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Device Profile: Exertris workout bike — (June 29, 2002) — An interactive gaming workout cycle that uses Microsoft Windows XP Embedded for interactive multimedia features, built-in networking, and broadband connectivity. The system offers a workout and entertainment. The Exertris offers personal logons to enable users to monitor their health and exercise regimen progress, and networking and broadband connectivity to enable ...

Device Profile: HP Jornada — (June 29, 2002) —

The device is based on the 206 MHz 32-bit StrongARM processor with 64 MB RAM, 32 MB ROM, 103 MHz memory data bus. The display is 240 x 320 pixels 3.5-inch Color Reflective TFT LCD up to 16 bits. External interfaces include an IrDA infrared port, ...

Device Profile: Asus A600 Pocket PC — (June 29, 2002) —

The ASUS My Pal A600 is a very slim -- just .5 in. -- handheld computing device running Microsoft's Pocket PC 2002 OS. It is based on the Intel 400MHz PXA250 XScale processor with 64MB RAM and 32MB Flash ROM. A 3.5 in. TFT LCD ...

Device Profile: Viewsonic ViewPad 1000 — (June 29, 2002) —

Viewsonic's ViewPad 1000 web tablet is based on the mobile Intel Celeron 800MHz processor plus with SDRAM 256MB (expandable to 512MB). Connectivity options include integrated 802.11b Mini-PCI WiFi LAN, RJ-11 modem port, and RJ-45 fast ethernet port. An onboard digital CCD camera captures 15fps streaming video ...

Device Profile: NEC Mobile Pro P300 — (June 29, 2002) — The NEC Mobile Pro P300 mobile device uses a 206 MHz Intel StrongARM 32-bit RISC processor, weighs 6.7 ounces, and provides an on-screen keyboard, handwriting recognition, and voice recorder. The unit includes 32MB RAM, 32MB of ROM (or Flash), and an SD Card expansion slot that provides users with the ...

Device Profile: Itronix H/PC -- FEX21 — (June 29, 2002) — The Itronix fex21 H/PC (a handheld PC) is a unique device that offers multiple communication protcols for highly mobile workforces. Ruggedized to meet military standards for impact and water resistance, the design runs on Micrsoft Windows CE Handheld PC on a 129 MHz MIPS processor. Optional protocols for wireless communication ...

Device Profile: Electrovaya Scribbler Tablet PC — (June 29, 2002) —

The Electrovaya Scribbler Tablet PC boasts an all-day mobile experience and has a propietary battery technology that delivers 9-14 hour computing according to the manufacturer. The Scribbler is available in three models: SC300 (Basic), SC500 (Standard) and SC800 (Premium). THe Standard model runs on 866 MHz, ...

Device Profile: Fujitsu PenCentra 200 — (June 29, 2002) —

Fujitsu's PenCentra 200 web tablet is based on Toshiba's 129 MHz MIPS CPU. It supports an 8 in. VGA Color Transmissive DSTN or Reflective SSTN pressure sensitive touchscreen. Expansion slots includes 2 Type-II PCMCIA cards. The PenCentra is 'Radio-Ready' for LAN/WAN PC Card radios and an integrated ...

Device Profile: Bally Gaming systems — (June 29, 2003) — Bally Gaming and Systems develops platforms for interactive video gaming. The company's EVO VIDEO platform offers new technology and fun for gamers while offering casino operators enhanced security, functionality and rapid development of games for casinos, according to Bally.

Device Profile: T-Mobile MDA — (June 29, 2002) —

T-Mobile has announced the availability of a mobile phone based on Microsoft's Pocket PC Phone Edition. The device, the MDA, is based on the "Wallaby" reference design from Taiwan's HTC corporation and runs on the 206 MHz Intel StrongARM processor. Expansion options include IrDA and an ...

Device Profile: — (June 29, 2002) —

NEC's device is based on the company's 168MHz NEC MIPS processor amd runs Microsoft's Windows for Handheld PC 2000. The handheld is equipped with 24MB ROM, 32MB RAM, and 16MB internal Flash memory with PCMCIA and CompactFlash expansion slots. Other interfaces include serial, VGA out, infrared ...

Testing Real-Time Systems in Windows CE — column by Mike Hall and Steve Maillet (June 2002) — This edition of the 'Get Embedded' column, by Microsoft product manager Mike Hall and Entelechy Consulting founder Steve Maillet, ponders real-time support for Windows CE.Net and surveys the tools used to measure and test the real-time performance of a device.

In last month's Get Embedded article, we took a look ...

Hard Real-Time with Venturcom RTX on Microsoft Windows XP/XPe — by Mike Cherepov, Mike Hirst, Chris Jones, and Myron Zimmerman (June 2002) — Please note: this article has been superceded by the following updated version:

Achieving hard real-time on Windows XP, XP Embedded

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XPe Corral: Newsgroup Questions & Answers — column by Jon Fincher (March 2002) — In this edition of his Windows XP Embedded column, Microsoft test software engineer Jon Fincher tackles a recent round of technical questions from the newsgroups.

(March, 2002) -- Here we are, another month, and another Microsoft Windows XP Embedded column for you. I know some of you were really looking ...

Creating a Software Development Kit for Windows CE — by Mike Hall and Steve Maillet (March 2002) — Writing applications for Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems is straightforward; you know exactly which APIs are supported. This is defined by the Windows Platform Software Development Kit (SDK), which can be downloaded from this link. Windows CE .NET is componentized. The number of APIs exposed on a Windows ...

Component Designer: Casting the Mold, Part 2 — column by Jon Fincher (February 2002) — "Up to Speed," the February installment of the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded "Get Embedded" column, discusses the issue of dependencies and other source level definition (SLD) file objects....

Component Designer: Casting the Mold, Part 1 — column by Jon Fincher (January 2002) — Welcome back! The holidays have passed in the U.S., and I'm back, reasonably refreshed, and ready to get started dissecting the first of our Microsoft Windows XP Embedded tools, Component Designer. I'm hoping you're ready as well. Why Component Designer first? Well, it's like this . . .

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Device Profile: Intrinsyc CerfPDA — (Jan. 2, 2002) —

The CerfPDA reference design is based on the Intel StrongArm-1110 processor, and provides: a completely packaged solution which includes a 3.8 in. STN Color display, 64 MB SDRAM, 32MB Flash storage; off-the-shelf embedded tools; an ergonomic design; technical support; and multiple configuration options. Other available options ...

Customizing the Windows CE build system using DIRS, SOURCES, and CECs [MSDN] — by Mike Hall and Steve Maillet (January 2002) — Last month we provided an overview of the typical steps used to build an image of Microsoft Windows CE .NET, and took a look at how the operating system is built under the covers. The build system is extensible at a number of levels, providing a means for adding your ...

Windows XP Embedded Architecture Basics — column by Jon Fincher (December 2001) — Welcome back to the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded portion of our column. We celebrated the release of Windows XP Embedded at Devcon in Las Vegas at the end of November, and the excitement over the product was very visible. All our talks were full (in fact, some were overcrowded SRO ...

Getting to know Windows NT Embedded and Windows XP Embedded [MSDN] — column by Jon Fincher (November 2001) — Welcome to the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded portion of our Get Embedded column. We're hoping you will become as jazzed on our NT- and XP- based embedded technologies as we are, as we get into a great line up of articles. To start off, I'll cover some of the history ...

Device Profile: Intermec 6651 Handheld PC — (Updated Oct. 7, 2002) —

The Intermec 6651 is a Handheld PC optimized for mobile enterprise applications. The device also provides the flexibility to use it as a notebook, or as a pen tablet computer. Based on the Windows CE operating system, the 6651 is pre-installed with PIM (Personal Information Management) ...

WindowsForDevices year-end review: Top software and hardware news of 2006 — (Dec. 21, 2006) —

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DIE-SHRUNK 3D TELEMATICS CHIP TO RUN WINDOWS CE AT 600 MHZ
Renesas plans in May to sample a SuperH-based SoC (system-on-chip) that will clock to 600MHz. The fastest SuperH processor ever, the SH7785 will integrate an SH-4A superscalar CPU core, FPU (floating point unit), LCD controller, and ...

WindowsForDevices year-end review: Top market research reports of 2006 — (Dec. 21, 2006) —

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SMARTPHONE GROWTH SIGNIFICANT, BUT RISKS REMAIN
The smartphone market grew over 70 percent in 2005 and will grow significantly during the next five years, according to In-Stat. However, the high-end devices risk being perceived as "very expensive feature phones" if users don't download the applications required to ...

WindowsForDevices year-end review: Top device stories of 2006 — (Dec. 21, 2006) —

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MOBILE DEVICE MERGES POCKET PC PHONE, TABLET PC
Start-up DualCor Technologies claims to have created a mobile device that combines a Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone with a Windows XP Tablet PC, in a compact handheld with a 5-inch touch-screen. The company will debut the device, known ...

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Windows XP for Embedded Applications
This white paper describes the benefits of using Windows XP when developing embedded applications.

A Manager's Guide to Selecting a Mobile Device Operating System
This white paper offers a comparative review of Microsoft Windows CE and Windows Mobile.

Visual Basic 6.0 to .NET Migration
This paper focuses on the methodology and techniques which Infosys (Microsoft Technology Center) has developed for migrating VB 6.0 Applications to .NET. Our approach ensures a smooth, cost effective, and efficient migration.

Mobile Device Security: Securing the Handheld, Securing the Enterprise
This whitepaper identifies security threats to corporate data on mobile devices and details how mobile devices can become a "backdoor" to the enterprise.

Mobile Device Security: The Eight Areas of Risk
It's common knowledge that adding mobile devices to your network increases security risks. There are multiple facets to mobile security, all of which should be paid close attention to. This E-Guide presents a more in depth look into the eight key areas of securing wireless devices.

Quality Assurance and .NET
This paper discusses best practices for functional, regression and load testing of .NET applications.

SCADA Security in Integrated Networks
As businesses leverage their SCADA systems by integrating them into the business networks, they must also assure the security of the SCADA system.

The Advantages of Small Form Factor HMI
HMIs have mutated and changed with new requirements, and they have become more flexible and capable. And while they've been doing that, they've become smaller and more useful.

9 Critical Requirements for Web Application Security
Learn why your Web applications expose dangerous security breaches and what’s required to effectively protect your Web applications and the sensitive information behind them.

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