The Desktop Web Comes to Windows Mobile

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Internet Explorer Mobile 6 transforms the web for devices based on Windows Mobile 6.1.4.  A rich, desktop web with flicking, panning and zooming is coming to Windows Mobile.  Fast, robust Javascript support is included ala the IE 8 Javascript engine.  Plugin support includes Flash Lite 3.1, Silverlight, and the embeddable Media Player.  Device developers don't have to wait for shipping devices in order to get started.  The Windows Mobile 6.1.4 Emulator Images can be found at https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1A7A6B52-F89E-4354-84CE-5D19C204498A&displaylang=en.

  • New emulator image resolutions:
    Windows Mobile 6.1.4 Standard
    DPI: 131 - Resolution: 320 x 320 pixels
    DPI: 131 - Resolution: 400 x 240 pixels
    DPI: 131 - Resolution: 440 x 240 pixels
  • Windows Mobile 6.1.4 Professional
    DPI: 96 - Resolution: 240 x 400 pixels
    DPI: 192 - Resolution 480 x 800 pixels

Take that Webkit!

-Rob