First Embedded Operating System Optimized Specifically for Portable Navigation Device (PND) Manufacturers Introduced

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Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 has released Microsoft’s first embedded operating system designed specifically for OEMs building handheld portable navigation devices (PNDs). Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 delivers innovative technologies to help developers and OEMs quickly bring to market smart, connected, service-oriented PNDs that easily connect to online services, mobile phones using Bluetooth, Windows-based PCs and the Internet.

Based on Windows Embedded CE, Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 builds upon a decade of experience and success that the Windows Embedded Business has achieved by helping developers and OEMs simplify the development, user experience and maintenance of their PND designs.

Key features include support for Live Search, Bluetooth Technologies, MSN Direct, and Windows SlideShow functionality.

With the addition of the Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 solution, Windows Embedded now presents two device category-specific offerings: Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 and Windows Embedded POSReady. Windows Embedded POSReady, the next generation of Windows Embedded for Point of Service, is scheduled to ship in 2009.

For more information about how to get started with Windows Embedded NavReady, see Getting Started. Also see the Windows Embedded NavReady download center.