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Slate-style tablet PC runs Windows — Sep. 30, 2008 —

Fujitsu Computer Systems added a new device to its long-running "Stylistic" series of slate-style tablet PCs. The ST6012 features a 1.4GHz Core 2 Duo, a 12.1-inch touchscreen, 1.3 megapixel camera, up to 320GB of storage, and optional HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) networking, says Fujitsu. ...

Windows device records meeetings, presentations — Sep. 29, 2008 —

Qumu has announced a Windows-based appliance designed to record presentations and business meetings. The "Capture Studio" has a quad-core Intel Core 2 Q6600 processor, eight video inputs and four audio inputs, integral A/V switcher and mixer, and creates video in multiple formats simultaneously, the company says. ...

Toshiba samples 256GB notebook SSD — Sep. 29, 2008 —

Toshiba upped the ante for 2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs), sampling a device packing 256GB of MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash storage. The "THNS256GE8BC" has a 3.0 Gb/sec. SATA interface, and is joined by 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB SSD modules aimed at lower-cost devices, says Toshiba. ...

EPIC SBC targets graphics-intensive apps — Sep. 29, 2008 —

[Revised, Oct. 13] -- Axiomtek is shipping an EPIC format single-board computer (SBC) for digital signage, digital video recorder (DVR), point-of-sale (POS), and gaming applications. The Windows-compatible EP840 supports Intel's Core 2 Duo and Celeron M processors and has a Mobile Intel GME965 chipset, says Axiomtek. ...

Windows Mobile chat tomorrow — Sep. 29, 2008 —

Microsoft has scheduled another of its "live chats" devoted to Windows CE and Windows Mobile. The event, scheduled for tomorrow, Sep. 30, will answer "tough technical questions" about the tools and technologies used to develop devices based on the operating systems, according to the company. ...

x86 SBCs run Windows XP Embedded — Sep. 29, 2008 —

Sanyan is shipping an Intel-based ATX motherboard and an AMD-based single-board computer (SBC), both of which run Windows XP Embedded. The T601 ATX board has a Core 2 Duo clocked to 1.6GHz, and the T502 SBC offers an AMD Geode LX clocked to 500MHz, says Sanyan. ...

CPU module has FPGA onboard — Sep. 26, 2008 —

TQ Components released a 2.95 by 2.4 inch computer module with an i.MX31 SoC (system on chip) and Altera FPGA (field programmable gate array). The TQMa31 runs Windows CE, with 256MB of RAM, 1 GB of flash, plus CAN, I2C, SPI and serial interfaces, says TQ. ...

Multi-core API debuts — Sep. 26, 2008 — The Multicore Association has released a standardized application programming interface (API) for inter-core communications on "closely distributed" multi-core systems. The new Multicore Communications API (MCAPI) attracted plaudits from Freescale Semiconductor, which posted a publicly available source code example, and from VirtuaLogix, which says its VLX virtualization products will support it. ...

Microsoft pulls plug on mobile browsing experiment — Sep. 26, 2008 —

In its effort to provide better web browsing on Windows Mobile devices, Microsoft might have lost a battle, but has won the war. That's what the company seems to be saying as it pulls the plug on Deepfish, a experimental web browser from Microsoft Live Labs. ...

Webcast shows "adaptive" apps for Windows Mobile — Sep. 26, 2008 —

Microsoft is offering the latest in a series of webcasts devoted to Windows Mobile 6.1 software development. The webcast, "24 hours of Windows Mobile application development: creating adaptive applications for Windows Mobile devices," is viewable on demand now, the company says. ...

Fanless ETX module targets industrial apps — Sep. 26, 2008 —

Avalue is shipping a module using Kontron's ETX "computer-on-module" form-factor, targeting industrial applications. The ESM-910ETX runs Windows CE or XP Embedded, supports dual-channel LVDS for simultaneous display from two sources, has an Intel Celeron M processor clocked at 600MHz, and uses dual-channel DDR2 memory, says Avalue. ...

Security appliance uses Intel SoC — Sep. 25, 2008 —

Portwell has announced a network appliance that uses Intel's EP80579 SoC (system on chip) and targets security and IP telephony applications. The CATO-3000 features seven gigabit Ethernet ports, PCI Express x4, 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive expansion, and Intel's QuickAssist technology, says Portwell. ...

Asus spins carrier-ready netbook — Sep. 25, 2008 —

Asus has added HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) wide-area networking to its popular "Eee" netbook line. The carrier-ready "Eee PC 901 with 3.75G" will provide download and upload speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and 2Mbps, respectively, along with 7.5 hours of battery life, says Asus. ...

Free tool adds trace instructions to .NET apps — Sep. 25, 2008 —

Eqatec has announced a free tool that automates the task of adding trace instructions to any .NET or .NET Compact Framework (.NET CF) executable. Eqatec Tracer adds tracing straight to an application, imposes minimal overhead, and can trace any or all defined methods, the company says. ...

Windows Mobile 6.1 clears Federal security hurdle — Sep. 25, 2008 —

Microsoft announced that Windows Mobile 6.1 has received an important U.S. Federal security certification. "Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2+ (EAL2+)" certification means the operating system can potentially be used in combat and reconnaissance missions, battlefield medical triage, logistical support, and other secure operations, Microsoft says. ...

Rugged scanning handheld runs Windows Mobile — Sep. 24, 2008 —

Janam says it is now shipping a ruggedized handheld computer based on Windows Mobile 5.0. The XM65 features a Freescale iMX.21 processor, 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen, Bluetooth, optional 802.11b wireless networking, a backlit numeric keypad, and a scanner supporting 1D and 2D barcodes, says Janam. ...

Intrinsync spins Soleus upgrades — Sep. 24, 2008 —

Intrinsyc Software has announced a 20 percent reduction in workforce, but also promised updates to its Windows CE application stack for phones and PNDs (personal navigation devices). The navigation-oriented "Soleus Transit" and a Soleus 2.0 beta will both be released in the fourth quarter, says Intrinsyc. ...

Windows CE GPS comes with gamepad — Sep. 24, 2008 —

Kinwei Techologies has announced a Windows CE GPS system that comes with a game joypad. The KW-GM4306TG has a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, 400MHz processor, 64MB of RAM, and 256 of flash storage, Bluetooth, plus an SD/MMC expansion slot, according to the company. ...

"Fastest" Windows Mobile browser finally downloadable — Sep. 24, 2008 —

Skyfire Labs announced a public beta of its Windows Mobile web browser, claimed to make browsing on a smartphone "just like browsing on a PC." Touted features in Skyfire version 0.8 include fast operation, contextual zoom, improved text entry, A/V playback, and Today screen integration. ...

Network appliance uses Intel SoC — Sep. 23, 2008 —

Habey announced a network appliance platform sporting Intel's EP80579 SoC (system on chip). The BIS-7750 targets security, communications, and NAS (network attached storage), with five gigabit Ethernet ports, CompactFlash, PCI Express x4, and PCI Express Mini Card expansion, plus a 2.5-inch hard drive bay, Habey says. ...

SODIMM-sized module runs Windows CE — Sep. 23, 2008 —

Cogent Computer Systems is now shipping a SODIMM-sized computer module based on Freescale's i.MX 31 Soc. The CSB733 is available with preinstalled Windows CE, and can also be purchased with a development board that integrates a 4.3-inch 480 x 272 LCD display, the company says. ...

Windows Mobile 7 "delayed" — Sep. 23, 2008 —

Microsoft has reportedly delayed the release of Windows Mobile 7 until the second half of 2009. The company has informed cell phone makers and partners that the operating system update, originally expected during the first quarter, won't be ready, according to a report. ...

Mini-laptop runs Windows CE — Sep. 23, 2008 —

[Updated, Sep. 24] -- U.K. retailer Robert Dyas announced a mini-laptop of its own, based on Windows CE 5.0. The "Cuol Book" features a 7-inch screen, 512MB of RAM, and 1GB of flash storage, plus three USB ports, WiFi, and five-hour battery life, the company says. ...

Fanless touchpanels run Windows XP Embedded — Sep. 22, 2008 —

Avalue Technlogy has announced a pair of fanless touchpanel computers that run either Windows CE or Windows XP Embedded (XPe). The 10.4-inch LPC-1001 and 12.1-inch LPC-1201 have Via Eden processors, CompactFlash storage, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, VGA outputs, and optional 2.5-inch hard disk drives, says Avalue. ...

Scanning handheld has tilted display — Sep. 22, 2008 —

Psion Teklogix has introduced a Windows CE 5.0 handheld computer that targets light-duty warehousing, retail, utilities, and parcel delivery applications. The "Neo" includes a "unique" tilted display, 2.7-inch touchscreen, optional 1D barcode scanner, and available wireless networking, the company says. ...

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