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Running Windows Mobile 6.1 on your desktop computer
Apr. 21, 2008
Those eagerly awaiting the day they can get their hands on a Windows Mobile 6.1 device have a way to try the OS now, Microsoft says. The company has posted free emulators, along with instructions on how to use them to test System Center Mobile Device Manager (MDM) if desired. ...
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Commercial GNU tools add x86 Windows support
Apr. 21, 2008
CodeSourcery has added support for Windows OSes on x86 architectures to its commercially supported GNU C/C++ toolchain and Eclipse IDE (integrated development environment). The "spring release" of Sourcery G++ also adds support for Linux ELF binaries on the MIPS architecture, along with a QEMU-based simulator for PowerPC. ...
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Mot invests in virtualization for phones
Apr. 21, 2008
Handset maker Motorola has taken an equity investment in VirtualLogix, a vendor of virtualization technology for handsets and telecom infrastructure equipment. The move could help Motorola lower the cost of handsets running Windows Mobile, while helping operators maintain security, consolidate infrastructure and expand dynamic service offerings. ...
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HP enters kiosk market
Apr. 21, 2008
HP plans to add a range of self-service, customer-facing kiosks to its product line. The devices will target applications such as order entry, ticketing, bill payment, check-in, and human resource applications, and run operating systems such as Windows Embedded for Point of Sale (WEPOS), says HP. ...
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Digital signage software supports Flash, YouTube videos
Apr. 18, 2008
Netpresenter has announced version 5.0 of its digital signage player software for Windows XP Embedded. Netpresenter Player supports continuous, full-screen display of YouTube videos, Adobe Flash content, RSS feeds, and emergency alerts, according to the company. ...
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Industrial computer adds real-time extension to XP Embedded
Apr. 18, 2008
B&R Automation has announced a compact industrial PC that comes with Windows XP Embedded enhanced with the company's own real-time extension. The APC620 Embedded offers integrated fieldbus interfaces, 512KB or 1GB of battery-backed static RAM, two CompactFlash slots, and support for eight remote displays, B&R says. ...
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Microsoft patches Windows XP Embedded
Apr. 18, 2008
Microsoft has released its April 2008 batch of updates to Windows XP Embedded (XPe). Available now on the Mobile & Embedded Communications Extranet (ECE), the seven security updates patch GDI (graphics device interface), ActiveX, Internet Explorer, and Windows kernel vulnerabilities, including remote code execution and permissions elevation exploits. ...
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"High end" thin client runs Windows XP Embedded
Apr. 17, 2008
VXL Instruments has introduced a "high end" thin client that runs Windows XP Embedded. The TC 7321-XP operates fanlessly, uses a 1GHz Via C7 processor, supports up to 1900 x 1200 resolution, expands to 4GB of flash storage, and uses 11 Watts of power, says VXL. ...
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Microsoft adds mobile RFID support to BizTalk server
Apr. 17, 2008
Microsoft has added support for Windows Mobile-based RFID devices to its BizTalk BPM (business process management) server. The "BizTalk RFID Mobility and Standards Pack" allows reliable tag submission, supports Web Services for Devices, and lets mobile devices be managed via a BizTalk RFID server, Microsoft says. ...
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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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