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Announcements, tips, tricks, and techniques for mobile PC developers.
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Code Project Runs Windows Vista(TM) Mobile PC Application Competition
Write an article and sample code or application for a chance to win an Ultra-Mobile PC
Today's applications must work in an increasingly mobile environment while supporting ink, touch, and other new types of input. Build a great application that encompasses these needs, and then write an article about what you've done: you may win one of three cool Samsung Q1 Ultra-Mobile PCs. One winner each month for contest duration: 3/15/07 - 6/15/07. Submit a great Windows Vista Mobile PC article and application to www.CodeProject.com in the Windows Vista/.NET 3.0 Mobile PC/Tablet PC section. Your application must: . Run on Windows Vista
. "Gracefully degrade" to run on Microsoft Windows XP (optional)
. Incorporate ink and touch as input
. Incorporate key mobile PC criteria such as battery state awareness, power conservation, network awareness, support for online/offline use ("sometimes connected"), location awareness, and security
. Run maximized windows that are scaled based on available screen resolution (including the UMPC's native resolution of 800 x 480)
Entry requirements and eligibility can be found here.
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Samples to Help you Get Started
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Todd Landstad, Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Architect, has written a sample application that: illustrates design guidelines for UMPCs, and includes a managed Power and Network aware class. Review this application for guidance before adding battery-conserving features and smart network support to your own applications.
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This article is an introductory look at the object model used for ink collection and recognition. Frank Gocinski, Microsoft Business Development Manager, examines the mechanism for collecting ink, as well as the logical location and identification of ink strokes.
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Using the Tablet Technology that is built into Windows Vista, your application can perform unique actions for different input devices such as pen, mouse and touch input - even on a desktop PC.
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Updates and Opportunities
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Go to mobilepcpartners.com to review the updated program benefits and site design changes.
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Which applications work best when you're on the go with your notebook, Tablet PC, Ultra-Mobile PC, or SideShow(TM) device? This new webcast series provides an in-depth look at applications built for Windows Vista mobility. Special features include: data synchronization, power management, ink annotation, ink recognition, network awareness, data access, enhanced UI for touch, and SideShow gadgets. Each Monday a new application will be presented. Join the next live webcast on Monday, April 9, 10:00AM PT. WEBCAST: Learn to Use Phatware's PenCommander, Monday, April 9, 10:00 A.M. PT
PenCommander allows you to use a pen to call up commands that can control your computer, such as editing documents, inserting often repeated text into documents, launching applications, and much more. PenCommander supports Windows Vista Tablet technology. WEBCAST: Learn to Use Laplink's PCsynch, Monday, April 16, 10:00AM PT
Looking for a fast, secure way to synchronize files between your Ultra-Mobile PC and another PC? Laplink's PCsync enables automated file transfer and synchronization between PCs running different versions of Microsoft® Windows, including Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000. WEBCAST: Learn to Use ArtRage 2 UMPC, a Natural Painting Application, Monday, April 23, 10:00AM PT
Ambient Design's ArtRage 2 UMPC is specifically designed for Ultra-Mobile PCs. Its redesigned interface and workflow is perfect for small form-factor, portable PCs. You can paint and sketch using your whole screen as a canvas, and take your art with you wherever you go. WEBCAST: Learn to Use iGuidance, a Navigation Application, Monday, April 30, 10:00AM PT
iNav's iGuidance navigation software helps you turn your existing Tablet PC or UMPC into a navigation system. The touch-screen operations and map displays are enhanced for use with Ultra-Mobile PCs.
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i-mate recently launched a Windows SideShow Debugger to help developers and enthusiasts debug and improve their SideShow gadgets. This will benefit third-party developers who want to add value to Windows Vista and SideShow-capable peripheral devices such as Momento, i-mate's Vista-certified wireless digital picture frame. Click here to download the utility.
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Recent Articles
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Stephen Toub demonstrates how to write an application that colorizes digital photos using the inking support provided by Tablet PC APIs. The complete sample application shows examples of performance enhancement, region selection, hue and saturation algorithms, security, ink capabilities, image scaling, and more.
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This BusinessWeek article reviews Ultra-Mobile PCs from OQO, Nokia, Sony, and others.
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Intel says that it has a new Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) processor under development and that it expects the first devices using it to appear later this year.
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Virginia Tech is once again a pioneer in the educational arena, linking more than 250 freshmen engineers on wireless Tablet PCs, synchronously, to provide an interactive environment between the professor and the students.
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Greenwich Country Day utilizes Tablet PCs, along with innovative software, to transform the K12 learning environment.
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Engadget.com ran a 3rd birthday celebration and asked participants to bake them a birthday cake. The winner took home an OQO Model 02 Tablet PC. GottaBeMobile.com forum member, BladeMonkey, submitted the winning entry - an X60 Tablet PC cake with a full swivel! See full pictures and video here.
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Featured Partner
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With Bejeweled 2, Bookworm, Zuma, Hammer Heads, and their latest hit, Peggle, PopCap Games continues to set the bar for top-quality, super fun games that appeal to everyone. Ideally suited for small computers-such as the UMPC-PopCap Games are perfect to play for just a few minutes while on the go or waiting in line at the airport. But these puzzle, word, and arcade award-winners (19 awards and counting!) captivate players and - *caution* - may lead to marathon sessions on a p***, subway, in a park or by the poolside! With UI well-suited for Tablet and Touch Technology as well as traditional input, PopCap Games are especially fun for mobile players from 6 to 106 Visit www.popcap.com to play free online and download deluxe trial versions.
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Partner Announcements
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HTC announced the HTC Shift at CTIA Wireless 2007 (March 27-29). Similar in size to a DVD case, the Shift offers a brilliant 7-inch widescreen touch display, Synaptics TouchPad, Fingerprint Reader, 30-gigabyte hard drive, and high-speed global connectivity with Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi. It comes with Windows Vista Business and it leverages Windows Media Player 11 to provide easy access to music, videos and photos.
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Featuring an Intel Pentium processor (running at 1.0 GHz), an impressive 60GB hard drive and 1GB of memory, Samsung's Q1P UMPC for Windows Vista targets the professional user who wants a no-compromise, high-performance solution for completing projects and meeting deadlines while on the go. The Q1P model's increased battery life of approximately two and a half hours is coupled with faster speeds, flexibility and mobile functionality, so that this product provides a compelling solution in a highly portable package
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Mobile workforces can now benefit from the rugged xTablet T8600 Tablet PC's integrated backlit numeric keypad, bar-code reader/imager, magnetic stripe reader, high capacity battery and vehicle mounting system. These features make the xTablet T8600 a superior choice for businesses large and small.
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As TabletKiosk's first Ultra-Mobile PC designed to endure physical stress and withstand harsh environmental conditions, the eo TufTab v7112XT is the ideal solution for field work, warehousing, mobile point of sale and mobile data collection. Its rugged construction complements its 7" UMPC form factor as users access touch screen applications, take handwritten notes, enter data and communicate over a wireless network.
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Toshiba Business Center offers a variety of resources for users who seek to integrate Tablet PCs into their infrastructure. Resources include: white papers; case studies on Tablet PC integration from an assortment of industries; and information on online and digital events.
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Tegatech Australia supplied Audi with a UMPC-based solution for capturing leads at the Melbourne Motorshow. Audi used the solution to automate and digitize lead capture.
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DyKnow, a leader in interactive education technology, is pleased to announce its planned software integration with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). The integration will facilitate information authentication between the two systems, saving countless hours devoted to populating both software databases.
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The Spokane Regional Health District implemented a Tablet PC solution for filling out food inspection reports using Active Ink Software. The amount of time required to perform a food inspection has decreased by over 50% since the District switched to the Tablet PC solution.
Vikki Brus with the Spokane Regional Health District uses a Tablet PC to perform food inspections using Active Ink's form filling software.
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Over 200 Mi-Forms users and partners will see real world applications capture data in a mobile environment using the Tablet PC and UMPC platforms to at the fifth annual Mi-Co Users Days to be held in Research Triangle Park, NC on April 24 and 25. Presenters include healthcare organizations such as Children's Hospital Boston, industry leaders such as Lenovo, and government services agencies.
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Events
April
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Join Microsoft and cutting-edge Web professionals in discussing how to harness the latest technologies, unlock new revenue opportunities, reduce development costs and improve customer experience.
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Develop Microsoft® Windows Mobile® and Microsoft® Windows® Embedded applications.
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May
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Design PCs, servers, and devices that take advantage of Microsoft Windows features and services.
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June
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Understand more about Windows Vista, Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft® ASP.NET AJAX, and the 2007 Microsoft® Office release along with upcoming releases such as Windows Server® code name "Longhorn."
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Explore best practices in the educational uses of pen-based computing.
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Shape the future of education and educational technology.
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October
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Back in Los Angeles and ready to do it again, PDC-style!
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April 2007
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Downloads
Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition
Windows Vista
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CoDe Magazine
Produced a Special
Mobile PC Focus Issue
CoDe Magazine, together with Microsoft produced a special issue on Mobile PC Development, which is now available. Focus issues are distributed at special events such as conferences and product launches; however, you can receive an issue free of charge by visiting CoDe Magazine's website or clicking here. |
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Visit the Microsoft MSDN Mobile PC Developer Center.
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