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HTC phones rev'd to Windows Mobile 6.1 — Aug. 27, 2008 — Two more smartphones gained Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades, thanks to newly available downloads. Free ROM upgrades for the HTC-sourced AT&T Tilt and Verizon XV6800 provide threaded SMS, improved Direct Push technology, the ability to zoom out on web pages, and other minor fixes, the companies say. ...
MID revs to Atom, HSDPA — Aug. 26, 2008 — Wibrain has announced a MID (mobile Internet device) based on Intel's Atom processor. The "i1" MID offers a 60GB hard drive or 64GB SSD (solid state disk), SD card slot, six-hour battery life, and HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access) networking, online distributor Dynamism says. ...
3D world demo'd on Windows Mobile device — Aug. 26, 2008 — The Japanese company EitaroSoft has unveiled a "Second Life"-style 3D virtual world for Windows Mobile devices. The online environment, "Lanity," was demonstrated yesterday on Nvidia's Tegra APX 2500 reference platform at "Nvision," a San Jose event sponsored by the chipmaker. ...
HTC keeps non-touchscreen faith — Aug. 26, 2008 — Though well-known for its "TouchFLO" enhancements to Windows Mobile, HTC has not abandoned non-touchscreen phones. The newly announced, candybar-style "S740" runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, sports a 3.2 megapixel camera, and includes GPS, WiFi, plus an FM radio. ...
Patent dispute threatens GPS imports — Aug. 26, 2008 — U.S. importation of smartphones and other Windows-based devices using SiRF's GPS chipsets could be banned by December, if the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) adopts a recommendation made last week. Announced by Broadcom, the ruling is the latest development in a patent battle between the chipmakers. ...
SBC uses Pentium M SoC — Aug. 26, 2008 — Ibase announced an ECX (embedded compact extended) board using Intel's new Pentium M-based SOC (system-on-chip) for storage, networking, industrial, and automotive use. Sporting three gigabit Ethernet ports and optional x1 PCI Express graphics, the ECX810 uses Intel's EP80597 ("Tolapai") SoC, clocked at 600MHz or 1.2GHz. ...
Windows Mobile app plays YouTube, streamed media — Aug. 25, 2008 — Kinoma has announced a Windows Mobile media player touted as "the first true mobile media browser." Kinoma Play can access media stored on a user's home PC, online radio stations, downloaded or streamed audio books from Audible.com, and most types of unprotected music files, says Kinoma. ...
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). ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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." ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
"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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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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