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Building A Connected MIDlet

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST

This article is the second in a two-part series devoted to developing a connected MIDlet. In the first part of the series, we designed and built a functional application that collected a string from the user, established a connection to a remote server, sent and received data along that connection, and then presented the result to the user. In this article, we'll refine the design of the application, add a few features that are essential to any connected MIDlet, and implement exception handling.

The Power of J2ME: Your Enterprise at Your Fingertips

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 EST

Have you ever come up with the 'killer app' for your J2ME-enabled phone, only to find that it can't handle the complex operations required? The answer is a connected MIDlet: delegate the work to a remote server. Imagine the possibilities when you have all the power of an enterprise server available on your cell phone.

Building a Connected Midlet

Thu, 04 Dec 2003 00:00:00 EST

One of the most powerful aspects of J2ME is connected mobility: you're no longer tied to your desk to accomplish many vital tasks. You can carry everything you need in your shirt pocket, send an e-mail while standing in line at the grocery store, or check the latest stock figures while at a baseball game.