Carl Davis gives some expert advice on a workaround for combo boxes with too many elements? You may be asking, "What is he getting at?" I mean applications where there are dozens of items that appear in a combo box. For example, have you ever have an application that includes a list of all 50 states? A combo box is literally a drag (or at least a scroll) to use. You need to scroll and scroll to find the right item. How many times have you accidentally tapped "off" the scroll bar only to have the wrong selection and need to start over?

As promised last time, we’ll look at some more at becoming Windows CE Logo compliant. John Lescoulie from Veritest was kind enough to provide a list of the top-ten problems they find when applications are tested. I think it’s useful to mention that Veritest wants to work with developers and I encourage you to consult them prior to submitting your application. They want to see you succeed on the first try! We’ll first take a look at the list. I’ve recreated them exactly as Jon sent them and will add my own comments later...

The Pocket Commando strikes again! In his latest column, Carl Davis investigates the specifics of the "Ready for Windows" Pocket PC logo program. This is something all eVB programmers should do before they start architecting their killer app. Tune in and find out what is expected of your CE application if it is to be Windows CE logo certified. This is a must read!

A few days ago I was using an application that had a number of popup messages to convey status and what was occurring with the system. I began thinking how much they seemed to get in the way as I tapped “OK” to dispose of each. It started me thinking on how efficient designs differs between desktop machines and handhelds. Receiving popup messages was natural on the desktop, but I am less forgiving on my handheld. The next thought I had was it’s great to be a developer...

Welcome to the first installment of "The Pocket Commando". I appreciate the opportunity deVBuzz is giving me to discuss my opinions and ideas on various topics within the realm of PocketPC development. Since this is deVBuzz, the obvious goal is maximizing your productivity and knowledge using eVB. I want to keep this forum flexible and include everything from development tips or best practices to some interesting user interface widgets you might be able to take immediate advantage of