Programming smartphones

whats thecheapest smartphone i could get to learn (hands on) smart phone programming
[172 byte] By [NerdAndy] at [2008-1-10]
# 1
This one looks quite cheap (in cost)
SamGentileMVP-.NET at 2007-8-21 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices General...
# 2
looks nice Thanks

Features:

  • World's smallest Windows Mobile Smartphone
  • Call, email, text message or instant message - all from one integrated phone
  • Email, contacts and calendar sync seamlessly with your PC
  • Built-In CMOS VGA Camera with Camcorder
  • Built-In Bluetooth and Speakerphone
  • Unit Weight: 3.53 oz
  • Size (in inches): 1.81 x 4.25 x 0.63
NerdAndy at 2007-8-21 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices General...
# 3

If you want to use VS the "cheapest" is probably the device emulator. You can start programming with the emulator without having an actual device.

JoshLedgard at 2007-8-21 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices General...
# 4
thanks;
now i could try and code a Dr. Mario clone
NerdAndy at 2007-8-21 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices General...
# 5
BTW, are there any other choices for Europe?
vkha at 2007-8-21 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices General...