Windows Embedded 8
| A version of the Windows Embedded operating system | |
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Windows Embedded 8 showing "Hotel Systems" panel, metro-style app | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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| Source model | Shared source (full source code of kernel included) |
| Kernel type | Hybrid kernel |
| License | Commercial proprietary software |
| Preceded by | Windows Embedded 7 |
| Official website |
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Windows Embedded 8 is an operating system for embedded systems from Windows Embedded family of operating systems. It is a componentized version of Windows RT with additional technologies that adapt Windows for use in and on specialized devices.
Editions
- Windows Embedded 8 Standard: This edition is intended to build ATMs and devices for the healthcare and manufacturing industries, creating industry-specific devices.
- Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro (Retail): This edition provides specialized embedded functionality for retail devices like POS terminals, kiosks, scanners and more.
- Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise: Available through volume licensing channel in July, the Enterprise edition provides embedded-specific features designed to integrate seamlessly with Windows 8 Enterprise.
- Windows Embedded 8 Handheld: WE8H is built on Windows Phone 8 and is suited for handheld devices as listed below.[1]
Devices
Built on Windows Phone 8, one consumer device has been released and one announced. Manufactured by Bluebird and Panasonic. Furthermore Alaska Airlines uses Windows Embedded 8 industry in-flight entertainment devices.[2]
| Product | Release Date | CPU | RAM | Storage | Display | Camera(s) | NFC | MicroSD | |
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| Back | Front | ||||||||
| Bluebird BM180 (BM30) | January 2014 | 1.5 GHz Dual-core |
1 GB 2 GB |
8 GB 16 GB |
5” 720 x 1280 px 1080 x 1920 px |
8 MP | 1.3 MP | Yes | Yes |
| Panasonic Toughpad FZ-E1 | August 2014 | 2.3 GHz Quad-core |
2 GB | 32 GB | 5” 720 x 1280 px |
8 MP | 1.3 MP | Yes | Yes |
References
- ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/windows-embedded-8-handheld.aspx
- ↑ Al-Riyami, Fahad (26 March 2015). "Microsoft details Alaska Airlines new Windows-powered in-flight entertainment tablets.". WinBeta.
Further reading
- Kan, Michael (14 November 2012). "Microsoft updates roadmap for Windows Embedded, more releases to come". PC World. IDG. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- Foley, Mary Jo (20 March 2013). "Windows Embedded 8 releases generally available". ZDNet. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- Valazco, Chris (25 February 2014). "Panasonic's latest Toughpad has the strength, thickness of 10 smartphones (hands-on)". Engadget. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
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