Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
1,017,786,054 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Pocket PC
(redirected from Windows Pocket PC)

    Also found in: Wikipedia 0.06 sec.

An operating environment for handheld computers from Microsoft, based on the Windows CE operating system. In 2000, Microsoft introduced the Pocket PC platform which includes a combination of Windows CE Version 3.0, an enhanced user interface, Pocket Office applications (Internet Explorer, Word and Excel), handwriting recognition, an e-book reader, wireless Internet and longer battery life. The Pocket PC was designed to compete more directly with the popular Palm devices.

The Pocket PC is part of the Windows Mobile platform, which also includes a version for cellphones (see Smartphone). Cellphone capabilities can also be added to the Pocket PC (Pocket PC Phone). See Windows CE and Pocket PC Phone Edition.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
 Email
Feedback
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Instead, most thin devices run much smaller footprint operating systems such as Windows Pocket PC, Palm OS or Linux along with a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.
Thin is In: Anywhere, Anytime Access to Critical Data by CIESLAK, DAVID / California CPA
It is compatible with computers running Windows XP and Windows 2000 and handhelds running Windows Pocket PC 2003 SE or Windows Mobile 5.
Webaroo Introduces Enhanced Version of the Free Mobile Offline Web; ... by Business Wire
It is compatible with computers running Windows XP and Windows 2000 as well as handhelds with Windows Pocket PC 2003 SE or Windows Mobile 5.
Webaroo Announces First Support on Windows Mobile 5.0 Smart Phone ... by Business Wire
More results
 
Encyclopedia browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.. Terms of Use.