Do you RSS?

Rik · Feb 14, 2008, 16:25:14

Presumably that's a limitation of the WAP browser (or interface)?

Simon · Feb 14, 2008, 16:32:40

SMF, Rik. The version I see is a striped down, plain text version, especially for phone or handheld browsers. As far as I know, only SMF offers this feature. On other phones, such as Nokia, the complete HTML page is displayed, making it very difficult to use on a small screen. This is why I like SE and SMF.

Rik · Feb 14, 2008, 16:42:31

SMF rules, but it's still Nokia for me.

Simon · Feb 14, 2008, 16:48:39

Well, not having an SE doesn't seem to be impeding your access to the forum!

Rik · Feb 14, 2008, 16:50:56

True, but then I'm never far from my router...

madasahatter · Feb 14, 2008, 16:52:37

I've got an SE k800i so I think I'll have a play with WAP access when I get a chance.

Simon · Feb 14, 2008, 16:58:37

Mine kept logging me out, Mad, so I will be interested to see how you get on.

madasahatter · Feb 14, 2008, 17:16:33

I will let you know mate

talos2 · Feb 14, 2008, 20:26:23

I use them for the local newspapers because they update them continually, I use one off the BBC website for local weather, and another from the maritime agency which keeps me up to date with the local sea state, I find them all very usefull.

Sebby · Feb 14, 2008, 22:55:55

Quote from: Rik on Feb 14, 2008, 12:29:50
I've dabbled with RSS feeds over the years, but I usually find that they overwhelm me with too much information on too broad a front. About the only useful one is the IDNet usage/network status information.

What have your experiences with RSS been like?

I'm exactly the same, Rik. I read sites such as The Register daily, and in the past I've subscribed to the RSS feed as I'd thought it would make sense. But, after a few days, I find myself bombarded with information and I get rid of it. I'm not a RSS fan at all.

Gary · Feb 15, 2008, 08:49:17

I use one for the BBC news both on my pc as well as for the weather and podcasts on my mobile, the IDnet one does not bother me to much, I prefer just logging in and seeing the graph and statistics personally, but as Rik said some do overwhelm you with information.

Lance · Feb 15, 2008, 23:41:54

I use the FT.com rss feed, and find it very useful for just glancing through and picking out interesting stories.

As for using my Nokia to display the full webpage, I much prefer it like that. Maybe it's my younger eyes than yours, Simon!

Simon · Feb 16, 2008, 00:22:11

Quote from: Lance on Feb 15, 2008, 23:41:54
As for using my Nokia to display the full webpage, I much prefer it like that. Maybe it's my younger eyes than yours, Simon!

What, with all that fiddling about with the 'mouse' pointer, and only being able to view a small section of the page at a time? It might be OK for other websites, but for forums, I thought it was rubbish! Have you seen 'us' on a Sony Ericsson, Lance?

Lance · Feb 17, 2008, 23:32:20

I haven't - but I've seen the WAP layout for the forum.

Maybe it's better on my phone as it has a higher resolution then most? I find it nice and easy to navigate around on it, as the pages on the whole adjust to the width of my screen. I just have to scroll up and down!

Simon · Feb 18, 2008, 00:05:42

Maybe there are some settings on the N82 that I didn't get to, Lance. I didn't use it for very long, but I can hardly believe that what I saw is as good as it gets.

Lance · Feb 19, 2008, 08:03:08

I like the look of the Nokia N96 - wonder what that'll be like to use!

Simon · Feb 19, 2008, 09:26:46

I don't tend to go for sliders or flippers, but I do like black, so it's cool in my book.

Rik · Feb 19, 2008, 09:29:51

Black is my favourite colour in most things - I'd have made a great professional mourner.

Lance · Feb 19, 2008, 10:31:54

My current phone is a slider, and I quite like it! Flippers on the other hand I'm not keen on. There is of course a N82 in black now, but only in USA at the moment.

Rik · Feb 19, 2008, 10:33:40

Time for a weekend in NY, Lance?

Lance · Feb 19, 2008, 10:42:00

If I could afford to, Rik, I would!

Rik · Feb 19, 2008, 10:43:26

The savings on the phone should pay for the trip - especially if you stock up on CDs & DVDs while you are there.

Lance · Feb 19, 2008, 10:45:57

But seeing I don't buy my phones anyway - I get them free on contract!

Rik · Feb 19, 2008, 10:47:49

But not in black, at least yet.

One to go!!!

Gary · Feb 19, 2008, 11:18:53

Quote from: Lance on Feb 19, 2008, 08:03:08
I like the look of the Nokia N96 - wonder what that'll be like to use!

I liked the look of that Lance but feature wise having DVB tv has to be a battery eater, and the kickstand looks a little flimsy as well but 16GB of internal memory and being able to add a extra 8 is great, I would wait to see what battery life on it is like, then get the updated version later maybe instead

as they always seem to have the issues fixed in later models ie N95 vs N95 8GB sometimes it pays not to be a company's beta tester