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Atom-on-ETX runs all Windows flavors — Dec. 17, 2008 —

Adlink announced a Windows-friendly ETX computer-on-module (COM) using Intel's Atom N270. Targeting "truly fanless or deeply embedded systems," the "ETX-AT" offers up to 2GB of memory, 10/100 Ethernet, dual IDE/PATA channels, two SATA ports, four USB ports, plus serial, parallel, PS/2, and audio interfaces, says Adlink. ...

ARM9 development kit runs Windows CE — Dec. 17, 2008 —

Hiteg announced a Windows CE hardware/software development kit for Samsung's ARM9-based S3C2440 microprocessor. The 100mm-square Mini2440 board features the workhorse S3C2440 processor clocked to 533MHz, and targets embedded development training applications, industrial control equipment, and consumer electronics devices such as PDAs and PNDs (personal navigation devices). ...

Virtualization software supports embedded OS development — Dec. 17, 2008 —

Sun has updated its free desktop virtualization software. xVM VirtualBox 2.1 reportedly features improved 64-bit support, 3D acceleration, easier Windows and Linux networking, hardware virtualization on Macs, and "full" VMDK/VHD support, including snapshots, although many new features are "experimental."

First-ever Windows Mobile UMA phone nears — Dec. 17, 2008 —

T-Mobile is poised to announce the first Windows Mobile phone featuring UMA (unlicensed mobile access), suggest FCC compliance documents. The "Shadow II" is a quad-band GSM phone that can route voice calls over less expensive WiFi or Bluetooth networks, when available. ...

Managing Windows Embedded patches — Dec. 17, 2008 —

Microsoft's Windows Embedded blog has published an interesting posting, "Windows Embedded Change Management," by Alexander Wechsler (left). The mini-article, first of a promised series, discusses when -- and how -- to update Windows Embedded Standard (WES) and Windows XP Embedded (XPe) devices, the company says. ...

Handheld computer scans barcodes from 30 feet — Dec. 16, 2008 —

Honeywell announced a data-collection handheld that scans barcodes from as far as 30 feet. The Dolphin 7850 is now available with HR (high performance), LR (long range), and ALR (advanced long range) scanning options, and runs on batteries for more than ten hours, the company says. ...

$5,000 Windows phone defies recession — Dec. 16, 2008 —

"Economic decline? What economic decline?" That's what the Russian manufacturer Gresso seems to be asking, with the release of the "Skeleton," a Windows Mobile phone that costs $5,000, has a high-tech titanium case, and displays its innards via a sapphire glass window. ...

Windows Mobile phones "top-ranked" by Consumer Reports — Dec. 16, 2008 — Four out of the five top smartphones are Windows Mobile devices, according to ratings reportedly released by Consumer Reports in its January 2009 issue. The consumer advocacy magazine reportedly rated four Windows Mobile phones and one RIM phone well ahead of Apple's iPhone 3G and T-Mobile G1. ...

"Price-sensitive" CompactPCI board uses Celeron — Dec. 15, 2008 —

Kontron announced a 6U CompactPCI (CPCI) board for "price-sensitive" automation and IP switching applications. The CP6001-V has a 1.86GHz Intel Celeron M440, up to 4GB of RAM, four gigabit Ethernet interfaces, 2.5-inch hard disk support, CompactFlash, and a PMC (PCI mezzanine card) expansion site, says Kontron. ...

Panel PCs have cashdrawer ports — Dec. 15, 2008 —

Taiwanese vendor Puritron has announced three panel PCs with 1GHz Intel Celeron ULV processors and water-resistant, stainless steel front panels. Targeting POS (point of sales/service) applications, the PT-120PF, PT-150PF, and PT-170PF offer touchscreen displays, fanless operation, plus cashdrawer and dual Ethernet ports, according to the company. ...

Microsoft patches Windows CE 6.0 — Dec. 15, 2008 — Microsoft has announced its latest monthly set of updates for those creating custom Windows CE 6.0 images. Meanwhile, December security updates for Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 2009 and Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 3 will be available soon, the company says. ...

Microkernel OS spins ARM Cortex support — Dec. 15, 2008 — Open Kernel Labs (OK Labs) announced that its microkernel for processor virtualization will support devices using ARM Cortex-A8 and Cortex-A9 MP Core multicore CPUs. The OKL4 microkernel's support for multicore ARM chips could provide a migration path for Windows CE and Mobile, which do not currently support SMP (symmetric multiprocessing). ...

Tiny $150 PC runs Windows XP — Dec. 12, 2008 —

DMP Electronics has announced a compact computer based on the company's latest 32-bit, x86-compatible SoC (system on chip). The fanless eBox-3300 uses under 10 watts, runs Windows XP at 1GHz, has bootable microSD and CompactFlash slots, and sells for around $150.

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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." ...

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. ...

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.

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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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