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Hola,
I'm still a little new to this forum and I have done a lot of reading and searching. I would like to ask what you use your PPC for and with what tools. Example; for me I use my PPC as:
Telephone - built in
PDA - built in
Camera - built in used seldom because poor in quality
MP3 Player - built in
others would have something like GPS, etc. I'm trying to get a feel as to what else I can do with my PPC.
Thanks
Piet
not exactly sure what you're after but here goes:
Telephone - built in
BT Headset - via Bluetooth
PDA - built in
Camera - built in used seldom because poor in quality
MP3 Player - built in
GPS - via Bluetooth
Laptop mouse pad/control - via Bluetooth, Activesync and 3rd party app called Pocket Tablet (though it's not as accurate). Good for flipping charts/PPT materials when in a meeting
Browsing - built in
Car Stereo - 2.5mm to 3.5mm plug converter, car charger and a sh*tload of mp3s in the storage card
FM radio via 3rd party app using GPRS
Traffic video watch via 3rd party app using GPRS
Flashlight - Pocket Lamp...helpful when I drop something in the movie theatre
and 3rd party apps for doing all sorts of things like currency/unit converter
I use mine simply for phoneing, a basic track of pims and all my texts from my beloved wifey.
What else oh yes gps, games, browsing web and work sending me loads of emails.
mostly navigating and phone usage play a few games and keep appointments
Robson said:
FM radio via 3rd party app using GPRS
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What app is this?
If you use GPRS, then surely it's internet radio and not FM radio.
PDA: Contacts and Appointment
Phone
WAP Browser
Bible reader
Music Player
I use my Wallaby to navigate around London on foot and public transport with train, underground and street maps. Also alarm clock, address book, scheduling, phone calls, taking notes whilst in meetings (might be getting the keyboard for it soon), a game or two when I'm bored, MSN messenger, IRC and email when I'm out and about on the bus/train etc and as a guitar tuner.
Great, handy little device that can do so much!
Regards,
Neil.
96% Games, 1% Reading, 1% listening to Music, 1% Browsing the Net, and 1% other (much is mixed in with that 1%)....
use them for a little bit everything they are designed to do...
but, mostly for the internet & as a world phone when traveling...
I do tons with my phone.. gps, internet, phonebook, addressbook, calculator, tip calc, book, pretty much everything.. the only 2 things I can't figure out yet is a functional semi accurate sound DB/SPL meter, and something for monitoring/modifying my car engine, for on the fly tuning.
Basicaly is my main device for working and personal
So with my great Universal I do:
80% calling, 10% net surfing with Opera mobile and live messenger and
10% installing, tweaking, flashing ROM´s etc
Never use camera, never play games...
similar to orb3000, dont use my device for games and camera.... i use it for everything else they are designed to do. mostly phone calls, agenda, reminder, business contacts - its like a mini yellow pages here , internet, dictionary, calculator, and some other useful apps like forex, dictionary, investment tools, etc etc..
cant live without it
Another here who doesn't use the camera, games, or even as an MP3 player. If i want the first i have a nice Fuji A370, the middle a DS, and the latter a 120Gb iPod. Saves the battery on my Trinity for the day to day stuff of messaging in all its forms, SMS, IM, twitter, email, voice.
one more thing. i have a u1000 and with that the screen's 5 inches. for long drives and i don't need the gps, i mount it in the back passenger window. my kid loves movies like finding nemo (disney - pixar - dreamworks), etc. so instead of buying a portable dvd and a screen, the u1000 does this perfectly.
The two biggest uses for my Kaiser are browsing the web with Opera or Skyfire and finding businesses and directions and such with Live Search and GMM. The calendar (synced through Exchange with my Google calendar) is also very useful to me.
I never use the media functions, because there's no dedicated 3.5mm jack out and I already have a Zune.
I use the camera occasionally, but rarely for taking actual "photos." I use it as a "scanner" to take pictures of text or stuff I want to remember with Evernote.
to view naked chiks .. lol
50%calling
20%gps
10%mp3
10%surfing opera
5% trying new apps
last 5% view more chicks
regards from portugal...
70% Istant messaging applications
25% Opera/opera mini
5% Sms/calls
AVE...
I have Rose.
For music and audiobooks I use PocketPlayer.
for reading ebooks - Mobipocket Reader.
Navigation - Garmin Mobile XT.
Movies - TCPMP.
Internet and online communication - Iris browser + Palringo.
Audio recording and Dictaphone - Audionotes.
QR barcodes - I-nigma.
Standard phone functions - rarely.
Camera - almost never.
I never use RSS Hub, Messenger, e-mail, PIE, Audio Manager or FM Radio.
I have also some games and 3rd party tweaking and modding software like SKTools and SmartToolkit(this is used rarely because it's unstable and uses too much resources). I'm waiting for some ROM updates to make my phone more stable and to increase performance...
So, something that I thought everyone would like to share.
We all know you use your phone for talk and text, that's the basics. But, do you use your phone for anything in particular? This isn't limited to any single platform, any platform out there you have!
For me, I use it for multimedia, work, and games. I use my Evo for videos, for music, internet music, pictures, I send my boss the totals of the night, and I play some pokemon on my Evo.
So, how about you?
vbetts said:
So, something that I thought everyone would like to share.
We all know you use your phone for talk and text, that's the basics. But, do you use your phone for anything in particular? This isn't limited to any single platform, any platform out there you have!
For me, I use it for multimedia, work, and games. I use my Evo for videos, for music, internet music, pictures, I send my boss the totals of the night, and I play some pokemon on my Evo.
So, how about you?
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I've a HTC Legend! I use my phone for Gaming (Angry Birds, NFS Shift, The Moran Test & The Flick Kicks!), News, Listening to the Radio & Music (PowerAMP!!!!!!!), Twitter, Translating stuff when i'm doing my homework & finally, the internet!
Playing silly games like Angry Birds and reading the news while on the can.
Everything.
text, talk, web, pictures, games, music, news, keep up with e-mails, edit ms documents.
texting, talking, surfing the web, games, use to listen music in the car, rss news, emails, reading comics, VNC client, FTP server, camera, GPS.
So pretty much a bit of everything,
I use it to surf xda
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Everything.
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Damn, you stole my reply
I use it for e-mails, texting, MSN, RSS, web browsing, GPS, dictionary, managing my bank accounts, TV, shopping list, translating, task list, agenda, Twitter, traffic, camera, video etc ...
I wish it could also do the house cleaning and the ironing
internet, mails, sms, music, messenger, facebook, twitter...oh yes and for calls
My phone is my savior from boring jod. watching movies on skyfire, reading, and exploring the internet.
Sent from my HTC Magic using XDA App
HTC Desire main usage: Facebook, e-mail, organizer, internet browsing, phone calls, ROM-testing and sms.
Secondary usage: Music, youtube, movie, GPS, gaming.
My phone is my phone, mp3 player, mobile gaming system, wifi router, internet beast, etc....
I think the real question is, what don't I use my phone for.
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I use my phone to surf the web, play games, twitter, fb, and anything else I can do with it while sitting in boring lecture classes.
Sent from 234 Elm Street
I use my landline for calls just because I don't like giving out my cell number. Unfortunately, that is the only thing it can do.
I use my cellphone for web surfing, RSS feed reader, twitter, weather, mail, sms, etc. oh and the occasional phone call.
Music, internet, videos, games/apps and radio...
For keeping me entertained on the toilet. But seriously:
- phone, voip
- calendar
- email, SMS
- GPS navigation
- uber phonebook
- all other services the internet offers
- lastly, entertainment, which is everything from games to ROMs
I am tired of many of iOS’s issues (lack of flexibility, screensize) and want to get the new Nexus. However, there are many Key features of iOS that I use extensively. I’m looking for some informative insight on Android’s offering.
1.***** Airplay – wireless music/youtube w/e directly from my iPhone. I have no idea what android have in this department
2.***** Music – I use a Mac and I would like to keep itunes. Is there a easy way to sync? Especially wirelessly
3.***** Facetime – is there an equally simple solution? My long D gf uses iOS, so im looking for cross platform here.
4.***** Facebook – iOS facebook sucks, how far along is android now, app, integration etc?
5.***** Notes – syncs automatically with my Mac, I can access it offline after it synced. I tried evernote before but I don’t think it works offline.
Any exclusive ICS features that are used extensively?
Thanks
bennyx8903 said:
I am tired of many of iOS’s issues (lack of flexibility, screensize) and want to get the new Nexus. However, there are many Key features of iOS that I use extensively. I’m looking for some informative insight on Android’s offering.
1.***** Airplay – wireless music/youtube w/e directly from my iPhone. I have no idea what android have in this department
2.***** Music – I use a Mac and I would like to keep itunes. Is there a easy way to sync? Especially wirelessly
3.***** Facetime – is there an equally simple solution? My long D gf uses iOS, so im looking for cross platform here.
4.***** Facebook – iOS facebook sucks, how far along is android now, app, integration etc?
5.***** Notes – syncs automatically with my Mac, I can access it offline after it synced. I tried evernote before but I don’t think it works offline.
Any exclusive ICS features that are used extensively?
Thanks
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Hey,
1. no idea, sorry
2. There are a few programs that manage sync with iTunes on a mac. Doubletwist (the paid version features wireless sync) might be a good solution for this: http://doubletwist.com/
3. What about Skype? =) I think iOS also has video call functionality https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skype.raider
4. Well facebook for Android also sucks :/ I'd go with the mobile website instead.
5. I'd say evernote is the way to go. It also works offline, at least on mobile.
1. Google music beta stores your music online .
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Apple has a way of trapping you in their exclusive ecosystem of software and accessories. You can find alternative, open solutions, but you may have to purchase new accessories.
If I understand correctly, Airplay is an Apple proprietary solution. I know that DoubleTwist has an Airplay plugin, but I would imagine it only supports playing back audio, not YouTube, etc.
DLNA is the alternative, but is standardized and widely supported.
bennyx8903 said:
I am tired of many of iOS’s issues (lack of flexibility, screensize) and want to get the new Nexus. However, there are many Key features of iOS that I use extensively. I’m looking for some informative insight on Android’s offering.
1.***** Airplay – wireless music/youtube w/e directly from my iPhone. I have no idea what android have in this department
2.***** Music – I use a Mac and I would like to keep itunes. Is there a easy way to sync? Especially wirelessly
3.***** Facetime – is there an equally simple solution? My long D gf uses iOS, so im looking for cross platform here.
4.***** Facebook – iOS facebook sucks, how far along is android now, app, integration etc?
5.***** Notes – syncs automatically with my Mac, I can access it offline after it synced. I tried evernote before but I don’t think it works offline.
Any exclusive ICS features that are used extensively?
Thanks
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1 Airplay....There are applications in the Android Market that can handle this.
2 Music-Doubletwist and Airsync - both provided by the same company. They also sync with iTunes.
3 Factime - I use Gtalk application It works on WiFI as well as 3G/4G and hence you can always be in touch with your gf....lol
4 Notes- Gdocs...it syncs with Google and also Google DOcs which not only syncs your notes but all your docs.
5 Google music is very good since it stores all your music in cloud and also gives you flexibility to download, transfer or play from the cloud while on the move.
1. Nothing really like airplay
2. You can use itunes to organise your music and just drag and drip songs onto your sd card.
3. I use the Skype app for video calls
4. The Facebook app is terrible for Android but is integrated well into the os with full contact sync and sharing photos to facebook straight from the app.
5. There are so many great note taking apps on the Android Market there will definately be something you will like
The great thing about Android is that if you don't like the stock Android apps you can always find better alternatives to them on the market.
I use mine mostly for
-talking
-sms
-audiobooks
-taking notes
-to do lists
-kalender
Sometimes for
-browsing
-ebooks
-social networking
-capturing photos
-gps
Rarely/never
-gaming
-youtube, video, tv, entertainment
Using a Lg G2 (wich feels a bit overkill for my purpose of use)
Mostly text, though my favorite feature is gps navigation.
HTC One
Mostly Games. I like searching the web as well, and shopping.
Games, tweeter, facebook mostly.
I am using a Sony Xperia U. What do i use my phone for:
Music
Youtube
Radio
Browsing the internet
Whatapps
Google now
I use my nexus 4 mostly for work as web developer and for social network.
It's obvious that I use it also for callings and sending sms.
Mostly texting, browsing, social networking (twitter, facebook, google+), and phone call
mostly for whatsapp and surf the internet.
just for ......
I use my neo v only for playing with android os
I have a HTC Evo 4G and a Nexus 4(Which I love to death)
Ever since I started developing I use my Evo just for communication(calling, texting, etc).
I use my Nexus for all things development and for playing vids, listening to music, and playing games very occasionally.
Edit: After taking the poll, I feel like I use my phones for everything now! Haha!
I have Optimus L3
And I use it all day as a music player and back home to social networks and surf the internet.
xperia z for whatsapp
Since I have an HTC One I actually sold my iPad, since I didn't use it anymore...
I am not a big gamer, but sometimes play little games. On a day to day basis I use the devices for calls, messaging and business (agenda, notes, both Gmail Apps and Exchange push). Battery time is very importand for me, so I recently (just a few days ago) began experimenting with custom roms and kernals.
Apparently I use it for everything other than audio capture
Surfing
Mostly Phone
I have a Galaxy S3 (i9300) and I mostly use it for phone calls, whatsapp and email.
I use it for what a phone was intended for: communication.
Smartphone designed for the Internet + games(youtube, twitter, mail, ip telephonia)! For communication, games, navigation through an unfamiliar city, music.
I have lumia 920
except to-do/plan, phone now can do a lot.
I use mine as text messaging sound music player internet browsing..
How do you sync your podcast subscriptions and playback location between Android and Windows/Mac/Linux? I'm open to anything, and gPodder looks nice, but even though its app page on the Play Store says it supports syncing across devices it definitely does not (the Android app doesn't even have an options menu).
I'd love to utilize my personal server somehow as a web player, but that's not a big deal and probably isn't possible without writing a system completely from scratch. Basically, I need a good podcast app that allows me to download OR stream podcasts to/from my phone and that syncs subscriptions AND playback position with either a) server software that I can install/manage, or b) an app that works with Cloud Caster.
(Free apps are greatly preferred but I'm willing to pay a couple bucks for a good app. The web player isn't completely necessary, I'm fine with a client like gPodder offers if necessary, but the web player would be nice.)
Thoughts? Thank you in advance!