Click here to learn
about this Sponsor:
Home  |  News  |  Articles  |  Polls  |  Forum  |  Directory

Keywords: Match:
News
GPS phone uses new Marvell "Tavor" chip — Sep. 08, 2008 — Asus has announced a phone that runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and a custom "Glide" user interface. The "P552w" features GPS, a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a 624MHz Marvell "Tavor" processor, HSDPA (high speed downlink packet access) connectivity, WiFi, and Bluetooth, according to the company. ...
OLPC partners with Amazon, ITU — Sep. 05, 2008 — Amazon will sell One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)'s Linux-compatible XO notebook starting in November, says a news story. The story also says OLPC is partnering with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to help distribute the notebooks, and that the next-generation XO-2 will ship in 1Q 2010. ...
"Compact JTAG" debuts — Sep. 05, 2008 — A company that sells IP (intellectual property) cores to system-on-chip (SoC) designers claims to be shipping the first synthesizable IP core to implement the IEEE 1149.7 "Compact JTAG" (cJTAG) standard. cJTAG uses only two pins for I/O, clocking, and control, instead of JTAG's four, while also improving debugging, proponents say. ...
Dell ships Ubuntu- and Atom-based netbook — Sep. 04, 2008 — Dell announced its first netbook, a $400-$450 Intel Atom-based model loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. The Inspiron Mini 9 offers a 1.6GHz Atom N270, up to 1GB SDRAM, an 8.9-inch, 1024 X 600 display, three USB ports, Ethernet, and an 8GB-16GB solid-state drive (SSD). ...
Smallest X86 board ever? — Sep. 04, 2008 — Lippert has upped the maximum amount of RAM available soldered onto its CoreExpress-ECO computer-on-module (COM). Now available with 2GB of RAM, and targeting mobile embedded PC applications, the 28-gram, Intel Atom-based board uses Lippert's own 2.3 x 2.6 inch (58 x 65mm) "CoreExpress" COM format. ...
Sony Ericsson releases Xperia X1 SDK — Sep. 04, 2008 — Sony Ericsson announced a free SDK (software development kit) for its first Windows Mobile-based smartphone, the Xperia X1. The "Sony Ericsson Beta SDK for Windows Mobile 6.1" includes a device emulator, and tools for creating "Xperia panels," the company says. ...
Microsoft demos mobile cloud sync client — Sep. 03, 2008 — Microsoft has offered developers a quick peek at an unreleased Windows Mobile client for its fledgling "Live Mesh" service. The service aims to let users share and synchronize files between smartphones and PCs running heterogeneous OSes, and also includes remote control capabilities. ...
"Semi-rugged" tablet runs ULV Core 2 Duo — Sep. 03, 2008 — Motion Computing introduced a "semi-rugged" tablet PC using Intel's Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Core 2 Duo U7500. The LE1700 includes a 12.1-inch touchscreen, 2GB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive or 64GB SSD (solid state drive), 802.11a/b/g wireless, dual batteries, and optional cellular modem, says Motion. ...
HP launches new thin clients — Sep. 03, 2008 — HP has announced two new thin client computers that use Via's 1.0GHz Eden CPU. Offered with Windows CE and XP Embedded (XPe), respectively, the t5540 and t5630 include gigabit Ethernet, six USB ports, plus both VGA and DVI video outputs, the company says. ...
Rugged handhelds target surveyors — Sep. 02, 2008 — Carlson Software has announced two ruggedized handheld computers intended for surveyors. The "Surveyor" and "Surveyor+" run Windows Mobile 6.1, include the company's SurvCE software, offer up to eight hours of battery life, and have sealed magnesium alloy cases, the company says. ...
Google spins web browser — Sep. 02, 2008 — Google launched an open-source web browser claimed to feature "enhanced stability and security." Google Chrome, downloadable now for Windows XP and Vista, features tabs whose memory areas are protected from one another, a new JavaScript engine, and a private browsing mode, the company says.
Pico-ITX board sports Atom — Sep. 02, 2008 — Axiomtek has announced what it says is the world's first pico-ITX SBC (single board computer) packing Intel's Atom processor. The PICO820 offers 1.1GHz or 1.6GHz Z5xx CPUs, gigabit Ethernet, a SATA port, a VGA port, and headers for four serial ports, the company says. ...
Webcast covers Windows Mobile development — Sep. 02, 2008 — Microsoft has announced a 60-minute webcast devoted to developing applications for Windows Mobile devices. The webcast, "24 hours of Windows Mobile application development: Introduction to Windows Mobile device development (level 200)," will run tomorrow, Sep. 3, at 10 AM PDT, according to the company. ...
Windows CE tracks trucks, trailers — Aug. 29, 2008 — Imarda has added WiFi and the ability to monitor trailer hookups and drops to its Windows CE-based vehicle tracking device. The company's Vector 300GWP runs Windows CE on a Marvell PXA270 processor, has GPS and a three-axis accelerometer, and includes GSM/GRPS wide area networking, says Imarda. ...
Microsoft unveils Windows CE BSP, driver databases — Aug. 29, 2008 — Microsoft has announced two new online databases that list Windows CE drivers and BSPs (board support packages). The "regularly updated" databases are easily searchable by product category, manufacturer, processor family, and other relevant parameters, according to the company. ...
Free netbook with HSPA cellular contract? — Aug. 29, 2008 — LG Electronics announced a netbook that sports a built-in HSPA (high speed packet access) modem, and may be available from carriers in subsidized form. The X110 has a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 10-inch screen, 80GB or 120GB hard drive, 802.11b/g, and a wired Ethernet port, says LG. ...
Fox has Windows Mobile "scoop" — Aug. 29, 2008 — [Updated, Sep. 23] -- Yesterday morning, Fox Business treated its viewers to a scoop: There are other smartphones besides Apple's iPhone. Microsoft Mobile Communications Group Manager Scott Rockfeld appeared with BusinessWeek's Arik Hesseldahl to show off Windows Mobile 6.1 devices in the six-minute segment, viewable online. ...
"3.5-inch" SBC has DVI port — Aug. 28, 2008 — Ibase Technology announced a new SBC (single board computer) with Intel's N270 Atom processor, targeting automation, industrial control, and data acquisition. The IB883 has dual gigabit Ethernet ports, two serial ports, four USB 2.0 ports, a CompactFlash socket, and a PCI Express x1 interface. ...
All-in-one PC sports dual cores — Aug. 28, 2008 — The U.K. company Akhter has jumped on the "green PC" bandwagon with a new computer built into a 19-inch LCD display. The "LoCO2PC" typically consumes about 55 Watts, sleeps using 3 Watts, includes an HDMI port and DVD writer, and features Intel dual-core CPUs, Akhter says. ...
"Green" integrated PC runs Windows XP Embedded — Aug. 28, 2008 — Tangent announced a fanless, Windows-compatible PC that runs on 24 Watts and tucks neatly behind its 17-inch display. The Evergreen 17 is available with a 1GHz Via Eden, 2GB SDRAM, and either a 160GB hard drive or a 64GB solid-state drive (SSD), says Tangent. ...
Low-cost SSDs target netbooks — Aug. 28, 2008 — Samsung announced it is now sampling "highly cost-efficient" SSD (solid-state drive) modules, targeting netbooks and other low-cost devices. Available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities, the devices are a third the size of traditional, 2.5-inch SSDs, the company adds. ...
Video discusses forward driver ports — Aug. 27, 2008 — Microsoft has announced an online video that explains how to get drivers from earlier versions of Windows CE to work in CE 6.0. The 45-minute video, "Porting Drivers to Windows Embedded CE 6.0," is now available online on the "Channel 9" website, the company says. ...
Nettop is "almost fanless" — Aug. 27, 2008 — Shuttle Incorporated unveiled a "nettop" computer claimed to offer "almost fanless" operation and use just 38 Watts. The mini-ITX based "X27" includes an Intel Atom 230 processor, a gigabit Ethernet port, DVI video output, a 2.5-inch hard drive bay, and a PCI expansion slot, says Shuttle. ...
App edits Office docs on smartphones — Aug. 27, 2008 — DataViz Technologies has released a new version of its mobile office suite for Windows Mobile. "Documents To Go Premium Edition 3.0" now supports touchscreen devices, includes enhanced PDF support, and comes in a version optimized for high-resolution screens, according to the company. ...
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. ...

More News ...

Windows XP for Embedded Applications
This white paper describes the benefits of using Windows XP when developing embedded applications.

A Manager's Guide to Selecting a Mobile Device Operating System
This white paper offers a comparative review of Microsoft Windows CE and Windows Mobile.

Visual Basic 6.0 to .NET Migration
This paper focuses on the methodology and techniques which Infosys (Microsoft Technology Center) has developed for migrating VB 6.0 Applications to .NET. Our approach ensures a smooth, cost effective, and efficient migration.

Mobile Device Security: Securing the Handheld, Securing the Enterprise
This whitepaper identifies security threats to corporate data on mobile devices and details how mobile devices can become a "backdoor" to the enterprise.

Mobile Device Security: The Eight Areas of Risk
It's common knowledge that adding mobile devices to your network increases security risks. There are multiple facets to mobile security, all of which should be paid close attention to. This E-Guide presents a more in depth look into the eight key areas of securing wireless devices.

Quality Assurance and .NET
This paper discusses best practices for functional, regression and load testing of .NET applications.

SCADA Security in Integrated Networks
As businesses leverage their SCADA systems by integrating them into the business networks, they must also assure the security of the SCADA system.

The Advantages of Small Form Factor HMI
HMIs have mutated and changed with new requirements, and they have become more flexible and capable. And while they've been doing that, they've become smaller and more useful.

9 Critical Requirements for Web Application Security
Learn why your Web applications expose dangerous security breaches and what’s required to effectively protect your Web applications and the sensitive information behind them.

 


Got a HOT tip?   please tell us!
Free weekly newsletter
Enter your email...
Click here for a profile of each sponsor:
PLATINUM SPONSORS
(Become a sponsor)

ADVERTISEMENT
(Advertise here)

Updated! The latest Windows-powered...

mobile phones!

other cool
gadgets

HOT TOPICS
Microsoft targets PNDs with new embedded OS
Microsoft tips .NET MF 3.0 highlights
Microsoft previews Windows Embedded Standard
Microsoft offers free Windows CE 6.0 textbook
Microsoft renames embedded operating systems
Microsoft unveils Windows Mobile 6.1
New Atom models target low-cost PCs
REFERENCE GUIDES
Windows Device Showcase
Intro to Windows Embedded
Intro to Shared Source
Real-time Windows Embedded
Windows Embedded books
Join our Windows Embedded discussion forums:
Windows XP Embedded
Windows CE
Windows Mobile


Windows Embedded developer newsgroups
Windows CE
XP Embedded
PocketPC
Smartphone

Microsoft's Windows Embedded resources
Embedded dev center
Mobile dev center
Windows CE tutorials
XP Embedded tutorials
Windows Embedded seminars
Windows Embedded application categories
3rd-party partners


BREAKING NEWS


MOST POPULAR (last 90 days)
• "Netbook" uses Intel's Atom N270
• Windows CE takes on Linux in low-end netbooks
• HTC ups Touch resolution
• Microsoft unleashes new embedded OS
• Windows Mobile phone gets 800 x 480 display
• HTC spins WiMAX phone?
• Smart camera sports Atom
• Dual-core AMD netbook gets rave review
• Windows Mobile 7 "delayed"
• GPS phone uses new Marvell "Tavor" chip
MOST POPULAR (Classics from the vault)
Windows XP Embedded USB boot
Troubleshooting Windows XPe's blue screen "Stop 0x0000007B" error
Asus reveals $190 mini notebook
Windows Mobile 6 SDKs available for download
Windows Mobile VPN client plays with Cisco
HTC adds GPS to Windows Mobile Touch line
Microsoft unveils Windows Mobile 6.1
Guide to HTC's Windows Mobile smartphone platforms
• HTC releases Touch Diamond ROM upgrade
Customizing Windows XP Embedded thin clients

Also visit our sister sites:


Sign up for WindowsForDevices.com's...

news feed

Or, follow us on Twitter...



Home  |  News  |  Articles  |  Polls  |  Forum  |  Directory  |  About  |  Contact
 

Ziff Davis Enterprise Home | Contact Us | Advertise | Link to Us | Reprints | Magazine Subscriptions | Newsletters
Tech RSS Feeds | White Papers | ROI Calculators | Tech Podcasts | Tech Video | VARs | Channel News

Baseline | Careers | Channel Insider | CIO Insight | DesktopLinux | DeviceForge | DevSource | eSeminars |
eWEEK | Enterprise Network Security | LinuxDevices | Linux Watch | Microsoft Watch | Mid-market | Networking | PDF Zone |
Publish | Security IT Hub | Strategic Partner | Web Buyer's Guide | Windows for Devices

Developer Shed | Dev Shed | ASP Free | Dev Articles | Dev Hardware | SEO Chat | Tutorialized | Scripts |
Code Walkers | Web Hosters | Dev Mechanic | Dev Archives | igrep

Use of this site is governed by our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Except where otherwise specified, the contents of this site are copyright © 1999-2009 Ziff Davis Enterprise Holdings Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Ziff Davis Enterprise is prohibited. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries and is used by WindowsForDevices under license from owner. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. WindowsForDevices is an independent publication not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation.