Circuit Cellar magazine has an embedded PC section - You might take a
look at
their site...

Nigel Orr wrote:
> I'm looking for info about embedded PCs- I'm used to working with
> microcontrollers (tenuous PIC link!) and desktop PCs, but not single board
> computers etc.  Now I need a bit more processing than a PIC, to fit in a
> shoebox-sized underwater container.  Anyone else been through the same
> experience?  Any recommended web pages or books?  Helpful UK suppliers?

http://www.circuitcellar.com/index

Regards, Jack