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Shock resistant automation computer runs Windows — May 06, 2008 —

Axiomtek has announced a fanless embedded computer based on one of its existing SBCs (single board computers). Targeting applications such as digital signage or industrial control, the shock-resistant eBox647-FL boots Windows XP Embedded or Windows CE from CompactFlash, according to the company. ...

Major automaker adopts Microsoft Auto — May 06, 2008 —

Microsoft has announced a new design win for its Windows CE-based automotive technology, Microsoft Auto. The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) will use the product in a voice-controlled infotainment system to be available in its 2010 vehicles, the companies announced. ...

Windows-compatible SBC boasts small size, low heat — May 06, 2008 —

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms announced a Windows-compatible single-board computer (SBC) that adheres to the military-friendly VPX format. The company claims the "ruggedized" VPXcel3 SBC320 is the first 3U VPX SBC with an Intel Core2 Duo and "server-class" memory that also boasts low heat dissipation. ...

HTC phone features fingertip browsing — May 06, 2008 —

HTC has announced a Windows Mobile 6.1-based phone featuring an enhanced, more finger-friendly version of the company's distinctive animated 3D "TouchFlow" user interface. The Touch Diamond also sports a diamond-faceted case, 2.8-inch VGA-resolution touchscreen, three-megapixel camera, GPS, FM radio, and 4GB of storage. ...

Qt release finalizes support for Windows CE, Mobile — May 05, 2008 —

Trolltech has released a new version of its cross-platform application development framework. Qt version 4.4 supports Windows CE and Windows Mobile as build targets, and incorporates the Webkit open-source browser engine, along with a new multimedia framework and support for multi-CPU systems, the company says. ...

Phone has TV receiver, 2.6-inch VGA screen — May 05, 2008 —

Gigabyte Communications has used Windows Mobile 6 to build a phone with a built-in digital TV receiver and 2.6-inch VGA (640 x 480) display. The GSmart t600 also boasts a two-megapixel camera with macro capabilities, four-band GSM connectivity, WiFi, and Bluetooth 2.0. ...

Windows CE-based PND boasts 3D views — May 05, 2008 —

Altina has announced a Windows CE 5.0-based PND (personal navigation device) that displays 3D images, including buildings, roadsigns, and even trees. Featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen display and SD card expansion, the A850 also offers an alternative 2D view. ...

Fujitsu upgrades convertible UMPC — May 02, 2008 —

Fujitsu has announced a new 60GB hard drive option and optional HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) modem for its convertible UMPC. The LifeBook U810 has a pivoting 5.6-inch touchscreen, an 800MHz A110 processor, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and an integral fingerprint sensor, according to the company. ...

Microsoft launches Windows Mobile site for salespeople — May 02, 2008 —

Microsoft has launched a new website devoted to Windows Mobile, and targeting "anyone who sells mobile phones or works in the mobile industry." Windows Mobile Connection features background information on the operating system, mobile industry news, Microsoft press releases, and discussion forums, the company says. ...

Laptop-like "companion" supports Windows Mobile 6.1 — May 02, 2008 —

Celio Corporation says it is adding support for additional mobile phones -- some based on Windows Mobile 6.1 -- to its laptop-like smartphone add-on. The Redfly Mobile Companion links with a phone via Bluetooth or USB, then provides the user with an eight-inch screen and keyboard. ...

World's first "pico projector" runs Windows CE — May 02, 2008 —

Sunlink International has announced a Windows CE-based PMP (personal media player) with a built-in "pico projector." The battery-operated, index card-sized "SunView Mobile PMP" features an adjustable-focus FLC (ferroelectric liquid crystal) projector claimed capable of casting a 54-inch VGA (640x480) image up to two meters (6.5 feet). ...

DAQ board supports multiple CPU modules — May 02, 2008 —

Diamond Systems has announced an SBC that represents a novel variation on the four-year-old EPIC form-factor. Intended for data acquisition (DAQ) applications, the Neptune offers a choice of three ETX-format CPU modules, along with PC/104-Plus expansion and 32 analog inputs with automatic calibration, says Diamond. ...

Software mimics iPhone user interface — May 01, 2008 —

A newly announced program is designed to simulate the user interface of Apple's iPhone on Windows Mobile devices. Flick Software's "iSwish" includes a photo library, lets users zoom in and out on photos with their fingers, and can also launch standard Windows Mobile applications, says Flick. ...

Adobe frees Flash for devices — May 01, 2008 —

Adobe hopes to make its Flash technology as ubiquitous on devices as PCs. Under an "Open Screen Project," it will remove restrictions on Flash file formats, open Flash server protocols, and give away the player along with the APIs needed to port it to new devices. ...

Windows Mobile 6.1 phone sports dual displays — May 01, 2008 —

Asus has announced a phone that runs Windows Mobile 6.1 and sports dual displays. The M930 has a two-inch portrait mode QVGA external display, and hinges open to reveal a 2.6-inch WQVGA (400x240) landscape-mode internal ...

"3.5-inch" SBC hosts Atom — Apr. 30, 2008 —

Intel's Centrino Atom chipset is available in yet another form factor, thanks to a new single board computer (SBC) from Ibase. The company's "IB882" uses a 3.5-inch format, with PCI-104 expansion and real-world I/O that includes dual gigabit Ethernet and an optional VGA port. ...

Code profiler helps fine-tune .NET CF apps — Apr. 30, 2008 —

Eqatec has released a free code analysis tool for Microsoft's .NET Compact Framework. Claimed to be the only code profiler available for .NET CF, the Eqatec Profiler generates detailed reports, while enlarging binaries less than 50 percent and lengthening runtimes only 30 percent, the company says. ...

Tablet PC has camera, RFID reader — Apr. 30, 2008 —

Motion Computing has released a tablet PC targeting contractors, delivery drivers, and other field workers. The F5 has a 10.4-inch touchscreen display, Core Solo CPU, hard disk or SSD (solid state drive), 802.11a/b/g networking, Bluetooth, a two megapixel camera, and an RFID reader. ...

Microsoft discovers XP SP3 glitch — Apr. 30, 2008 — Microsoft has found a glitch with its newly released Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional. While SP3 remains available, it is being witheld from Windows Update, and should not be installed by customers using Microsoft's Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS), says Microsoft. ...

Microsoft "mashup" site to become open-source development hub? — Apr. 29, 2008 —

A Microsoft-created website originally designed to create web "mashups" could become a hub for designing open-source Windows Mobile applications, if a proposal made this week catches on. Paul O'Brien, founder of the Windows Mobile community MoDaCo, has suggested using Microsoft's "Popfly" site to share code.

Atom-based COM Express module is "smallest possible" — Apr. 29, 2008 —

RadiSys has announced an Atom-based computer-on-module (COM) that runs Windows CE or Windows XP Embedded and targets battery-powered handheld devices. The 3.4 x 2.75 inch Procelerant Z500 is as small as a COM can get while still complying with the COM Express standard's pinout, claims RadiSys. ...

Compact network appliance sports six gigE ports — Apr. 29, 2008 —

Portwell has announced a "desktop" network security appliance that measures 9 x 8 x 2 inches and includes six Ethernet ports. The NAD-2100 comes with Celeron M or Pentium M processors, offers Compact Flash or DOM (disk-on-module) storage, and supports a serial-interfaced system console, says Portwell. ...

Microsoft releases Windows XP Service Pack 3 — Apr. 29, 2008 — Microsoft has released Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP Home and for Windows XP Professional, with availability for Windows XP Embedded expected "at a later date." SP3 combines previously released patches with new "black hole" router detection, network policy enforcement, easier-to-use security, and a new cryptographic module, ...

.NET Micro Framework multithreading explained — Apr. 28, 2008 —

Microsoft's .NET Micro Framework (.NET MF) supports multithreading, just as its larger relatives, the .NET Compact Framework and .NET Framework do. A new posting on the .NET MF team blog reviews techniques for retrieving and setting thread priorities, scheduling threads, and suspending or stopping threads. ...

Software turns phones into Bluetooth-based kiosks — Apr. 28, 2008 —

Zurado Systems has announced software that allows Bluetooth-enabled Windows Mobile phones or PDAs to send or receive proximity-based information. Targeting retail, exhibitions, store displays, and even personal use, Please Explain That (PXT) sends text, images, and audio over a range of about 30 feet, says Zurado. ...

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