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Windows CE
PC Companion Feature Comparison
By Chris De Herrera,
Copyright 1999-2000
Version 1.06 Revised 11/1/2001
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Introduction
There are many different Windows CE products available. This FAQ focuses on the applications included with the Pocket PC 2002, Pocket PC,. Handheld PC 2000, Palm-size PC, Handheld PC Professional Edition and Auto PC. They are commonly known as the PC Companions that are available for consumers and corporate users to purchase.
PC Companion Application / Function
| Application / Function | Pocket PC 2002 | Pocket PC | Palm-size PC | Auto PC | Handheld PC 2000 | Handheld PC, Professional Edition |
| Pocket Outlook (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Contacts | Yes | Yes |
| Pocket Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) | Excel, Word, Money (download), Reader, Media Player 8 | Excel, Word, Money, Reader, Media Player | No | No | Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Media Player | Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access |
| Notetaker/Inkwriter | Yes, Notes | Yes, Notes | Yes, Notetaker | No | Yes, Inkwriter | Yes, Inkwriter |
| Pocket Internet Explorer (Web Browser) | Yes, AvantGo | Yes, Mobile Channels, AvantGo | No, Mobile Channels | No | Yes, Internet Explorer 4.0 | Yes |
| WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Inbox (E-Mail) | Yes, HTML, Folders | Yes, HTML | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Accessories (Calculator, Voice Recorder, World Clock) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Voice Recorder | Yes | Yes |
| Communications (PPP, Terminal Emulator, Ethernet, Wireless, Network Client) | PPP, Ethernet, Cellular Wireless | PPP, Ethernet, Cellular Wireless | PPP, Ethernet | PPP | Yes | Yes |
| Terminal Server/Citrix Client | Terminal Server, Citrix | Citrix | Citrix | No | Terminal Server, Citrix | Terminal Server, Citrix |
| Printing | No - 3rd Party | No - 3rd Party | No -3rd Party | No | Yes, including Internet Explorer | Yes |
| Games (Solitaire) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Reader | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Radio/CD Audio | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| MP3/WMA Audio | Yes | Yes | No - 3rd Party | No | Yes | No - 3rd Party |
| Maps & GPS | Yes, Pocket Streets, 3rd Party | Yes, Pocket Streets, 3rd Party | Yes - Pocket Streets, 3rd Party | Yes - GPS, voice directions | Yes - Pocket Streets, 3rd Party | Yes - Pocket Streets, 3rd Party |
| Voice Commands | Yes, 3rd party | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Conclusion
As you can see each of these different hardware systems includes different applications that are included with each system. For some systems, 3rd parties have added capabilities that exist for other platforms.
What features do you want to see in future versions of Windows CE and for which PC Companion? Please post your request on Pocket PC FAQ.
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