20
Nov
2025
eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0: The Definitive Development Environment
eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 (eVC4) was Microsoft’s professional-grade IDE for Windows CE and PocketPC development. Released as a free …
The Journal
18
Nov
2025
Pocket PC 2000: The Platform Launch That Changed Mobile Computing
On April 19, 2000, Microsoft launched Pocket PC, a platform that would define mobile computing for a decade. Moving beyond the struggling …
15
Nov
2025
Palm vs Pocket PC: The Platform War That Shaped Mobile Computing
The rivalry between Palm OS and Pocket PC represents one of technology’s most consequential platform wars. From 2000 to 2007, these …
12
Nov
2025
HP Jornada 720: The Handheld PC That Professionals Loved
While Pocket PC devices dominated mindshare, the Handheld PC form factor served users who prioritized typing over pocketability. The HP …
10
Nov
2025
HTC: From ODM to Windows Mobile Powerhouse
If you used a Windows Mobile device in the 2000s, there’s an excellent chance HTC made it—even if another company’s logo was on …
08
Nov
2025
ActiveSync: The Technology That Made PocketPC Practical
Without ActiveSync, PocketPC would have remained a curiosity. This synchronization technology—connecting devices to desktops and later to …
05
Nov
2025
Toshiba e-Series: The Underrated PocketPC Champions
While HP and Dell dominated PocketPC discussions, Toshiba’s e-series quietly delivered excellent devices that many users preferred. …
02
Nov
2025
GPS Navigation on PocketPC: The Pioneers of Mobile Mapping
Long before smartphones made GPS ubiquitous, PocketPC devices were pioneering mobile navigation. The combination of capable hardware, good …