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Windows Mobile gains "safe mode"
Dec. 12, 2008
The Romanian company Monocube announced a utility for Windows Mobile developers and power users, designed to protect devices from rogue drivers and applications. SafeMode version 3.1, set for release next week, will permit bypassing incompatible software or malware when a device starts up, Monocube says. ...
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XPe development kit has dual-core Atom
Dec. 12, 2008
Avnet Electronics has announced a hardware/software bundle targeting development of Windows XP Embedded (XPe) applications. The "Intel Desktop Board D945GCLF2-based Convenience Kit" includes a dual-core Atom 330 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 4GB SSD (solid state disk), a preinstalled XPe image, and development tools, says Avnet. ...
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Netbooks run all day on MID CPU
Dec. 11, 2008
To provide all-day battery life in two forthcoming netbooks, MSI will reportedly turn to Intel's Z5xx series Atom CPUs. To be showcased at January's CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the "U110" and "U115" offer 1.6GHz Z530 processors, 10-inch displays, and eight-to-10 hours of operation, respectively, sources say. ...
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Embedded virtualization specialist battens hatches
Dec. 11, 2008
Embedded virtualization specialist VirtualLogix has undergone a round of layoffs and is in the process of replacing its CEO, confirms co-founder Michel Gien. In an email, Gien was at pains to position the "worldwide adjustment" as precautionary, "until we know the impact of the global economic conditions." ...
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i.MX31 module targets low-power devices
Dec. 11, 2008
German embedded software company Denx and Italian turnkey-system vendor DAVE have co-developed a "Windows CE 6.0-ready" computer module and evaluation board aimed at low-power industrial applications. The "Qong" module, built into the "Qong EVB-Lite" evaluation board, uses a Freescale i.MX31 SoC (system on chip), says Denx. ...
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Webcast explains asynchronous .NET CF coding
Dec. 11, 2008
Microsoft has reached the halfway point in its promised series of 24 webcasts devoted to Windows Mobile 6.1 software development. The new presentation, downloadable or viewable online now, covers asynchronous programming techniques for the .NET Compact Framework, according to the company.
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X86 system-on-chip adds VGA graphics
Dec. 11, 2008
[Updated, Dec. 12] -- DMP Electronics has announced a second x86-compatible SoC (system on chip) that's claimed to run Windows XP using under two Watts. The 32-bit Vortex86MX is said to integrate graphics, audio, and networking on a single chip. ...
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Embedded database adds web server
Dec. 11, 2008
Birdstep Technology has upgraded its Windows-compatible Raima Embedded Database Manager (RDM Embedded). With "native," Java, SQL, and XML APIs, Version 9.0 of RDM Embedded adds a "circular tables" function, as well as a MicroHTTP server. ...
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MS POS stack to launch at NYC retail show
Dec. 10, 2008
Microsoft announced plans to launch its next-generation operating system for POS (point of sales/service) applications at a venerable retail show in New York. "Windows Embedded POSReady 2009" debuts at the 98th annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Show, scheduled from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, says Microsoft. ...
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Carrier revs Windows Mobile Java stack, tools
Dec. 10, 2008
Sprint has announced a "next-generation open software platform" for its Windows Mobile devices. The "Titan" platform is touted as an open, standards-based mobile Java ecosystem that extends desktop computing and Web 2.0 capabilities to devices operating on the Sprint network. ...
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Industrial computer has solid, fanless case
Dec. 10, 2008
The German company DSM Computer announced a fanless computer targeting "24 x 7" operation in harsh environmental conditions. The NanoServer E8 includes an AMD Geode LX800 processor, a CompactFlash Type II slot, Mini PCI slot, and an optional "robust, protected" hard disk drive, the company says. ...
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Windows phone has VGA display, detatchable keyboard
Dec. 10, 2008
O2 announced an unusual Windows Mobile 6.1 phone featuring a 5-inch VGA display and a detachable QWERTY keyboard. The XDA Flint has 16GB of flash storage, GGSM/GPRS/EDGE telephony, WiFi, Bluetooth, dual cameras, video output, and an ATI graphics chip that "significantly accelerates performance," says O2. ...
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Camera daughtercard revs to three megapixels
Dec. 10, 2008
India-based E-con Systems announced a three megapixel version of its camera daughtercard, intended for the company's Marvell PXA270 reference platform and other products. The "e-CAM" supports Windows CE 5.0, 6.0, and Mobile, and now offers image stabilization, plus support for LED and strobe flashes, says E-con. ...
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Waterproof panel PCs run Windows XP Embedded
Dec. 09, 2008
Aaeon has announced three "waterproof" panel PCs that run Windows XP Embedded. Equipped with touchscreen displays and Intel Celeron processors, the Fox-80, Fox-120, and Fox-150 feature ports and surfaces that all meet the IP65 standard for water resistance, according to the company. ...
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"Fastest" Windows Mobile browser scales to VGA
Dec. 09, 2008
Skyfire Labs announced enhancements to its Windows Mobile web browser, claimed to make browsing on a smartphone "just like browsing on a PC." Touted features in Skyfire version 0.85 include support for VGA resolution, improved streaming and rendering performance, and elimination of the need to register. ...
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Via "mini-server" kit runs Windows
Dec. 09, 2008
Via announced a "mini-server kit" that targets home media storage. Touted as being the same height as a CD, the Windows-compatible Artigo A2000 includes two 3.5-inch bays for hard drives, a bootable CompactFlash slot, gigabit Ethernet, three USB ports, and a wireless LAN option, says Via. ...
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LG spins first LTE phone chip
Dec. 09, 2008
LG Electronics has used Windows Mobile to demonstrate what it claims is the first cellular modem chip based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. The unnamed part may ultimately support download speeds of 100Mbps (megabits per second), about twelve times faster than today's phones. ...
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HP offers thin client virtualization add-ons
Dec. 08, 2008
HP announced new software touted as making its Windows CE-based thin client devices faster and easier to use. "Virtual Client Essentials" improves session management capabilities, multi-display support, and multimedia streaming over RDP, with additional graphical improvements promised later. ...
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Rugged handheld has barcode reader
Dec. 08, 2008
Two Technologies announced a ruggedized handheld computer targeting applications including law enforcement, security, medical, and hospitality. Running Windows CE 5.0 on a 520MHz Marvell PXA270, the "Safari" includes barcode scanning, Bluetooth, WiFi, a 26- or 41-key keyboard, plus optional GPS and cellular modules, the company says. ...
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Acer leads hot netbook market
Dec. 08, 2008
The netbook category grew at a quarter-to-quarter rate of more than 160 percent in the third quarter, and Acer bypassed Asus as the top vendor, says a DisplaySearch study. Meanwhile, an ABI Research "Vendor Matrix" report finds Intel holding pole position among netbook processor vendors. ...
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Microsoft BPM gains mobile RFID
Dec. 08, 2008
Microsoft's BPM (business process management) server now supports mobile RFID scanners running Windows Mobile, it says. BizTalk Server gains the capability via newly shipping RFID Mobile and RFID Standards Pack add-ons, which support both currently shipping BizTalk Server releases and a 2009 beta release launched today. ...
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Windows Mobile steady despite recession
Dec. 05, 2008
The recession is hindering smartphone sales, says Gartner, reporting the segment's weakest year-on-year growth since its studies began. Still, overall sales totaled 36.5 million in 3Q 2008 -- up 11.5 percent from 3Q 2007 -- and Windows Mobile gained over four percent compared to 2Q 2008. ...
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Mini-ITX board uses "netbook" Atom
Dec. 05, 2008
Axiomtek has introduced a mini-ITX motherboard using the "mobile" versions of Intel's Atom processor. With its low power consumption and impressive list of I/O, the SBC86836 targets "extremely slim" embedded applications such as in-vehicle infotainment, POS, lottery machines, and kiosks. ...
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Microsoft releases "critical" patches for XPe devices
Dec. 05, 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 "November 2008 XP Embedded Security Updates" include two fixes for existing devices, both rated "critical." ...
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i.MX31 module supports Windows CE
Dec. 04, 2008
Eurotech announced a 2.8 x 1.8 inch computer module with a 532MHz i.MX31 SoC (system on chip), plus a carrier board to go with it. The Turbo G5 runs Windows CE, with 128MB of RAM, 32MB of flash, plus OpenGL-ES and Direct3D-Mobile graphics acceleration, says Eurotech. ...
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