 3G networks of AT T and Roger Wireless. Meanwhile, a Flurry report claims that the Nexus One sold far fewer units in its first two months than the iPhone and the Motorola Droid did in theirs, says eWEEK.... (Embedded)

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PCI/104-Express SBC offers RAID supportview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Advanced Digital Logic (ADL) announced a PCI/104-Express SBC (single board computer) that supports Intel's 45nm, SFF (small form factor) Core 2 Duo or Celeron M CPUs. The ADLGS45PC offers four onboard SATA ports with RAID support, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, two gigabit Ethernet ports, and eight USB 2.0 ports, the company says.... (Embedded)

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Embedded giant acquires in-vehicle expertiseview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Embedded equipment manufacturer Advantech announced the acquisition of DLog GmbH from Augusta Technologie AG for 12.85 million Euros (about $17.6 million). DLog is claimed to be Europe's third largest producer of rugged industrial computers, with a focus on in-vehicle terminals and computers plus expertise in embedded Linux and Windows XP/CE development.... (Embedded)

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Solid-state disks fall to below $100view story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Solid state disks (SSDs) moved closer to commodity status, with the announcement of a 40GB model from Intel for $125, and a sub-$100, 32GB version from OCZ Technology. Intel's X25-V and OCZ's Onyx can be installed in laptops or embedded devices, but are primarily aimed at enthusiasts who want to install faster boot disks in their computers, according to the companies.... (Embedded)

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Configurable RISC controller offers Linux-ready MMUview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Tensilica is shipping new Diamond Standard controllers for dataplane applications, including one Linux-optimized model. Based on Tensilica's configurable, 32-bit RISC & Xtensa& architecture, the five upward-compatible processor cores include a Diamond Standard 233L processor with a Linux-optimized MMU, and are claimed to be 15 percent faster and more power efficient than earlier models.... (Embedded)

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Linux summit dissects MeeGoview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – The Linux Foundation has announced sessions for its Collaboration Summit, scheduled for Apr. 14-16 at the Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco. This year's event features a full-day workgroup on MeeGo, as well as discussions of Linux topics including toolchain, cloud computing, printing, filesystems, ISV porting, and open source compliance.... (Embedded)

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Opera Mini 5 browser released for Androidview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Opera Software has released a beta version of its Opera Mini 5 mobile browser for Android. Opera Mini 5 offers features including tabbed browsing, a password manager, bookmarks, and visual bookmarks known as & Speed Dial,& but there's no multi-touch support yet, according to the company.... (Embedded)

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Fanless PC has two PCI slotsview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Avalue announced a fanless box PC that incorporates two PCI expansion slots. The EPS-AT270-2PCI includes an Intel Atom N270 processor and up to 2GB of RAM, room for a 2.5-inch hard disk drive, six serial ports, and an ExpressCard slot, the company says.... (Embedded)

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Nettop taps Ion 2 GPUview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Shuttle announced a Barebone XS35 nettop equipped with a dual-core Intel Atom D510, as well as the HD-ready Nvidia Ion 2 graphics. Meanwhile NewEgg is selling an Eee Box B202 nettop with Red Flag Linux for only $189, and the Eee PC-oriented Eeebuntu Linux distro is moving from Ubuntu to Debian with EB 4.0.... (Embedded)

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Shoebox PC's built around COM Express moduleview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Kontron announced an Intel Core 2 Duo computer designed to be integrated into the chassis of automation devices. The KIC-MC has space for two 2.5-inch hard disk drives, includes four gigabit Ethernet ports, sports nine USB 2.0 ports, and supports both LVDS and DVI-I displays, the company says.... (Embedded)

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CompactPCI boards adopt Pineview Atomsview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – Adlink is shipping a series of 3U CompactPCI processor blades with Intel Atom N450, D410, or dual-core D510 processors. The cPCI-3610 Series blades come in 4HP, 8HP, and 12HP versions, offer gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and serial connectivity, and provide power consumption ranging from 15.2 to 19.35 Watts.... (Embedded)

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Rugged COM format gets even tougherview story

http://www.linuxfordevices.com – MEN Micro announced a COM (computer-on-module) employing its own ESMexpress format along with Intel's Atom Z5xxP or PT processors. The XM1L has up to 2GB of soldered-on RAM plus a SATA port, uses less than seven watts, operates from -40 to 185 deg. F, and withstands shocks up to 15G, the company says.... (Embedded)