VoomPC-2 Low-Cost Car PC

Today, Mini-box.com announced the launch of the VoomPC-2 line of low-power, high performance car PC's. The car PC is based off of the small form factor of the Mini-ITX platform. It features an integrated battery management unit, and is ideally suited for navigation, productivity, and superior audio and video performance.

The VoomPC-2 Car PC is equipped with an intelligent power supply that eliminates battery drain and prevents damange from unwanted power surges. It is an industry standard X86 computer that runs both Linux and Windows, which enables you to easily integrate non-proprietary telematics and other applications. It can be used for GPS navigation, communication, and audio and video applications. The VoomPC-2 is great for both in-vehicle entertainment, but can also be used for serious applications such as security, rescue, or delivery services.

Features of the VoomPC-2 Car PC include the Mini-ITX motherboard, 1.5Ghz VIA C7 processor, PCMCIA type I and type II CardBus interface for GPRS/WiFi/smart 5+1 channels audio, as well as a rich I/O such as VGA, S-Video, USB 2.0, Firewire, and ethernet.

The VoomPC-2 Car PC consumers less power than even car parking lights, and has a special battery management device which eliminates battery drain. It works in extreme temperatures, all the way from -40C up to 55C. Best off all, the VoomPC-2 Car PC is very affordable, shattering the industry's low cost barrier with the entry level model starting at just $399. It is now shipping and can be ordered at mini-box.com.