Windows Phone Thoughts: Add Some Zinc To Your Software: MDM Zinc For Pocket PC 2 Reviewed

Product Category: Developer Software
Manufacturer: Multidmedia Ltd. (MDM)
Where to Buy: Try to find the product on Amazon (affiliate link)
Price: $299.99 / $549.99 USD. Trial available.
System Requirements: Pentium 2 350mhz or higher; 128mb RAM or higher; Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Compatible with Macromedia Flash 4, 5, MX & MX2004

Pros:

• Extremely rapid deployment of flash projectors;
  
• Extensive customization features;
  
• SQLCE, encryption, and script support

Cons:

• Performance issues;
  
• Price, for some;
  
• UI could use some streamlining.

Summary:
The allure of flash animation has always been to extend it beyond cute web graphics into something truly useful. After all, compiling an SWF is a bit like compiling a program that will run on any system, as flash viewers are available for all (including Pocket PC). But while setting up a flash projector for a full sized system can be fairly simple, Pocket PCs have always posed a challenge, until now. MDM's Zinc makes the chore of creating a Pocket PC Flash App a joy and while it is very capable, there are a few points worth considering before purchasing.

Come Explore Zinc and imagine the Flash possibilities, Read On...