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Atom COM can stand alone
Oct. 16, 2008
Eurotech announced a COM Express module and "standalone" SBC using Atom Zxx-series CPUs. The "Proteus" twins feature 1.1Ghz or 1.6GHz CPUs, dual PCI Express Mini Card slots, up to 1GB of RAM and 4GB of flash, plus optional Bluetooth, ZigBee, and GPS modules, says Eurotech.
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Access wages widget warfare
Oct. 16, 2008
Access launched a website, updated Windows Mobile software, and new content development tools, all intended to promote its "widget" approach to mobile software development. The "NetFront Browser Widgets" compete with similar rapidly evolving technologies from Google, Yahoo!, and Opera. ...
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Microsoft unleashes new embedded OS
Oct. 15, 2008
Microsoft says it has released its new embedded operating system for x86-based devices to product manufacturers. Windows Embedded Standard 2009 combines Windows XP codebase updates with new versions of Internet Explorer, RDP (remote desktop protocol), Windows Media Player, and .NET, according to the company. ...
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Teensy CPU module gains CE 6.0 BSP
Oct. 15, 2008
Direct Insight announced a 2.4 x 1.6 inch CPU module that uses Marvell's PXA300 or PXA320 processor. The "SwiftModule" comes with a Windows CE 6.0 R2 BSP (board support package), and appears to target power-skimping mobile devices, optionally with built-in WiFi. ...
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Signage appliance reacts to real world
Oct. 15, 2008
[Updated, Oct. 20] -- DT Research announced a digital signage system designed to react to nearby events. The "WebDT Event Trigger Digital Signage System" uses a Windows XP appliance (left) with a 1.5GHz processor, eight "trigger ports," four USB ports, and fanless operation, the company says. ...
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All-in-one "nettop" has touchscreen display
Oct. 14, 2008
Asus is apparently set to release an all-in-one "nettop" computer that includes an integrated touchscreen. The "Eee Top" reportedly has a 15-inch display, 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and a gigabit Ethernet port. ...
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Windows Mobile phone has fingerprint sensor
Oct. 14, 2008
British carrier O2 has introduced a Windows Mobile 6.0 phone that includes a built-in fingerprint sensor. The "XDA Mantle" also includes GPS, HSDPA (high speed downlink packet access) telephony, WiFi, dual SD slots, and a three megapixel camera, according to the company. ...
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App controls embedded devices remotely
Oct. 14, 2008
LogMeIn has announced a version of its remote support/management software that newly supports devices running Windows XP Embedded. "LogMeIn Embedded" runs in the background, providing remote access to devices such as retail automation systems, medical devices, industrial control systems, and home media servers, the company says. ...
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ETX module adopts Atom
Oct. 14, 2008
Kontron added Intel's Atom N270 CPU to its series of ETX computer-on-modules (COMs). The ETX-DC, touted as a "long life" product with a seven-year life, accepts 2GB of RAM, has an optional TPM (trusted platform module), and runs Windows CE or Windows XP Embedded, says Kontron. ...
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Microsoft VoIP server adds phone features
Oct. 14, 2008
Microsoft has announced a new release of its unified VoIP, messaging, and collaboration platform. "Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2" will allow Windows Mobile phones to operate as an integral part of office telephone systems, the company says. ...
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Linux to dominate MIDs?
Oct. 13, 2008
Intel CEO Paul Otellini (pictured) reportedly told the Associated Press that Linux will dominate sales of mobile Internet devices (MIDs). Meanwhile, ABI Research predicts that by 2013, Windows will be outsold by Linux two to one in the combined market for MIDs, netbooks, and UMPCs. ...
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EPIC SBC goes DDR3
Oct. 13, 2008
Axiomtek announced an EPIC format single-board computer (SBC) targeting digital signage, DVR (digital video recorder), and gaming applications. The EP850 supports Intel's 45nm Core 2 Duo T9400 processor, accepts 4GB of DDR3 RAM, includes two gigabit Ethernet ports, and has a PCI-104 expansion slot, says Axiomtek. ...
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"Windows Mobile" iPhone pwns bloggers
Oct. 13, 2008
Apple's iPhone can now run Windows Mobile. At least, it can if you believe the claim made earlier this morning by a number of blogs, which cited a video report from a previously-unheard-of "myPhone 2008" conference supposedly held in September. ...
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CompactPCI board sports Penryn
Oct. 13, 2008
Kontron is shipping a CompactPCI (CPCI) board with Intel's 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo T9400. Targeting telecom/datacom applications, the Windows-compatible Kontron CP6016 offers up to 16GB of RAM, five gigabit Ethernet ports, six SATA II ports, and a PMC/XMC (PCI Mezzanine Card/Switched Mezzanine Card) site, says Kontron. ...
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Windows CE PND sports heads-up display
Oct. 10, 2008
Asus announced a "revolutionary" Windows CE PND (personal navigation device) that projects directions, speed, and other information onto a car windshield. In addition to its HUD (heads up display), the "R710" includes a five-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, a microSD expansion slot, plus A/V playback, says Asus. ...
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ARM9 SoC gets Windows CE BSP
Oct. 10, 2008
Adeneo released its Windows CE 6.0 BSP (board support package) for an ARM9 SoC (system-on-chip) introduced earlier this year by NXP. The "LPC3250 BSP" supports not only the LPC3250, but also an associated processor module (left) and carrier board from Phytec, says Adeneo.
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First Atom-based nano-ITX board?
Oct. 10, 2008
Portwell is shipping what it claims to be the first nano-ITX board based on an Intel Atom processor. The Windows-friendly Nano-8044 is aimed at portable POS (point-of-sales/service), medical/healthcare, mobile kiosk, mobile gaming, and digital signage devices, says the company. ...
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HTC spins WiMAX phone?
Oct. 10, 2008
HTC, which earlier this week nixed U.S. release of its high-end Touch HD Windows Mobile phone, could have another trick under its sleeve. It is reportedly readying the "T8290," a WiMAX-enabled phone (left) that would be compatible with Sprint's new "4G" XOHM network. ...
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Windows Mobile app turns phone into "air mouse"
Oct. 09, 2008
Developer Marcin Baliniak has released a free Windows Mobile application that turns touchscreen phones into input devices for a desktop PC. "GRemote" features touchpad and mouse functionality, and allows "air mousing" with accelerometer-equipped phones, Baliniak says. ...
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Budget smartphone adds GPS, WiFi
Oct. 09, 2008
Motorola has added to its "Q" series of mobile phones with a new device using Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard. The Moto Q 11 includes a 2.4-inch display, QWERTY keyboard, three megapixel camera, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and GPS, the company says. ...
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Vest-pocket Vista PC unveiled
Oct. 09, 2008
Asus announced a MID (mobile internet device) that uses Intel's Atom Z520 processor and runs Windows Vista. The Asus R50A includes a "sunlight readable" 5.6-inch touchscreen display, from 8GB to 32GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage, dual cameras, GPS, and optional TV tuner, says Asus. ...
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Phones rev'd to Windows Mobile 6.1
Oct. 09, 2008
Two more smartphones have been treated to downloadable Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades. The ROM upgrades, for Pantech's Duo and Samsung's "Jack" (SGH-i616), are said to provide features such as a task manager and threaded SMS, according to the companies. ...
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Twin POS systems run WEPOS
Oct. 08, 2008
NEC announced two new POS (point-of-sales/service) computers using Microsoft's WEPOS (Windows Embedded for Point of Service) operating system. The TwinPOS 5500 and 3500 feature integrated flat panel touchscreens, optional MSRs (magnetic stripe readers) and customer-facing displays, and resist dust and liquids, says NEC. ...
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Windows Mobile Firefox "just weeks away"
Oct. 08, 2008
Mozilla Labs is apparently just weeks away from releasing a Windows Mobile version of its popular Firefox web browser. Still code-named "Fennec" for now, the browser will sport a finger-friendly interface with iPhone-like "kinetic" scrolling, a Mac-like "expose" feature for tabs, and an optional geolocation feature. ...
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Mobile WiMAX service launches in U.S.
Oct. 08, 2008
Sprint launched its XOHM WiMAX service today, at a press event in Baltimore. Touted as offering "the fastest data speeds among all national carriers," the "4G" service will work with devices distributed by Sprint, or a bevy of available devices purchased independently, the carrier says. ...
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