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        Microsoft releases Smartphone 2003 developer kit

        Staff | Date: Nov 18, 2003 | Comments: 1


        Microsoft has released the "Windows Mobile 2003-based Smartphone Developer Kit" for use by mobile and wireless application developers. According to Microsoft, the contents of the Smartphone Developer Kit are all that's needed to get started developing, testing, and marketing mobile applications for Smartphone utilizing the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework.

        The kit, which is available at a special price while supplies last, includes both hardware and software -- including a pre-production Smartphone (and accessories), development software, and some extra goodies.

        Microsoft says the new Smartphone 2003 developer kit includes:
        • Smartphone Developer Kit Quick Start Guide
        • red e SC1100 Smartphone (pre-commercial device provided by EverLink Wireless)
        • Power Adapter
        • Battery
        • SIM card
        • Hands-free Headset
        • USB Sync Cable
        • User Manual (provided by EverLink Wireless)
        • Windows Mobile 2003 feature guide
        • The tools you need to begin developing and marketing applications for Windows Mobile-based Smartphones:
          • Visual Studio .NET 2003 60-day trial edition
          • Smartphone 2003 SDK CD, including eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0
          • Microsoft Mobile Development Toolkit, including tools to develop applications for Smartphone 2002
        • Support Information
        • Information on Microsoft Mobile2Market, a comprehensive program for the logo certification and market delivery of Smartphone and Pocket PC applications
        • Smartphone Developer T-shirt
        • Smartphone Clip Watch
        A free download of the upgrade to Smartphone 2003 is available here, and the 2003 Smartphone Developers Kit FAQ, which explains what's new in the 2003 version of Smartphone software, is here.


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