Developing Tablet PC Applications (Charles River Media Programming) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Clayton E Crooks II (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2003 | ISBN-10: 1584502525 | ISBN-13: 978-1584502524 | Edition: 1

The new Tablet PC combines the latest incarnation of previous notebook computing technologies (i.e., digital ink and voice commands) with the power and reliability of Windows® XP, possibly making it the most versatile PC ever. Developing Tablet PC Applications teaches programmers how to create applications for this exciting new platform using the SDK developed for it. It begins by explaining how to install and use the SDK, and then delves into the creation of several specific applications, such as a drawing program, an MP3 player, and a signature recognition program. It also covers game-related topics.

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About the Author

Clayton E. Crooks II (Knoxville, TN) is a partner in Advanced Information Systems, a consulting company specializing in custom hardware and software solutions for education, small business, and government entities. His articles have appeared in Dr. Dobb¿s Journal, and he has recently published Awesome 3D Game Development: No Programming Required and Mobile Device Game Development.

Product Details

• Paperback: 355 pages
• Publisher: Charles River Media; 1 edition (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584502525
• ISBN-13: 978-1584502524
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,410,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Developing for XP, December 9, 2003

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Chris (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developing Tablet PC Applications (Charles River Media Programming) (Paperback)

I guess I was expecting something dedicated to the Tablet PC like Jarrett & Su's "Building Tablet PC Appl." -- just more in-depth, since this book was so much delayed. What I seem to have is an intermediate level book on Programming for XP, with some chapters on programming for the Tablet PC. It does cover a number of interesting topics specific to more recent Windows platforms. And the writing style seems to be easy to read through.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For programmers seeking to create their own applications, January 12, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developing Tablet PC Applications (Charles River Media Programming) (Paperback)

Developing Tablet PC Applications by computer expert and professional Clayton E. Crooks is a self-teaching tool for specifically for programmers seeking to create their own applications for the exciting new Tablet PC. This is a new development which blends the usefulness of notebook computing technologies with the raw power of Windows XP. Sample code and source projects (both in the text and on an included CD-ROM), illustrate this instructive text which is replete with examples that anyone can use to build upon. Developing Tablet PC Applications is a very worthwhile addition to any Tablet PC programmer's personal or professional reference library.