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Hardware: PDA: Windows Mobile Pocket PC: All Devices

     In May 2005, Microsoft released Windows Mobile 5. The new platform includes a number of revisions over previous editions of Windows Mobile including PowerPoint Mobile and stronger support for one-handed use. ActiveSync 4.0 was also released with Windows Mobile 5 and is compatible with new and old devices.
     In March 2004, Microsoft released Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. The new platform is a minor upgrade over Windows Mobile 2003 with no major changes but some additional features. Second Edition includes native support for VGA resolution and landscape mode in all applications.
     In June 2003, Microsoft released Window Mobile 2003. The 2003 version finally upgraded the core OS to Windows CE 4.2. New features in Windows Mobile 2003 include enhanced speed and reliability, better wireless interaction, some cosmetic chances, and more.
     In September 2001, Pocket PC 2002 based on Windows CE 3.0 was released. Pocket PC 2002 provides few new features over its predecessor Pocket PC. Pocket PC 2002 only support ARM based processors like the Intel StrongARM and XScale chips. Pocket PC 2002 has a "Windows XP" style interface and provides a revised Pocket PC core for better system stability.