The Rise and Fall of Windows CE: A Computing History

Windows CE, also known as Windows Embedded Compact, represented Microsoft’s ambitious entry into the embedded and mobile computing …

Pocket PC Development Tools: A Developer's Retrospective

The Pocket PC era introduced developers to unique challenges and opportunities. This article examines the tools that made mobile development …

The Compaq iPAQ Legacy: The Device That Defined an Era

The Compaq iPAQ wasn’t just a device—it was a statement. When launched in 2000, it redefined what portable computing could be.

The …

Windows Mobile Development: Building Apps for the Mobile Era

Windows Mobile development represented a unique challenge: creating desktop-quality applications for devices with severe resource …

HP iPAQ hx4700: The Ultimate PocketPC That Defined an Era

The HP iPAQ hx4700 stands as perhaps the most celebrated PocketPC device ever manufactured. Released in 2004, it represented the absolute …

Dell Axim X51v: The Value King of VGA PocketPCs

When Dell entered the PocketPC market with the Axim line, they did what Dell does best: deliver premium specifications at aggressive prices. …

Windows CE Architecture: A Technical Deep Dive

Windows CE represented Microsoft’s bold entry into embedded and mobile computing. Unlike Windows NT or Windows 9x, CE was built from …

Essential PocketPC Software of 2004: The Golden Age Applications

The year 2004 represented the absolute zenith of PocketPC software development. With powerful devices like the HP iPAQ hx4700 and Dell Axim …