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Rob at gottabemobile.com [url=http://www.gottabemobile.com/AttentionDevelopersHandangoUMPCTabletPCContestUnderway.aspx]posted a story[/url] about a contest [url=http://www.handango.com]Handango.com[/url] is running a development contest with one of 3 UMPC devices as the prize.
According to the newsletter Rob had posted:
Handango is looking for fresh and premier Tablet PC and Ultra-Mobile PC content.are you up for the challenge? By converting your existing mobile applications or creating an entirely new title for Tablet PC and UMPC, you’ll be eligible to win one of three Ultra-Mobile PCs! Personal Productivity, Travel, Fitness, Medical, Multimedia, and Entertainment titles are all great fits for our catalog. The contest runs from now until August 31st..start coding!
More info below…[b]How to get started:[/b]
1. To begin development, please visit the [url=http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/tabletpc/umpc/default.aspx]Ultra-Mobile PC Development Quick Start Guide[/url]
2. If you have questions, please visit the [url=http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista/technologies/mobilepc/default.aspx]MSDN Mobile PC and Tablet PC Developer Center[/url] or email mpcisv@microsoft.com
3. For ways to optimize your UMPC applications for touch and ink, check out [url=http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsvista/technologies/mobilepc/default.aspx?pull=/library/en-us/dntablet/html/tbconsudokusamplefinal.asp]Microsoft Sudoku[/url]
4. Test your application in the UMPC Display Emulator
5. After completing your application and verifying that it’s Tablet PC and UMPC compatible, email the Handango Tablet PC team (tabletpc@handango.com) to submit your titles.
6. Deadline for all entries is August 31st.
7. Winners for top Personal, Media&Entertainment, and Multimedia&Communications applications will be announced in September.
Technical requirements for entry:
a.. Run on Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
b.. Include Tablet PC SDK 1.7 features (ink or gestures)
c.. UI must follow Ultra-Mobile PC guidelines:
a.. be aware of screen rotation and adhere to 800×480 display resolution
b.. maximize form factor real-estate
c.. include controls that can be manipulated by finger
Please contact tabletpc@handango.com if you have questions or need
additional details. We look forward to seeing your applications!
So all of you developers that would like to create software and get it out on Handango. Here’s your chance to get a free UMPC.
