Argon Computing Brick
x86 Based Military Computer and Display System
Argon offers a mature rugged computing “brick” that is designed for fixed mounting, pocket,
pouch or rug sack stowage for applications in very harsh physical environments and the need
for mobile computing (i.e. laptops) is still too large of a platform. This unit or its variants provide a
robust computing environment that can operate for extended periods of time on batteries or
with a remote power source. Argon also provides a variety of Hand Held displays to
complement this unit or it can be connected to a Helmet Mounted display.
The Argon computing Brick is light and compact, weighing just 1.8 lbs.
The Brick computer is a fully functional computer with a 1.2GHz (or higher) Intel Atom ® processor, supporting a variety of operating systems. The unit can be supplied with or without
batteries for portable applications. Up to two solid-state memory modules and 2GB RAM
provides significant computing power on the go.
The unit is fully enclosed to prevent ingress of sand, dust, moisture and other particles. There are
no fans used for cooling. The unit is convection cooled.
Main Features:
- Extremely small mechanical outline (6.76" x 4.5" x 1.4")
- Low weight (1.8 lbs)
- Runs Linux, Solaris, Windows 2000, Windows XP (not just Windows CE)
- Internal, rechargeable battery for continuous operation when ext batteries discharge
- Built in real time frame grabber to capture live video