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Windows CE vs. Windows XP Embedded

According to Microsoft, Windows CE is preferable to Windows XP Embedded in situations where demanding wireless and multimedia requirements need to be met. The following are the primary considerations for “choosing the right version”:

• CPU architecture: Windows CE supports an extensive array of architectures, including x86, whereas Windows XP Embedded only supports the x86 architecture.
• Real-time applications: Windows CE is a real-time operating system, while Windows XP Embedded is not by default.
• Existing Win32 applications: Windows CE cannot use Win32 binaries, libraries, and drivers without modification.
• Memory footprint: The minimum footprint of Windows CE is 350 kilobytes. The minimum footprint of Windows XP Embedded is 8 megabytes, making it over 23 times larger.

There is also a difference in cost.

See also

• Handheld PC
• Pocket PC
• Personal Digital Assistant
• Windows Mobile

References

• "Which to Choose: Evaluating Microsoft Windows CE .NET and Windows XP Embedded". Microsoft Corporation. September 2003.
• "Portable CE 5.0".