Thread: Astak Mentor eBook readers with WiFi and Touchscreen (read-only)
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Old 04-14-2008, 10:50 AM   #55
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Originally Posted by jgray View Post
It's confusing, but Windows CE has sort of been the generic name for the OEM version of Windows Mobile (which is what MS is calling the platform this week) since the Dark Ages. I would imagine that a new product like this ebook reader will be using a current OEM version of Windows Mobile. As to what features will be included (including the ability to run MS Reader), that is up to the OEM. They can pick and choose which parts of the OS they want to use. It is all modular. They could even decide to write their own LIT reader, as the SDK and some DLLs are available.
It can be confusing. WinCE is the underlying OS of all Windows based PDAs while PPC aka Windows Mobile since 2003 is a specific set of tools and support on top of WinCE. Note that Windows Mobile platforms requires certification by Microsoft which a charge a lot of money for while WinCE does not. WinCE is certainly the OEM version but it is in no way the same as Windows Mobile. Windows Mobile is also an OEM version that includes the Windows Mobile UI and certification as well as a suite of applications. WinCE can be purchased ala carte with basic features or add ons but the suite of addons is different from a Windows Mobile device. Note that is not a third OS for smartphones which is basically Window Mobile for devices without touch screen.

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