Mini display runs Windows CE
Sep. 07, 2007
Anders Electronics has announced a 3.5-inch touchscreen display with an integral embedded computer running Windows CE 5.0. The UMR-X10 is intended to help developers create modern graphical user interfaces for specialty products, the company says. ...
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HP unveils new smartphones, PDAs, GPS
Sep. 06, 2007
At a Sept. 5 gala event, HP debuted 56 different iPAQ-branded products, including five mobile software programs, twelve mobile services, almost three dozen handheld accessories, and five new handheld devices. Underlining the company's longtime Microsoft relationship, the new handhelds all run Windows Mobile or Windows CE. ...
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ARM invests in Chinese embedded development firm
Sep. 06, 2007
Microprocessor IP (intellectual property) vendor ARM Ltd. has successfully established a joint venture in China, as part of an investment in Embest Info and Tech Co, the Shenzhen-based embedded specialist. Embest previously helped localize ARM's RealView MDK (microcontroller development kit) and distribute it in China. ...
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Whitepaper warns of Windows Mobile malware
Sep. 06, 2007
McAfee's Avert Labs has released a whitepaper discussing ways hackers might attack Windows Mobile-based smartphones. Author Zhu Cheng says there is no significant risk today, "but we're in the early stages of what is likely to become a longstanding trend," attributed partly to Microsoft's release of Windows CE kernel source. ...
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Windows CE 5.0-based PMP offers free WiFi access
Sep. 05, 2007
Commodore International has announced free WiFi access for its Windows CE 5.0-based portable music player (PMP). Called the Gravel in Pocket, the rounded device has an 802.11 b/g wireless adapter and an unusual rear-mounted shuttle control. ...
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JTAG emulator supports DaVinci DM355
Sep. 05, 2007
Signum Systems has started shipping a JTAG emulator tailored for use with TI's recently launched sub-$10 DaVinci SoC (system-on-chip). The JTAGjet-355 USB emulator comes with support for TI's TMS320DM355 (DM355) and DVEVM development module, and works with Microsoft's Windows CE Platform Builder. ...
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Does Windows XPe need a driver componentizer?
Sep. 05, 2007
Creating a working image for a Windows XP Embedded device can occasionally be frustrating. Andy Allred, test manager for the Windows XP Embedded team, has written on the team's blog about the "driver componentizer," a theoretical tool that could make the process dramatically easier. ...
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NTT DoCoMo adds Windows Mobile smartphones
Sep. 05, 2007
NTT DoCoMo has announced two new smartphones that run the Japanese edition of Windows Mobile 6.0. The F1100 and HT1100 both feature slide-out keyboards and are designed for NTT DoCoMo's 3G FOMA (Freedom of Multimedia Access) network, the company says. ...
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4G wireless? Don't hold your breath!
Sep. 04, 2007
What will "4G" (fourth generation) wireless technology be? No one quite knows yet, and it will take three or four years to deploy, according to a new report by research firm In-Stat. ...
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Windows CE powers Porsche-designed GPS
Sep. 04, 2007
Think your sports car would be let down by a mass-market GPS system? Then Navigon has announced the unit for you, styled by Porsche Design. The "extremely slim" P9611 features a 4.3-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and reportedly runs Windows CE. ...
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Ultra-mobile device has webcam, QWERTY keyboard
Sep. 04, 2007
Packard Bell has introduced a notebook-style ultra-mobile device that includes a 7-inch display and a full QWERTY keyboard. The EasyNote XS also incorporates a webcam and a 30 GB hard drive, ...
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Industrial PCs sport flat panel displays
Sep. 04, 2007
Advantech has introduced two new computers that both support Windows XP Embedded and offer 12.1-inch flat panel displays. The TPC-1270H is a compact touch-panel computer, while the AWS-8129H is an industrial workstation with nine expansion slots. ...
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Sub-$10 processor does HD video, runs Windows CE
Sep. 04, 2007
[Updated Sep. 18] -- Texas Instruments (TI) is sampling an ultra low-cost, ARM9-based embedded processor with an integrated high-definition (HD) video encoder. The chipmaker launched its sub-$10 TMS320DM355 SoC (system-on-chip), which runs Windows CE, at the IBC video broadcaster's convention in London this week. ...
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iPhone vs. Windows Mobile? partners make the difference
Aug. 31, 2007
What's the difference between an iPhone and a Windows Mobile device? Actually, a new post on the Windows Mobile team's blog doesn't mention Brand X at all, yet author Mike Calligaro goes to the heart of what makes Windows Mobile different -- and arguably more vibrant. ...
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Embedded flash module targets consumer devices
Aug. 31, 2007
SanDisk has expanded its solid-state drive (SSD) product line with a module a quarter the size of 1.8-inch hard drives. The flash-based uSSD 5000 is designed to be embedded on the motherboards of low-cost PCs, such as Intel's Classmate, or other consumer devices. ...
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Adobe adds H.264 to Flash Player
Aug. 30, 2007
In what promises to boost video quality in desktop, mobile, and embedded devices, Adobe announced that it has added H.264 support to its popular Flash Player software. "Flash Player 9, Update 3 beta" is available for download from Adobe's Labs website, and supports Windows XP, Macintosh OS X, and Linux. ...
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Windows Embedded GM to keynote conference
Aug. 30, 2007
Kevin Dallas, general manager of Microsoft's Windows Embedded business unit, is to deliver a keynote address advocating the company's products for use in a new generation of products. The speech, "Smart, Connected, Service-Oriented Devices," will take place at next month's Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) in Boston. ...
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Rugged mobile computer sports six video inputs
Aug. 30, 2007
Advantech has introduced a mobile digital video platform that features a 1.2 GHz Core Duo processor and runs Windows XP Embedded. The company claims the DVS-355M to be "the smallest industrial-grade PC-based system that supports six camera inputs." ...
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Automated bartender runs Windows XPe
Aug. 29, 2007
Digital Beverages has announced a computer-controlled beverage dispenser that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe). Aimed at both home and institutional users, the MyFountain can automatically pour hot, cold, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the company says. ...
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Pico-ITX motherboard ships below $300
Aug. 29, 2007
Via's first motherboard in the tiny, 3.8 x 2.8-inch pico-ITX format appears to be shipping now, for unexpectedly low prices. Announced earlier this year, the x86-compatible PX10000G uses a 1 GHz VIA C7 processor and reportedly offers performance comparable to larger boards. ...
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Microsoft Robotics Studio applications showcased
Aug. 29, 2007
In a recent entry on his blog, Windows Embedded software architect Mike Hall discusses two interesting examples of how Microsoft's robotics technologies are being used. Hall describes a self-balancing robot and a self-driving car, both developed with the aid of Microsoft Robotics Studio. ...
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Treo 750 gets Windows Mobile 6, HSDPA support
Aug. 29, 2007
Palm has released a downloadable update that migrates its Treo 750 smartphone to Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Among other enhancements, the free update enables the phone's HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) capability, the company says.
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3.5G smartphone folds like a tiny laptop
Aug. 28, 2007
Prolific device-maker HTC has introduced yet another mobile handset, this time a smartphone design featuring a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and 3.5G HSDPA connectivity. The TyTn II runs Windows Mobile 6 Professional, according to the company. ...
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Windows Mobile-based PMP does WiFi
Aug. 28, 2007
Toshiba has introduced a pair of flash-based portable media players (PMPs) said to run Windows Mobile. At under half an inch thick, the Gigabeat T401 features a 2.4-inch display and 4 GB of storage, while the model T401S adds WiFi, ...
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HT remote pairs ZigBee and WiFi, runs Windows CE
Aug. 28, 2007
A new remote control panel for home theater (HT) is claimed to be the world's first to offer both WiFi and ZigBee wireless interfaces. Advantech's UbiQ-350 also features a 7-inch touchscreen and the "Windows CE 5.0 core" operating system, ...
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