Press release from Advantage Six, received Fri Oct 8 12:08:24 BST 2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Embargo until 3:00pm, Fri 8th October 2004 Advantage Six announce the A9 series ==================================== Advantage Six are pleased to announce their A9 series of RISC OS computers. Building on the A75 range, the A9 series offer increased functionality and speed, at reduced power consumption, whilst retaining the diminutive dimensions of our other industrial controllers. The A9 series feature a range of ARM9 processors, with a choice of OEM options available. The A9 is the first machine to demonstrate the latest version of RISC OS (Embedded Adjust-32) from RISCOS Ltd. Embedded Adjust-32 enables custom applications to run in a RISC OS environment on ARM processors which have a 32-bit program counter (eg ARM9, ARM10). When available, the full retail Select-32 operating system will be compatible with the A9. A9 variants suitable for running Linux applications are also available. The A9 may be supplied to OEM customers in a number of configurations. Examples are: A9RM - Half-width 1U rack mountable ruggedised case (1.75" x 8.5" x 10"). A9LOC - Wall/Bulkhead-mountable unit with integral 8.4" TFT touchscreen, GPS and GSM/GPRS. Pricing is dependant on configuration, options and quantity. The A9 is available to qualified OEM customers direct from Advantage Six. Contact thea9@advantagesix.com for further information. A retail version of the A9 will be available in due course and an announcement will be made when the third party distributor has them in stock. Commenting on the A9, Matt Edgar of Advantage Six said "It's been a challenging year, and we're extremely excited to see everyone's efforts and hard work finally reified." Paul Middleton, Managing Director of RISCOS Ltd, commented that the development of a 32-bit version of RISC OS 4.39 (RISC OS Adjust) opens up many new possibilities for 32-bit only computer users to enjoy the RISC OS Select environment. Embedded versions of RISC OS 4 have exactly the same potential features as the full desktop versions but leave the choice of which features are to be included to the manufacturer, dependant on the end application and target cost. The A9 has a dedicated website at http://www.thea9.info Contact: Advantage Six Ltd PO Box 183 OLDHAM OL2 8FB UK UK Tel: +44 (0)1706 848 600 UK Fax: +44 (0)870 164 1604 US Tel: +1 360-227-5447 email: info@advantagesix.com www: http://www.advantagesix.com