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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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Do you have questions about our products? Do not hesitate to contact us!

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.

Curious?

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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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Why should a mini PC decorate my workplace?

We don’t want to beat about the bush. We have simply summarized the most important advantages.

Advantages of a mini PC for the office

–    Reduction of background noise
–    Energy-saving
–    Space-saving
–    Efficient working thanks to high computing power
–    Longevity

Sounds good? We think so too. But anyone can make that claim. We have explained the advantages mentioned above briefly and concisely for you at
.

Reduction of background noise:

One of the biggest factors affecting the noise level of a PC is the cooling system. Above all passively cooled systems
contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere, as they are much quieter than actively cooled systems.
It makes sense: where there is no fan, there is no noise.

The choice of hard disk should also not be underestimated in terms of volume. If you choose in conjunction with a
passively cooled system an SSD, so you can work completely silently.

Power-saving:

As there is no need for active ventilation and the hardware of a mini PC generally consumes less power,
you also save a few costs.
Who would have thought it: Here too, the SSD makes a not insignificant contribution
(see also “What is the difference between HDD and SSD?“).

Space-saving:

It’s kind of obvious, isn’t it?

Efficient work thanks to high performance:

The use of desktop CPUs in mini PCs is now commonplace. The same applies to dedicated graphics chips.
Benchmarks beyond good and evil can be achieved even in the smallest PC case.

Longevity:

This applies in particular to our passively cooled systems:
As the passive cooling in our Mini-PCs, i.e. cooling fins and heat pipes, cannot fail, the Mini-PCs are automatically
expected to have a longer service life. The same applies to SSDs, which can record several write cycles compared to mechanically operated
HDDs.

Examples of mini PCs suitable for the office:

–    spo-book WINDBOX III Advanced
–    spo-book WINDBOX II Quad
–    spo-book NANO H110

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Large CPU selection

Thanks to the freely selectable desktop CPU, the NANO H110 can be flexibly adapted to the respective application. The range includes 6th generation Intel Core i processors (Skylake) from i3 to i7, as well as a Celeron CPU.

Flexibility squared

The compact mini PC is housed in a square metal casing measuring 178 x 34 x 178 millimeters. The spo-book NANO H110 not only comes with a VESA-standard wall mount, but also a practical stand. This offers a wide range of application and mounting options: With its low overall height, the lightweight 1.5 KG fits well behind a screen, for example. Thanks to the Kensington Lock, it can even be secured against theft.

Dual display and 8x USB

The interfaces of the spo-book NANO H110 are also impressive: The front panel contains two audio connections and four USB ports according to the latest 3.0 standard. Four additional USB ports are located on the back panel. A DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA connection also enable independent image output on up to two monitors. The former even has a resolution of 4K@60Hz, which is particularly attractive for digital signage applications. In addition, COM (RS232), a Realtek Gigabit LAN and two antenna connections for optional WLAN and Bluetooth are also available.

Configure the NANO H110 now and test it for free!

Certified vehicle PC

The spo-book MOVE N3160 is the latest model in the passively cooled MOVE series, which has been specially designed for use in vehicles of all kinds. First-class vehicle computing is ensured by the wide-range power input (9-36 volts), the optional battery for up to ten minutes of emergency operation and the option of installing various additional modules such as 3G/4G or GPS. The Mini-PC is also vibration and shock-tested in accordance with American military standards.

Outdoor use even in extreme temperatures

The vehicle PC, measuring 250 x 55 x 150 millimeters, is equipped with a fanless Intel quad-core CPU with four cores running at 1.6 (max. 2.24) gigahertz. Thanks to the passive cooling, the Mini-PC can be operated in an extended temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees. This also makes it interesting for outdoor use with a lack of heating or cooling options. As a special extra, the mini PC has eight GPIO ports (2 in/2 out DIO) and a dual SIM slot for operation in two independent mobile networks. A CAN bus is also possible.

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Industrial PC for virtual reality and digital signage

Like its predecessors, the spo-book KUMO IV impresses with its innovative and unique combination of a robust, compact metal housing and an extremely powerful high-end graphics card. The latter comes from nVidia’s current Pascal generation, goes by the name of GTX 1060 and is equipped with 6 GB DDR5 video RAM. Outstanding performance is also ensured by an Intel Core i5-6400T desktop CPU (Skylake) with four cores and a frequency of 2.2 (max. 2.8) gigahertz. Whether high-resolution digital signage applications or sophisticated virtual reality solutions – (almost) anything is possible with the spo-book KUMO IV.

Four times 4K@60Hz

Thanks to two DisplayPort 1.3 ports and two HDMI 2.0b ports, the Mini-PC is capable of displaying content on four screens simultaneously at a resolution of 4K@60Hz. And if 4K is not enough, the spo-book KUMO IV even displays 8K@60Hz, i.e. a resolution of an incredible 7680×4320 pixels. It is supported by up to 32 GB DDR 4 RAM. It’s hard to believe that this extraordinary performance is housed in a compact housing measuring just 200 x 205 x 80 mm. The Mini-PC will be available in the desired configuration from the end of March.

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In order to bring vehicle computing up to date, spo-comm has removed the MOVE QM77 from its range. It has been replaced by the MOVE QM87 with a fourth-generation Intel Core i5.

More connections with the same dimensions

The dimensions of the Mini-PC are unchanged and are 55 x 250 x 150 millimeters. However, there are now more connections on the housing. Instead of three, there are now four COM interfaces, two of which are RS422/485. In addition to DVI-I and DisplayPort, the spo-book MOVE QM87 now also has a VGA connection so that up to three screens can be connected. As we are once again dealing with a classic vehicle PC, the 9-36 V wide range power connection, the optional battery and the Mini PCIe slots for expansion cards have of course been retained.

More special features of Mini PCs

Performance improvement

Although the CPU of the new MOVE QM87 is “only” an Intel Core i5, it is from the fourth generation (Haswell) and is therefore newer than the Intel Core i7 (3rd generation, Ivy Bridge) of the MOVE QM77. The two processors are not only comparable in terms of performance, but the i5 even outperforms the i7 in most benchmarks, as this comparison shows. This increase in performance is complemented by an increase in RAM. Instead of eight, the MOVE QM87 can have up to 16 gigabytes of RAM.

Although the MOVE QM77 is EOL, existing projects will continue to be supplied. And if less power is required: an update for our “small” MOVE NM10 and MOVE T56N vehicle PCs will also be available soon.