Stealth.com Wins OEM Hardware System Building Partner of the Year in
2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards
Leading Canadian technology partners honoured and celebrated at annual Awards ceremony

Stealth.com Inc. (Stealth Computer) announced today that it has been selected as the winner in the OEM Hardware System Building Partner of the Year at the 2011 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards. The ninth annual IMPACT Awards recognize excellence across the large and diverse community of Microsoft’s Canadian technology partners. The winners were announced at an award ceremony in Toronto on November 30, 2011.

“Our annual IMPACT Awards celebrate the great work done in the Partner Community to help customers respond to their business challenges through the benefits of technology,” said Eric Gales, President of Microsoft Canada Inc. “Technology partners like Stealth.com are always finding new and exciting ways to develop and deliver innovative technology solutions, making them true leaders in their respective fields.”

Stealth.com was chosen as the winner in OEM Hardware System Building Partner of the Year for providing their customer with a rugged PC solution that could operate reliably in the agricultural field. The Stealth model: LPC-460FM is a fanless PC that was successfully deployed in the harsh environments of farm machinery due to its durability, diminutive size and mobile functionality.

The application involved processing real time data obtained from non-contact sensors mounted on tractors and trucks that would measure the absorption and reflectance of light in plants and provide adjustments accordingly. The customer accomplished significant ROI by benefiting in higher crop yields, savings in fertilizer costs and a reduction in the environmental impact.

About the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada Inc. launched the IMPACT Awards, a program to recognize the numerous achievements within its technology Partner community. This year’s awards program is bigger than ever with over 35 award categories designed to recognize excellence across Microsoft Partner Network competencies, emerging technologies, community involvement as well as sales, marketing and partnering excellence.

The IMPACT Awards are open to Active Canadian members of the Microsoft Partner Network.

For a list of all 2011 winners & finalists, and more information on the Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards, please visit: http://www.microsoft.ca/awards.

About Stealth
Founded in 1990 Stealth.Com, is a leading manufacturer of specialized Computers and Peripherals. The company is ISO 9001 registered and continually develops innovative products designed to meet the exact needs of their clients. For two decades Stealth has provided thousands of proven reliable product solutions that have assisted clients with a myriad of applications. Our impressive customer base includes a wide range of customers from single man operations to Fortune 500 companies, Military installations and Governments worldwide. www.stealth.com

The growing popularity of Google’s Chrome internet browser has allowed it to overtake Firefox for the first time globally in November for usage and it continues to narrow the gap to market leader Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, web analytics firm StatCounter said on Thursday.

In November 2011 Chrome saw its market share roughly doubling from a year ago to 25.7 per cent, while Internet Explorer’s share dropped to 40.6 per cent from 48.2 per cent. The market share of Firefox – which is popular in Europe – slipped globally to 25.2 per cent from 31.2 per cent.

StatCounter statistics are based on aggregate data from more than 3 million websites with a sample of more than 15 billion page views per month.

Twenty One Years!

With Thanksgiving upon us it is an appropriate time for us to reflect and be thankful. Each year at this time it is a gratifying reminder that another year has passed and another anniversary is bestowed upon us.

Stealth is incredibly proud to celebrate 21 years in business with what is turning out to be a record year. We wish to acknowledge and thank everyone who has made a contribution to our success possible including our employees, customers, partners and suppliers.

November 2011, Toronto, Canada/San Jose, CA

The recent flooding crisis in Thailand has had a significant impact on production capacity of hard disk drives to the world market. Many of our customers have expressed concerns with regards to this situation and how it may affect our business relationship.

We are not experiencing any interruption in the delivery of Stealth’s standard computer products. Stealth has procured significant product inventory of the most common hard drive capacities used in all of our products. We also maintain an inventory of upgradable hard drive capacities and they can be quoted on a case-by-case basis.

Unfortunately, it is unknown as to when the hard drive industry will recover to its full production capacity. Industry experts have commented that shortages could extend into the first calendar quarter of 2012. Stealth is working closely with our suppliers to determine potential disruptions to our supply chain and will keep you apprised of new information.

All of us at Stealth Computer remain very optimistic that the impact on our customer deliveries will be minimal or non-existent. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Best regards,

- Stealth Management

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iPhone 4 Size Comparison	Rear View of LPC-125LPFM
Rear View with Express Card	LPC-460FS Size Comparison

Our Smallest Fanless Mini PC to Date!

Designed specifically for embedded, field and mobile applications. The Stealth model LPC-125LPFM is an extremely reliable, energy efficient, fanless small form factor computer that measures a little larger then a deck of playing cards, 4.6″(W) x 6.1″(D) x 2.0″(H) (117mm x 155mm x 52mm).

Stealth’s model LPC-125LPFM PC operates within a wide range of DC input power, 10-26VDC and is equipped with a secure power connector to avoid careless disconnections. Stealth’s mobile computers feature our integrated smart vehicle power controls for safe power up and power down.

Stealth Embedded/Mobile PCs are an ideal computing platform for in-vehicle, mobile, industrial control, diagnostic, machine, medical and a host of other applications.

Contact us today to discuss your application with one of our product specialists. Toll Free: 1-888-STEALTH (1-888-783-2584) or International: 905-264-9000.

Features:

• Built for Mobile, In-Vehicle Computing
• Fanless Design, Silent/No noise
• Start Up/Shut Down Delay Features
• -10 to +45C (14 to 113F)
• Wide Temperature Range
• DC Power Input 10V-26VDC
• Low Power Consumption, Energy Efficient
• Intel D525 1.8GHz Dual Core CPU
• SSD Standard, Optional HDD
• 3D Graphics with 16×9 Capability
• Built-in Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, Audio,
  Serial, Video, ExpressCard/34, Mini-PCIe Slot
• Low Profile Rugged Aluminum Chassis
• Panel/Wall Mount Brackets Included
• Windows 7 & XP Pro Compatible,
• *other O/S Options Available
• Dimensions:
  4.6″(W) x 6.1″(D) x 2.0″(H)
  (117mm x 155mm x 52mm)

For more information on the LPC-125LPFM:

• Full Detailed Datasheet Specifications
• Pricing & Pricelist, get an online customized quote

Stealth.com Inc. (Stealth Computer) has been chosen as a Finalist for OEM Hardware System Building Partner of the Year for the Microsoft Partners Program IMPACT Awards. The ninth annual IMPACT awards recognize excellence across the large and diverse community of resellers and solution providers. Stealth was the winner of this prestigious award in 2005, nominated in 2006 and is honored to be nominated again for 2011. Winners of the 2011 Microsoft Impact Awards will be announced November 30th, 2011 in Toronto.

For more info on the Microsoft Impact Awards and to see a list of all the finalists click here.

Screen resolutions have always been an important factor when acquiring new equipment or developing new applications and today more than ever we see a wide fragmentation of various resolutions being used in the market. One of the largest trends over the past few years is the emergence of the widescreen 16:9 ratio over the more traditional 4:3 format. The latest Netmarketshare report shows 1024 x 768 (4:3) is still the most popular resolution but now garners only 17% market share.

• 1024 x 768 – 17.01%
• 1280 x 800 – 13.86%
• 1366 x 768 – 11.94%
• 1280 x 1024 – 9.41%
• 1440 x 900 – 6.94%
• 1680 x 1050 – 4.76%
• 1920 x 1080 – 4.26%
• 1600 x 900 – 3.09%
• 320 x 480 – 3.01%
• 768 x 1024 – 2.08%
• 1920 x 1200 – 1.72%

For the full list click here.

And one more thing…

 
Steven Jobs
1955 – 2011

Powerful Expansion Slot Portable Computer

The StealthBOX-Warrior2-ATX-20 is a Multi-slot Portable Expansion PC which is a highly customizable rugged computer workstation designed for people who require the power and expansion capability of a desktop PC in a portable package. The sophisticated computer user cannot haul their desktop PC to customer sites, hostile environments or remote locations. The StealthBOX portable provides performance and expansion capability not found in Notebook and Laptop PCs.

Features:

• Rugged Metal Enclosure
• 20.1″ Active Matrix TFT Display
• 1600 x 1200 Native Resolution
• Industry Standard ATX or EATX Main Board
• PCI / PCIe Expansion Slots
• Powerful Xeon and Core Processors by Intel
• Massive Hard Disk Drives
• Built-in Keyboard and Touchpad Pointing Device
• Custom Built to Your Exact Specifications
• Solid State Hard Drives (SSD) optional
• Windows 7 & XP Pro Compatible,
  *other O/S Options Available
• Dimensions:
  20.0″ W x 15.25″ H x 9.25″ D
  508mm W x 387.35mm H x 244.95mm D

For more information on the StealthBOX-Warrior2-ATX-20:

• Full Detailed Datasheet Specifications
• Pricing & Pricelist, get an online customized quote

From ZDnet:

This morning, Microsoft officially took the wraps off of Windows 8, unveiling its radically revised new operating system in front af an audience of software developers.

If you think you know what to expect from Windows 8, just wait till you get your hands on it.

I stayed up far too late last night, experimenting with the developer preview build that Microsoft will show off to the public for the first time today. I wanted to get a good night’s sleep, but I literally couldn’t keep my hands off the sleek Windows 8-powered tablet that I have on loan for the rest of this week.

The new OS has more than its share of rough edges, and the new “modern shell” is disorienting—at least initially. And Windows boss Steven Sinofsky took great pains to stress that this is not a launch but rather the initial availability of the platform for developers. Still, after a few hours of increasingly addictive hands-on experience, I am convinced that this new release will indeed be a very big deal.

Although you can use Windows 8 with a mouse and keyboard, it’s at its best on a touchscreen-equipped tablet like the one I tested. The form factor is thin, but this compact PC is no lightweight; there’s a fully loaded PC under the hood, with an i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and a speedy solid-state drive. With a screen resolution of 1366 by 768, it’s capable of playing high-definition videos and meets the minimum spec to arrange two of the new Metro-style apps side-by-side.

The Windows 8 difference is obvious from the moment you boot it up. As part of the setup process, I configured the system to use my Windows Live ID and password as the login, which automatically picked up my picture for the user tile on the Start page. Choosing this configuration also allows you to sync your personalized settings to the cloud so they can roam with you as you switch between devices.

• To read the full ZDnet article on Windows 8, click here.
• Also see the video below of Microsoft previewing Windows 8.

Ten catastrophes: All-time worst tech industry executive decisions

From zdnet:

Information Technology, software and computer companies are certainly not without their share of poor executive decisions and mismanagement. While dozens of notable examples could have made our list, these were by far the top top 10 worst in the history of the technology industry, causing many billions of dollars of lost revenue or resulted in the downfall of entire companies.

In no particular order:

• John Opel, IBM: Not buying Microsoft during the PC-DOS/MS-DOS negotiations / Gary Kildall, Digital Research, not licensing CP/M to IBM
• Adam Osborne, pre-announcement of next Osborne computer
• Lew Platt, Hewlett-Packard: Entering Itanium Partnership with Intel and discontinuing processor fabrication operations for PA-RISC and Michael Capellas, Killing off the DEC Alpha
• Carly Fiorina, Hewlett-Packard: Compaq Merger
• Steve Ballmer, Microsoft: Windows Vista Project Mismanaged
• John Sculley, Apple Computer: Throwing out Steve Jobs
• Darl McBride, SCO: Attacking Linux
• Steve Case and Gerald M. Levin: AOL / Time Warner Merger
• Jerry Yang, Yahoo!: Refusal of Microsoft Acquisition Offer
• Mark Hurd, Hewlett-Packard: Penile Priorities mixing with company business/Leo Apotheker: TouchPad development and Infanticide, Hewlett-Packard

To see the full detailed article on each blunder, click here.

Custom LCD Monitors	Custom Rack Computers	Custom PCs with Expansion
Custom Portable Computers  Custom LittlePCs (Mini PCs / Small Form Factor)

Hardware & Software Integration, Personalization

For well over two decades Stealth.com Inc. (Stealth Computer) has been designing and manufacturing high-performance, ruggedized, industrial-grade computer systems and peripherals. One of the keys to our success is having the flexibility to meet the exact needs of our customers, from one-off configurations to large production rollouts.

Leverage our experience – and have a complete solution delivered to your door allowing you to focus your energy on what you do best. If you don’t see it please ask. We have a plethora of existing products that may require slight changes to meet your needs or we can work with you to design something new. Contact us today to discuss your application with one of our product specialists. Toll Free: 1-888-STEALTH (1-888-783-2584).

Hardware Customization can include;

	Hardware Integration – We build it your way with a massive amount of options such as, multiple hard drives, RAID, DC and special power inputs, PCIe, PCI and ISA slots, custom chassis designs, redundancy, NEMA rated, high shock/temp/vibration to name a few.
	Software Integration – We can install and manage standard or your proprietary software so that you maintain the same revision control on each order. Your new products will arrive ready to operate right out of the box.
	Personalization – We can provide your product in custom colors or simply add your logo helping you build your brand. Custom model and serial numbers can be added for your own asset tracking and control. (For large quantity orders)
	Third-Party Hardware – Do you need special boards, or other hardware? Let us build it right in and ship fully tested to you saving you time.
	Fast Delivery – We have a long history of filling orders correctly and on time. By managing your blanket orders we can ship products directly to you when you need them.

The Stealth Competitive Edge

• Over 20 years of proven success
• Certified to ISO 9001: 2008 quality standards
• Our highly trained production personnel provide consistent product quality.
• All integration, assembly, final testing and packaging is performed in a static free facility.
• All hardware is subjected to rigorous final testing, inspection and burn-in
• Documented revision control and last time buy opportunities for end of life products
• Quick to market with new product development cycles
• Product depth – Offering many sizes, shapes, color and designs.
• Fast Delivery – Long history of filling orders correctly and on time.
• Technologically superior product offerings, with a quick response to market new products using the latest technology.
• Competitive pricing – Priced for customer optimal return on investment.
• World-Class service and support. Stealth listens to its customers and addresses their needs carefully.

Our Smallest Mobile Mini PC to Date!
Includes Stealth’s Smart Vehicle
DC Power Control Features

Designed specifically for embedded, field and mobile applications. The Stealth model LPC-125LPM is an extremely reliable, energy efficient, small form factor computer that measures a little larger then a deck of playing cards, 4.0″ x 6.1″ x 1.45″ or 102mm x 155mm x 37mm.

Stealth’s model LPC-125LPM PC operates within a wide range of DC input power, 10-26VDC and is equipped with a secure power connector to avoid careless disconnections. Stealth’s mobile computers feature our integrated smart vehicle power controls for safe power up and power down.

Stealth Embedded/Mobile PCs are an ideal computing platform for in-vehicle, mobile, industrial control, diagnostic, machine, medical and a host of other applications.

Contact us today to discuss your application with one of our product specialists. Toll Free: 1-888-STEALTH (1-888-783-2584).

Features:

• Ideal for Embedded, Field, Mobile Computing
• Start Up/Shut Down Delay Features
• -10 to +60C (14 to 140F) Temperature Range
• DC Power Input 10V-26VDC
• Low Power Consumption, Energy Efficient
• Ultra Small, Only 4.0″ x 6.1″ x 1.45″ in size
• Intel D525 1.8GHz Dual Core CPU
• SSD Standard, Optional HDD
• 3D Graphics with 16×9 Capability
• Built-in Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, Audio, Serial,
  Video, ExpressCard/34, Mini-PCIe Slot
• Low Profile Rugged Aluminum Chassis
• Panel/Wall Mount Brackets Included
• Windows 7 & XP Pro Compatible,
  other O/S Options Available

For more information on the LPC-125LPM:

• Model: LPC-125LPM – Full Datasheet Specifications
• Model: LPC-125LPM – Pricing & Pricelist, get an online customized quote

Panelmount	Rackmount	High Bright
Slim LCD/KYB Drawer	OEM/Open-Frame	Rugged Desktop
Marine / All Weather	Panel PC All-in-One LCD & PC	LCD Mounting

Meet Our Extensive LCD Monitor Family
Panel/Rack Mount, OEM, High Bright, Marine, Desktop & PanelPC

Products you can rely on! For two decades Stealth has delivered a diverse range of high quality LCD monitors and displays to a growing list of customers located around the world.

Built to meet your applications

• Panel mount, Rack mount, Open Frame,
  Rugged Desktop, Marine &Panel PC designs
• NEMA and IP rated products
• 6.4" up to 24" diagonal sizes
• Touchscreens, High Brightness,
  Custom Designs
• Off the shelf and available now

2U Racks	3U Racks
4U Racks	5U Racks

Stealth’s Rackmount PC/Server Family
Now Powered by Intel’s 2nd Gen Sandy Bridge Processors

About Stealth Rack PCs & Intel’s Sandy Bridge CPUs
Stealth’s newly created family of Rack PC/Servers feature Intel’s latest game changing advancement in micro architecture. Sandy Bridge, represents the biggest improvement in computing performance and capability over any previous generation.

Stealth.com (Stealth Computer) is a leading manufacturer of high performance computer products for the enterprise and industrial/commercial applications. We offer an extensive range of rack computer products in 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, 5U and 6U 19″ EIA Rack sizes.

Contact us today to discuss your application with one of our product specialists. Toll Free: 1-888-STEALTH (1-888-783-2584).

Features:

• Intel’s Next-Generation of Processors
• 19″ Industrial Rackmount PC/Servers
• High Availability, High Reliability
• Available in 2U, 3U, 4U & 5U sizes
• PCIe/PCI Expansion Slots Available
• Multiple Drive Bays for Massive Storage
• RAID configuration options available
• Redundant & DC Power Supply Options
• 2-Year Warranty Standard
• Windows 7, Server 2008 & XP Pro
  Compatible, *other O/S Options Available

Datasheet Specifications

• Rackmount PC Overview
• 2U Rack Models
• 3U Rack Models
• 4U Rack Models
• 5U Rack Models