Best Developer Software

Table of ContentsBuyers Guide 2006

These awards are given for software tools, utilities, libraries, and other application used in the development of applications for Windows Mobile Pocket PCs and Smartphones. Chris Forsberg (http://www.businessanyplace.net) and Bob Katayama (http://www.han-d-solutions.com) headed a team of developer software experts which nominated and selected the winners and finalists in the various developer software categories.

Developer Database

WINNER

SQL Server CE

Microsoft Software: http://www.windowsmobile.com

A compact database for rapidly developing applications that extend enterprise data management capabilities to mobile devices.

FINALIST

SQL Anywhere Studio;http://www.sybase.com

Developer Tools

WINNER

Visual Studio .NET with .NET CF

Microsoft Software: http://www.windowsmobile.com

Development suite for rapid development of applications for Microsoft Windows, the Web, and mobile devices.

FINALISTS

NS Basic/CE;http://www.nsbasic.com

AppForge Crossfire;http://www.appforge.com

Developer Utilities

WINNER

Entrek Toolbox

Entrek Software, Inc.: http://www.entrek.com

Tools to detect common runtime errors as well as analyze and fine-tune application software.

FINALIST

Pocket Help;http://www.e-pocketsetup.com

Installation and Distribution

WINNER

InstallShield X

InstallShield Software: http://www.installshield.com

InstallShield X supports the latest mobile devices and has key new features such as Visual Studio .NET integration with .NET Compact Framework and a Mobile Device View that let you jump straight into installation projects.

FINALIST

e-PocketSetup;http://www.e-pocketsetup.com

Native Audio Libraries and Controls

WINNER

FMOD

Fmod: http://www.fmod.org

FINALISTS

Hekkus Sound System;http://www.shlzero.com

AWaveCE;http://www.spritehand.com

Native Graphic Libraries and Controls

WINNER

GapiDraw