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| Author: | LanceK [ Tue May 13, 2008 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
We are thinking about investing in a "Mobile" version of the OLF that would only be available via a mobile device. i.e. cell phone/blackberry etc If we did this, who would use it? I'm thinking more along the lines of "reading" more so than posting. As drafting a note can be hard on a cell. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue May 13, 2008 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
Only speaking for myself, I would not. When I go out of town, I take my laptop with me, and can always get on at any motel, hotel, or hot spot. In between, I'll just have to do without. It would probably promote unsafe driving!  "Sorry, Sir, I was just checking the posts on OLF when I hit you from behind."
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| Author: | Darren W [ Tue May 13, 2008 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would definitely use it. Probably too often... |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Tue May 13, 2008 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I'd use it. Never know when you need a "fix" |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Tue May 13, 2008 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would not use it. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Tue May 13, 2008 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I'd use it (I use public transportation...) |
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| Author: | stan thomison [ Tue May 13, 2008 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I wouldn't use it. I have hard enough time on the computer, much less a telephone. I have all the stuff on my phone and have no idea of how to use most of it. I can't even figure out bluestem or whatever it is called to download sounds and junk. If coming here, will use the laptop where ever I am. I take my phone only to the trout stream or golf course and don't mess with anything else while there. |
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| Author: | RobE [ Tue May 13, 2008 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would use it. I'm heading a hotbed for WiFi (Ann Arbor), and I would use my iTouch to look at the OLF when I'm on my way to class. |
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| Author: | Zach Ehley [ Tue May 13, 2008 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
Has anyone tried using the current iPhone to read the site? |
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| Author: | Dave Livermore [ Tue May 13, 2008 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I currently read and surf the OLF via mobile device. But having it properly formatted would be a dream. |
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| Author: | Marc Lupien [ Tue May 13, 2008 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would use it |
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| Author: | Jody [ Tue May 13, 2008 7:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would not use it ,as I am already technologicly decelerated ! LOL Jody |
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| Author: | joe white [ Tue May 13, 2008 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would not use it, I would rather see the bugs worked out of the current "online" OLF if there is a surplus on revenue or time to spare. Maybe it's just me? 
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| Author: | LanceK [ Tue May 13, 2008 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
Bugs? Joe, are you having log in issues? |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue May 13, 2008 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
A wireless version might be as profitable and popular as the Luthier's Auction site! |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Tue May 13, 2008 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
Would. And yes, I'm a crackberry addict. |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Tue May 13, 2008 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would not use it. No cell phone, no Blackberry, no anything else digital (except my camera) |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Tue May 13, 2008 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I have finally sucumb to getting a blackberry and purposefully did not sign on for the web browsing feature to ensure I wouldn't if things like this became available. Just one more addiction I am trying to nip in the bud 
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| Author: | Hesh [ Tue May 13, 2008 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I already have a lap top in the bathroom....... |
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| Author: | JRessler [ Tue May 13, 2008 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I wouldn't use it. If I go away, I have my laptop with me - otherwise trying to escape all of those things |
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| Author: | RobE [ Tue May 13, 2008 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
zehley wrote: Has anyone tried using the current iPhone to read the site? The iTouch acts the same way that an iPhone's internet does (I have used an iTouch to access the site before). It shows the whole site from a far away distance so that it will all fit on the screen. You then have to zoom in to read any text or click on any links. It can be alright, except when you are reading a thread, when it becomes a pain to constantly having to be scrolling while you are reading. I would assume that a mobile OLF would automatically format to the size of mobile phone screens so it is easier to read and to access. |
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| Author: | rich altieri [ Tue May 13, 2008 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would use it and think it is a good idea Lance. |
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| Author: | dmills [ Tue May 13, 2008 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
I would use it also. It would be a welcome diversion on my daily train commute into the city. |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Wed May 14, 2008 2:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
zehley wrote: Has anyone tried using the current iPhone to read the site? Yep! I often sit on the throne at work and browse the OLF on my iPhone. However, at work I'm on a WLAN, so it's plenty fast enough. I vote YES for a mobile version. That would be fantastic for when I can't get on a WLAN and have to rely on the (much) slower EDGE access. Thanks, Dave F. |
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| Author: | Zach Ehley [ Wed May 14, 2008 6:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mobile OLF. Who would use? |
Lance Kragenbrink wrote: Bugs? Joe, are you having log in issues? Bugs, YES. Search has always been screwed up on the new version. Try searching for "koa", you get no results. |
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