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Part I: Getting Started on BlackBerry Apps
trackwheel. If so, you might decide to create two versions of your app: one
optimized for use on a BlackBerry Storm, and one for all the other devices.
Keep in mind that you might have to adjust your app based on what type of
pointing device the user’s BlackBerry supports.
Figure 1-7:
The
BlackBerry
Storm with
its touch-
screen.
Touchscreen
Although all BlackBerry devices have a keyboard for users to enter text data,
ideally your app should require very little text input. Typing text into a small
BlackBerry keyboard is slower than typing on a full-size laptop or desktop
keyboard. Investigate whether there is another way for users to provide
information.
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