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Adding a new NIC to a Windows CE BSP — Nov. 09, 2007 — A new post on the Windows CE Base Team blog walks developers through the process of supporting a new Ethernet chip on an x86-based platform, and creating a relevant CE 5.0 or 6.0 image. The process requires knowledge of the KITL (Kernel Independent Transport Layer), according to author Travis Hobrla. ...
Reports forecast GPS proliferation — Nov. 08, 2007 — Low-cost GPS chipsets will increasingly be integrated into mobile devices, according to reports just released by two major market research firms. While apparently disagreeing on the exact numbers, both ABI Research and In-Stat forecast extremely strong growth between now and 2011. ...
Mini-ITX SBC aims "long-life" Athlons at multimedia apps — Nov. 08, 2007 — Ibase Technology has announced a mini-ITX format single-board computer (SBC) that features a embedded processors and chipsets from AMD. The MI930 is aimed at device-makers requiring enhanced graphics and multimedia performance, and long-term support, ...
Panel PC comes with Windows XP Embedded — Nov. 08, 2007 — Aaeon has announced a new "panel PC" running Windows XP Embedded, and aimed at industrial human-machine interface (HMI) applications. The AOP-8080XT is based on an Intel Celeron M processor and has an 8-inch SVGA touchscreen display, ...
Module adds ZigBee to PC/104 stacks — Nov. 07, 2007 — WinSystems has introduced a PC/104-format module that supports the ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) standard for wireless communications. The PCM-ZigBee is designed for typical ZigBee applications, such as HVAC, lighting controls, telemetry, security, and sensor networks, ...
HTC fashions a Touch for the U.K. — Nov. 07, 2007 — HTC has introduced yet another Windows Mobile 6.0 phone based on its popular Touch smartphone platform. Available in lilac and other "fashion forward" colors, the "Ted Baker Needle" smartphone is named for the British fashion retailer, and available exclusively through U.K. reseller Carphone Warehouse, according ...
Mini-ITX SBC targets secure, graphical applications — Nov. 07, 2007 — Advansus, a joint venture between Asus and Advantech, has announced a mini-ITX SBC (single board computer) that incorporates Intel's Q965 Express chipset and a Trusted Platform Module chip. The iQ965-CI is aimed at security-sensitive applications that also demand advanced graphics, ...
GPS-equipped Windows Mobile handhelds resist dunkings — Nov. 07, 2007 — Trimble has announced two new GPS-equipped rugged handheld computers that run Windows Mobile 6.0. The Nomad 800LC and 800LE are dust-sealed, and can survive immersion in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes, ...
Rugged data collection handheld runs all day — Nov. 06, 2007 — Intermec has introduced a rugged handheld computer that offers the choice of either Windows CE 5.0 or Windows Mobile 5.0. The ruggedized CK61 comes with "all day battery capacity" and optional barcode scanning, ...
Mobile data-collection apps leverage .NET CF 2.0 — Nov. 06, 2007 — Teklynx has announced application development software aimed at the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) marketplace. IDEAM Mobile version 6.0 now supports Windows Mobile 6, in addition to previous support for Windows Mobile 5 and Windows CE, and makes use of the .NET Compact Framework (CF) 2.0, ...
Aftermarket motorcycle GPS runs Windows CE — Nov. 06, 2007 — RWC Ltd. has introduced a GPS unit especially for motorcyclists. The Windows CE 5.0-based RM-A4000 is waterproof, and has a battery life of about five hours, ...
Sleek two-pound mini-PC runs Windows XP — Nov. 06, 2007 — German Web retailer Manufactum has introduced a sleek, low power mini-PC that runs Windows XP. The Manuscriptum is based on a 500 MHz AMD Geode LX800, is equipped with an 80GB hard drive, and offers 1920 x 1400 graphics, ...
Windows Mobile client eases WiFi roaming — Nov. 05, 2007 — Devicescape has updated its Windows Mobile WiFi client software and associated Web service that automates WLAN logins, adding support for roaming from one WLAN to another. The Devicescape service now also makes it easy to share a home network securely with friends and associates, ...
Software adds sliding UI to Windows Mobile — Nov. 05, 2007 — MobilityFlow has announced software it claims can provide any touchscreen-equipped Windows Mobile 5 or 6 device with a three-dimensional user interface (UI). Touch Commander allows users to make phone calls or launch applications by sliding them in any direction with their fingers, ...
Windows Mobile 6 phone gives vibratory feedback — Nov. 05, 2007 — Samsung and LG Telecom of Korea have announced a Windows Mobile 6-based smartphone whose touchscreen provides feedback via "haptic" technology. The SPH-M4650 also receives T-DMB (terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting) television broadcasts, ...
Real-time data encryption supports Windows Mobile devices — Nov. 05, 2007 — Trend Micro has announced a new version of its security software for Windows Mobile 5.0- and 6.0-based devices. Trend Micro Mobile Security (TMMS) 5.0 includes new features such as data encryption and authentication, ...
Windows goes on a diet for mini-laptops — Nov. 02, 2007 — Mini-laptops are suddenly in season. After months of anticipation and rumored shipments to Brazil and Mexico, Intel's ClassMate PC has been sighted "in the wild" by U.S.-based reviewers, and Asus's much-heralded Eee PC made its debut in the U.S. ...
Microsoft starts customizing Windows Mobile — Nov. 02, 2007 — Microsoft has come up with a new way to promote Windows Mobile to device makers and wireless carriers. Members of the Windows Mobile team, both in the U.S. and U.K., will help develop customized user interfaces (UIs) that enable these vendors to differentiate their offerings, ...
SoCs target Windows CE-based multifunction STBs — Nov. 02, 2007 — Horizon Semiconductors has announced two TV decoder SoCs (system-on-chip processors) aimed at set-top boxes (STBs) driving high-definition screens. The Hz4220 and Hz3220 target cable/IPTV and satellite STBs, respectively, and can run Windows CE on their built-in application processors, ...
PCIe board captures four 30fps channels — Nov. 02, 2007 — Adlink Technology has introduced a PCI Express video capture card aimed at surveillance and machine-vision applications. The PCIe-RTV24 is said to capture and display four channels of video at rates up to 30fps per channel, and is available with Windows XP ...
Software links mobile devices with enterprise phone systems — Nov. 01, 2007 — Toshiba has introduced software that gives Windows Mobile device users remote access to enterprise telephone systems. SoftIPT version 2.1 works with the company's family of Strata communications systems, providing standard desktop telephone features on the mobile device, ...
October Windows XPe chat transcript available — Nov. 01, 2007 — Microsoft's MSDN developer website has published a transcript of the Windows XP Embedded (XPe) online "chat" held on October 16. In the chat, 11 different Microsoft engineers and program managers, plus "guest expert" Brad Combs, were available to answer developers' questions relating to Windows XP Embedded. ...
Hosted device management tool gains features — Nov. 01, 2007 — Perlego Systems has updated its remote-hosted "mobile device lifecycle management" tool for devices running Windows Mobile 6.0. Horizons 3.7 has a significantly improved administrator console and a new on-demand deployment feature, ...
Asus ships mini-laptop, confirms Windows version — Nov. 01, 2007 — Asus has begun shipping its two-pound mini laptop, and says the system will be available with "Windows" by the end of the year. The Asus Eee PC uses flash storage and is based on a 900 MHz Celeron M processor. ...
"Global" version of Mot's Q phone debuts in the U.S. — Nov. 01, 2007 — AT&T has announced a "world" version of a phone first introduced in May. The Motorola Q Global is said to be the first device in the Q series to support both U.S. operation and international roaming.

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