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Windows CE surfs telematics wave —
Mar. 19, 2008 —
In five years, 30 million cars, or 44 percent of the global total, will ship with telematics devices such as navigation computers, safety systems, and "infotainment" systems, a study claims. The ABI Research report also forecasts a vibrant outlook for after-market telematics devices, where Windows CE has seen substantial success. ...
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IP-STB reference design supports Windows CE 6 —
Mar. 19, 2008 —
 NXP has announced an STB (set-top box) development kit that runs Windows CE 6.0 and supports SD (standard definition) television. The STB222 has a MIPS32 CPU core, decodes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video, reduces MPEG artifacts, and can decode two video streams at once, according to the company. ...
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Rugged computer runs Windows XP Embedded, CE —
Mar. 19, 2008 —
 Aaeon has introduced a fanless computer using Intel Celeron CPUs and running Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE. The Boxer AEC-6905 is designed for vehicle mounting, has PCI and PC/104-Plus expansion, CompactFlash storage, and operates on DC power from 9-30 volts, Aaeon says. ...
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Japanese Windows Mobile phone has tilting display —
Mar. 18, 2008 —
 Japanese carrier Emobile has announced a Windows Mobile 6 Professional-based phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and tilting display, like that of a small laptop. The Emonster S11HT includes quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE WAN connectivity, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, and dual cameras. ...
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Sample WinMo app is freely re-usable —
Mar. 18, 2008 —
 Microsoft has released a "showcase" Windows Mobile application for developers to examine, then reuse in their own projects. The free "Windows Mobile Line of Business Solution Accelerator 2008" comes with a working supply-chain application, over 5,000 lines of documented source code, and online help, Microsoft says. ...
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Home automation panel runs Windows CE —
Mar. 18, 2008 —
 Embedded Automation (EA) has announced a Windows CE 6.0-based touchscreen computer designed to stream music from other devices on a local area network. The mPanel features a built-in 20-Watt amp, support for power-over-Ethernet, and interfaces for Z-Wave, Insteon, and/or X10 automation technologies. ...
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Rugged PDA has WiFi, 2GB of storage —
Mar. 18, 2008 —
 Getac has announced a rugged PDA claimed to withstand up to 2,000 1.6-foot drops. The PS535E meets MIL-STD-801F standards for shock resistance, runs Windows Mobile 5, has a 400MHz ARM-based processor and 2GB of built-in Flash, and includes Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS capabilities. ...
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Wireless home automation wakes up —
Mar. 17, 2008 —
 ZigBee and other wireless home automation technologies have zigged and zagged in recent years as they've struggled to achieve success, but the future appears more straightforward, says an ABI Research study. Standard-based technologies such as ZigBee and Z-Wave are removing past market constraints, according to ABI. ...
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Tutorial looks at porting Windows CE —
Mar. 17, 2008 —
Microsoft has announced a one-day tutorial event aimed at helping developers port Windows CE to new hardware. The as-yet unnamed event will take place on Jun. 2, immediately preceeding TechEd 2008, a Microsoft-run developer event in Orlando, Fla. ...
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FPGA-based XAUI interface supports Windows —
Mar. 17, 2008 —
 FPGA (field-programmable gate array) vendor Xilinx is shipping a development kit for 10Gbps Ethernet interfaces based on XAUI (pronounced "zowie"). The "Virtex-5 Solution for XAUI" kit includes an FPGA-powered PCIe card with Windows drivers, and targets communications, networking, storage, defense, and computing devices. ...
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Windows Mobile broadens Web format support —
Mar. 17, 2008 —
 Windows Mobile will gain native support for PDF (portable document format), SWF (Shockwave Flash), and FLV (Flash video), according to Adobe, which says Microsoft has licensed its Flash Lite and Adobe Reader LE (lightweight edition) for the phone stack. No timeframe for integration was announced, however. ...
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Windows CE-based surveyor uses laser, cameras —
Mar. 14, 2008 —
 Topcon has added to its line of surveying instrument based on Windows CE. The IS Imaging Station features WiFi and Bluetooth, dual digital cameras, remote control operation, and an EDM (electronic distance meter) that measures distances up to 3.1 miles, Topcon says. ...
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Windows Mobile clears Federal security hurdles —
Mar. 14, 2008 —
 Microsoft announced that Windows Mobile 5 and 6 have received two important U.S. Federal security certifications. The certifications mean that devices based on the OSes may now be used in combat and reconnaissance missions, battlefield medical triage, logistical support, and other secure operations, according to Microsoft. ...
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Windows Mobile 6 phone offers QWERTY or AZERTY —
Mar. 14, 2008 —
 MWG has introduced a Windows Mobile 6 Professional-based phone with a front-mounted QWERTY or AZERTY keyboard and a 2.4-inch touchscreen display. The Ubiquio 503G has quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity and tri-band WCDMA/UMTS, along with WiFi, stereo Bluetooth, and dual cameras. ...
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Microsoft casts Silverlight on Windows Mobile —
Mar. 14, 2008 —
 Microsoft has announced a Windows Mobile 6 version of its Flash-like, cross-platform multimedia plug-in. Silverlight 1.0 for Mobile will provide animation, vector graphics, and media playback, and let developers leverage existing media assets to bring rich multimedia experiences to mobile devices, the company said. ...
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XPe-based thin client offers customized OS builds —
Mar. 13, 2008 —
 Computer Lab International (CLI) has announced a new thin client that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe) on a 1GHz Via C7 Eden processor. The ST6500x features dual-monitor support, gigabit Ethernet, optional 802.11b/g wireless, up to 2GB of flash storage, and several downloadable firmware options. ...
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New conference looks at mobile strategies, tactics —
Mar. 13, 2008 —
A pair of U.S. universities are sponsoring a one-day conference on mobile device technology next month. Sponsored by Cal Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon, "The Mobile Future" will feature embedded and telecom industry leaders speaking individually and on panels about mobile device business, technology, and globalization, among other topics. ...
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GPS navigation device targets truckers —
Mar. 13, 2008 —
 TeleType has used Windows CE 5.0 to build a GPS device designed specially for truck, bus, and RV drivers. The WorldNav 3300 can customize routes for heavy vehicles, considering road limitations like bridge height and weight restrictions, and designated hazardous material routes. ...
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Windows Mobile phone has FM, GPS, and WiFI —
Mar. 13, 2008 —
 Korean firm Bluebird Soft has added a new Windows Mobile 6 Professional device to its range of phones and PDAs. The Pidion BM-350 has a GPS receiver, WiFi, Bluetooth, an FM radio, and supports both quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA telephony, according to the company. ...
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Thin client doubles as display —
Mar. 12, 2008 —
 Igel has announced the Elegance 9319XP, a 19-inch thin client running Windows XP Embedded (XPe) on a 1GHz AMD Geode CPU. The company also announced new firmware and software upgrades enhancing manageability and Vmware VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) compatibility. ...
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3G Windows Mobile 6 phone has dual cameras —
Mar. 12, 2008 —
 O2 has released a Windows Mobile phone that features dual GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 3G HSDPA/UMTS cellular radios along with dual cameras and a slide-out keyboard. The Xda Atmos also includes WiFi wireless networking, Bluetooth, a 2.4-inch display, and video recording capabilities. ...
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Microsoft to add native NFC to Windows Mobile —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 Microsoft and RFID vendor Sirit have announced plans to collaborate on adding proximity technologies to Windows Mobile. The agreement aims to integrate near field communications (NFC) into the operating system, providing contactless payment, secure access, control of home entertainment systems, and other features, the companies say. ...
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"Video wall" displays run XPe —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 Samsung has introduced 70- and 82-inch flat panel displays incorporating computers running Windows XP Embedded (XPe). Targeting signage applications including video walls with up to 25 monitors, the 700DXn and 820DXn have 1920 x 1080 resolution, and sport dual-core AMD Athlon 64 X2 ...
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25 Atom notebooks by summer? —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 Twenty-five notebooks based on Intel's Atom processor will ship by mid-year, an Intel executive reportedly told a PC World reporter. The devices will cost $250 to $300, sport 7-10 inch displays, and will bypass Windows Vista in favor of XP or Linux, the executive reportedly said. ...
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Windows CE-based e-reader has 9.7-inch display —
Mar. 11, 2008 —
 Netronix has announced a Windows CE 5.0-based e-reader that also plays MP3 audio files. The EB-300 features a 9.7-inch "E Ink" touchscreen display with four gray scales, 1200 x 825 pixel resolution, WiFi, Bluetooth, and an SD expansion slot, according to the company. ...
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