Windows Embedded Compact is the evolution of Windows Embedded CE. Compact is a componentized, real-time operating system used to create a wide range of small footprint enterprise and consumer devices. Windows Embedded Compact 7 uses the familiar tools OEMs already know to help create the next generation of devices with attractive, intuitive user experiences. Compact continues the history of embedded innovation started with the first release of CE, providing new technology to OEMs for building devices that stand apart from the competition. | Silverlight for Windows Embedded, a UI framework included with Compact, combines the flexibility of declarative UIs with the performance of native code. Silverlight for Windows Embedded is based on Silverlight v3.0 and allows developers and designers to create and update device UIs using Microsoft Expression Blend. Compact also includes an updated Internet Explorer, built on the same core as IE in Microsoft Windows Phone 7 and includes support for Flash 10.1, panning and zooming, multi-touch, and viewing bookmarks using thumbnails.
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| When you choose Windows Embedded Compact, you’re getting the high performance and highly reliable platform OEMs have selected for over 15 years to bring devices to market quickly and efficiently. |
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| New features in Windows Embedded Compact 7 | | Silverlight for Windows Embedded | The power of Silverlight gives developers and UI designers the tools to rapidly create declarative, multi-touch user interfaces that are powered by the speed of native code. Separation of the UI from the business logic makes it easy to iterate on device and application UIs without affecting core development tasks. | | Internet Explorer Embedded | Integrated Flash 10.1 in browser powers playback of Flash content and Flash content can be run full-screen without browser UI. | | Touch, multi-touch and gesture | New multi-touch support adds to existing plug-in engine enabling intuitive, natural input capabilities and gesture-based interactions. | | Connection Manager & Windows Device Stage | Connection Manager provides infrastructure technology to manage multiple network transports on the device. Use Windows Device Stage to allow users to easily transfer media and content between devices and PCs. | | Microsoft Office and PDF Viewers | Updated applications render Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe PDF. Includes support for Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003, XP & 2007. |
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| Windows Embedded Compact 7 Overview | | Small Footprint | minimum 500KB, 700 Components | | Processors | ARM, MIPS, x86 | | Real-time OS: SMP | 32-bit native unified kernel real-time Operating SystemNew symmetrical multiprocessing support | | Run Win32 Apps: | Customized Win 32 Applications | | Trial version available | 6-month (180 days), fully functional | | Cost (USD) | Development Tools: $995 (purchase through your local distributor) or a (MSDN Subscription) Runtime Licensing: Runtime pricing is based on purchase volume (contact your local distributor for volume discount rates). Local taxes, tariffs, and other costs may apply. | | Support | 10-year product support life cycleWindows Embedded CE Development Center (MSDN) Partner Resources |
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| Developers use Windows Embedded Compact 7 to create embedded devices that stand out through attractive, intuitive user experiences and seamless connections to PCs, servers and online services. Compact 7 powers devices ranging from demanding consumer electronics to critical industrial automation and medical devices. Recent Windows Embedded Compact devices include: | Barcode and RFID Scanners Personal Navigation GPS devices Digital Picture Frames Set-top boxes, Media Adapters home media servers e-readers Gaming devices Ruggedized Handheld Terminals Home and commercial building automation gateways Industrial Controls Vending Kiosks Mobile Point of Service devices Health Monitoring Devices Remote metering and monitoring devices Thin Clients
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Windows Embedded Compact Benefits
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| High Confidence Platform - Build on 15 years of embedded innovation and experience | Windows Embedded Compact 7 is the next release of Windows Embedded CE. For 15 years OEMs have relied on Compact to provide the high-confidence and highly reliably real-time operating system they need to bring ideas to life. Compact 7 introduces symmetrical multi-processing, providing new support for critical application performance and device availability. Developers can use familiar tools like Visual Studio 2008 and Platform Builder, employing their skills in familiar environments and gain access to the global Windows Embedded partner community to help them create the next generation of devices. |
| Endless Possibilities - Deliver innovative and differentiated solutions | Windows Embedded Compact 7 introduces new technologies for creating devices that stand apart with attractive, intuitive user interfaces. Compact 7 offers an updated Silverlight for Windows Embedded declarative UI framework that allows developers and designers to collaborate and iterate on UI development like never before. New Internet Explorer Embedded adds Flash 10.1 support, customizable UI, thumbnail bookmark management. Multi-touch support allows developers to create device UIs that are immediately intuitive to users. New DLNA and HD support, as well as MTP and media library provide the foundations to create new entertainment experiences. |
| Windows Connected - Seamlessly connect to the world of Windows | Windows Embedded Compact 7 provides developers with the connectivity support needed to create seamless connections to PCs, servers and online services. Compact 7 offers updated NDIS 6.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, Kerberos v5 and USB networking, accelerating the creation of always-connected devices and applications. For complete details, pricing and licensing information, contact a Microsoft Windows Embedded Distributor near you. |
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| Seamless connectivity: to enterprise systems, PCs, and data.
| Connect and consume content | Simplify media management with new Media Library Richer media streaming with updated MPEG-4 and HD support Flexible plugin architecture to support third-party content
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| Seamless connection to Microsoft Windows 7 | |
| Connect to Office and personal information | |
| Rich user experiences: deliver innovative user experiences that reinvent the way users interact with their specialized devices.
| Extensible rich UI framework | Create attractive, intuitive device user interfaces with Silverlight for Windows Embedded A seamless experience for UI designers with Microsoft Expression Blend Rapidly extend and customize device UI with tighter integration of XAML code generators
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| Rich desktop browsing | Updated Internet Explorer browsing engine Support for tabs, panning, and zooming Access to rich content with Adobe Flash 10.1 support
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| Immersive experiences with natural touch input | Build highly interactive devices with support for touch input Multi-touch integrated with browser for mobile device experiences Extend the power of the device with support for custom gestures
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| A highly reliable platform: build specialized devices and enterprise solutions with tools and technologies that you can trust every step of the way
| Streamlined developer experience with Visual Studio integration | Visual Studio and Expression Blend tools to speed new specialized devices to market Simplify delivery of feature updates with integrated Windows Embedded Developer Update Updated setup experience with minimal user intervention
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| Take advantage of the latest HW innovations | Support for latest ARM v7 architectures as well as X86 and MIPS Increased graphics performance with Open GL ES 2.0 Higher performance with multicore architecture and support for SMP
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| Increased reliability, higher performance | Increased networking performance with latest Windows 7 networking technologies Reliable wireless connectivity and WiFi support Bluetooth support (2.1) with connectivity to latest devices
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