The A5

The A5 running RISC OS in landscape format

The A5 is a multifunction sub-notebook/super-PDA computer which runs RISC OS Adjust.

The A5 may be used as a traditional notebook within its carrier which houses a keyboard and touchpad. The head unit of the A5 may simply be undocked and used as a stand-alone pen-based computer. This small unit may be docked to a standard keyboard, mouse and monitor for "hot desking" applications, allowing an active personalised computing environment to be transported easily between sites. Options for mains or battery use are provided.

The machine runs RISC OS under WindowsXP via the VirtualAcorn emulator, providing for speeds approximating that of our A75 series of machines.

The 8.4" TFT screen may be used with a stylus when a keyboard is not present. Both RISC OS and WindowsXP may be run in either landscape or portrait mode, yielding resolutions of 800x600 and 600x800 respectively.

The A5 in notebook mode

Technical Specifications

• Head unit approx 9.5" x 7" x 1" (240 x 180 x 25mm)
• Total size when folded into keyboard carry case 10" x 8.5" x 2.5" (255 x 210 x 60mm)
• 800x600 8.4" TFT screen, landscape/portrait, active pen controlled
• Runs RISC OS Adjust within Windows XP using VirtualAcorn, giving approx A75 performance
• 40GB hard drive
• 256MB DDR RAM
• Fanless, near-silent design
• Detachable keyboard (17mm pitch) with touchpad
• USB 2.0 ports
• Internal 10/100BT networking
• Internal Wireless networking
• Internal modem
• Internal video/still camera
• Internal 4-in-1 memory card reader
• Internal mic/speaker
• Line in/out
• Mains or Battery (up to 2.5 hours)
• Worldwide power supply
• 2 carry cases
• Optional car PSU available

The A5 running RISC OS in portrait format

Availability

Non-emulated (ARM-based) modules are not available at this time.

Consideration is being given to a retail version of this machine. Any announcement would be made via Stuart Tyrrell Developments upon release.