What is Pocket PC?
An operating environment for handheld computers from Microsoft, based on the Windows CE* operating system. In 2000, Microsoft introduced the Pocket PC platform which includes a combination of Windows CE Version 3.0, an enhanced user interface, Pocket Office applications (Internet Explorer, Word and Excel), handwriting recognition, an e-book reader, wireless Internet and longer battery life. The Pocket PC was designed to compete more directly with the popular Palm devices. The Pocket PC is part of the Windows Mobile platform, which also includes a version for Cell Phones (see Smartphone). Cell Phone capabilities can also be added to the Pocket PC (Pocket PC Phone). See Windows CE and Pocket PC Phone Edition.
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