Gallery: Running on Windows Embedded

Microsoft announced the newest addition to its mobile OS list known as Windows Embedded Handheld. The first version of Windows Embedded Handheld is tailored for what are known as “enterprise handheld mobile devices” — i.e., ruggedized computers that are for custom line-of-business applications, like bar-code scanning, RFID reading, etc. Here, it's powering the new Motorola’ES400. For the latest on Microsoft's mobile operating systems, read Mary Jo Foley's blog.

This gallery takes a look at some of the latest devices Microsoft plans to run on its versions of Windows Embedded.??

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ASUS Eee Pad EP101TC 10 is built on Windows Embedded Compact 7.

Motorola MC55 EDA

Intermec CN3 Mobile Computer

Beckhoff’s Pick and Place Automated Robot running on Windows Embedded Standard 7.

Höft & Wessel airport kiosk hardware based on Windows Embedded Standard 7.

Reycom’s latest set-top box is based on Windows Embedded Standard

Digital signage gets a new look with Intel's Intelligent Digital Sign Proof of Concept, based on Intel’s Core i7 and running Windows Embedded Standard 7.

ERGOcom 4 is an innovative communication system for dental practices created by Kontron and KaVo, and powered by Windows Embedded Standard.

POSReady 2009 helps improve the reliability of point-of-service (POS) systems through File-Based Write Filter (FBWF).

Digital signage with ultra-HD content from YCD Multimedia.

The commercial trucking industry has Kenworth NavPlus which was developed on the Windows Embedded Automotive software platform.

MyFord Touch has an 8-inch touch-screen center-stack display with a user-customized home screen.

Kia UVO features a 4.3-inch touch-screen and provides consumer-friendly voice- and touch-activated experiences for simple management of music files.