Need a simple way to show a map from an address on .NET Compact Framework

Question

Are there any easy and free methods of showing a map of a location starting from an the address in .NET Compact Framework.

I'm fine with opening IE Mobile from my application.

Answer 1

Google Map API, open the link in IE to show the location.

Note: This obviously requires internet access.

Answer 2

EDIT: I missed the qualifier "free" in your original question, so this won't work. My apologies.

You can make use of the Virtual Earth API to get a map and decorate it with pushpins. I used it in a small project here: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/mobile/WiMoWifiPosition.aspx