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Marrying RISC OS and Windows 11 Pro over your
network
The ExCOS 11 is the external variant of the ECOS 11,
providing a full Windows 11 Pro computing environment
in a compact, standalone enclosure. It is designed for
RISC OS users who need modern Windows capability
but either prefer to keep the systems physically separate
or cannot fit an internal companion unit into their setup.
It uses the same Intel Alder Lake-N97 processor as the
ECOS 11, offering four cores running at 2.0 GHz with
burst speeds up to 3.6 GHz. The standard configuration
comes with 12 GB of RAM for smooth multitasking and a
256 GB SSD for storage, with upgrade options available
up to 8 TB. This allows the system to be configured for
anything from light productivity use to high-capacity
storage for professional applications.
The ExCOS 11 connects to a RISC OS system over
Ethernet or Wi-Fi, enabling efficient file sharing, remote
desktop access, and other forms of integration between
the two environments. This setup allows RISC OS to
remain active while Windows applications run in parallel,
giving access to the full modern Windows software
library without interrupting RISC OS workflows.
Video output is provided by dual 4K HDMI ports,
supporting multi-monitor configurations for Windows.
This makes the ExCOS 11 suitable for office productivity,
creative work, or technical applications that require
extended screen space.
The device is powered by an external PSU, which
provides flexibility in placement, whether on a desk, in
an equipment rack, or alongside other external
peripherals.
Like all ECOS systems, the ExCOS 11 is intended to run
continuously, offering a persistent Windows environment
that can be accessed at any time. This approach makes
it particularly useful for mixed-platform working, where
the strengths of RISC OS and Windows are both needed
within a single, coordinated workspace.
Technical Specification
Processor Speed:
Intel N97 up to 3.6GHz
Memory:
12GB
SSD Storage:
256GB upgradeable to NVMe drive
up to 8TB
Networking:
Internal gigabit ethernet port and
integrated WIFI
USB ports:
3 internal
Audio/Video:
Internal twin full sized HDMI port
with audio
4K HDMI graphics
OS and Software:
Windows 11 Pro
Case:
Contained within FAST ITX case
Options:
Optional NVMe drives
ExCOS11
External version
£199