Infotainment kiosk systems not only must be instantly accessible at the point of sale, they also must be easily upgradeable on the spot. Recognizing this need, American Portwell Technology introduced the PEB-9738VGA, the next-generation processor board that succeeds the PEB-9737VGA, which powers the proof-of-concept POS system Intel debuted at the National Retail Federation Convention last year.

Equipped with the Intel Core i7 processor and Mobile Intel QM57 Express chipset, this microATX motherboard incorporates Intel Intelligent Power-Sharing Technology, providing better performance and power consumption than Core 2 Duo processors as well as improved graphics capabilities compared to GM45 chipsets. While technical specs are not yet available for the PEB-9738VGA, Portwell has stated that it will include several nifty features enabled by the i7 platform, such as Intel vPro technology for increased security and energy efficiency and Intel Active Management Technology 6.0 for remote systems management.

Retailers will be able to use the microATX board in Intel’s proof-of-concept POS system to remain up-to-date with the latest processor technology advancements.