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Earth Computer Technologies Trailblazes Industrys First Bare Bones Open Frame PC with 12.1" LCD

San Juan Capistrano, CA -- September 12, 2003 -- To meet the increasing demand for open frame, bare bones" Panel PC, EarthLCD introduces the industrys first with an integrated 12.1" LCD.

Earths BBPC-12 is built around the popular mini-ITX form factor, advantageous because it allows integrators the freedom to choose their own mini-ITX motherboard and components, thereby reducing costs and increasing flexibility.

BBPC-12 touts a unique open frame design for easy drop in or rear-mount applications. Housed in an aluminum chassis with a 200 watt power supply and an industrial 12.1" NEC LCD, this LCD package opens up a whole new set of options for integrators. The BBPC-12 also includes an auto-off backlight, high contrast ratio, XGA resolution, auto scaling, optional touch screen and an optional anti-reflective coating for sunlight readability. BBPC-12 is ideal for just about any embedded application, including kiosk, hospitality, POS and POI.

The BBPC-12 product evolved as an answer meet to customer demands" says Tris Mahaffay, Product Manager of EarthLCD. Integrators needed flexibility to meet the demands of their customers specific application, and BBPC-12 offers that flexibility at an extremely inexpensive price".

BBPC-12 has a preliminary street price of $399 and is flanked by a family of Panel PC products in many sizes and configurations. Earth Computer Technologies has a full line of LCD monitors and LCD kits designed to suit a wide array of embedded or freestanding applications. Earth is an independent American manufacturer of LCD monitors producing quality products since 1984. To learn more about Earth Computer Technologies corporate philosophies and business model: www.earthlcd.com/corp.htm. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Coleman at 949-248-2333 extension 223.

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