Gizmodo: compulab

CompuLab fit-PC2i: Super Small PC Runs Windows 7 or Ubuntu Linux

Danny Allen — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:54:58 EST

It won't run Crysis, but CompuLab's claims this is the world's smallest dual gigabit Ethernet-equipped PC. It measures just 4- x 4.5- x 1.05-inches, uses an Atom CPU (1.1GHz or 1.6GHz), and has room for a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk.

The die cast chassis weighs only 13 ounces, and features four USB 2.0 ports (2 mini, 2 standard), a miniSD socket, and all the usual audio connections. The fig-PC2i also handles up to 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM, has on-board Wi-Fi, and integrated GMA500 graphics with DVI output (it'll do 1920 x 1200 with an HDMI connector).

No word on price yet, but the miniature server arrives in January with your choice if OS: Windows 7, Ubuntu, or Windows Server. [CompuLab via Engadget]

CPU: Intel Atom Z5xx 1.1 GHz to 2 GHz
Chipset: Intel US15W SCH
Memory: 1 GB DDR2-533 on-board (Optional 2 GB)
Storage: Internal bay for 2.5″ SATA HDD, miniSD socket, On-board 4 GB Flash (optional)
Display & Graphics: Intel GMA500, DVI Digital output up to 1920 x 1200
Audio: Line-out, line-in, mic, 5.1 Channels S/PDIF
Networking: 2x 1000 BaseT Ethernet, 802.11b/g WLAN
USB: 4 USB 2.0 High Speed ports
Serial: RS232 full UART
Operating Systems: Windows Server, Windows 7, Windows XP, Ubuntu Linux

Mechanical and Environmental

Case: 100% aluminum die-cast body
Dimensions: 101 x 115 x 27mm / 4″ x 4.5″ x 1.05″
Weight : 370 grams / 13 ounces – including hard disk
Operating Temperature: 0 – 45 deg C with hard disk, 0 – 70 deg C with SSD
Power: 12V single supply, 8-15V tolerant
Power Consumption: 6W at low CPU load, 8W at full CPU load, <1W at standby

Availability
fit-PC2i will be available in Jan. 2010

Compulab Exeda: A Stocky Phone Stuffed Full of Features and OSs

Mark Wilson — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:40:00 EST

The Compulab Exeda won't be the most high profile Android/WinMo handset coming to the market, but the squat candybar features enticing half-Blackberry, half-80s calculator styling and a robust feature set.

Promising to support both GSM and CDMA when released (unlocked) this March, the Exeda also includes a 520MHz Marvel processor, 3.5-inch sun-readable touchscreen, QWERTY, mini trackpad, about 1GB of built-in storage, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 10/100Base-T ethernet port, 2MP camera and MicroSD expandability. It's also slated to support Android, WinMo 6.1, Windows CE 6 and Angstrom Linux.

There's no price on the Exeda just yet, but at 4.9” x 3.7” x 0.6”, it's a hair taller and thicker than the iPhone, as well as quite a bit wider. But I just kind of like it. [Exeda via Ubergizmo]

Fit-PC Sips on 5W of Power, Is Super Tiny

Mark Wilson — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:17:22 EDT

From CompuLab, the Fit-PC is a tiny, no frills Linux PC that uses a mere 5W of power to operate. That's one-fifth what some computers burn in standby. And the specs may be better than you'd expect. An AMD Geode processor runs at 500 MHz, supported by 256MB DDR memory (non-expandable), 40GB 2.5" hard drive and SXGA graphics controller. And none of that needs fans to cool. The inclusion of 2 USB ports mean that the Fit-PC will actually work with normal peripherals...though we're not certain how much power those ports will supply your devices.

At 5" long and only 1.5" thick, the Fit-PC will fit anywhere. And at $285, we think we're in eco-love. But what did ExtremeTech have to say about the function?

We fired up Firefox and spent some time browsing the web. Some Flash-intensive web sites rendered slowly, but most web browsing seemed no worse than running on an older laptop with integrated graphics. We also loaded up OpenOffice apps to check them out. After we had six windows (and six apps) running, the system definitely became sluggish...
While you can build a PC that's nearly as inexpensive, or buy a used laptop for not much more, the fit-PC's unique form factor gives it an edge in any environment where space is at a premium.

Also, its extremely low power usage means you can keep the system running all the time. In any application that requires always-on usage and a light duty applications mix, the fit-PC may indeed be an ideal fit.

So as expected, the Fit-PC is no powerhouse. But it's a really neat little piece of tech. [extremetech via slashdot]
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Credit Card-Sized PC

Charlie White — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:48:38 EDT

Computers are getting even smaller, and this CM-X270 from Compulab of Israel is the size of a credit card. It's a real PC, with four USB ports, a PCI bus, 128MB of RAM, a 512MB flash memory card, AC '97 audio, all running on an Intel XScale processor. Plus, it hooks up to the rest of the network with WiFi. Intended to be embedded inside various products we'll be seeing fairly soon, if you buy 10,000 of them, they'll run you $47 apiece. – Charlie White

Product Page [Compulab, via OhGizmo]