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RUGGED in digital signage? GTX 1050Ti makes 8K possible!

We don’t want to beat about the bush and get straight to the main attraction that the new RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti has to offer: The eponymous dedicated nVidia GTX 1050 Ti graphics card. Some of you may already be familiar with this graphics card, as our spo-book KUMO IV is also equipped with a similar one – namely a GTX 1060.
But what makes the GTX 1050 Ti so special? With a memory of 4GB and up to 32GB of video RAM, smooth playback of content with a resolution of up to 8K is possible. So far so good. An 8K video wall is also possible with four of the seven HDMI ports on the front of the mini PC.

Passively cooled high-end graphics

Our RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti remains true to the common thread of the RUGGED series. Just like its predecessor, the spo-book RUGGED Q170, the new mini PC is based on a powerful sixth-generation Intel® Core i5 processor with a performance of 4 x 2.3 GHz. Thanks to the still passive cooling system and a solid metal housing, both of which we already know from the RUGGED series, outdoor use with the system is guaranteed in any case, because dirt, dust or moisture have no chance of getting inside. The extended temperature range from -40° Celsius to +70° Celsius is another advantage for outdoor use. Fancy an 8K video wall in the ski resort? No problem for our RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti!

NEW: RUGGED now also for the vehicle

With our last new launch in the RUGGED series, we announced that it is now also suitable for use in vehicles. The RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti is also capable of absorbing so-called voltage peaks, which usually occur when starting vehicles. The special feature of this system is that it can not only withstand the usual 9-36 volts, but can even handle up to 48 volts thanks to the wide range input. Like its little brother, the new Vehicle-PC is vibration and shock-tested in accordance with American military standards.

Technical data of the RUGGED GTX 1050 Ti

• Intel® Core i5-6500TE Skylake 4 x 2.3 GHz, up to 3.3 GHz
• Absolute highlight: nVidia GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB memory
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 260 x 89 x 226.5 mm
• 2 x SIM slot
• 7 x HDMI
• 4 x USB 3.0
• 4 x Intel Gigabit LAN (optional PoE)
• optional:
  – W-LAN
  – Bluetooth

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Just like its predecessors, the WINDBOX III EVO also impresses with its compact dimensions of 300 x 196 x 30 mm and can still be quickly attached to surfaces such as behind monitors or under desks in offices using the standard-compliant VESA mounts (see also “What is VESA?“). The weight is also the same as the older models, making integration into existing systems very easy.

Improved performance and consistent WINDBOX features

Our new spo-book  WINDBOX III EVO is equipped with a seventh-generation Intel Core i5 processor, which operates at up to 3.1 GHz and is supported by up to 32 GB of selectable RAM. On the one hand, this enables demanding multitasking, but applications running individually can also make optimum use of the CPU’s performance. The main feature of the WINDBOX is still the passive cooling system: absolutely silent working in particularly quiet areas is no problem. With the extended temperature range of -10°C to 50°C and the completely sealed metal housing, which prevents dust and dirt from reaching the inside of the Mini-PC, using the WINDBOX III EVO in particularly difficult conditions is certainly no problem. Such use is also guaranteed by the high quality of the components, as the Mini-PC is designed for 24/7 use.

Interface diversity for all areas

The WINDBOX III EVO also conquers the digital signage sector with its numerous video outputs. With one DVI and two DisplayPort interfaces, up to three monitors can be controlled simultaneously and either the same or different content can be played (see also “VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI – What is the difference between these multimedia interfaces?“). The equally high computing power of the EVO certainly meets the high demands placed on embedded PCs in this area: 4K content can be displayed without any delays. This will also replace the 1080p standard in the digital signage sector.

The wide variety of connections guarantees that the WINDBOX III EVO can work with existing configurations without any problems. The two Gigabit LAN interfaces and the optional WLAN and Bluetooth can be used to establish network connections, but wireless data transfers are also possible.

The device is equipped with 6 USB ports – four of which comply with the latest 3.0 standard – and can therefore be connected to numerous devices or external storage media. Thanks to the many different configurations, the WINDBOX III EVO can always be optimally adapted to the desired application.

No more Windows 7 support

Intel and Microsoft will no longer provide driver support for Kabylake processors under Windows 7 with immediate effect: For our customers, this means that in future we will only offer support for Windows 10.

The WINDBOX III EVO can now be configured, tested and purchased on our website according to your own requirements.

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RUGGED Q170 stays Outdoor & goes Vehicle Computing

The Like its predecessors in the RUGGED series, the RUGGED Q170 is optimally equipped for outdoor use. The Mini-PC can easily cope with an extended temperature range from -40° Celsius to +70° Celsius. At the same time, the inner workings of the industrial PC are protected from environmental influences such as humidity and dust by passive cooling and the robust metal housing. In addition to the long-known application scenario under harsh conditions, the RUGGED Q170 with its dimensions of 250 x 55 x 150 mm is the first model in the RUGGED series that is also suitable for use in vehicles. Thanks to its wide range input (9-36 volts), the Mini-PC can absorb voltage peaks. In addition, the embedded PC is vibration and shock-tested in accordance with American military standards.

Flexibility through modular design

With the RUGGED Q170, for the first time since spo-comm Mini-PCs have been available, it is possible to expand the number of interfaces yourself in just a few simple steps. Thanks to the optional LAN module, the four LAN ports can be expanded to eight LAN ports, allowing the Mini-PC to withstand even more complex network applications.

Special feature: With the help of PoE (Power over Ethernet; see also“What is PoE?“), it is also possible to supply the four modularly expandable LAN ports with power. The security sector in particular benefits from this feature, with which it is now possible to control up to eight surveillance cameras – for example in the subway or at airports – with just one mini PC.

Two display ports and a VGA connection allow independent image output on up to three screens. Thanks to the integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 and the two display ports, an output of 2x 4K@60Hz is also possible, which in combination with the robustness of the RUGGED Q170 also speaks for outdoor digital signage applications.

The RUGGED Q170 also offers the option of implementing a multi-SIM card. This ensures that the Mini PC is connected to a network at all times with the help of a broad network spectrum.

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spo-book WINDBOX II Quad

The spo-book WINDBOX II Quad is now the fourth generation of the WINDBOX II series, which – as the name suggests – has extremely high performance with its four processor cores. The robust metal housing offers low power consumption, passive cooling and also protects the Mini-PC from external influences. Thanks to its flat design, the system can be easily mounted in the environment, for example on all screens that have a VESA hole. The hardware of the WINDBOX II Quad is state-of-the-art and offers connections such as USB 3.0, two network connections, up to 8 GB of RAM and a processor that only consumes a maximum of 10 watts. The software is also impressive: The WINDBOX II Quad is compatible with all Windows operating systems from version 7 onwards, for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

Key data:

– CPU: Intel J1900, 4 x 2.0 GHz
– Compatible with all Windows operating systems from version 7
– Up-to-date connections, such as USB 3.0

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spo-book WINDBOX III Advanced

Our spo-book WINDBOX III Advanced, developed jointly with MSI IPC (Micro Star International), boasts passive cooling that protects against dust and dirt and enables completely silent operation (see also “Active or passive cooling for my Mini-PC?”). The mini PC meets the highest requirements with its Core i5 processor with Broadwell core, which operates at up to 2.7 GHz and is supported by a RAM of up to 16 GB. The DVI and DisplayPort interfaces of the WINDBOX III Advanced guarantee that the mini PC can control up to three screens simultaneously with the same or different content, even in 4K.

Key data:

– CPU: Intel Core i5-5200U
– Independent image output on up to 3 screens
– 4x USB 3.0, 2x DisplayPort and 1x DVI-I

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TECH QUAD

With its space-saving dimensions of just 219 x 40 x 151 millimeters, there is always room for the TECH QUAD, even where space is at a premium.
The LAN PC scores points with this: The system has passive cooling, the indicator lights are on the front and the various interfaces are on the back. All this makes installation in server cabinets, for example, possible. The TECH QUAD is compatible with various operating systems & therefore offers numerous software solutions. With its Intel Quad Core processor and up to 8 GB of RAM, this mini PC is always up to the challenge. Its most important feature is the four Gigabit network interfaces, each with an Intel controller. The Mini-PC also has a so-called bypass function on two LAN ports, which makes it possible to implement failure-tolerant filters and loggers.

Key data:

– 4x Gigabit LAN interface
– Windows 7 or 8, Windows Embedded and Linus compatibility
– Dimensions 219 x 40 x 151
– Bypass function on two LAN ports

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NINETEEN Q170

The name of our NINETEEN Q170 is derived from the fact that the mini PC can be installed in 19-inch racks using optional slide rails. The housing of the NINETEEN Q170 with the dimensions 483 x 44 x 390 millimeters offers enough space for the installation of a 16x PCIe expansion card and/or an optical drive. Not only one 2.5″ or two 3.5″ hard disks, but also up to three SSDs can be installed in the NINETEEN Q170, which enable a total storage capacity of several terabytes (see also “What is the difference between HDD and SSD?”). If security is important to you, you can also connect the desired storage media to a RAID (see also “What is RAID?”).

Key data:

– Installation of up to three SSDs with several terabytes of memory
– Optional RAID array of hard disks
– Installation in 19-inch racks using slide rails

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spo-book OPS

First of all: The
 OPS
As the name suggests, the dimensions of this mini PC are based on the so-called OPS standard. OPS stands for Open Pluggable Specification and describes the possibility of connecting a mini PC to a suitable monitor via a plug-in function. This turns every monitor into a smart panel PC. If that’s not enough, the embedded PC also impresses with the latest Intel Skylake technology and 4K resolution.

Key data:
– Sixth-generation Intel Core i5
– 4K content via dedicated JAE port

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4K playback & space-saving at the same time – the basics of our digital signage players

spo-book CORE

Palm-sized and a little digital signage genius: our
spo-book CORE
! Thanks to its ultra-compact design, the mini PC is guaranteed to fit behind any screen. Fully equipped, our CORE weighs just 500 grams. Here, too, it is possible to play 4K content with a refresh rate of 60 Hz on up to two screens.
Would you like to customize the housing of your spo-book CORE? No problem. Just get in touch with us!

Key data:
– Volume: 0.5 liters
– Thanks to Intel HD Graphics 520 4K content on up to two screens

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spo-book EXPANDED Q170

Thanks to the triple display feature and two audio connections, the
spo-book EXPANDED Q170
is also an optimal solution in the field of digital signage. The generous housing of the jack-of-all-trades offers enough space for individual wishes. After installing a multi-view graphics card, up to nine screens can be controlled.

Key data:
– Up to two HDDs/SSDs
– 16x PCIe slot

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spo-book ELIX H81

For four generations, the models in the ELIX series have packed technical innovations into a particularly small housing. That’s why our
spo-book ELIX H81
also offers the option of 4K resolution content thanks to an integrated graphics card. The industrial PC also impresses with a large selection of desktop CPUs. From dual core processors, Intel Core i3 and i5, to an Intel Core i7 processor with four cores, there is something for everyone.

Key data:
– Freely selectable desktop CPUs from Intel Dual Core to fourth-generation i7
– 4K content thanks to integrated graphics card

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spo-book NANO series

New to the spo-comm range since mid-2017: the
spo-book NANO H110
with powerful seventh-generation desktop CPUs from Intel and the usual flat metal housing. This mini PC is made for demanding graphics applications. 4K playback is also possible here thanks to the integrated DisplayPort.

Key data:
– Intel Pentium up to sixth generation i7
– Intel HD Graphics 530

Thanks to the combination of the latest generation of Intel Atom processors and powerful nVIDIA graphics performance, the
spo-book NANO ION 4
is also ideally suited as a digital signage solution.

Key data:
– nVIDIA GT630
– HDMI and DVI-I interface for demanding content

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spo-book KUMO IV

Last but not least: our
spo-book KUMO IV
. Or as we call it at the spo-comm: The beast. The spo-book KUMO IV is even capable of sophisticated virtual reality solutions. But how is this possible? Thanks to its dedicated graphics card nVIDIA GTX 1060. The 2-fold DisplayPort 1.3 and 2-fold HDMI 2.0b connectors allow playing content with a resolution up to 8K@60Hz.

Key data:
–    Powerful nVIDIA GTX 1060
–    6th generation Intel Core i5
–    Resolution up to 8K@60Hz
–    Control over up to 4 independent displays

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Today: The MOVE series – A classic for vehicle computing with 3G/4G and dual SIM slot

The numerous expansion modules such as WLAN, 3G/4G or GPS are the main features of the MOVE series mini PCs, which were created as a vehicle solution. These include the MOVE QM87 with powerful Intel Core i5 CPU & dual SIM slot and the MOVE N3160, which serves as an entry-level model for vehicle computing with its quad-core CPU.

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Today: The BRICK series – A master in the POS area

With their robust housings, passive cooling and up to six COM interfaces, the BRICK i3  7100u and the BRICK J3455E embody an ideal mini PC that can also withstand adverse outdoor conditions.
By the way: The low power consumption and the option of working completely silently with an SSD are included free of charge.

Curious?

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What is customizing?

Customizing comes, who would have thought it, from the English word “to customize”. The term is always used in the service sector when a product needs to be adapted to a customer’s wishes. 

Customizing the Mini-PCs from spo-comm

As a manufacturer and developer, we can make changes and adaptations to our spo-comm Mini-PCs, the so-called spo-books, according to your wishes. You wish for your KUMO V a special color? You would like a logo on the housing of our  CORE 2  place? No matter what your individual mini PC should look like, we will customize it for you. Depending on the type and size of the project, it is also possible to develop a completely new product.

You can see how the cases can be customized in our cooperation with 3Monkeys, for example. The company logo has been placed on the housing.

The WINDBOX as a professional mini PC

In 2008, the first WINDBOX from MSI IPC (Micro Star International) was presented and immediately offered in the spo-comm range. It was created for professional applications and yet ensured low power consumption thanks to its metal housing and passive cooling.

Thanks to its compact design, it could also be attached to screens with a VESA hole using brackets (see also “What is VESA?“). As a result, the WINDBOX covers a wide range of applications, including use as an industrial PC and embedded PC, as a digital signage player, but also as a workstation in logistics.

All these features form the basis for the entire WINDBOX range.

From HDMI to Dual Core CPU: Technical updates to the WINDBOX

Over the years, the systems in the WINDBOX series have undergone a number of technical updates, but the design has also been constantly improved. All the latest connections such as HDMI or USB 3.0 are now available and it is possible to connect to mobile networks via UMTS or LTE.

With the release of the WINDBOX III Advanced, the first model in Series III in 2010, more demanding tasks could now also be conquered. This was achieved primarily thanks to a dual-core CPU and the first Intel HD graphics.

Its ease of use, reliability and not forgetting its attractive price make the WINDBOX a successful model.

The future of the WINDBOX

In cooperation with MSI IPC, spo-comm GmbH is constantly working on the further development of the WINDBOX series. In the future, we will continue to look for solutions to integrate the latest features into housings of the same design in the best possible way. We will provide you with more information about potential successor models shortly.

The following WINDBOX models are currently in our range:

–    WINDBOX II QUAD(MS-9A65)
–    WINDBOX III EVO(MS-9A75)

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