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REDMOND, Washington, June 16 /PRNewswire/ —

- Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 provides a platform enabling original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to quickly build next-generation connected
PNDs.

microsoft Corp today announced the availability of Windows Embedded
NavReady 2009, 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.

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“As demand for personal navigation devices continues to increase, and
existing owners look to upgrade from their original devices, original
equipment manufacturers must continue to innovate and enhance their products
with features that will attract a variety of users,” said Chris Jones,
Canalys vice president and principal analyst. “Personal navigation solutions
will increasingly become connected, which will open up new opportunities to
add value through the delivery of dynamic information and location-based
services. But this is a highly competitive market and it is important that
businesses like Windows Embedded help OEMs and others bring these rich
devices to market quickly and efficiently.”
Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 Key Features

This release also provides a number of benefits that can help developers
and OEMs quickly bring to market new scenarios in which the PND connects to
other devices and online services. Features include the following:

— Live Search delivers OEMs and partners key elements enabling
internet-based Live Search on devices to find up-to-date points of
interest similar to the ones provided by the Live Search Maps service.
— Bluetooth technologies enable OEMs to provide rich, hands-free
scenarios to users with the following profiles: Hands Free, Pairing
Service, Phone Book Access, Advanced Audio Distribution, Audio and
Video Remote Control, Dial Up Networking and Bluetooth Connection
Manager. Users will be able to use their PND device as a hands-free
device to make phone calls or data connections when the device is
paired with a compatible phone enabled with Bluetooth.
— MSN Direct enables OEMs to incorporate MSN Direct technologies. These
technologies can reduce users’ commute time while enhancing the travel
experience by providing up-to-date information such as traffic alerts
and fuel prices.
— Windows SideShow functionality helps enable the PND as a secondary
display screen for many Windows Vista-based PCs*, allowing Windows
SideShow gadgets to interact and exchange information with the PND and
providing a rich user experience at home or work.

“As a leading designer and manufacturer of portable navigation devices we
have relied on Windows Embedded CE as a proven real-time operating system for
our Mio product line,” said Samuel Wang, president of Mio Technology Corp.
“With the launch of Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 and the introduction of
features including Live Search, MSN Direct and Bluetooth capabilities, we are
looking forward to bringing our next-generation PNDs to market with a richer
end-user experience and in a reduced timeframe.”
“Windows Embedded powers many of the portable navigation devices in the
marketplace,” said Kevin Dallas, general manager of the Windows Embedded
Business at Microsoft. “Our commitment to this segment has always been about
providing the platform and tools that give our OEM partners the most
innovative technologies while reducing the complexity of development. We
firmly believe the release of Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 helps us fulfil
this promise by taking the PND experience to the next level. Adopting Windows
Embedded NavReady 2009 today will allow device-makers and solution providers
to focus on innovation while bringing smart, connected, service-oriented
portable navigation devices to market in time for the 2008 holiday retail
season and beyond.”
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.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise
their full potential.

About microsoft EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

microsoft has operated in EMEA since 1982. In the region Microsoft
employs more than 16,000 people in over 64 subsidiaries, delivering products
and services in more than 139 countries and territories.

* Works with Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Enterprise,
Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate.

This material is for informational purposes only. microsoft Corp
disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to use of the material
for other purposes. microsoft Corp shall not, at any time, be liable for any
special, direct, indirect or consequential damages, whether in an action of
contract, negligence or other action arising out of or in connection with the
use or performance of the material. Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting any kind of warranty.

To download the Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 technologies:
http://www.WindowsEmbedded.com/NavReady

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Corp