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Via announces COM Express modules —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
The COM Express computer-on-module specification has gained a high-profile advocate, as Via announced it will begin producing its own products compatible with the format. The Eden- and C7-based modules will target "larger OEMs only" in gaming, healthcare, and industrial automation, says Via. ...
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Microsoft renames embedded operating systems —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
 At today's Embedded Systems Conference (ESC), Microsoft announced plans to rename Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, and Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS). It also announced free board support package certification, and low-cost hardware/software bundles -- 1,000 of them being given away at the show. ...
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"SUMIT" aims to unify SBC expansion —
Apr. 15, 2008 —
 [Updated May 5] -- A fledgling industry group has unveiled a stackable expansion interface aimed at unifying I/O cards across many single-board computer (SBC) form factors. The Small Form-Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG) calls its Stackable Unified Module Interconnect Technology (SUMIT) "the biggest advancement since PC/104." ...
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SuperH SoC targets multimedia-enhanced navigation —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 Renesas says it is now shipping a new system-on-chip (SoC) for car navigation systems and PNDs (personal navigation devices). The SH-MobileR2 SH7723 incorporates a 400MHz SH-4A CPU core, 256Kbyte secondary cache, H.264 codec, 2D graphics accelerator, USB 2.0 support, plus SD and ATAPI controllers, says Renesas. ...
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Embeddable PCs run Windows XP Embedded —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 Smart Modular Technologies has announced three embedded PCs targeting the kiosk, ATM, and digital signage markets. The XceedPC/Dx series includes Intel Celeron, Pentium, or Core 2 Duo processors, up to 4GB of memory, 16-lane PCI Express and PCI expansion, and 2.5-inch disk storage, the company says. ...
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Atom-based UMPC doubles as phone —
Apr. 14, 2008 —
 Willcom says it will ship in mid-June a Centrino Atom-based UMPC (ultra-mobile PC) that can make phone calls using PHS (personal handyphone system) networks. The Sharp-manufactured D4 features a five-inch display, 1GB of RAM, a 40GB hard disk, two megapixel camera, WiFi, and Bluetooth. ...
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Stage lighting console runs Windows XP Embedded —
Apr. 13, 2008 —
 Danish firm Martin Professional has built a professional lighting and effects console around a Pentium M-based computer running Windows XP Embedded. The "Maxxyz Compact" can control up to 32,000 fixtures with 1,000 cuelists and up to 32 DMX512 universes, according to the company. ...
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Software delivers cross-platform remote control —
Apr. 11, 2008 —
 NetSupport has updated its software for cross-platform remote control and desktop support. NetSupport Manager version 10.3 adds support for Smart Cards and multiple monitors, RDP (remote desktop protocol) coexistence, enhanced scripting, and command prompt enhancements, according to the company. ...
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COM Express module sports Intel's Atom —
Apr. 11, 2008 —
 Congatec has announced a computer-on-module (COM) that features Intel's new Atom processor and uses the COM Express form-factor. The conga-CA comes in 1.1GHz and 1.6GHz versions, has two SD sockets on board, features gigabit Ethernet, and offers automatic flat-panel detection, according to the company.
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Versalogic SBCs gain RoHs compliance —
Apr. 11, 2008 —
 VersaLogic has announced new RoHS-compliant versions of three of its single-board computers (SBC). The PC-104/Plus-based Cheetah and Lynx, along with the EBX-based Cobra, run Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded, targeting long-life embedded applications in medicine, avionics, or security, according to the company. ...
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Tiny Atom-based module unveiled —
Apr. 10, 2008 —
 New details have emerged about Lippert's CoreExpress module, which the German firm claims to be the first board based on Intel Centrino Atom chipset. The 2.6 by 2.3-inch CoreExpress-ECO board comes in 1.1GHz and 1.6GHz versions, consuming only five Watts in the latter configuration, says Lippert. ...
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Windows Mobile PDA includes GPS —
Apr. 10, 2008 —
 Mio has announced a Windows Mobile 6-based PDA that includes built-in GPS capabilities. The DigiWalker P560 includes a 400MHz ARM9-based processor, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, and up to 4GB of flash storage, according to the company. ...
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.NET Micro Framework book sample chapter available —
Apr. 10, 2008 —
 The author of a forthcoming text on Microsoft's toolsuite for deeply embedded systems has generously agreed to share a sample chapter. Jens Kuehner says his book, Expert .NET Micro Framework, introduces the tools to embedded or .NET developers with a background in assembly language or C/C++. ...
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Atom-based CPU module runs Windows CE, XP Embedded —
Apr. 10, 2008 —
 Applied Data Systems (ADS) has introduced an Intel Atom-based development system built around a 3.9 x 2.8 inch computer-on-module (COM). The Catalyst targets ruggedized handheld, medical, and industrial designs, has a wide variety of interfaces, and runs Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE, the company says. ...
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Mobile Firefox gets speedup, design tweaks —
Apr. 09, 2008 —
 The Mozilla Foundation says the mobile version of Firefox, planned for release later this year, has been sped up nearly 600 percent in its latest builds. The evolving product, which will run on Windows Mobile devices, has also received several interesting new user interface (UI) proposals. ...
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UMPC features camera, sliding keyboard —
Apr. 09, 2008 —
 Gigabyte has launched a UMPC that runs either Windows Vista or Windows XP on a Via C7-M ULV processor. The M704 features a seven-inch touchscreen display, 1.3 megapixel camera, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, 768MB of DDR2 RAM, and a 60GB hard drive, Gigabyte says. ...
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Extra-rugged COM Express module runs Windows —
Apr. 09, 2008 —
 Ampro has announced an "extreme rugged" computer-on-module (COM) using the COM Express form-factor. Targeting avionics, military, and medical applications, the COM 840 operates from -40 to 185 deg. F, has a 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and accepts up to 4GB of RAM, the company says. ...
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Security audit appliance runs Windows XP Embedded —
Apr. 09, 2008 —
 eEye Digital Security has released an "appliance" version of its flagship network security scanner product. Based on Windows XP Embedded, the Retina Appliance 651 can scan for vulnerabilities on up to 5,000 network assets, including PCs, servers, routers, wireless devices, and databases, according to the company. ...
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Flash duper programs ten devices at once —
Apr. 09, 2008 —
 UK-based embedded device manufacturer Datasound Laboratories (DSL) has started shipping a RAID-based duplicating appliance for CompactFlash cards and IDE DiskOnModules and hard drives. The Flash Duplicator can program up to ten target devices at once, regardless of format, OS, or partition type, the vendor claims. ...
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UMPC squeezes in optical drive —
Apr. 08, 2008 —
 Singapore-based Kohjinsha has announced an ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) that features an integrated optical drive and a touchscreen that pivots into tablet position. The "SR8KPO6S" has a seven-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a 60GB hard drive, says Kohjinsha. ...
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ARM9-based chip gets Windows CE 6.0 BSP —
Apr. 08, 2008 —
 Adeneo has announced a Windows CE 6.0 board support package (BSP) for NXP's ARM9-based LH7A404 SoC (system-on-chip). The BSP supports the 200MHz SoC's display, touchscreen, audio, and USB functionality, along with peripherals found on a separately available Logic Product Development development board, according to the company. ...
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Security software wipes stolen data remotely —
Apr. 08, 2008 —
 Kaspersky Lab has introduced software aimed at letting individual owners of lost or stolen Windows Mobile phones block access and delete data remotely. Kaspersky Mobile Security also filters SMS spam messages, scans incoming files for malware in real time, and includes a firewall, the company says. ...
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HP debuts Via-based mini-laptop —
Apr. 08, 2008 —
 HP has entered the mini-laptop arena with a device targeting education and cost-conscious consumers. The HP 2133 Mini-Note PC runs Windows Vista or XP, weighs 2.8 pounds, has a nine-inch display, uses a Via C7-M ULV processor, and offers solid-state or hard disk storage, HP says. ...
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Windows Mobile terminal emulator adds encryption —
Apr. 07, 2008 —
 Aton has updated its terminal emulation software for Windows Mobile devices. Aton Connect version 8.1 adds end-to-end TLS (transport layer security) and SSL (secure sockets layer) security, without hardware modifications or middleware, according to the company. ...
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Running XP Embedded on Asus's Eee mini-laptop —
Apr. 07, 2008 —
 The Asus Eee mini-laptop doesn't just run Linux; it can also run Microsoft's Windows XP Embedded (XPe). An interesting new post on the Embedded Windows team's blog tells how to create a USB-based boot disk that lets the Eee boot a custom-tailored XPe installation whenever desired. ...
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