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Via unveils 64-bit processors
May 28, 2008
Via Technologies has announced the first processors based on its new x86-compatible "Isaiah" micro-architecture. The "Nano" processors are pin-compatible with Via's existing C7 processor family, and occupy similar power and footprint envelopes, while doubling or quadrupling performance, Via claims.
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Microsoft offers free Windows CE 6.0 textbook
May 28, 2008
Microsoft has announced a free, 358-page book providing a detailed introduction to Windows CE 6.0. The downloadable Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Preparation Kit is intended as a text for students taking the new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exam, but is also useful generally, the company says. ...
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Windows Mobile browser startup raises $13 million
May 28, 2008
Skyfire Labs, the startup behind a free web browser claimed to make browsing on a smartphone "just like browsing on a PC," reports receiving $13 million in capital. The money will facilitate international rollout of "Skyfire," currently still in a restricted private beta, says the company. ...
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Student competition finalists announced
May 28, 2008
Microsoft has named the finalists for its annual Embedded Development prize, part of an overall student competition called Imagine Cup 2008. The 15 teams named as finalists will spend Jul. 3-8 in Paris, where the final selection will be revealed. ...
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Windows Mobile 6.1 phone boasts switchable keyboard
May 28, 2008
Willcom has announced a Windows Mobile 6.1 based phone with an illuminated keypad that doubles as a directional controller. The Willcom 03 features a 800 x 480 display, TV tuner, Bluetooth, WiFi, a two-megapixel camera, and a slide-out keyboard. ...
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Configurable 65nm ARM9 chip costs $6, runs Windows CE
May 27, 2008
STMicroelectronics (STM) has announced an ARM9-based SoC (system-on-chip) that runs Windows CE and targets printers, scanners, and digital picture frames. The "SPEAr Basic" has an ARM926EJ-S core, a 300Kgate customizable logic array, 10/100 Ethernet, USB, serial, IrDA, and a 72KB internal memory pool, the company says. ...
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ARM11 SoC targets PMPs, PNDs
May 27, 2008
Freescale Semiconductor has announced the latest in its Windows CE-compatible i.MX line of multimedia system-on-chips (SoCs) for mobile devices. Based on technology received when Freescale acquired SigmaTel, the i.MX37 processor is aimed at the portable media player (PMP), mobile Internet, and personal navigation device (PND) markets, says Freescale. ...
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Mini laptop has open-source case
May 27, 2008
Via Technologies has unveiled a new miniature notebook reference design boasting an 8.9-inch screen, interchangeable local and wide area networking modules, and a "dual-headed" video camera. The Via "OpenBook" also features an open source case design that users can download in CAD (computer-aided design) file format. ...
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Microsoft expects meteoric Windows Mobile sales
May 27, 2008
Microsoft expects global unit sales of Windows Mobile-based cellphones to grow at least 50 percent per year in fiscal years 2008 and 2009. The fastest growth will take place in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Brazil, Russia, and India, according to a company executive interviewed today. ...
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Scanning handheld gains GSM telephony
May 23, 2008
Honeywell has announced a data-collection handheld that runs Windows Mobile 6.0 and features built-in GSM telephony. The Dolphin 7600 offers linear and 2D barcode scanning, includes a VGA-resolution camera for capturing signatures, and withstands multiple five-foot drops to concrete, the company says. ...
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Mini-ITX board signs up for new chipset
May 23, 2008
Via has announced a mini-ITX motherboard that combines the company's C7 processor and VX800 chipset. Targeting digital signage applications, the Epia M700 has dual gigabit Ethernet controllers, offers an array of video and audio interfaces, and includes a PCI expansion slot, says Via. ...
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Personal database accepts voice commands, input
May 23, 2008
Imagineng has introduced list management software for Windows Mobile that uses both voice recognition and voice recording capabilities. "Memic List" can be controlled via voice commands, records items using a device's microphone, and automatically trims recordings to save on storage space, the company says. ...
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Barcode scanning handheld makes voice calls, too
May 22, 2008
Handheld USA has announced a Windows Mobile 5.0-based handheld computer aimed at logistics, warehousing, and meter-reading applications. The M3 Mobile has a barcode scanner, two megapixel digital camera, optional GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g wireless, and optional GSM telephony that supports both voice and data, the company says. ...
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"Critical" XPe bug fix available
May 22, 2008
Microsoft has released a "critical" security update for Windows XP Embedded. The fix stamps out bugs in the operating system's Jet database engine that, as the company has acknowledged, could let an attacker take control of a computer, and have already been exploited "in the wild." ...
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Mobile thin client runs Windows XP Embedded
May 22, 2008
HP has announced a mobile thin client device that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe). The 2533t features a laptop-style form factor, 1.0GHz Via C7-M ULV processor, 12.1-inch display, 802.11a/b/g wireless networking, choice of three battery sizes, and an optional DVD-ROM drive, the company says.
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Citrix ships virtual desktop platform
May 21, 2008
Citrix has begun shipping its new software for delivering virtualized Windows desktops to thin clients running Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, or other operating systems. XenDesktop dynamically assembles a "new, pristine, high-performing desktop," with personalized applications and settings, every time a user logs on, says Citrix. ...
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New article introduces .NET Micro Framework
May 21, 2008
A newly available article describes the history and architecture of Microsoft's .NET Micro Framework (MF), the development environment for small, deeply embedded devices. It has been generously adapted for WindowsForDevices.com from the 2008 book Expert .NET Micro Framework by author Jens Kuehner. ...
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Single-chip GPS receiver supports Windows
May 21, 2008
Taiwanese vendor SkyTraq has announced what it claims to be the world's highest-integration single-chip GPS receiver. The Windows Mobile-compatible Venus634LP measures one square centimeter, and integrates an LNA (low noise amplifier), SAW (surface acoustic wave) filter, GPS RF front end, and Venus6 baseband processor.
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"Open-frame" panel PCs target kiosk installation
May 20, 2008
Datasound Laboratories has announced four open-frame panel PCs intended for incorporation into kiosks. With screens from 6.4 to 15 inches, the LX800-LCD systems feature fanless operation, AMD Geode LX800 processors, up to 1GB of RAM, 10/100 Ethernet, four USB ports, and optional PCI-104 expansion, says Datasound. ...
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Thin-client ThinkPad runs XP Embedded
May 20, 2008
Devon IT has allied with Lenovo to announce a thin-client notebook based on a ThinkPad R61 without a hard drive. The SafeBook LVO runs Windows XP Embedded on a 2.0 GHz Celeron processor, and boasts 802.11a/b/g wireless, gigabit Ethernet, and ThinkPad accessories, says Devon IT. ...
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Intrinsyc scoops up GPS software tech
May 20, 2008
Intrinsyc Software has announced its intent to purchase GPS-related software operations, development facilities, and patents from Destinator Technologies. Intrinsic said it hopes the buy will bolster the navigation capabilities of Soleus, its application software stack for Windows CE-based phones and PNDs (personal navigation devices). ...
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MIcrosoft enhances enterprise device management tools
May 20, 2008
Microsoft has announced eighteen free software utilities that work with its enterprise management platform for Windows Mobile 6.1 devices. The "System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 Resource Kit Tools" help administrators configure management servers, provision smartphones, and remove devices that are no longer required, says Microsoft. ...
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Handheld PC checks IDs
May 19, 2008
Trijay has released a handheld computer that runs Windows CE and targets identity verification applications. The ST4EXLE features a digital camera, fingerprint reader, RFID, a smart card reader, a GSM cellular modem, and three SAM (secure acess module) slots, according to the company. ...
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Home automation panel runs Windows XP Embedded
May 19, 2008
VidaBox LLC has announced a touchscreen panel PC that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe) and targets home entertainment installations. The fanless TouchClient12 features a 12-inch display with 1024 x 768 resolution, two 10/100 Ethernet ports, two serial ports, stereo speakers, and optional 802.11b/g wireless, says VidaBox. ...
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Military PDA features data-wiping "terminate" key
May 19, 2008
Industrial Computing has announced a rugged PDA with GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a cellular modem, and a "terminate" button claimed to wipe sensitive data. The military-minded Guardian Model 37 runs Windows Mobile 6.0 or Windows CE 5.0, and can take harsh environments, according to the vendor. ...
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