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Wristwatch phone runs Windows Mobile
Apr. 17, 2008
Epoq Multimedia has announced a wrist-watch-sized mobile phone that runs Windows Mobile 5.0. The Epoq EGP-WP98B includes a 1.8-inch OLED (organic light emitting diode) screen, quad-band GSM telephony, Bluetooth, WiFi, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and music and video playback capabilities.
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Windows CE-based translator has pen-shaped scanner
Apr. 16, 2008
Ectaco has added a pen-shaped scanner to its Windows CE-based electronic dictionary and translation device. The iTravl/C-Pen Deluxe Edition uses either scanned input or speech recognition, then provides spoken translation to or from English and eight other languages, the company says. ...
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Rugged tablet PC sports twelve-inch display
Apr. 16, 2008
DT Research has announced a tablet computer for fixed mounting in forklifts, boats, or emergency vehicles. The WebDT 520 has a twelve-inch touchscreen display, a 120GB hard drive or up to 64GB of solid-state storage, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, and optional UPS battery, the company says. ...
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Microsoft unveils discounted Windows CE development bundles
Apr. 16, 2008
Microsoft has provided further details about the hardware for its "Spark Your Imagination" student/hobbyist program. Devices from Advantech, Icop, Special Computing, Via, and Keith and Koep GmBH will be bundled with Windows CE 6.0 and Visual Studio 2005 Professional for as little as $220, says Microsoft. ...
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Discrete graphics processor targets embedded devices
Apr. 16, 2008
Chipmaker Via's S3 Graphics division has announced a high-performance discrete graphics processor positioned as the first to meet the embedded industry's thermal requirements. The 4300E targets gaming and signage, supports DirectX 10.1, offers HD video, DVI or HDMI output, and mixes dedicated and shared video memory. ...
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PCI Express bus climbs aboard PC/104
Apr. 15, 2008
An industry group maintaining the PC/104 family of stackable single-board computer standards has adopted a new three-connector interface equipped with an x16 PCI Express (PCIe) bus. The PC/104 Consortium's 156-pin PCI/104 Express interface mounts a challenge to the stackable "SUMIT" interface also announced today at ESC. ...
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Windows Mobile twins have GPS, Java
Apr. 15, 2008
E-ten has announced a pair of phones that run Windows Mobile 6.0 and include built-in GPS functionality. The Glofiish M750 and M810 include slide-out 33-key keyboards, 2.8-inch touchscreen displays, two megapixel autofocus cameras, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and Java, according to the company. ...
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SoC for STBs has triple processors
Apr. 15, 2008
Sigma Designs has introduced a pair of set-top box SoCs that run Windows CE and Microsoft's Mediaroom IPTV software stack. Powered by three MIPS cores apiece, the SMP8654 and SMP8655 boast accelerated graphics and compliance with HDMI (high-defintion multimedia interface) 1.3, says Sigma. ...
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Via announces COM Express modules
Apr. 15, 2008
The COM Express computer-on-module specification has gained a high-profile advocate, as Via announced it will begin producing its own products compatible with the format. The Eden- and C7-based modules will target "larger OEMs only" in gaming, healthcare, and industrial automation, says Via. ...
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Microsoft renames embedded operating systems
Apr. 15, 2008
At today's Embedded Systems Conference (ESC), Microsoft announced plans to rename Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, and Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS). It also announced free board support package certification, and low-cost hardware/software bundles -- 1,000 of them being given away at the show. ...
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"SUMIT" aims to unify SBC expansion
Apr. 15, 2008
[Updated May 5] -- A fledgling industry group has unveiled a stackable expansion interface aimed at unifying I/O cards across many single-board computer (SBC) form factors. The Small Form-Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG) calls its Stackable Unified Module Interconnect Technology (SUMIT) "the biggest advancement since PC/104." ...
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SuperH SoC targets multimedia-enhanced navigation
Apr. 14, 2008
Renesas says it is now shipping a new system-on-chip (SoC) for car navigation systems and PNDs (personal navigation devices). The SH-MobileR2 SH7723 incorporates a 400MHz SH-4A CPU core, 256Kbyte secondary cache, H.264 codec, 2D graphics accelerator, USB 2.0 support, plus SD and ATAPI controllers, says Renesas. ...
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Embeddable PCs run Windows XP Embedded
Apr. 14, 2008
Smart Modular Technologies has announced three embedded PCs targeting the kiosk, ATM, and digital signage markets. The XceedPC/Dx series includes Intel Celeron, Pentium, or Core 2 Duo processors, up to 4GB of memory, 16-lane PCI Express and PCI expansion, and 2.5-inch disk storage, the company says. ...
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Atom-based UMPC doubles as phone
Apr. 14, 2008
Willcom says it will ship in mid-June a Centrino Atom-based UMPC (ultra-mobile PC) that can make phone calls using PHS (personal handyphone system) networks. The Sharp-manufactured D4 features a five-inch display, 1GB of RAM, a 40GB hard disk, two megapixel camera, WiFi, and Bluetooth. ...
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Stage lighting console runs Windows XP Embedded
Apr. 13, 2008
Danish firm Martin Professional has built a professional lighting and effects console around a Pentium M-based computer running Windows XP Embedded. The "Maxxyz Compact" can control up to 32,000 fixtures with 1,000 cuelists and up to 32 DMX512 universes, according to the company. ...
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Software delivers cross-platform remote control
Apr. 11, 2008
NetSupport has updated its software for cross-platform remote control and desktop support. NetSupport Manager version 10.3 adds support for Smart Cards and multiple monitors, RDP (remote desktop protocol) coexistence, enhanced scripting, and command prompt enhancements, according to the company. ...
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COM Express module sports Intel's Atom
Apr. 11, 2008
Congatec has announced a computer-on-module (COM) that features Intel's new Atom processor and uses the COM Express form-factor. The conga-CA comes in 1.1GHz and 1.6GHz versions, has two SD sockets on board, features gigabit Ethernet, and offers automatic flat-panel detection, according to the company.
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Versalogic SBCs gain RoHs compliance
Apr. 11, 2008
VersaLogic has announced new RoHS-compliant versions of three of its single-board computers (SBC). The PC-104/Plus-based Cheetah and Lynx, along with the EBX-based Cobra, run Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded, targeting long-life embedded applications in medicine, avionics, or security, according to the company. ...
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Tiny Atom-based module unveiled
Apr. 10, 2008
New details have emerged about Lippert's CoreExpress module, which the German firm claims to be the first board based on Intel Centrino Atom chipset. The 2.6 by 2.3-inch CoreExpress-ECO board comes in 1.1GHz and 1.6GHz versions, consuming only five Watts in the latter configuration, says Lippert. ...
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Windows Mobile PDA includes GPS
Apr. 10, 2008
Mio has announced a Windows Mobile 6-based PDA that includes built-in GPS capabilities. The DigiWalker P560 includes a 400MHz ARM9-based processor, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, and up to 4GB of flash storage, according to the company. ...
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.NET Micro Framework book sample chapter available
Apr. 10, 2008
The author of a forthcoming text on Microsoft's toolsuite for deeply embedded systems has generously agreed to share a sample chapter. Jens Kuehner says his book, Expert .NET Micro Framework, introduces the tools to embedded or .NET developers with a background in assembly language or C/C++. ...
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Atom-based CPU module runs Windows CE, XP Embedded
Apr. 10, 2008
Applied Data Systems (ADS) has introduced an Intel Atom-based development system built around a 3.9 x 2.8 inch computer-on-module (COM). The Catalyst targets ruggedized handheld, medical, and industrial designs, has a wide variety of interfaces, and runs Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE, the company says. ...
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Mobile Firefox gets speedup, design tweaks
Apr. 09, 2008
The Mozilla Foundation says the mobile version of Firefox, planned for release later this year, has been sped up nearly 600 percent in its latest builds. The evolving product, which will run on Windows Mobile devices, has also received several interesting new user interface (UI) proposals. ...
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UMPC features camera, sliding keyboard
Apr. 09, 2008
Gigabyte has launched a UMPC that runs either Windows Vista or Windows XP on a Via C7-M ULV processor. The M704 features a seven-inch touchscreen display, 1.3 megapixel camera, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, 768MB of DDR2 RAM, and a 60GB hard drive, Gigabyte says. ...
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Extra-rugged COM Express module runs Windows
Apr. 09, 2008
Ampro has announced an "extreme rugged" computer-on-module (COM) using the COM Express form-factor. Targeting avionics, military, and medical applications, the COM 840 operates from -40 to 185 deg. F, has a 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo processor, and accepts up to 4GB of RAM, the company says. ...
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