Monday, September 27, 2004
DataBuster .NET
Posted by Andy Sjostrom in "SOFTWARE" @ 05:00 AM
Software For CE has released a database management application for Pocket PCs: DataBuster .NET. Using the application you can create and manage so-called "Pocket Access" databases on the Pocket PC. It features a form designer and allows you to run queries against the databases.
Features include:
So, is this for you? Yes, it is -- if you are into the desktop Microsoft Access and need/want to easily use these databases on the Pocket PC. I think the application looks fine. But there is a slight disharmony in the message, in my opinion. Why make it a key selling point that it is "programmed by the last technology .NET" (latest?) and at the same time aim for supporting a database technology that is, on the device side, getting retired soon? What do you think?
Features include:
- Programmed with the last technology .NET
- Beautiful user interface design
- Create Pocket Access DB
- Create Pocket Access Tables
- Create custom Data Entry form
- Sync with Access Desktop DB
- Create custom entry controls: ComboBox, EditBox, Checkbox...
- Access (desktop) compatible
- Easy database query
- Sort records
So, is this for you? Yes, it is -- if you are into the desktop Microsoft Access and need/want to easily use these databases on the Pocket PC. I think the application looks fine. But there is a slight disharmony in the message, in my opinion. Why make it a key selling point that it is "programmed by the last technology .NET" (latest?) and at the same time aim for supporting a database technology that is, on the device side, getting retired soon? What do you think?
