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Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on UP Squared 7100 Review – Part 2: An Intel N100 fanless SBC preloaded with Ubuntu Pro 24.04

UP Squared 7100 Review – Part 2: An Intel N100 fanless SBC preloaded with Ubuntu Pro 24.04

UP Squared 7100 Ubuntu Pro 24.04 Review

I’ve already checked out the hardware of the UP Squared 7100 fanless SBC in the first part of the review with an unboxing and first boot to Ubuntu Pro 24.04. I’ve now had time to test the features of the Intel N100 SBC with Ubuntu Pro, so I’ll report my experience with the system in this second part of the review.

I’ll report my experience with Ubuntu Pro features, test hardware features of the board including GPIOs, check out BIOS options, run a few benchmarks, and measurement power consumption.

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on Kontron 3.5″-SBC-AML/ADN 3.5-inch Amston Lake/Alder Lake-N single board computer offers three DisplayPort video outputs

Kontron 3.5″-SBC-AML/ADN 3.5-inch Amston Lake/Alder Lake-N single board computer offers three DisplayPort video outputs

Kontron 3.5"-SBC-AML/ADN single board computer

Kontron 3.5″-SBC-AML/ADN is a 3.5-inch single board computer powered by either Intel Amston Lake (Industrial grade) or Alder Lake-N (commercial grade) processor and designed for applications such as automation, healthcare, smart city, and smart retail. It builds upon the smaller Kontron 2.5”-SBC-AML/ADN Pico-ITX SBC with many of the same features, but replaces eMMC flash storage with an M.2 SATA/NVMe socket and a SATA connector, features DDR5 SO-DIMM memory instead of soldered-on LPDDR5, and the larger PCB size allows it to gain an extra DisplayPort connector, a USB 2.0 Type-A port, additional serial ports, and a board-to-board (B2B) connector for expansion. It also supports a wider 9 to 36V DC range. Kontron 3.5″-SBC-AML/ADN specifications: SoC Standard Intel Atom x7211RE dual-core processor up to 3.2GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD graphics; TDP: 6W Intel Atom x7433RE quad-core processor up to 3.4GHz with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel UHD graphics; TDP: 9W Intel […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment on UP Squared 7100 fanless SBC Review – Part 1: Unboxing and first boot to Ubuntu Pro 24.04

UP Squared 7100 fanless SBC Review – Part 1: Unboxing and first boot to Ubuntu Pro 24.04

UP Squared 7100 review

AAEON sent me a sample of the UP Squared 7100 fanless industrial SBC for review. The board is powered by an Intel N97 or N100 Alder Lake-N SoC (Amston Lake processors will be offered soon), and is equipped with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB eMMC flash, plus two M.2 sockets for wireless and storage expansion. You’ll find the full specifications in our earlier article. I’ll start the review with an unboxing to check out the hardware, before booting it to Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS to check out some basic system information. In a few weeks, I’ll report my experience after in-depth testing in Ubuntu in the second part of the review which will include features testing from gigabit Ethernet to GPIO, some benchmarks, and power consumption measurements. UP Squared 7100 unboxing I received the UP Squared 7100 board in a retail package that reads “Are you UP for […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on Cincoze DC-1300 is a stackable embedded computer powered by Intel Processor N97 or Core i3-N305 Alder Lake-N SoC

Cincoze DC-1300 is a stackable embedded computer powered by Intel Processor N97 or Core i3-N305 Alder Lake-N SoC

Cincoze DC-1300 stackable embedded computer

Cincoze DC-1300 is an Intel Processor N97 or Core i3-N305 Alder Lake-N embedded computer designed for smart manufacturing that supports stackable expansion boxes (SEBs) that leverage the built-in dual M.2 B Key slots of the system to support various I/O, CAN Bus, and Fieldbus modules. The fanless rugged PC supports up to 16GB DDR5 and M.2 and 2.5-inch SATA storage (no NVMe SSD). It features DisplayPort video output, two 2.5GbE ports, four USB Type-A ports, 3.5mm microphone and line-out audio jacks, and two RS232/RS485 DB9 connectors, and additional display, networking, USB, or DIO interfaces can be added through three CMI module on the main unit and four MEC M.2 card through the optional SEB. Designed for industrial applications, the system supports a wide 9 to 48V DC input and up to -40°C to 70°C temperature range without throttling under load. Cincoze DC-1300 specifications: Alder Lake N-series SoC (one or the […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 1 Comment on HDMI 2.2 to support Ultra96 HDMI cable, DisplayPort 2.1b coming soon for DP80LL cables

HDMI 2.2 to support Ultra96 HDMI cable, DisplayPort 2.1b coming soon for DP80LL cables

HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 HDMI cable

The HDMI Forum and VESA had announcements for the upcoming HDMI 2.2 and DisplayPort 2.1b respectively at CES 2025 mostly to introduce future cables supporting higher bandwidth of up to 96 Gbps for the Ultra96 HDMI cable and 80Gps for the DP80LL cables. HDMI 2.2 and Ultra96 cable We don’t have that many details yet, and both were announcements about the future release of specifications. HDMI Forum explained that version 2.2 of HDMI specification will handle up to 96Gbps bandwidth (double the 48Gbps supported by HDMI 2.1) and support next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology to “provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications” as well as Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) for improving audio and video synchronization, notably in audio video receivers or soundbars. The higher bandwidth will be especially useful for data-intensive, immersive, and virtual applications such as AR/VR/MR, spatial reality, and light field displays, […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 4 Comments on KTC A32Q8 Review – A 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor running Google TV

KTC A32Q8 Review – A 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor running Google TV

KTC A32Q8 Smart Monitor review

KTC A32Q8 is a 32-inch 4K UHD monitor running Google TV and supporting up to 3840×2160 resolution with a refresh rate of 60Hz. The monitor takes HDMI 2.1, Display1.4, or USB-C video input, comes with two 5W speakers, supports Dolby Audio and HDR, and offers WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity as well as USB 2.0 ports. A voice remote control is also included for Google TV control and configuration.  In this review, we will look at the specifications, go through an unboxing, and test the various features of the KTC A32Q8 Smart Monitor. KTC A32Q8 Smart Monitor specifications Screen Size – 31.5-inch Resolution – 3840×2160 (Ultra HD) Visible area – 697 x 392 mm Panel Type – VA (Vertical Alignment) Aspect Ratio – 16:9 (Widescreen) Refresh Rate – 60Hz Response Time (GtG) – Not specified Brightness 250 cd/m² Brightness (HDR) 250 cd/m² Contrast Ratio 3000:1 (static) Colors 1.07 billion (8-bit + […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 14 Comments on MeLE QuieterDL – An ultrathin fanless Intel N100 mini PC with dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C video outputs

MeLE QuieterDL – An ultrathin fanless Intel N100 mini PC with dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C video outputs

MeLE QuiterDL mini PC

MeLE QuieterDL is a fanless mini PC with an ultrathin design similar to the MeLE Quieter4C, albeit larger, and featuring two 2.5GbE RJ45 ports and supporting triple display setups via HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C connectors. The computer also comes with up to 16GB LPDDR4 RAM, 512GB storage, a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, three USB 3.2 ports, one USB 2.0 port, WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity, and Kensington lock slot for theft prevention. MeLE QuieterDL specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N100 CPU – Quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) GPU – 24EU Intel HD graphics @ 750 MHz Cache – 6MB cache TDP: 6W System Memory – 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4X Storage Up to 512GB storage;  support up to 4GB (unclear where it’s an eMCM flash + SSD configuration, or SSD only) MicroSD card reader Video Output 1x HDMI 2.0 port […]

Posted on by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments on GEEKOM Mini Air12 Lite review – A low-cost Intel Processor N100 mini PC tested with Windows 11 Pro

GEEKOM Mini Air12 Lite review – A low-cost Intel Processor N100 mini PC tested with Windows 11 Pro

GEEKOM Mini Air12 Lite mini PC review windows 11

We’ve already checked the hardware of the GEEKOM Mini Air12 Lite mini PC with an unboxing and teardown in the first part of the review. It is a low-cost mini PC based on an Intel Processor N100 CPU, coupled with 8GB DDR4-3200 memory, a 256GB M.2 SATA SSD, dual Display output through HDMI and DisplayPort connector, GbE, WiFi 6E, and a 9-pin expansion header port – as found in some NUC model – to access an external power button, reset button, and LEDs when housed in a cabinet or kiosk. You’ll find the full Mini Air 12 Lite specifications in our previous article about it. We’ve now had more time to test the mini PC, so we’ll report our experience with the Mini Air12 Lite running Windows 11 Pro operating system in the second part of the review. We’ll go through a software overview, test most of the features, run […]

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