Microsoft previews Windows Embedded Compact 7

Microsoft has announced the Windows Embedded Compact 7 public Community Technology Preview (CTP). Windows Embedded Compact 7 is the next generation of the Windows Embedded CE platform, which according to Microsoft, provides OEMs with the tools and technologies to deliver "the power of Windows 7" across another family of specialized devices, such as slates, portable media players, e-readers, and so on. Hardware manufacturers and developers will get resources to help bring high-performing devices to market quicker with support for multicore CPUs along with the latest ARM-based architecture and tools, including Platform Builder, Visual Studio, Expression Blend, and Silverlight for Windows Embedded.