http://www.windowsfordevices.com All About Windows-powered Devices en-us Windows Embedded software specialist Bsquare has posted some encouraging financial data. The first quarter of 2008 became the company's tenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth, sixth straight profitable quarter, and sixth consecutive increase in cash and investments, according to today's reports. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS5880212406.html Micro/sys has announced the first single-board computer (SBC) combining its StackableUSB expansion bus with an ARM-based XScale processor. Intended as an industrial controller or protocol converter, the RCB1626 runs Windows CE, has dual 10/100 Ethernet ports, and operates from -40 to 85 degC, the company says. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS2090538163.html Microsoft will launch a downloadable "customer technology preview" of a next-generation embedded OS on Jun. 2, it announced. Formerly known as Windows XP Embedded, Windows Embedded Standard 2008 boasts updated Internet Explorer and RDP (remote desktop protocol) packages, among other touted improvements, Microsoft said. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS3503347033.html According to TamsPPC -- the PocketPC Blog, Palm is rallying software partners for a Q3 launch of two new smartphones. The blog reported an insider tip on two Palm smartphones code-named "Zeppelin" and "Skywriter," which have been rumored to run Windows Mobile and/or Linux. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS3623452794.html Yahoo! is beta-testing a new build of its free "Go" application, aimed at letting people access its suite of online services from their Windows Mobile phones. Yahoo! Go 3.0 integrates Yahoo! email, photos, maps, stock quotes, and more, and is extensible via third-party widgets. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS5064769796.html Samsung has announced a Windows Mobile 6.1 phone it touts as being among the world's thinnest and lightest. The i200 is under half an inch thick, weighs 3.6 ounces, has a 2.3-inch QVGA screen, includes Bluetooth 2.0, and features a two-megapixel camera. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS8778049608.html Hong Kong-based Exon International Technology has announced a smartphone whose firmware lets it boot into either Windows Mobile 6.0 or Linux. The MP747-SM weighs just 3.2 ounces, and includes a 2.4-inch touchscreen display, 1.3 megapixel camera, 64MB of RAM, and quad-band GSM/GPRS connectivity. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS8931619904.html Sokkia Co. Ltd. has announced a precision optical "total station" surveying instrument using Windows CE 5.0. The NET05 operates over distances up to 11,480 feet, measures within 2.4 seconds, automatically follows targets moving at up to 56mph, and is accurate to half a millimeter, claims Sokkia. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS6947142809.html Savant Protection has announced an endpoint security solution for Windows XP Embedded-based systems, including ATMs and POS (point of sales/service) systems. Savant's "Protection" package aims to stop unauthorized software from running, while having very little effect on system or network performance, according to the vendor. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS6376350470.html Contendo Systems GmBH has announced two flat-panel PCs that run Windows CE and can use PoE (power over Ethernet). The ITP-070 and ITP-104 feature touchscreen displays, microSD storage, sealed aluminum cases, and Marvell PXA270 or PXA320 processors running at up to 806MHz, says Contendo. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS6042266025.html Datalogic says it is now shipping a rugged PDA featuring Windows CE 5.0 or 6.0 operating systems, along with optional GSM/GPRS/EDGE communications. The Pegaso withstands five-foot drops and offers a full VGA display, integrated barcode scanner, wireless local area networking, and optional dock. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS5252045863.html Win Enterprises is shipping a single-board computer (SBC) that supports two 45nm Quad-Core Intel Xeon processors with extended lifecycle support. The Windows-compatible MB-60630 offers a dual-socketed PICMG 1.3 format, and targets military systems, medical imaging, scientific analysis, digital media, and oil and gas exploration. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS7357325087.html ARM says its in-circuit emulator (ICE) can now be used from within Microsoft's Visual Studio toolsuite. The feat is possible thanks to a new driver that ARM developed for the RealView ICE with support built in for Microsoft's eXDI (extended debugging interface). http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS2274520916.html Axiomtek has announced a fanless embedded computer based on one of its existing SBCs (single board computers). Targeting applications such as digital signage or industrial control, the shock-resistant eBox647-FL boots Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE from CompactFlash, according to the company. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS3491206372.html Microsoft has announced a new design win for its Windows CE-based automotive technology, Microsoft Auto. The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) will use the product in a voice-controlled infotainment system to be available in its 2010 vehicles, the companies announced. http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS5695651926.html