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Why Windows Embedded Compact is here to stay
Some observers have assumed that the advent of an ARM-based version of Windows 8 means the beginning of the end for Windows Embedded Compact (Windows CE). Maharajan Veerabahu of E-con Systems strongly differs, and sets forth his reasons in this interesting article."
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Other Windows-powered smart devices
In this section, we showcase panel PCs, vehicle-mount computers, and a wealth of other devices running Windows Embedded software platforms. You'll find a wide variety of products here, but, generally speaking, the devices featured here are intended for fixed mounting, not portability."
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SPOT-light on Microsoft's SPOT Technology
NOTE: In 2007, SPOT morphed into the .NET Micro Framework (MF), while the MSN Direct service became Windows Live. To learn about newer devices based on these technologies, visit our SPOTlight on .NET Micro Framework Showcase guide."
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SPOT-light on .NET Micro Framework
A SPOT of Background -- SPOT evolves into .NET Micro FrameworkMicrosoft once described its Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT) initiative as being "aimed at improving the function of everyday objects through the injection of software." Smart wristwatches were the first SPOT-based..."
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Windows-powered VoIP Devices Showcase
This section of the Windows Devices Showcase focuses on Windows Embedded devices incorporating Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capabilities. Devices utilizing VoIP technology include desk phones, desktop and laptop PCs, WAN- and WLAN-enabled handsets and PDAs, and various application-specific devices in which voice communication is an important feature, such as automotive telematics systems."
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Windows-powered thin client devices
This section of the Windows Devices Showcase is devoted to thin client devices. The devices shown below are organized chronologically."
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Windows-powered audio/video entertainment devices
This guide contains a sampling of audio/video entertainment devices based on Microsoft's embedded Windows operating systems. The devices featured in this section mostly target professional installers. For example, set-top boxes and lighting controllers are featured here. Given the versatility of Windows, of course, media playback is also provided by handheld devices, mobile phones, general-purpose panel..."
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Windows tablets, UMPCs, and MIDs
In this section, we cover Windows-powered tablets, webpads, UMPCs (ultra mobile PCs), and MIDs (mobile internet devices). There's overlap between these categories of device, and others, but the devices featured here run Windows Embedded software platforms, or full "desktop" versions of Microsoft operating systems, and are designed for portability. They run on batteries, and their primary means of input is usually a touchscreen display."
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Windows-powered netbook showcase
"Netbooks" are low-cost notebook computers, often based on low-power Intel processors, such as Atom. Asus achieved the first mainstream netbook success, with its Linux-based EEE PC."
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PDAs and other handhelds
This guide provides a sampling of PDAs, PMPs, PNDs, data terminals, and other handheld devices based on Microsoft's Windows Embedded Compact, Windows Mobile, and Windows CE."
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The Windows Mobile Phones Showcase
This guide contains a sampling of smartphones and Pocket PC phones based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile and Windows Embedded software platforms. Note that this list is not meant to be all-inclusive; many of the manufacturers represented here offer additional models covering a spectrum of features and specs."
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Windows 7 Engineering Guidance for Slate PCs
Foreword -- Contributed by Microsoft's Windows 7 team, this whitepaper is aimed at OEMs, providing them pointers for creating the best possible tablet PCs. It should be interesting reading for anyone who wants to put the Windows 7-based Windows Embedded Standard 7 on a tablet PC, too. Enjoy!"
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Windows Embedded Standard 7 Versus 2009 – Componentization, Tools, and Building Images
Foreword -- Contributed by Robert Smith and the Windows Embedded team, this whitepaper describes some of the differences between Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows Embedded Standard 7 with respect to componentization, tools, and image-building processes. It follows a previous whitepaper (also available on our site, here), that compared the two operating systems at a higher level."
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The Windows Devices Showcase
Welcome to the WindowsForDevices.com Windows Devices Showcase. This continually updated guide provides a summary of many of the numerous devices incorporating Microsoft's Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile software that have been disclosed publicly. New devices based on Microsoft's "Windows Embedded" software platforms, which include Windows CE, Windows Mobile, and Windows XP Embedded, are unveiled almost every day, so check back frequently to learn about the latest cool devices."
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Overview of Windows Embedded Standard 7
Foreword -- Contributed by Lynda Allen and the Windows Embedded Test Team, this whitepaper gives a high-level introduction to Windows Embedded Standard 7 technologies. It follows previous whitepapers that have covered the predecessor operating systems, Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows XP Embedded."
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