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ESC Boston features free SBCs
Aug. 25, 2008
At Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Boston on Oct. 26-30, organizers will give away SBCs (single board computers). TechInsights will offer attendees a choice of Ibase's IB885, powered by AMD's new Sempron 2xx "Atom-killer," or the Linux-based, Texas Instruments-made Beagle Board, based on TI's OMAP3530 system-on-chip (SoC). ...
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Windows CE PMP has 30GB HDD
Aug. 25, 2008
The Korean firm Nurian introduced a PMP (portable media player) that runs Windows CE 5.0. The "F1 Avatar" includes an RMI Au1250 CPU, 4.3-inch display with 480 x 272 resolution, 30GB hard disk drive, DMB-T (digital multimedia broadcast terrestrial) receiver, and video I/O, the company says. ...
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AMD preps low-powered Atom killer
Aug. 22, 2008
[Revised, Aug. 25] -- While Intel's Developer Forum hogged the limelight last week, AMD was shyly preparing to ship its own competitors to Intel's Atom. The AMD Sempron 200U and 210U will sample next month on a 3.5-inch SBC (single board computer), says Taiwanese manufacturer Ibase. ...
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Windows CE tablet has swiveling camera
Aug. 22, 2008
Albatron has announced a 12-ounce tablet PC that includes a seven-inch touchscreen display and runs Windows CE 6.0. The "Tee PC" includes a swiveling camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, an SD expansion slot, and a speaker-equipped docking station, according to the company. ...
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August brings four critical XPe patches
Aug. 22, 2008
Microsoft has released its monthly batch of security updates for Windows XP Embedded (XPe). Announced on Microsoft's Windows Embedded Standard blog, and available now on its Mobile and Embedded Communications Extranet (ECE), the August batch boasts ten different fixes, four rated "critical." ...
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New Windows Mobile phone king crowned?
Aug. 21, 2008
Will Samsung's forthcoming Omnia become the new Windows Mobile phone "to die for"? Could be, according to reviewers, who rave about the international version's user interface and features. Yet, reviewers also express disappointment with the phone's slow operation on U.S. cellular networks. ...
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Intel spins multi-core programming tools
Aug. 21, 2008
At this week's Intel Developer Forum (IDF), Intel announced a forthcoming beta of new tools designed to optimize software for multicore processors. Intel Parallel Studio will help Microsoft Visual Studio developers design, code, debug, and tune applications to use parallel programming techniques, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft baits OS testers with mice
Aug. 21, 2008
Microsoft announced an online chat and mouse giveaway for those testing Community Techology Preview (CTP) betas of its premier, x86-based embedded operating systems. The Aug. 28 chat covers Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Windows XP Embedded (XPe), and its successor, Windows Embedded Standard (WES), says Microsoft. ...
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"Nettop" can boot from CompactFlash
Aug. 21, 2008
MSI has announced a "nettop" computer using Intel's Atom processor. The Wind MS-6496 includes a gigabit Ethernet port, VGA port, six USB ports, memory card reader, dual drive bays, 7:1 audio output, plus both Mini PCI Express and CompactFlash slots, says MSI. ...
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Intel aims x86 at digital TVs
Aug. 20, 2008
Intel will ship a Pentium M-based system-on-chip (SoC) for consumer devices such as networked optical players, set-top boxes, and digital TVs. The 800MHz Media Processor CE3100 ("Canmore") aims to bring YouTube and other PC-based entertainment platforms to home entertainment systems, where today MIPS-based SoCs from Sigma, Broadcom, and others dominate. ...
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Palm unlocks a Treo
Aug. 20, 2008
Palm has announced a new Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone that will be available only in unlocked, unsubsidized form in the U.S. The Treo Pro includes quad-band GSM connectivity, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a two-megapixel camera, according to the company. ...
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Intel unveils dual-core Atom
Aug. 20, 2008
Intel has brought out a dual-core version of its Atom ("Diamondville") processor for low-cost "nettop" PCs. The Atom 330 will ship initially in a low-cost D945GCLF2 mini-ITX board that has gigabit Ethernet, S-video, six-channel audio, eight USB ports, and PCI expansion. ...
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Appliances use Pentium M SoC
Aug. 19, 2008
Lanner Electronics announced two devices using Intel's EP80579 SoC (system on chip) and Windows XP Embedded. The FW-7570 is a 1U security appliance with encryption capabilities and up to 10 gigabit Ethernet ports, while the NS04-5130 is a four-bay storage platform with 4TB capacity, says Lanner. ...
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Intel announces high-speed SSDs
Aug. 19, 2008
At today's Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco, the chipmaker announced new SSDs (solid-state drives). The 1.8-inch X-18M and 2.5-inch X-25M target laptops and desktops, while the 2.5-inch X25E, which boasts faster write speeds, targets servers. ...
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Windows tablet runs at -20 C
Aug. 19, 2008
Xplore Technologies has announced a ruggedized Windows XP Embedded (XPe) tablet computer supporting stylus or finger operation, and extreme-temperature operation. The iX104C4 has a 1.2GHz Core Duo processor, 10.4-inch display, PCMCIA and Mini PCI Express expansion, and resists four-foot drops onto concrete, according to the company. ...
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Industrial computers work up to 167 deg. F
Aug. 18, 2008
Moxa has announced a pair of Windows CE-based PCs that operate in harsh industrial environments up to 167 deg. F. The IA-261-1-T and IA-261-2T offer dual Ethernet ports, dual CANbus ports, eight digital I/O channels, and CompactFlash storage, according to the company. ...
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Software hardens POS systems
Aug. 18, 2008
Solidcore has announced Windows XP-based change control software targeting POS (point-of-service) systems. "POS Check and Control" validates newly deployed POS images, locks down images to prevent unauthorized change, and helps ensure PCI DSS (payment card industry data security standard) compliance, the company says. ...
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Motorola Q9 gets touchscreen features
Aug. 18, 2008
Motorola released a downloadable Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard upgrade for its AT&T-branded Moto Q9h and Q9h Global phones. The upgrade reportedly provides slightly faster speeds, along with new operating system features like a task manager, sliding panels on the home screen, plus cut and paste. ...
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Handheld works week on one charge
Aug. 18, 2008
A company called "Two Technologies" has announced a ruggedized handheld computer claimed to offer 40 hours of battery life. Running Windows CE 5.0 on a 624MHz Marvell PXA270 processor, the "Hydrus" includes a five megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a customizable 55-key keyboard. ...
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Mobile dev board sports Atom Z530
Aug. 15, 2008
[Revised, Aug. 19] -- InHand Electronics announced an Intel Atom-based board targeting developers of UMPCs (ultra mobile PCs) and MIDs (mobile Internet devices). The FireFly offers a Z530 processor, gigabit Ethernet and PATA, three USB ports, daughtercard connector, plus microSD and ExpressCard expansion, says InHand. ...
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Windows Mobile app plugs in GPS info
Aug. 15, 2008
GeoTerrestrial has announced a new version of its interesting free software add-on for GPS-equipped Windows Mobile phones. GPSToday, version 0.9.9.1, continuously displays a user's current location on a phone's Today screen, provides relevant weather information, and can automatically geo-tag photos, according to the company.
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Via announces "lowest-profile" nano-ITX board
Aug. 15, 2008
Via Technologies announced a nano-ITX board targeting compact industrial PCs and embedded automation. The Epia N700 includes Via's 1.5GHz C7 or 500MHz Eden ULV processors, gigabit Ethernet, two SATA ports, four USB ports, four COM ports, plus Compact Flash and Mini PCI expansion, the company says. ...
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Webkit-based browser updated
Aug. 14, 2008
Torch Mobile has announced a "final preview" of its Windows Mobile web browser based on open-source WebKit browsing technology. The Iris Browser, version 1.0.13, includes stability and memory usage fixes, plus new page overview and single-colum modes, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft patches Windows CE, NavReady
Aug. 14, 2008
Microsoft has released a collection of updates and fixes for its Windows CE 5.0, 6.0, and NavReady operating systems. The "July 2008" updates include enhancements to memory handling and file system performance, improved Bluetooth, and a Service Pack 1 (SP1) version of the SQL Compact 3.5 database software, says Microsoft. ...
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"Companion" supports new phones
Aug. 14, 2008
Celio Corporation has announced additional driver support for its laptop-like add-on for Windows Mobile smartphones. The Redfly Mobile Companion now supports 19 different Windows Mobile devices, and has also received a price cut to $400, according to Celio. ...
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