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What is the difference between the terms “Handheld PC”, “Pocket PC” and “Windows CE”?

April 26, 2017difference handheld pc pocket pc terms windows ce

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What is the difference between the terms “Handheld PC”, “Pocket PC” and “Windows CE”?

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Pocket PC and Handheld PC refer to specific types of mobile devices while Windows CE is the operating system that is in all Handheld PCs and Pocket PCs. 1. A Pocket PC is a class of device that has a quarter VGA (320×240) screen and contains a consistent package of integrated applications, wireless and wired connectivity options 2. A Handheld PC is a class of devices that has half VGA (640×240) or full size (640×480 or 800×600) screens with or without an integrated keyboard and contains a consistent package of integrated applications, wireless and wired connectivity options 3. Windows CE is a compact, modular operating system from Microsoft that was designed to support a broad range of client devices. Windows CE combines the flexibility and reliability of Windows with real-time processing support.