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HTC's Shift gets mixed reviews — Mar. 27, 2008 —

This month, HTC began shipping the U.S. version of an eagerly anticipated UMPC (ultra-mobile PC) that runs both Windows Vista and Windows CE on dual processors. Initial reviews praise the Shift's physical design and ease-of-use, but criticize its lack of phone functionality, WiFi performance, and value. ...

Windows Mobile 6.1 poised for CTIA launch? — Mar. 26, 2008 —

Over 40,000 people have registered for next week's CTIA Wireless 2008, touted as the "premier event representing the global wireless industry." The show kicks off with a keynote by Microsoft EDD (Entertainment and Devices Division) President Robert Bach, who will likely announce Windows Mobile 6.1. ...

Windows CE-based PMP features GPS, dual cores — Mar. 26, 2008 —

IRiver has introduced a new combination portable media player (PMP) and GPS device that runs Windows CE 5.0. The iRiver NV Life has dual processor cores, a 7-inch screen, FM radio, and an integral receiver for T-DMB (terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting) television, according to the company. ...

Microsoft updates .NET software for POS developers — Mar. 26, 2008 —

Microsoft has updated a software library allowing POS (point of service) developers to connect peripherals to .NET applications. Updating several existing functions, POS for .NET v1.12 also adds device classes for conveyor belts, electronic transaction management, doors/gates, item dispensers, lights, and RFID scanners, Microsoft says. ...

Soleus tapped for "next-generation" PND — Mar. 25, 2008 —

Intrinsyc Software has announced a design win for its Windows CE-based application software stack. A "leading global handset producer" will adopt the Soleus platform for a next-generation PND (personal navigation device) with "real-time search capabilities," Intrinsyc says. ...

Feature-packed navigator runs Windows CE — Mar. 25, 2008 —

Blaupunkt has added a high-end unit to its range of Windows CE 5.0-based PNDs (personal navigation devices). The TravelPilot 300 features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, 4GB of flash storage, Bluetooth, a voice recorder, personal POI (points of interest) entry, and five video games. ...

Customizable DMA controller supports Windows CE — Mar. 25, 2008 — QuickLogic has announced a UDMA66 controller for video-enabled, hard-drive equipped mobile devices that run Windows CE. The controller is implemented as an intellectual property block meant for deployment on the company's customizable I/O controllers, which are based on tiny, low-power field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). ...

Microsoft rules EMEA point-of-service market — Mar. 25, 2008 — Windows dominated the 2007 EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Asia) POS (point of sales/service) terminal market, with a 61 percent share, according to a report. WEPOS (Windows Embedded for Point of Service) and Windows XP Embedded (XPe) were the fastest-growing OSes, with shipments up by 254 and 56 percent, respectively. ...

Windows phone meets NSA top secret standards — Mar. 24, 2008 —

General Dynamics has released a Windows-based phone meeting Federal standards for classified phone calls and secure network access. The Sectera Edge meets National Security Agency (NSA) requirements for Top Secret voice information, and provides access to the SIPRNet (secret internet procotol router network), the company says. ...

Hybrid nano-PC phone runs Windows XP — Mar. 24, 2008 —

Here's a mobile phone that runs Windows -- not Windows Mobile, or Windows CE, but actual Windows XP. Miu's "HDPC" (hybrid dual portable computer) melds a palmtop PC powered by a 500MHz Via C7-M processor with a mobile phone powered by a 200MHz ARM9-based system-on-chip. ...

Windows XPe computer has heated touchscreen — Mar. 24, 2008 —

Glacier Computer has introduced a novel heated touchscreen option for its Windows XP Embedded-based industrial computer. Intended for forklift, cart, or pallet mounting, the "Everest" keeps its screen clear even when wheeled in and out of a freezer, according to the company. ...

Microsoft outlines ESC West participation — Mar. 24, 2008 —

Microsoft has detailed its participation in next month's Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) West. Events devoted to Windows XP Embedded or CE will include an address by Kevin Dallas, general manager of the company's Windows Embedded business, plus 12 hands-on labs and 15 breakout sessions, Microsoft says. ...

Tiny Intel-based CPU module runs Windows — Mar. 21, 2008 —

Swiss board vendor Digital-Logic has announced a Celeron M or Pentium M based processor module small enough for use on PC/104-format carrier boards. The MSM855 is based on an Intel 855GME chipset, and targets Windows-based navigation, telecommunications, network edge, medical and measurement, aerospace, automotive, and internet ...

Mini-ITX board has dual GigE, eight USB ports — Mar. 21, 2008 —

Axiomtek has announced a "cost-effective, ultra-lowpower" mini-ITX motherboard it says is aimed at industrial, automation, and embedded applications. The SBC86822 has 600MHz or 1GHz Intel Celeron M processors, PCI expansion, eight USB ports, two gigabit Ethernet ports, and support for dual monitors. ...

Ruggedized, low-power controller runs Windows — Mar. 21, 2008 —

Adlink Technology has expanded its line of embedded controllers with a ruggedized model that supports Windows CE and XP Embedded. The temperature-resistant GEME-12000 ("general embedded machine engine") is designed for applications like machine tooling and digital video capture that operate continously in harsh, remote environments. ...

Taiwanese IPC vendor snaps up PC/104 originator — Mar. 20, 2008 — [Updated 3:45] -- A Taiwanese industrial PC vendor plans to acquire one of the oldest U.S. embedded board and system vendors. Adlink Technology of Taipei will pay $20 million for all outstanding common shares of Ampro Computer, a privately held 25-year-old company known for originated the PC/104 and PC/104-Plus standards. ...

A third of all phones "smart" in five years — Mar. 20, 2008 — The market for smartphones will grow from around 10 percent of total handset sales in 2007 to 31 percent in 2013, a new study says. Hailing the "growing stature" of Windows Mobile, ABI Research adds that future phones will boast such luxuries as touchpads, tilt/shock sensors, and tactile feedback. ...

Touch tablet runs Windows XP Embedded — Mar. 20, 2008 —

Advantech has released a "semi-rugged" tablet PC that runs Windows XP Embedded. The Mars-3100S has a 500MHz AMD LX800 processor, a 4GB flash drive, 802.11b/g wireless networking, optional Bluetooth and GPRS/EDGE modules, and a 10.4 inch touchscreen. ...

Nokia taps Windows CE for PND — Mar. 20, 2008 —

Nokia has turned to Windows CE 5.0 for its first dedicated personal navigation device (PND). The Nokia 500 features a 400MHz ARM9 processor, 4.3-inch touchscreen, GPS, Bluetooth, music and video playback capabilities, an integrated FM transmitter, and lots of hands-free calling features. ...

Windows CE surfs telematics wave — Mar. 19, 2008 — In five years, 30 million cars, or 44 percent of the global total, will ship with telematics devices such as navigation computers, safety systems, and "infotainment" systems, a study claims. The ABI Research report also forecasts a vibrant outlook for after-market telematics devices, where Windows CE has seen substantial success. ...

IP-STB reference design supports Windows CE 6 — Mar. 19, 2008 —

NXP has announced an STB (set-top box) development kit that runs Windows CE 6.0 and supports SD (standard definition) television. The STB222 has a MIPS32 CPU core, decodes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video, reduces MPEG artifacts, and can decode two video streams at once, according to the company. ...

Rugged computer runs Windows XP Embedded, CE — Mar. 19, 2008 —

Aaeon has introduced a fanless computer using Intel Celeron CPUs and running Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE. The Boxer AEC-6905 is designed for vehicle mounting, has PCI and PC/104-Plus expansion, CompactFlash storage, and operates on DC power from 9-30 volts, Aaeon says. ...

Japanese Windows Mobile phone has tilting display — Mar. 18, 2008 —

Japanese carrier Emobile has announced a Windows Mobile 6 Professional-based phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and tilting display, like that of a small laptop. The Emonster S11HT includes quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE WAN connectivity, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, and dual cameras. ...

Sample WinMo app is freely re-usable — Mar. 18, 2008 —

Microsoft has released a "showcase" Windows Mobile application for developers to examine, then reuse in their own projects. The free "Windows Mobile Line of Business Solution Accelerator 2008" comes with a working supply-chain application, over 5,000 lines of documented source code, and online help, Microsoft says. ...

Home automation panel runs Windows CE — Mar. 18, 2008 —

Embedded Automation (EA) has announced a Windows CE 6.0-based touchscreen computer designed to stream music from other devices on a local area network. The mPanel features a built-in 20-Watt amp, support for power-over-Ethernet, and interfaces for Z-Wave, Insteon, and/or X10 automation technologies. ...

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