| 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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