Intel's StrongARM* Technology Supports New Windows* CE Software

DENVER, Oct. 12, 1998 -- Intel Corporation today announced that its StrongARM* technology for handheld computing supports the Windows* CE* operating system, Handheld PC Professional Edition, the third-generation software from Microsoft Corporation for the Handheld PC (H/PC). StrongARM technology delivers the high performance, low power and small footprint that are ideal for new classes of handheld products.

"Intel's StrongARM products have the outstanding performance, low power dissipation, flexible interfaces, and small form factor to drive the best-in-class displays, user interface choices, longer battery life, and familiar Windows features that users want and need in a handheld computer," said Bill Johnson, Intel vice president, StrongARM and Bridges Division.

"The announcement of Intel's StrongARM products -- which support Windows CE, Handheld PC Professional Edition -- is praised by Microsoft," said Jonathan Roberts, general manager, Consumer Appliance Group at Microsoft. "With broad industry support from companies such as Intel, this optimized operating system allows mobile professionals to stay connected and to be instantly productive, all while using the familiar Windows interface."

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