Windows 7 Embedded Edition Released
Ever wanted to run Windows 7 on some of your entertainment devices? Since last week Microsoft is selling Windows Embedded Standard 7, which is based on Windows 7, so it looks like we’ll soon encounter Windows 7 on more than just our PCs, laptops and netbooks.
The Windows 7 embedded edition is optimized for thin clients, GPS devices, media devices, set-top boxes, but also medical devices and industry technology.
Windows Media Center on Home Entertainment Devices
Although, Windows Embedded is obviously intended for businesses, it also means that we will soon see more digital home entertainment devices running Windows 7. Using Windows 7, along with Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 12 and the Windows Media Center on an Aero-supported interface on some home entertainment devices doesn’t sound too bad! After all, Windows 7 is very user-friendly and one of the most beautiful operating systems out there.
Online Content & More
You can use the Windows Media Center on embedded Windows 7 devices for watching TV (internet + broadcast), browsing photos online, buy content from online movie providers (netflix etc.) and basically watch any online media and connect with social websites.
Settop boxes running Windows 7
A german company called Reycom is one of the first providers of settop boxes that are using Windows 7 Embedded. Settop boxes are pretty handy for receiving web media and digital HD tv.
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If you have a device that you can modify, you can download a free evalution copy over at microsoft.com/windowsembedded
Windows 7 Embedded Pricing
The price of Windows 7 embedded ($995) seems to be pretty decent, so we’ll see a lot of new devices on Windows 7 popping up in the next few weeks.
The suggested retail price for Windows Embedded CE, Windows Embedded Standard, Windows Embedded POSReady and Windows Embedded NavReady FPP is $995 US
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I do not think that $1000 is a good price paid by me to distribute their OS. After nearly 30 years using MS products I am seriously considering to switch to Linux. What do you guys think is a good price to pay (or be paid) to become a MS distributor?
Already ahead of you angel!!! Vars do all the dirty work for nothing, expliaing licensing, tracking down foobars with it, setting it up, for a few measly cents on the dollar. Already removed cisco from our product lineup in favor of freebsd firewalls, dont need to buy a $2500 device to put a $1500 a year subscription card into it just to be able to some half decent filtering. I hope everyone else is doing the same if so it wont be long!! Our Ms rep quit calling already.