Windows Phone Thoughts: GPS.NET Global Positioning SDK Released

Develop precise, efficient, and reliable GPS software in record time with this multithreaded component for desktop and mobile devices, including PocketPC and now Smartphone!



Developers wanting to create GPS applications may want to have a look at this package. Support is extended not only to .NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1 and .NET Compact Framework 1.0, but also 2.0 as well! Here are some of its features:

• Automatically detects Serial, USB, Compact Flash, Secure Digital and Bluetooth devices.
• Automatically uses the fastest baud rate supported by the device.
• Automatically detects GPS protocols (NMEA-0183, Garmin binary, Garmin text)
• Converts latitude/longitude to and from UTM in any ellipsoid.
• Convert speed and distance to any unit type.
• Smooth multi-threaded operation, even on the Compact Framework!
• View satellite locations and compass in real-time!
• Full compliance with .NET Design Guidelines
• Integrated Dynamic Help, IntelliSense and Knowledge Base
• Communicate directly with our developers for technical support!

If you're interested, you can download a trial version or purchase the full version at Handango. [Affiliate]