Taipei Taiwan (Sept 06, 2007)--AAEON Announces a brand new Robust Panel PC.  This PC is the first Panel PC in AAEON, that adopts the high performance processor.  The APC-9172 is the first Core 2 Duo embedded board in the AAEON Panel PC product line. It features a PGA478 socket that can accommodate a Core 2 Duo Processor, supporting FSB up to 400/533/667MHz. 

The APC-9172 supports non-ECC DDRII SODIMM up to 2GB.  Its powerful computing engine and large LCD make the APC-9172 a unique and pioneer design.  It drives the market trend of Panel PC products.  The APC-9172 integrates 17” color TFT LCD, Digital I/O, Audio and two gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 connectors.  In addition, it also deploys 5 USB 2.0, 1 Mini-PCI, and two PCI slots including one PCI and one PCI-Express.  For more flexible expansions, the APC-9172 equips one 8 in 1 card reader with USB interface, CompactFlash, secure digital, multi media card, memory stick (PRO) and Smart media functions.  You can access to solutions ranging from Storage, Sound Card, SCSI Card, LAN Modem, Audio/Video Capture Card, Wireless LAN Module and Bluetooth module, etc easily.  This unit is ideal for the various or changing applications. 

“AAEON has developed user-friendly products for years, and the APC-9172 features one easy accessible USB port on front panel.  For the lifecycle of cooling fan filter issues, people are always concerned with, it features a long lifecycle and easy to replace cooling fan filter if the fan were broken.  Furthermore, the certified IP-65 waterproof front panel is the key feature of APC-9172,” said the Product manager of Panel Appliance & Automation division.  The APC-9172 is the best choice for critical and robust applications.

The APC-9172’s strong multimedia functions make it a great solution for Point Of Information (KIOSK), Gaming, and Factory Automation markets.  The broad implementations become a benefit of AAEON products and an excellent selling point.

About AAEON

AAEON Technology (TAIEX: 2463), established in 1992, manufactures and markets a wide range of OEM/ODM Industrial PCs all over the world. Our commitment to our customers is to provide reliable and high quality Embedded SBCs, Operator Panels, Panel PCs, Medical PCs, Embedded Controllers, Industrial Slot PCs, PC/104 modules, Full-size CPU cards, Half-size CPU Cards and related accessories.

By maintaining ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certifications since 1994 and 1996 respectively, AAEON ensures the commitment to delivering products of the highest quality. Becoming a publicly traded company in 2001, AAEON has demonstrated the sound fiscal policies required for good investment opportunities. AAEON continues to earn numerous citations for its remarkable contribution to the industry, including four years of Symbol of Excellence Awards and the country's Eighth Annual Outstanding Business Award. In 2003, AAEON introduced TL9000 certification to further expand their commitment to quality.

AAEON has well established, strategically positioned branches worldwide including America, the Netherlands, China and Singapore.

AAEON is an Associate Member with the Intel Communications Alliance, a community of communications and embedded developers and solution providers. For more information, please visit www.aaeon.com.