iPhones, Blackberries, Apps and Mifi... oh, my!

[HHDreamer]

Re. "shop savy". I've found that "Red Laser" works much faster and is more accurate

Cool!!!   

Wes

[Ancient Mariner]

Gary - seems like I heard about an app while listening to the Boortz show on the radio this morning - something called "Dragon" - probably not spelling it correctly. 

You speak a message, the app converts it to text, you review and send.  Sounds like it would be much easier than texting.  I'm text-challenged also - I have no idea how the kids do it so quickly.  It takes me a half hour to put together a 10 word text!

Mike

Be careful with that Dragon app.  Next thing you know, you'll be using that iphone to talk directly to somebody.   

[SunSeeker]

Dragon Naturally Speaking is software that types what you speak.  I've worked with various versions of this software over nearly 10 years.  If you speak very clearly in a quiet environment, it's amazing.  Otherwise, you might be frustrated.  I've worked in a field where dictation is part of the work process; Dragon is not as good as an excellent transcriptionist, but it's pretty amazing. (I guess that  my typing isn't as poor as I perceive because although I keep buying the newest version of Dragon, I find that when pushed, I just type the document myself.)

Sunseeker

[Hut]

A few new apps to add here that I like;
ShopSavvy- old one but the last couple updates seem to have improved this app.
Truck Stops- this nice little app makes it easy to locate Rest Areas, Diesel fuel locations and prices, Truck Washes, and few other items for traveling such as notes and attractions.
USPS - find zip codes, post offices and hours. Works well.
DirecTV- forgot to record something? with this app you can check the guide and set you DVR to record from you iPhone
The default gps map is very nice for my needs I've been using that one quite a bit lately.
RV Checklist- a well thought out app and looks nice, I installed it but not really something I need. I know some folks like to keep a check list and here is one for your iPhone.

[k7wwa]

I found a new app for my DROID, actually it wasn't lost so I can't actually claim to have found it. I am sitting here logged onto the forum while my laptop to connected to the internet using my DROID. That's right, my laptop is tethered to my DROID and it is providing internet connectivity. Verizon will tell you that it won't do that however pda.net has a very neat DROID application that does. DROID does, sounds like a Verizon TV commercial.    One time charge of around $28 to pda.net and since the DROID has a unlimited data plan you can't go wrong. Drawbacks, can't be on the phone at the same time, oh well that's what voice mail is for.

George  

[kkro]

I found a new app for my DROID, actually it wasn't lost so I can't actually claim to have found it. I am sitting here logged onto the forum while my laptop to connected to the internet using my DROID. That's right, my laptop is tethered to my DROID and it is providing internet connectivity. Verizon will tell you that it won't do that however pda.net has a very neat DROID application that does. DROID does, sounds like a Verizon TV commercial.    One time charge of around $28 to pda.net and since the DROID has a unlimited data plan you can't go wrong. Drawbacks, can't be on the phone at the same time, oh well that's what voice mail is for.

George  

I agree about PdaNet. I've used it for several years, first with Palm, and now with Windows Mobile. DW has a Droid, but we can use mine for both computers. It gets around Verizon's tethering charge, but won't work with a router, so far. An incoming calll will ring the phone. It's my choice whether to answer it.

[Flcruiser2]

I found a new app for my DROID, actually it wasn't lost so I can't actually claim to have found it. I am sitting here logged onto the forum while my laptop to connected to the internet using my DROID. That's right, my laptop is tethered to my DROID and it is providing internet connectivity. Verizon will tell you that it won't do that however pda.net has a very neat DROID application that does. DROID does, sounds like a Verizon TV commercial.    One time charge of around $28 to pda.net and since the DROID has a unlimited data plan you can't go wrong. Drawbacks, can't be on the phone at the same time, oh well that's what voice mail is for.

George  

George, could you do a speakeasy test and let us know what speeds you are getting with this setup?  Thanks

[k7wwa]

George, could you do a speakeasy test and let us know what speeds you are getting with this setup?  Thanks

Your wish is my command 

The results for today, at my home are as follows:

Download    Upload      Test site
1.74             0.46         SFO (San Francisco)
1.10             0.38         SFO
0.84             0.42         SFO
1.49             0.55         LA (Los Angeles)
1.53             0.43         SFO
As you can see it does vary however I have seen the same types of changes on my home provider.
Not as fast as having your own T-1 connection but it does work and it is much cheaper.

George

[Flcruiser2]

Thanks George, those are great speeds for a tethered cell phone

[old 66 mustang]

The speeds that George posted for his tethered cell phone are pretty much the same as I experienced when I tested my air card at speakeasy.

Stan 

[SunSeeker]

I found a new app for my DROID, actually it wasn't lost so I can't actually claim to have found it. I am sitting here logged onto the forum while my laptop to connected to the internet using my DROID. That's right, my laptop is tethered to my DROID and it is providing internet connectivity. Verizon will tell you that it won't do that however pda.net has a very neat DROID application that does. DROID does, sounds like a Verizon TV commercial.    One time charge of around $28 to pda.net and since the DROID has a unlimited data plan you can't go wrong. Drawbacks, can't be on the phone at the same time, oh well that's what voice mail is for.

George  

George,

I went to www.pda.net but didn't see where to go from there.  I have a Blackberry and would like to see if there is a similar application.  Can you give me a pointer on where to look at pda.net?

Thanks!
Sunseeker

[poppaj]

I have a Blackberry also and found the download for them. There are two different ones. A 32bit and 64bit. I am running Windows 7 and not sure which one to use. Any info out there?
John

[SunSeeker]

I have a Blackberry also and found the download for them. There are two different ones. A 32bit and 64bit. I am running Windows 7 and not sure which one to use. Any info out there?
John

Where did you find the download?

Thanks!

[poppaj]

There was a link on there home page that took me to the download page. I will go back and take a look.
John

[poppaj]

Look at the top of the Home page.There is a link there.
John

[kkro]

I have a Blackberry also and found the download for them. There are two different ones. A 32bit and 64bit. I am running Windows 7 and not sure which one to use. Any info out there?
John

Where did you find the download?

Thanks!

PdaNet is produced by www.junefabrics.com. Really, they aren't a fabric store. 

[k7wwa]

I have a Blackberry also and found the download for them. There are two different ones. A 32bit and 64bit. I am running Windows 7 and not sure which one to use. Any info out there?
John

Hi John

Try this link, To find out if your computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows in Windows 7  or Windows Vista, click here.

George

[poppaj]

George
I tried the link but have no idea what came up. Looked like a goggle map with a bunch of other stuff that I can't figure out.
John

[Newt]

Most people have 32 bit.

Newt

[SunSeeker]

I have a Blackberry also and found the download for them. There are two different ones. A 32bit and 64bit. I am running Windows 7 and not sure which one to use. Any info out there?
John

Where did you find the download?

Thanks!

PdaNet is produced by www.junefabrics.com. Really, they aren't a fabric store. 

Thanks.  That's what I was seeking -- the correct web address.
Sunseeker

[Hut]

Anyone try PdaNet for iPhone  yet?

[kkro]

Anyone try PdaNet for iPhone  yet?

My experience is with PdaNet for Palm and Windows Mobile. It looks and behaves the same, so I suspect it's just the software that's customized to the OS of the phone.

[Flcruiser2]

Anyone try PdaNet for iPhone  yet?

the faqs say that you would have to "jail break" the iphone to install.  Sounds like fooling with Mother Nature

[JimB]

I see PdaNet's offering for the Droid to tether to the Mac is for OS 10.5 or higher.  I am happily running OS 10.4.11, and haven't found a reason to upgrade.  Anyone here tried the tether with 10.4?

TIA,
Jim B.

[Hut]

Anyone try PdaNet for iPhone  yet?

the faqs say that you would have to "jail break" the iphone to install.  Sounds like fooling with Mother Nature

I might have to try it if I feel brave one of these days.