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Exchange Server upgrade enhances mobile device control — Dec. 04, 2007 — Microsoft has released a new version of its Exchange Server 2007 messaging system. Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) features a bevy of new policies aimed at providing greater security and control over mobile devices, according to the company. ...

World's smallest Windows XP system? — Dec. 03, 2007 —

DMP Electronics (aka Icop) has announced a tiny silent PC claimed to be the smallest system in the world capable of running Windows XP. The eBox-4300 measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.4 inches, has a 500MHz x86-compatible Via processor, and supports up to 1GB or RAM. ...

RISC/DSP chip supports Windows CE, targets HD video — Dec. 03, 2007 — Texas Instruments (TI) announced a new DaVinci chip family member claimed capable of transcoding high-definition video at line rates. The TMS320DM6467 system-on-chip (SoC) weds a 297MHz ARM9 core with a 600MHz C64+ DSP, and will be available with a Windows CE software development kit (SDK). ...

MXM emerges as new CPU module form factor — Dec. 03, 2007 —

Embedian announced two credit-card sized computer modules that use the MXM (Mobile PCI Express Module) format. The company claims that the MXM-7110 and the graphics-enhanced MXM-7114, both of which run Windows CE 5.0, are the first ARM-based industrial computers to use the MXM ...

Single-chip GPS chip supports standalone or Windows CE devices — Nov. 30, 2007 —

u-Nav Microelectronics has introduced a hardware/software evaluation kit aimed at easing the task of designing its GPS controllers into Windows CE-based devices. The GPS receiver chip and software stack are intended for devices with ARM-based embedded processors.

Survey tool measures up with Windows CE — Nov. 30, 2007 —

Sokkia Co. Ltd. is shipping a precision optical surveying instrument that runs a Windows CE-based embedded operating system. The SET X total station includes an EDM (electronic distance meter) said to measure distances as long as 32,800 feet, or as short as 1 foot.

Panel computer runs Windows CE — Nov. 30, 2007 —

Advantech has released a touch panel computer that features a CAN (controller area network) fieldbus interface. The TPC-68T is "cost-effective" and can be used as a thin client or for HMI (human machine interface) applications, according to the company.

Mobile browser adds AES, Camillia ciphers — Nov. 30, 2007 —

Access has released a new technical preview of version 3.4 of its NetFront web browser for Pocket PCs. The preview provides compatibility with Windows Mobile 5.0, and adds new security features such as support for AES and Camillia (RFC4312) cryptography, according to the company. ...

Microsoft offers sneak peak at Windows Mobile upgrade — Nov. 29, 2007 — Microsoft has demonstrated the next version of Windows Mobile and scheduled its release for the first quarter of next year. The product -- likely to be called Windows Mobile 6.1 or Windows Mobile 6 Second Edition -- was shown behind closed doors yesterday at a Microsoft-sponsored event in Amsterdam. ...

EPIC-based system runs Windows CE or XP Embedded — Nov. 29, 2007 —

Axiomtek has released a fanless system based on one of its EPIC form-factor single-board computer (SBC) designs. The wall-mountable eBox600-FL is designed for applications such as digital signage or industrial control, and runs both Windows XP Embedded and Windows CE, according to the company.

Scanning handheld has PDA-like form factor — Nov. 29, 2007 —

Wasp Barcode Technologies has introduced a "PDA-sized" portable data terminal with an integral laser scanner. The WPA1200, said to be ideal for asset or inventory tracking applications, is available with either Windows CE 5.0 or Windows Mobile 5.0, according to the company. ...

Microsoft unleashes Office Mobile upgrade — Nov. 29, 2007 —

Microsoft has released a free upgrade for Office Mobile, the application suite that runs on Windows Mobile devices. Office Mobile 6.1 supports the new file formats in Microsoft Office 2007, among other enhancements, according to the company. ...

Software lets Windows devices, desktops control each other — Nov. 28, 2007 — NetOp Tech has released a new version of its software for remotely controlling and supporting Windows Mobile devices. NetOp Mobile 9.1 now supports Windows Mobile 6 devices, and can both manage devices and allow them to manage desktops running various operating systems, according to the company. ...

Windows CE-based portable does gaming, WiFi — Nov. 28, 2007 —

Shenzen-based Minbo Industrial has introduced a portable device that is shaped like a game console, yet runs Windows CE 5.0. The PPC100 features dual directional keypads and built-in 802.11b/g wireless networking, according to the company.

Wall mount media center runs Windows XP Embedded — Nov. 28, 2007 —

Crestron has announced a touchscreen panel PC customized for use as a home media center. The Isys i/O TMPC-8L includes Windows XP Embedded and a wide variety of preinstalled, media-oriented applications, according to the company.

HTC smartphone makes Verizon debut — Nov. 28, 2007 —

Verizon has introduced a new smartphone based on Windows Mobile 6 Professional. The XV6800 has the potential to download data at up to 3.1Mbps, according to the company, and features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. ...

Tiny PCs use pico-ITX main board — Nov. 27, 2007 —

The U.K.-based company Sharp and Tappin Technology (STT) is readying two PCs based on VIA's recently introduced pico-ITX motherboard. The picoPC1 and picoPC2 measure as little as 5 x 3.4 x 1.5 inches, and feature separately available cases fashioned from billet aluminum, according to the company. ...

CF serial card supplies 5VDC to peripherals — Nov. 27, 2007 —

U.K.-based Elan Digital has announced a card that can add an RS-232 serial port to any Windows CE or Windows Mobile device that has a CompactFlash slot. The CF500 is ideal for interfacing with peripherals such as barcode scanners and fingerprint readers, according to the company. ...

"Pins down" PC/104 SBCs resist shock, temperature extremes — Nov. 27, 2007 —

Rugged board specialist Parvus has announced two PC/104-Plus form-factor single board computers (SBCs) aimed at military or commercial applications that involve high shock, vibration, and/or temperature extremes. The CPU-1472 and CPU-1474 feature soldered-in RAM and structural heat spreader plates, according to the company. ...

Bsquare to customize BSPs for TI OMAP processors — Nov. 27, 2007 — Bsquare has announced plans to customize and resell Windows Mobile and Windows CE board support packages (BSPs) provided by Texas Instruments. The agreement calls for Bsquare to license TI's BSPs for the OMAP243x and OMAP34xx processors, according to the companies. ...

SODIMM-sized CPU module runs Windows CE 6.0 on i.MX27 — Nov. 26, 2007 —

Swedish board vendor Strategic Test is readying a tiny processor module based on Freescale's new i.MX27 SoC (system-on-chip). The TX27 runs Windows CE 6.0, measures 2.6 x 1 x 0.16 inches (67.6 x 26 x 4.2 mm), and is designed to fit into a ...

Windows tablet PCs integrate readers, scanners, cameras — Nov. 26, 2007 —

DT Research has started shipping two tablet PCs that run Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. The AMD Geode based WebDT 310 and WebDT 360 are optionally available with magnetic stripe readers, barcode scanners, and/or cameras, DT Research says. ...

Windows CE-based PMP has WiFi, Bluetooth, HDD — Nov. 26, 2007 —

Cowon has announced a new portable media player (PMP) said to be the company's first based on the Windows CE 5.0 Professional operating system. The "Q5W" features a 5-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display plus Bluetooth and 802.11b/g wireless connectivity, according to the company.

Sealed PC runs Windows XP Embedded — Nov. 26, 2007 —

ICI Controls has announced a "completely sealed" PC intended for embedded and industrial applications in wet and dirty environments. The SC240M is capable of fanless operation, and available with Windows XP Embedded pre-installed on flash storage, according to the company. ...

I/O module adds SDR to Windows-powered equipment — Nov. 21, 2007 —

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms announced an 8-bit digital receiver I/O add-in card in a PMC/XMC module form-factor. The ruggedized ICS-8551 supports harsh environments, and targets Windows-based systems running software-defined radio (SDR) applications, such as spectrum monitoring, signal intelligence, tactical communications, and radar. ...

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