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New SideShow-compatible devices from Mini-Box!

The folks over at Mini-Box have just released a new SideShow-compatible picoLCD module , designed for use in one of your many spare drive bays. For those who are interested, the device has full support for SCF-based (Simple Content Format) gadgets (as

Windows SideShow Device SDK for .NET Micro Framework 3.0 Released!

This is a firmware release which is flexible enough to be used on many devices – devices integrated into the computer, remote controls, and wireless “fridge magnet” displays. It’s a turnkey solution that provides all the top-level code you need to create

Come visit us at WinHEC 2008 in Los Angeles, CA

After our busy burst of software releases earlier this year, don't take the recent relative quiet as a sign that things are slowing down. In fact, we've been extremely busy getting a few surprises ready to unveil at WinHEC, which is coming up in just

It's here: SideShow support on Windows CE 5.0!

Yesterday, the Windows Embedded team released support for Windows SideShow on Windows CE 5.0 ! Combined with our Universal Driver, this new platform can work over USB, Bluetooth or TCP/IP connections, and easily enable SideShow functionality on a wide

Announcing the Universal Driver for Windows SideShow 1.5!

Last week, we quietly released to Windows Update a new version of the Universal Driver for Windows SideShow! This new release includes support for additional transports, bringing the complete list to: USB Bluetooth TCP/IP TCP/IP with SSL In addition to
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Pre-order Ricavision's VAVE100 at Amazon.com

Want to get your hands on the VAVE100 Windows SideShow-enabled remote control? It's now available for pre-order through Amazon.com, so you can be one of the first to get it once it's out.
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Beta test the Ricavision VAVE100

Ricavision is looking for beta testers worldwide for the much-anticipated VAVE100 Windows SideShow-enabled universal remote control. Be one of the first in the world to see what all the buzz is about! Spaces are limited. If you're interested in participating,
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It's here! Announcing the Windows SideShow Device SDK for .NET Micro Framework v1.4!

We've been saying "It's coming" for a very long while--and now we can officially say, " IT'S HERE! " On behalf of the entire Windows SideShow team, I would like to announce public availability of the Windows SideShow Device SDK for .NET Micro Framework
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BenQ Joybook Q41: The third Windows SideShow-enabled notebook

BenQ recently announced their Joybook Q41 laptop , which is the third Windows SideShow-enabled notebook to come to market so far. There are larger pictures of the unit and its secondary display located over at Laptops Blog . The Windows SideShow-enabled
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Ikanos Consulting's Go Gadgets beta

If you're interested in Windows SideShow technology, and you haven't yet seen what Matt and James at Ikanos Consulting have been up to recently, well, you're missing out. They've just released Beta 3 of their Go Gadgets software for Windows Mobile, and
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Logitech G-15 and Z-10 drivers with Windows SideShow support

Logitech has recently released an update to their GamePanel software that adds support for Windows SideShow! If you have one of the new G-15 keyboards, you can download that software here . If you have the older G-15 gaming keyboard or Z-10 speakers,
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Beta available: Windows SideShow Device SDK for .NET Micro Framework v1.4

Today we've released a beta of the next version of the Windows SideShow Device SDK for .NET Micro Framework (v1.4), and we need your help to test it out! Among other improvements and fixes, the beta includes: New Portrait QVGA UI designed for remote controls
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Dell XPS 420 launches with Windows SideShow-enabled secondary display!

The third Windows SideShow-enabled PC in the market isn't a mobile PC--it's Dell's new XPS 420 desktop! This powerful machine is sporting a 2.5" QVGA Windows SideShow-enabled secondary display on the top of the case, giving you instant access to control
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Missed CES? See the devices on on10!

I was so swamped at CES last week I didn't have a chance to post this until now. Right before heading off to CES, I filmed a video with Larry Larsen at on10.net. It's a great roundup of many of the devices we were showing on the floor. If you wern't able
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Windows SideShow at CES (Part 2)

The second prototype that stood out is a concept Windows Media Center remote control. This remote control is based on the Windows SideShow platform. It communicates with the PC to get TV guide updates as well as other data such as e-mails or calendar
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