Thin client notebook to run Windows CE, XPe
Sep. 11, 2007
Neoware has announced development of a notebook-style thin client claimed to be "the fastest and most powerful mobile thin client available." The Neoware m2000 will use a yet-to-be-disclosed Intel processor and, unlike the model it replaces, be offered with both Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded. ...
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Embedded OS vendors thrive despite Linux
Sep. 11, 2007
The overall market for embedded operating systems increased more than 20 percent in 2006, according to a new study of the global marketplace by Venture Development Corp. (VDC). However, operating system suppliers are under increasing pressure from Linux, the research firm says. ...
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GPS/GIS gadget includes PDA features
Sep. 11, 2007
Magellan has introduced a new handheld GPS receiver for GIS (geographic information system) users, claimed to provide sub-meter accuracy in real time and to be priced "significantly lower than competitive receivers." The MobileMapper CX runs Windows CE 5.0 and features Bluetooth wireless networking. ...
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Tiny thin client speeds up multimedia
Sep. 10, 2007
NEC has turned to Windows CE for its latest thin client, designed to work with the company's server products via the VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). The company says its tiny US110 offers enhanced multimedia performance, along with added support for RSA SecureID VPN connectivity. ...
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OQO updates pioneering UMPC
Sep. 10, 2007
OQO says it has cut pricing and enhanced the specifications of its pioneering ultra-mobile PC. The Model 02 now boasts faster data rates for its integrated EV-DO wireless WAN capability, a larger hard or solid-state drive, and boost in CPU clock rate to 1.6 GHz. ...
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Wyse releases thin-client notebooks
Sep. 10, 2007
Wyse Technology has introduced laptop- and desktop-style thin client devices based on Windows XP Embedded, plus new companion software. The X90 and X90e "thin notebooks" and V class LE desktop employ a Via C7-M processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. ...
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Microsoft, Siemens team on auto infotainment
Sep. 07, 2007
Microsoft has scored another big win for its Windows CE-based "Microsoft Auto" technologies. It has joined forces with Siemens VDO to create a "new generation of automotive infotainment systems" that will be sold as early as 2009, the companies said in a statement. ...
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65nm "STB-on-a-chip" runs Windows CE
Sep. 07, 2007
Broadcom is sampling a highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) for cable, satellite, and IP set-top boxes (STBs). Built on outsourced 65nm process technology, the BCM7405 "STB-on-a-chip" runs Windows CE, supporting numerous video compression standards and networked personal video recorder (PVR) functionality. ...
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Compact panel computers offer integral HMI software
Sep. 07, 2007
Wonderware has announced three new touchscreen panel computers intended for use with the company's Human Machine Interface (HMI) software. The simply-named Compact Panel Computers use a 500 MHz AMD LX800 processor and run embedded Windows CE 6.0. ...
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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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