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Windows CE 2.0 Information
By Chris De Herrera,
Copyright 1997, 1998
Version 1.31 Revised 10/25/98
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Microsoft Unveils the Windows CE 2.0 Operating System
The following features have been discussed in the Press and at Microsoft's Website. There is no guarantee that these features will ship with v2.0 but this is as close as you can get before the systems ship.
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Feature |
Description |
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486 CPU |
Support for 486 CPUs from Intel and AMD |
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82x Power PC |
82x Power PC CPUs from Motorola. See the Windows CE 2.0 Development Systems for details. |
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Color Display |
Color to 32bits (True Color) (Handheld PCs use 256 colors) |
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Printing |
Direct printing from CE (PCL3 Only) Including True Type Fonts and WSIWIG |
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LAN Support |
Local Area Network Support including NDIS, and SMB for Ethernet in ROM. You can login to Windows 95 or Windows NT and access files. See the Windows CE Ethernet FAQ for details |
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Active X |
Active X subset (COM - Common Object Model) |
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Java |
Java VM, Java Libraries,, VJ++ development software IDE (Development software in beta) HP announces Embeded Java VM and Sun announces intent to create Personal Java for CE |
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Scripting |
Visual Basic Scripting (for batch/macros)(Development software in beta) |
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MFC |
Microsoft Foundation Classes subset for C++ development (in rom on some units) |
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Pocket Powerpoint |
Including the ability to use VGA/NTSC output (640x480 or 800x600) from PC Card. |
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Internet Explorer 2.0 |
Support for frames and native HTML scripts, plays sounds. Java does not integrate with IE. |
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Direct X |
Support for fast graphics required for games |
Most existing Windows CE v1.0 applications will not have to be recompiled to work with Windows CE 2.0.
Windows CE 2.0 Specifications
Here's a rough comparison of the rumored Windows CE 2.0 flavor of systems. There is no guarantee that all Windows CE 2.0 systems will have all these features.
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PC Companion |
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| Code Name Microsoft Link | Gryphon (Palm-size PC) | Mercury (H/PC) | Jupiter (H/PC Pro) (Windows CE 2.11) | Apollo (Auto PC) | Camaro (Smart Phone) | Windows CE Based Terminals | Game Systems | Embedded Systems |
| Form Factor | Large Pager | Handheld (Similar to existing 1.0 units) | SubNotebook | Car Automap | Cellular Phone | Thin Client | Game Console | Any |
| Potential Announcement Date | Winter Consumer Electronics Show (1/98) | Fall Comdex (11/97) | Fall Comdex (10/98) | Fall 200 Model Year Cars, Demo at Winter CES (1/98) | Winter Consumer Electronics Show (1/98) | July, 1998 | 5/21/98 | Winter CES |
| Weight (ounces) | 3-8 | 12-16 | 20-40 | n/a | 10-16 | Varies | Varies | |
| Features | Touch Screen, 2-5 Key Pad,WAV recording and playback, Compact Flash, MiniCard, wireless LAN | Touch Screen, Miniature keyboard, Color on some models, Backlight,.WAV recording and playback | Touch Screen, Keyboard, Color, Backlight,.WAV recording and Playback, Hard Disk | Voice Commands, GPS, Compact Flash, CD ROM | Touch screen, Backlight, Handwriting Recognition | Keyboard, VGA, Ethernet | Modem, Internet Access, Cd Rom, 3D Video Power VRII w/Direct X 5.0 (includes DirectDraw, DirectSound, Direct3D, DirectPlay, DirectInput DirectShow) Palys Mpeg1 and AVIs, Yamaha AICA audio, (uses SH4 CPU) | Varies |
| Screen (LxWxBPP) | 240 x 320 x 2, 4 or Color | 640 x 240 x 32 color or 16 grey scale | 640 x 480 x 32 color | 256 x 64 x 3 Color | 640 x 240 x 4 grey scale | 640 x 480 color VGA, 800 x 600 color VGA | None to 800 x 600 x 24 bit color | |
| RAM | 2 MB | 4-32 MB | 16 MB+ | 8 MB or more | 4 MB | 4 MB+ | ||
| Connectivity | Pager, IRDA, Software Modem, Serial, Compact Flash | Serial, Modem, Ethernet, IRDA | Serial, Modem, Ethernet, Parallel, IRDA | IRDA to H/PC, Palm PC, Laptop, e-mail, USB to other peripherals, cellular docking cradle | Modem, Serial | Ethernet, serial , parallel | Modem | Any |
| Manufacturers | Casio, Everex, Palmax LG Electronics, Philips, Samsung, Uniden | Hewlett Packard, Sharp, LG Electronics, Philips | Hewlett Packard, NEC, Fujitsu, Sharp, Samsung, NTS, Vadem | Alpine, Clarion, Daewoo, IAV, Infiniti, Hyundai, JBL, Puegeot, Magneti Marelli, Samsung, Visteon, Volkswagen, UT Automotive | Samsung | Boundless Technologies, NCD, Neoware Systems, Tektronix, Wyse Technology | Sega | Radiant Systems, Inc., Datus |
| Competitors | REX, PalmPilot | Newton, Zaurus, Psion | Libretto, Subnotebooks | Nokia | Network Computer (NC) | Nintendo 64 | ||
| Notes | Units are announced! See the Windows CE 2.0 Palm-size PC Comparison for details! | Units are now shipping! See the Windows CE 2.0 Handheld PC Comparison for details! | Price expected to be under $1000 for color. See the Windows CE 2.1 Handheld PC Professional Comparison for details! | Units are announced. See the Windows CE Auto PC Pictures! | See the Windows CE Smart Phone Information. | Units to ship without Java. You can run a browser with Java from the server. | Unvelied 11/20/98 Japan, 1999 - rest of the world | See the Windows CE 2.0 Embedded Systems |
Links to stories about Windows CE 2.0:
Microsoft
preps Windows CE 2.0
Windows
CE 2.0 Unveiled by Microsoft
Windows
CE 2nd Generation Systems
Windows
CE Targets New Markets
Jupiter
and CE to compete with Libretto
Sega/MS
to make Windows CE Games
Toshiba
to make Windows CE Systems
Sharp
to sell Windows CE Devices
Windows
CE, in cars and phones!
NEC
Readies Windows CE Subnotebook
Motorola,
ARM Embrace Windows CE
Hewlett
Packard HPC's take on PC features
Microsoft Technical Information:
Microsoft
Windows CE: The New Choice for Dedicated Systems
Developing
Applications for Windows CE
Windows
CE Embedded Systems Technical Paper
Creating
Applications for Windows CE FAQs
Windows CE 2.0 Upgrades
The following vendors have announced upgrades for their existing systems to Windows CE 2.0:
| Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard | Philips | Casio | NEC | Compaq |
| Free Upgrades | Free to purchasers from 9/2/97 to 2/28/98 | Free to purchasers from 8/2/97 to 12/31/97 (extended to 3/31/98) | Free to purchasers from 9/8/97 to 12/31/97 | No Free Upgrades Announced | No Free Upgrades Announced |
| Upgrade Price | $129.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Availability | December, 1997 | Available 3-4 weeks after Microsoft ships v2.0 | 4th Quarter, 1997 | 4th Quarter, 1997 | January, 1998 |
| Supported Models | 320LX only | Velo 1 4mb, 8mb only | A10, A11, A11+ only (A10, A11 includes additional 2mb ram) | MobilePro 400/450 Only | All Units - Includes additional 2mb RAM |
| Notes | Upgraded units have 4 grey scales | Upgraded units have 16 grey scales (switchable to 4 if preferred) | Upgraded units have 4 grey scales | Upgraded units have 4 grey scales | Upgraded units have 4 grey scales |
| Shipping | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Windows CE 2.0 requires a minimum of 4mb of internal ram. All 2mb units are not upgradeable to Windows CE 2.0 (Except Casio A10).
Links for Upgrades to CE 2.0:
Microsoft Announces Handheld PC Upgrade Strategy
Velo1 Windows CE 2.0 Hardware Upgrade Preparation
Velo1 Windows CE 2.0 Hardware Upgrade FAQ
Casio to offer free Windows CE 2.0 Upgrades
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Microsoft Windows CE Handheld PC, Palm-size PC Team
Jim Floyd, Handheld PC Product Manager in red shirt.
Picture taken at Fall Comdex, 1997 at Aladdin Hotel Keynote.
Robert O'Hara, Development Manager, Mobile Electronics Products Unit
Pictured at Microsoft boot, Winter CES 1998 with Palm PC.
He has been working on Windows CE since Pegasus.
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