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CASL


Thu Sep 14, 2006 - 11:47 AM EDT - By Harv Laser

User Opinions

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Product Info

Details

ť	Name CASL
ť	Company Wagware
ť	Version 4.3
ť	Fact Sheet & User Opinions

Availability

ť	Available

Pricing

ť	$299 (New User)

Conclusion

CASL has made it possible for me to create programs for my Treo, something I didn't know could be done this easily. The ability to test applications under Windows before synchronizing to the Treo is a tremendous time-saver. The language is flexible and you can use it to create commercial-grade and shareware applications. I would like to see the ability to navigate menus on the Treo using the five-way's middle button selector.

Given all the features available to you with CASL, it's clear that it is a tool worth serious consideration. Without the ball-and-chain of costly run-time fees, this may be the ideal solution for hobbyist programmers, shareware developers, and corporations interested in deploying PalmOS or PocketPC/Windows Mobile-based applications.

Criteria	Rating
Cost/Benefit	5
Support	5
Usability	4
Design	5
Overall (not an average)

Pros

Easy to learn language

Supports multiple platforms

No runtime fees

Many advanced features

Free for personal use (and competitive commercial pricing)

Testing can be done under Windows

Cons

No installer support for Windows

There is a slight UI variation on the Palm vs. CASL in Windows

Treo five way select button does not allow selecting menus