Mobile PC Developer Webcasts

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) incorporates a number of features traditionally found only on the Tablet PC platform: digital ink and stylus input. Learn about the InkCanvas element, Stylus input events, and other features which make WPF a compelling platform for developing Tablet PC applications.

Are you new to Tablet PC development? This webcast teaches you how to use the Tablet and Touch Technologies in Windows to extend your existing applications, or to create applications specifically targeted to take advantage of the power of pen and ink in computing.

Mobile workers need the right tool to do their job effectively, and sometimes one single device cannot do it all. Join this webcast to learn how to give users the power of a rich Tablet PC application with the real-time, mobility, and convenience attributes of a Windows Mobile powered smartphone. This session, complete with insightful demonstrations, explores some of the techniques mobile developers can use to bring powerful mobile applications to life using a combination of the .NET Framework, Tablet PC, and a smartphone powered by Windows Mobile.

An Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) is a fully functional computer that is small, mobile, and runs a complete version of a Windows operating system (either Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 or Windows Vista). UMPCs present many new and exciting opportunities for application development. Learn what is involved in developing for the UMPC, and learn how to create outstanding applications for these new devices.

Creating Gadgets for Windows SideShow in Windows Vista (Level 200) - Recorded
Learn about Windows SideShow, a technology that provides users of Windows Vista with quick access to data, even when their computers are turned off. This webcast provides you with an overview of the Windows SideShow technology and shows you how to create a gadget for Windows SideShow.