Windows Embedded 8

Windows Embedded 8

Version of the Windows Embedded operating system
Windows Embedded 8 showing "Hotel Systems" panel, metro-style app
Developer	Microsoft
Source model	Shared source (full source code of kernel included)
Kernel type	Hybrid kernel
License	Commercial proprietary software
Preceded by	Windows Embedded 7
Official website	www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded

Windows Embedded 8 is an operating system for embedded systems from Windows Embedded family of operating systems. It is a componentized version of Windows RT with additional technologies that adapt Windows for use in and on specialized devices.

Editions

• Windows Embedded 8 Industry Standard: This edition is intended to build ATMs and devices for the healthcare and manufacturing industries, creating industry-specific devices.
• Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro (Retail): This edition provides specialized embedded functionality for retail devices like POS terminals, kiosks, scanners and more.
• Windows Embedded 8 Industry Enterprise: Available through volume licensing channel in July, the Enterprise edition provides embedded-specific features designed to integrate seamlessly with Windows 8 Enterprise.
• Windows Embedded 8 Handheld: WE8H is built on Windows Phone 8 and is suited for handheld devices as listed below.

Devices

Built on Windows Phone 8, one consumer device has been released and one announced. Manufactured by Bluebird and Panasonic.

Product	Release Date	CPU	RAM	Storage	Display	Camera(s)		NFC	MicroSD
						Back	Front
Bluebird BM180 (BM30)	January 2014	1.5 GHz Dual-core	1 GB 2 GB	8 GB 16 GB	5” 720 x 1280 px 1080 x 1920 px	8 MP	1.3 MP	Yes	Yes
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-E1	August 2014	2.3 GHz Quad-core	2 GB	32 GB	5” 720 x 1280 px	8 MP	1.3 MP	Yes	Yes

External links

1. PCWorld article on Windows Embedded Roadmap