Do you use a Smartphone?

**Mousey** · Jan 23, 2011, 09:35 PM

I'm just curious as to how many of HH are using Smartphones, And if you are what do you use it for?

Currently rocking a Blackberry Curve 8520 here, Use it for music, Facebook, Blogging, Web browsing, VERY heavy email usage and a one helluva lot of Texting and calling

Generally a power user

Tyrsonswood · Jan 23, 2011, 09:45 PM

I donno.... is this phone smart?

Or no.......

**synthesis204** · Jan 23, 2011, 10:24 PM

Yeah mousey, you should know better. There isn't any wireless signal in Ohio.

Tyrsonswood · Jan 23, 2011, 10:55 PM

We gots wires tho'

**synthesis204** · Jan 23, 2011, 11:09 PM

I hope so. Going to go visit Case in a couple weeks...gunna suck.

Takaharu · Jan 23, 2011, 11:16 PM

iPhone. I find it comes in handy for tidbits of information, making & receiving phonecalls/texts/emails, alarm clock, MP3 player and the occasional game. I also find that a torch app comes in remarkably handy.

Lowfat · Jan 23, 2011, 11:23 PM

Blackberry. Although it is data only and it is a requirement for work. I wouldn't willingly purchase a blackberry.

**synthesis204** · Jan 24, 2011, 12:30 AM

iPhone. I use it as an iPod and a phone and email checker (basically no apps) so it's quite functional for that purpose. I'm also using TMobile's $6/mo data plan, so it's a complete steal.

niceguyrichy · Jan 24, 2011, 02:29 AM

iPhone. It's my sat nav, my eBook, my on-the-go gamer & net access, and general toy. lots of apps

edit: talking of iPhone, anyone any idea when the 2 Angry Birds levels that have 'coming soon' plastered across them are gonna be unlocked and playable ??

Dyre Straits · Jan 24, 2011, 05:54 AM

I'm sporting the same as Mousey, here: Blackberry Curve 8530.

Among other things, I use it as my alarm clock.

Set it under my pillow and use the Vibration mode since I'm deaf -- and unable to hear any alarm clock.

Necrosis · Jan 24, 2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synthesis204

Yeah mousey, you should know better. There isn't any wireless signal in Ohio.

There is but AT&T 3G isn't all that great here.

Anyway...for me:

Samsung Fascinate on VzW
HTC Evo Sprint

blibbax · Jan 24, 2011, 09:09 AM

Nokia brick, go!

brainless_beginner · Jan 24, 2011, 09:41 AM

Smartphones? No way! Recently been investigating through this. All platforms seemed just a pain in the ass for me. Decided to stick with SE A200 phone instead. It may not be top notch, but at least it does what I want. And it's smooth and reliable. That's just my choice.

Jac · Jan 24, 2011, 12:47 PM

I have a SE Satio and use it constantly. It's my MP3 player and I use it a lot for that. I also download programs from the iPlayer or from torrents and watch them in bed or in the bath. I listen to internet radio quite a lot. I use a sports app that tracks my times/distance/gps when Mountain Biking. I use the net but only for quick bits of info like weather, train times etc - browsing is not ideal as the screen is only 3.5". I also take quite a few pictures of course because the camera is pretty good.

It's very handy and I would look at getting something similar with a bigger screen. Maybe another smartphone or a small tablet device.

***craig5320*** · Jan 24, 2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

iPhone. It's my sat nav, my eBook, my on-the-go gamer & net access, and general toy. lots of apps

edit: talking of iPhone, anyone any idea when the 2 Angry Birds levels that have 'coming soon' plastered across them are gonna be unlocked and playable ??

StuBee · Jan 24, 2011, 01:56 PM

iphone for me too. Generally used for checking my email, bit of surfing, games, ebuddy occasionally, random news and finance apps. And of course a subnet calc!!

**MIG-31** · Jan 24, 2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mousey

I'm just curious as to how many of HH are using Smartphones, And if you are what do you use it for?

Currently rocking a Blackberry Curve 8520 here, Use it for music, Facebook, Blogging, Web browsing, VERY heavy email usage

The very same Blckberry for me... And i use it in just about the same way as mousey does..

Dyre Straits · Jan 24, 2011, 06:09 PM

Those of you using the Blackberry Curve: Have you updated to the latest FB update, 1.9.0.20?

And, more importantly, are you experiencing any problems getting Notifications and/or viewing Messages?

R.I.M. is taking feedback on such problems.

I AM having trouble with the Messages not loading. I was also having an Error upon rebooting the phone. I uninstalled this latest update and that error went away. So, I'm attempting to install the update again to see if the problem disappears.

**Mousey** · Jan 24, 2011, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyre Straits

Those of you using the Blackberry Curve: Have you updated to the latest FB update, 1.9.0.20?

And, more importantly, are you experiencing any problems getting Notifications and/or viewing Messages?

R.I.M. is taking feedback on such problems.

I AM having trouble with the Messages not loading. I was also having an Error upon rebooting the phone. I uninstalled this latest update and that error went away. So, I'm attempting to install the update again to see if the problem disappears.

Yeah i'm using that update, Every now and again it just basically crashes my phone, App Error 523 which requires a full reboot and it's gone into a reboot cycle more than one

**MIG-31** · Jan 24, 2011, 06:33 PM

Mousey do you have youe BB set up via WiFi while at home... Its just something i have not noticed yet...

Do i presume any D/Loads or emails are being sent via my WiFi Router...And bypassing the sim card....While im in the house that is...

Kizo · Jan 24, 2011, 06:41 PM

Another iPhone here. Though I haven't bought it, it's from the company I work for.

Using it for company Email, as iPod, and some WiFi surfing at home.

BlueMak · Jan 24, 2011, 06:47 PM

I don't have one and don't plan on ever? getting one. I dislike huge screens on phones, touchscreens and (where applicable) tiny keyboard. The other thing is battery life. With a smartphone doing as many things as they can, you risk ending up of using the battery for everything else but the phone call you need to have.
I have a SE K800i and I don't even use the media player on it.

I feel old.

Dyre Straits · Jan 24, 2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

Mousey do you have youe BB set up via WiFi while at home... Its just something i have not noticed yet...

Do i presume any D/Loads or emails are being sent via my WiFi Router...And bypassing the sim card....While im in the house that is...

I'm not Mousey, but, I DO use the WiFi whenever available and that does include at home. And, if I understand WiFi at all, yes, it does send data via the WiFi network rather than the "connection" on the phone. That's why it's faster, if I understand correctly.

Dyre Straits · Jan 24, 2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mousey

Yeah i'm using that update, Every now and again it just basically crashes my phone, App Error 523 which requires a full reboot and it's gone into a reboot cycle more than one

Try uninstalling this update and then reinstalling after a reboot. At least for me, after doing this, that error is gone. You likely will have to remove the battery to force the reboot.

**MIG-31** · Jan 24, 2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyre Straits

I'm not Mousey, but, I DO use the WiFi whenever available and that does include at home. And, if I understand WiFi at all, yes, it does send data via the WiFi network rather than the "connection" on the phone. That's why it's faster, if I understand correctly.

Lol....Thanks for the answer...

You see i have only had the BB for just over a month.... Its a new learnig curve you see....

But im on a Pay as you go from O2,But what im not sure on is,With the WIFI is this Bypassing my Sim Card so Downloads are for Free ?

slugbug · Jan 24, 2011, 07:07 PM

No, I don't use a smart phone because I'm pretty sure they're made for dumb people.

Dyre Straits · Jan 24, 2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

Lol....Thanks for the answer...

You see i have only had the BB for just over a month.... Its a new learnig curve you see....

But im on a Pay as you go from O2,But what im not sure on is,With the WIFI is this Bypassing my Sim Card so Downloads are for Free ?

I think what you want to do in this case is install the Blackberry Desktop Application and do your downloads and installs via that. That way, you bypass any connection via your provider, I believe. You likely have a few updates you need to install already.

BlackBerry - BlackBerry Desktop Software

**MIG-31** · Jan 24, 2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyre Straits

I think what you want to do in this case is install the Blackberry Desktop Application and do your downloads and installs via that. That way, you bypass any connection via your provider, I believe. You likely have a few updates you need to install already.

BlackBerry - BlackBerry Desktop Software

I already have...

niceguyrichy · Jan 24, 2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig5320

i is laughing-stock..

Callandor · Jan 24, 2011, 07:52 PM

I've been off the grid for a few months now but I've owned 3 Nokias (2 Symbian), 2 Black Berrys (a Curve and a Pearl) and a Samsung. I think I'd like to get either an iPhone or an Android phone next.

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Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,854 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: Do you use a Smartphone? iPhone. I find it comes in handy for tidbits of information, making & receiving phonecalls/texts/emails, alarm clock, MP3 player and the occasional game. I also find that a torch app comes in remarkably handy. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details Last edited by Takaharu; Jan 24, 2011 at 07:42 AM.

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Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Do you use a Smartphone? Blackberry. Although it is data only and it is a requirement for work. I wouldn't willingly purchase a blackberry. __________________

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synthesis204 Dragonborn Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,176 Rep Power: 97 System Specs	Re: Do you use a Smartphone? iPhone. I use it as an iPod and a phone and email checker (basically no apps) so it's quite functional for that purpose. I'm also using TMobile's $6/mo data plan, so it's a complete steal. __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure alzheimers, ALS, huntington's, parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!

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Jac HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Posts: 768 Rep Power: 51 System Specs	Re: Do you use a Smartphone? I have a SE Satio and use it constantly. It's my MP3 player and I use it a lot for that. I also download programs from the iPlayer or from torrents and watch them in bed or in the bath. I listen to internet radio quite a lot. I use a sports app that tracks my times/distance/gps when Mountain Biking. I use the net but only for quick bits of info like weather, train times etc - browsing is not ideal as the screen is only 3.5". I also take quite a few pictures of course because the camera is pretty good. It's very handy and I would look at getting something similar with a bigger screen. Maybe another smartphone or a small tablet device.

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StuBee lurker Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under a small box in the corner Posts: 356 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	Re: Do you use a Smartphone? iphone for me too. Generally used for checking my email, bit of surfing, games, ebuddy occasionally, random news and finance apps. And of course a subnet calc!! __________________ <-- Gaming in system specs Consoles: Xbox 360 (old white stylee thing), PS3. Storage - Qnap TS-210 - Great wee thing Laptops:- 2.2Ghz, 4Gb Macbook & 2.0Ghz i7 (Sandy bridge), 4Gb, 256Mb gfx, Hi-res screen Macbook Pro

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Kizo HHs Valve fanatic/C++ dev Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 282 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	Re: Do you use a Smartphone? Another iPhone here. Though I haven't bought it, it's from the company I work for. Using it for company Email, as iPod, and some WiFi surfing at home.

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