NEW: BOX N4100 – Ultra-compact digital signage player

12.12.2018

The BOX series from spo-comm is getting a new addition. It goes by the name of spo-book BOX N4100 and is even smaller and more energy-efficient than the previous BOX models. In combination with its passive cooling system, the mini PC is the perfect solution when it comes to simple 4K digital signage applications in the smallest of spaces.

Small, smaller, BOX

The passively cooled BOX N4100 is an ultra-compact embedded PC with a volume of just 0.22 liters. Thanks to its minimal dimensions - 115 x 76 x 25 millimeters - it takes up hardly any space and fits into even the smallest corner. The BOX N4100 can be easily mounted on walls, tables or behind screens using a wall bracket that is already integrated into the robust metal housing typical of spo-comm.

Twice 4K@60Hz thanks to powerful Intel quad-core CPU

Despite its size, the mini PC is in no way inferior to its digital signage colleagues in terms of performance. The Intel quad-core CPU N4100 with 4 x 1.1 GHz (max. 2.40 GHz) impresses with its incredible performance. Playback of two 3840 x 2160 pixels - i.e. 4K - at a frequency of 60 hertz is no problem for this little powerhouse.

Lots of connection in a small space

Even an ultra-compact mini PC has space for various connections. The BOX N4100 offers three USB 3.0 ports, one of which is a Type C port. An HDMI and a DisplayPort are available as video outputs, which enable the connection of two independent screens. In addition to an audio output, there is also a Gigabit LAN connection. The BOX has a power button and two antenna connections on the side.

Windows 10 IoT and Linux: Customized software as desired

The spo-book BOX N4100 is equipped with a 4GB DDR3 RAM and a 32GB eMMC flash memory. Thanks to its slim design, the mini PC is tailor-made for a special selection of operating systems: Windows 10 IoT and the Linux versions Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 are the perfect basis for specialized applications.