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Tablet PCs use Intel's Atom — Apr. 25, 2008 — Nexcom has announced three tablet computers using Intel's Atom processor, and targeting logistics, health care, and vehicle applications. The MTC 2100, MTC 2100-MD, and MRC 2100 feature 8.4-inch sunlight-readable displays, fingerprint readers, and Infineon TPMs (trusted platform modules), and run eight hours on batteries, says Nexcom. ...
Media-oriented mini PC sports discrete graphics — Apr. 24, 2008 — Asus has launched a mini PC it says is the world's first with an embedded discrete graphics card. The media-oriented Essentio CS5110 offers a Blu-Ray drive, plays 1080p HD video via HDMI, offers S/PDIF audio output, and has up to 1TB of disk storage, says Asus. ...
Microsoft gives away next-gen robotics tools — Apr. 24, 2008 — Microsoft has launched a new version of its Windows-based robotics programming platform, plus a website designed to stage virtual robot programming competitions. Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 is available initially as a "community technology preview" (CTP) that is freely available for anyone to download. ...
Low-power CPU module uses 90nm ARM9 SoC — Apr. 24, 2008 — [Updated, Jun. 25] -- PhyTec is readying a small CPU module powered by an ARM9-based SoC (system-on-chip) built on 90 nanometer process technology. The PhyCore-LPC3250 boasts seven serial ports and "state-of-the-art" power management, and targets consumer, medical, industrial, and automotive applications, PhyTec says. ...
PC/104-Plus SBC resists shock — Apr. 24, 2008 — VersaLogic has announced a PC/104-Plus SBC (single board computer) that targets military, avionics, and medical applications. Running on an AMD LX800 processor, the dual-Ethernet port equipped Cougar operates fanlessly, draws under five Watts, and features high resistance to mechanical and thermal shock. ...
SODIMM-sized module runs Windows CE 6.0 — Apr. 23, 2008 — Cogent Computer Systems is now shipping an SO-DIMM-sized computer module based on Atmel's AT91SAM9263 processor. The CSB737 "system-on-module" (SOM) is available with both a development kit that includes a carrier board, and a Windows CE 6.0 BSP (board support package). The
Microsoft service syncs devices online — Apr. 23, 2008 — Microsoft has announced an Internet-based service designed to synchronize and share data among multiple desktop PCs and mobile devices. In addition to synchronization, Live Mesh provides users with 5GB of storage and remote access to any device in their "mesh," according to the company. ...
ARM9-based SoC targets low-end PMPs — Apr. 23, 2008 — Korean chipmaker MagicEyes Digital has announced an ARM9-based system-on-chip (SoC) intended for low-end navigation devices and PMPs (personal media players). Supporting Windows CE 5.0 and 6.0, the "Pollux" features on-chip 3D graphics acceleration, an NTSC/PAL video encoder, and a video DAC with picture-in-picture capabilities. ...
PC/104 module runs x86 Windows CE on 1.85 Watts — Apr. 23, 2008 — Tri-M Engineering has started shipping a low-cost PC/104 processor module based on a low-power x86-compatible system-on-chip (SoC). Targeting industrial computing applications, the rugged, extended-temperature VSX104 runs Windows CE, Linux, DOS, and popular 32-bit RTOSes on a Vortex86SX SoC clocked at 300MHz. ...
Windows XP Embedded chat Thurs. — Apr. 22, 2008 — Microsoft will host another of its Windows XP Embedded "live chats" on Apr. 24. Members of the Embedded Windows team will be on hand to answer questions about the tools and technologies used to develop XP Embedded devices, and to receive developer feedback. ...
App turns dual mode phones into WiFi access points — Apr. 22, 2008 — TapRoot Systems has announced software that lets any WiFi-equipped Windows Mobile phone provide Internet access to other devices. WalkingHotSpot uses a phone's wide-area connection and cellular data plan, acts as a router, and supports up to five 802.11b-equipped client devices, the company says. ...
Restaurant pay station runs Windows CE — Apr. 22, 2008 — Tabletop Media has introduced a Windows CE-based device designed to let restaurant customers pay their bills without having to flag down a waiter. With an integral card reader and printer, the wireless "Tabletop" device computes tips, splits checks, and emails receipts, the company says. ...
Thin client tablet runs Windows XP Embedded — Apr. 22, 2008 — Bosanova has introduced a wireless thin client that runs Windows XP Embedded and targets healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. The rugged, dust- and water-sealed 410XP tablet has a 10.4-inch touchscreen, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, and flash storage or an optional 30GB hard drive. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
"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. ...
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. ...
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.
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. ...
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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