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Seven-inch tablet runs Windows CE
Oct. 29, 2008
Chinese OEM BF Evergreen has announced a 21-ounce tablet PC that runs Windows CE 5.0. The "7010A" includes a 400MHz Samsung processor, a seven-inch display with 800 x 480 resolution, 128MB of RAM, 1GB of flash storage, and an SD expansion slot, according to the company. ...
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Social app taps Microsoft's cloud
Oct. 29, 2008
Sentient Limited announced a social networking application for Windows Mobile that's said to be the first third-party use of Microsoft's "Azure" cloud computing platform. "Bluehoo" uses a phone's Bluetooth radio to locate other "hoos" (pictured), display their profiles, and "helps you start conversations," according to Sentient. ...
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HP netbook joins Atom stampede
Oct. 29, 2008
HP announced a netbook sporting a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor and, in a Vivienne Tam edition, painted trees on its lid. The HP Mini 1000 features an 8.9-inch or 10.2-inch display, plus 60GB hard drive or SSD (solid state disk) storage up to 16GB, says HP. ...
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Microsoft delivers .NET MF upgrade
Oct. 28, 2008
Microsoft has released a new version of its development environment for deeply embedded systems. Now being promoted by a "Dare to Dream Different" contest, .NET Micro Framework 3.0 includes a new filesystem, touchscreen support, WiFi, USB, and a variety of added hardware support, the company says. ...
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Via demos Nano processor, Pico-ITXe
Oct. 28, 2008
Via Technologies has begun sampling a mini-ITX board based on its 64-bit Via Nano processor, and has unveiled its new "pico-ITXe" form-factor. The Via VB8001 Mini-ITX Board combines a 1.6GHz Nano with a CN896 graphics chipset, 16-lane PCI Express slot, and multiple I/O, says Via.
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Microsoft nixes embedded Vista
Oct. 28, 2008
Microsoft will forsake its unloved Windows Vista codebase for the next generation of its premier, x86-based embedded operating system. The future Windows Embedded Standard, codenamed "Quebec," will be based on the forthcoming Windows 7 instead, says Kevin Dallas (left), general manager of Microsoft's Windows Embedded business. ...
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Microsoft launches Windows CE contest
Oct. 28, 2008
Microsoft announced $50,000 in prizes for a contest challenging students, academics, and hobbyists to envision the "home of the future" using Windows CE. The "Sparks Will Fly" contest includes a giveaway of 50 Via Artigo computers (left), and culminates in a $15,000 grand prize, says Microsoft. ...
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Dell netbook uses MID-sized Atom
Oct. 27, 2008
Dell announced a netbook that breaks from the herd by using a Intel Z5xx Atom CPU and 12-inch display. The Inspiron Mini 12 includes a 60GB or 80GB HDD (hard disk drive), 1GB of RAM, webcam, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and runs Windows Vista, says Dell. ...
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Networking appliances run Pentium M SoCs
Oct. 27, 2008
Yet another embedded system vendor has jumped on Intel's EP80579 system-on-chip (SoC), previously code-named "Tolapai." Win Enterprises announced its EP80579-based PL-10540 and PL-10550 desktop networking platforms, both of which are designed for SOHO/SMB network management and network security applications, says the company.
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Netbook overclocks to 2GHz
Oct. 27, 2008
MSI has released a downloadable BIOS updgrade for its Wind netbook. The new BIOS, version 1.09, is said by MSI to fix some keyboard issues, and to provide faster booting, but it also allows the device to be overclocked by up to 25 percent, according to third-party reports. ...
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WES downloadable now
Oct. 27, 2008
Microsoft's newest embedded operating system is now available in a free 120-day evaluation edition. The company has released a downloadable version of Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 2009, and provided a new video demonstrating some of the product's key features. ...
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Tiny $75 SBC gains baseboard
Oct. 27, 2008
Chennai, India-based E-con Systems announced a baseboard for its SODIMM-sized, Marvell PXA270-based processor module. The baseboard adds an LCD touchscreen, USB, serial ports, SDIO slot, and camera interfaces to the company's Windows CE-ready eSOM270 module, available in volume for about $75. ...
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App captions calls for hearing-impaired
Oct. 24, 2008
Sprint announced a Windows Mobile version of its free captioning service, designed to make phone calls possible for users who can speak but have difficulty hearing. The "WebCapTel" service requires one Internet-enabled mobile device to view captions, and a second phone to speak into, says Sprint. ...
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HP thin client supports four displays
Oct. 24, 2008
HP has announced a thin client device that will run Microsoft's new Embedded Standard 2009 operating system. Targeting dispatch centers, financial trading, and CAD (computer aided design) applications, the "gt7725" has a 2.3GHz dual-core AMD Turion processor, according to the company. ...
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Embedded ATX boards sport quad-core CPU
Oct. 24, 2008
Kontron has announced two new ATX-format embedded motherboards that target "compute-intensive" applications such as image processing. The KTQ45/FLEX and KTQ45/ATXE feature Core 2 Quad or Core 2 Duo processors, dual gigabit Ethernet, 12 USB ports, and five SATA ports, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft revenues remain buoyant
Oct. 24, 2008
Microsoft reported record revenue for the first quarter of its 2009 fiscal year. Defying the overall economy, plus an apparent drag on Windows profits caused by low-cost "netbooks," revenue topped $15.06 billion, for a 9 percent year-over-year increase, while operating income was $6 billion, says Microsoft. ...
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Mobile IM client adds location awareness
Oct. 23, 2008
Palringo says it has added "location awareness" to its free Windows Mobile chat client for multiple instant messaging (IM) networks. The latest version of the eponymous "Palringo" client determines a user's location wirelessly, then lets them opt to share it with others, the company says. ...
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Fanless box targets industrial apps
Oct. 23, 2008
Aewin announced an "embedded box computer" targeting kiosk, vehicle, and industrial applications. The SEM-7705 supports fanless operation with Intel Core 2 Duo, Core Duo, or Celeron processors, has four serial ports and dual gigabit Ethernet ports, and can employ CompactFlash or hard disk storage, says Aewin. ...
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Webcast showcases .NET CF 3.5 Power Toys
Oct. 23, 2008
Microsoft has published a webcast on.NET Compact Framework 3.5 Power Toys, including the Remote Performance Monitor, GC Heap Viewer, and .NET CF CLR Profiler. Viewable online now, the webcast is the eighth in a promised series of 24 devoted to Windows Mobile 6.1 software development. ...
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ARM tipped for netbooks
Oct. 23, 2008
Netbooks using ARM's high-end "Cortex A" family of processor cores will begin appearing soon, a senior executive at the firm is reported as saying. Rob Coombs, ARM's director of mobile solutions, says to "expect announcements in the next few months," as quoted by ...
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Windows Mobile GPS phone covers Brazil
Oct. 23, 2008
Brazilian carrier Elef has announced a compact phone based on the Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system. The "Touche" includes a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 416MHz PXA270 processor, two megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, MicroSD slot, and a GPS system with map data for Brazil. ...
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Windows CE PNDs have cellular modems
Oct. 22, 2008
Using its Insignia house brand, Best Buy has launched two Windows CE GPS devices that include built-in cellular modems. The "Insignia Internet Connected GPS" systems provide real-time traffic updates, allow searching Google, and let users email destinations to the devices from desktop PCs, says Best Buy. ...
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Hybrid PC/phone uses Atom
Oct. 22, 2008
The Korean company Miutech announced a device claimed to squeeze an Atom-powered PC and a mobile phone into a single package. The HDPC (hybrid dual portable computer) runs Windows XP on the Atom and Windows CE on an unspecified ARM processor, sporting dual displays, says Miutech. ...
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HP spins Euro Windows phones
Oct. 22, 2008
HP has announced two new Windows Mobile 6.1 phones for the European market. The IPAQ Voice Messenger and IPAQ Data Messenger feature optical touch sensors, 320 x 240 displays, GPS, 802.11b/g wireless networking, Bluetooth, 3.1 megapixel cameras, and microSD expansion slots, according to the company. ...
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Mini-ITX board sports six SATA II ports
Oct. 21, 2008
Habey has introduced a new mini-ITX motherboard aimed at embedded POS (point of sale), network attached storage, and digital signage applications. The MITX-6852 has six SATA II ports, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, plus slots including PCI Express x16, Mini PCI Express, and CompactFlash. ...
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