ScubaBoard Mobile Just got Easier!

[HowardE]

Are you an Iphone, Blackberry, or PDA phone addict? Well now, it just got easier to visit the mobile site by typing in either m.ScubaBoard.com (http://m.scubaboard.com) or mobile.ScubaBoard.com (http://mobile.scubaboard.com) and you'll be instantly connected to our mobile style.

To get back to a default SB View... Go to your USER CP (on the mobile style) and select one of the default styles from the "STYLE CHOOSER"

[Missdirected]

Hey thanks. The other is a PITA.

[mike_s]

Cool Howard.... I suggested this a while back, but they didn't take action on it.

I'm glad to see you getting it done! Thanks!


Might I suggest to folks that the best way to access this on your PDA is to simply bookmark it after you get it entered in. that way you don't have to re-type it all the time.

[Missdirected]

Mine wouldn't let me log in. Eh, whatever....

[Missdirected]

Cool Howard.... I suggested this a while back, but they didn't take action on it.

I'm glad to see you getting it done! Thanks!


Might I suggest to folks that the best way to access this on your PDA is to simply bookmark it after you get it entered in. that way you don't have to re-type it all the time.

SB move forward on somthing, other than assisting with a thread, w/o Howard doing it? :rofl3::rofl2::rofl3:

[HowardE]

Mine wouldn't let me log in. Eh, whatever....

Huh??

[Missdirected]

Huh??

My phone won't let me highlight the log-in portion so I could get on. I'm sure it is my phone.

[HowardE]

Should I re-title the thread, "easier for most"??

:joke:

What kind of phone are you using?

[mike_s]

My phone won't let me highlight the log-in portion so I could get on. I'm sure it is my phone.

here is a work around.


1.) goto the main URL scubaboard.com (http://www.scubaboard.com) and log in to the regular page. (click the "remember me" to stay logged in")

2.) afterwards, click to goto the mobile site.

If you can't click the pull down to get to the mobile site, then just click on this link. (Email it to yourself if you don't want to type it in.)

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/index.php?styleid=81


3.) Bookmark the "mobile skin" (or the above link) so you don't have to switch skins again



hope this is helpfull to all.

[mike_s]

now that were talking about the mobile skin.......

how about we turn off that "posted from mobile device" by default?

I mean who care's if you're posting mobile or not. Yeah it can be erased, but a pain in the ass to do on most mobile phones.

(or would you prefer I started a new thread about that?

[HowardE]

How bout now?

[LetterBoy]

Thanks H!

Had an idea for supporting members... The ability to customize our own skin... Either mobile or normal... Ie we, the paying member, get to choose what we see and how... Not just colors and the such, but to include data such as how many posts arte in a given thread etc

Posted via Mobile Device

[LetterBoy]

Or just make mike and I mobile skin admins...

:popcorn:

[mike_s]

Or just make mike and I mobile skin admins...

:popcorn:



skin admins?

we gonna get to admin the "Hot Chick Thread" ? cool! :thumb:

[HowardE]

Personalization of skins isn't something that we can do at this time. There is a new version of VB on the horizon and perhaps there will be some more focus on mobile skins then?

The one that we use, is the only decent one that I've found so far. We've already made several tweaks to this current one. Some info may be able to be integrated into it, but then if there's a major update it will take a lot of time to re-implement all of the changes so far. As a mobile user myself; I'd like to see a lot of changes made, but for now I just am patient with this new update to VB.

[HowardE]

Or just make mike and I mobile skin admins...

:popcorn:

What you do on your personal time is none of my business.

:lb:

[LetterBoy]

What you do on your personal time is none of my business.

Just offering to help...

Ohhh HCT Admins... I like that tittle too...

[ScubaSam]

H - Thanks!!!

I have two problems 1). answer PMs via my Blackberry and 2). editing posts via Blackberry. Also, can we get a multi-quote function on mobile devices.

[HowardE]

You can't answer PM's at all? Or it doesn't quote the PM?

I don't have a blackberry, just a Windows Mobile Device. I'll have to get my hands on one to try it out.

[LetterBoy]

I have same issues on my BB sam...

[HowardE]

I'll try to score a BB so that I can see what the hang up is. I send PM's from my phone all the time.

[ScubaSam]

You can't answer PM's at all? Or it doesn't quote the PM?

I don't have a blackberry, just a Windows Mobile Device. I'll have to get my hands on one to try it out.

I cannot answer PMs, I hit reply, a window opens for me to type in but no button to hit to send.

When I want to edit or correct a typo on a text I posted, it opens up a window but again, no reply, or send button.

[ScubaSam]

I have same issues on my BB sam...

Maybe it's a regional problem or maybe it's the damn northerners. :dontknow:

[LetterBoy]

I'll try to score a BB so that I can see what the hang up is. I send PM's from my phone all the time.

U have a hook up?

What service u using?

[HowardE]

I know someone (netdoc) with a VZW BB 8830.

I use a HTC Touch Pro, and have Opera and use Iris browser, so it's like real internet, not BB browser.

You know what I'm sayin.

[ScubaSam]

I know someone (netdoc) with a VZW BB 8830.

I use a HTC Touch Pro, and have Opera and use Iris browser, so it's like real internet, not BB browser.

You know what I'm sayin.

Yeah, you said, Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. :D

[ScubaSam]

Howard, you know I'm teasing, right? Thanks for all your help on this.

[mike_s]

I'll try to score a BB so that I can see what the hang up is. I send PM's from my phone all the time.

while you're looking at SB Mobile on it, see if you can figure out why threads don't refresh when you click on them again on a BB.

several of us are having this problem. (I think the BB might be the problem here, but maybe you can figure out how/what to do).

[LetterBoy]

I know someone (netdoc) with a VZW BB 8830.

I use a HTC Touch Pro, and have Opera and use Iris browser, so it's like real internet, not BB browser.

You know what I'm sayin.
RGR

I tried opera, didn't like it...

[ScubaSam]

while you're looking at SB Mobile on it, see if you can figure out why threads don't refresh when you click on them again on a BB.

several of us are having this problem. (I think the BB might be the problem here, but maybe you can figure out how/what to do).

Yes, the threads don't refresh and keeps pulling up the previous version until you hit refresh. Would be great if it was automatic.

[HowardE]

while you're looking at SB Mobile on it, see if you can figure out why threads don't refresh when you click on them again on a BB.

several of us are having this problem. (I think the BB might be the problem here, but maybe you can figure out how/what to do).

I don't know exactly how BB caches pages. I know that "back in the day" - I had to set my internet explorer to "check for new version of webpage" for refresh of a thread to work. I would have to assume that BB's cache the page, and don't realize that it's a newer version of that page?

It sounds like a BB Browser issue, and not one that I can correct with the style.

When googling Iris and BB, I found this article... so maybe it will get better?

Torch Mobile, makers of the Iris browser, acquired by RIM; web browsing on a BlackBerry to suck less (http://www.intomobile.com/2009/08/24/torch-mobile-makers-of-the-iris-mobile-browser-acquired-by-rim.html)

[luckydays]

I know someone (netdoc) with a VZW BB 8830.

I use a HTC Touch Pro, and have Opera and use Iris browser, so it's like real internet, not BB browser.

You know what I'm sayin.

Howard, I use the HTC touch pro and I could not get a cursor in the post box in the classic/default modes. I was able to get it in the mobile version though.

I tried a few times and the only time I get the cursor is in the mobile version.

[HowardE]

Howard, I use the HTC touch pro and I could not get a cursor in the post box in the classic/default modes. I was able to get it in the mobile version though.

I tried a few times and the only time I get the cursor is in the mobile version.

I think that's a default browser issue as well - on the touch pro.. It's opera. Opera doesn't like the mobile style, but works fine with the default style.

I've been using Iris Browser. It works nicely for SB mobile.

Iris Browser - Free Mobile software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com (http://download.cnet.com/Iris-Browser/3000-2356_4-10903864.html)

[luckydays]

I think that's a default browser issue as well - on the touch pro.. It's opera. Opera doesn't like the mobile style, but works fine with the default style.

I've been using Iris Browser. It works nicely for SB mobile.

Iris Browser - Free Mobile software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com (http://download.cnet.com/Iris-Browser/3000-2356_4-10903864.html)

I will try Iris and see what I see. thanks for the info. Will report back if I have any problems.

[luckydays]

Iris is no longer available for download since RIM took over Torch (since late August). That sucks. Now I have to figure out another browser to

[HowardE]

That sucks. I use iris for mobile sites and opera for non mobile sites. The "pocket IE" also works well for sb mobile. That comes installed on the touch pro too.

[luckydays]

I seem to have found a mirror site to get iris.

This not bad, but I'll have to play with it more before I can pass judgment. So far seems better than Opera for SB though.

[luckydays]

Here is the link. I downloaded it from my HTC Touch for anyone who may be looking for IRIS to give it a go.

Iris Browser download at Freeware Pocket PC (http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/get-iris-browser.html)

I went to the mirror download and it worked like a champ.

[Chugwhump]

We gonna get to admin the "Hot Chick Thread" ?

THERE IS A HOT CHICK THREAD???:shocked2:
:D

Chug

[TC]

Testing from bb with the opera mini browser.

[TC]

It updated to include my post, the bb browser would never do that.

[mrfixitchapman]

ScubaBoard-Mobile? I'm working on it right now -

http://englishrussia.com/images/mobile_nuclear_plant/1.jpg

DC

[TC]

Now on the bb browser

[HowardE]

Now on the bb browser

How about PM's ?

[TC]

Didn't refresh when I posted the reply. Looks like the mini opera browser is the winner.

[TC]

Back on PC for a minute-

Link to opera- Opera Mini is the next generation mobile browser for any mobile phone. (http://www.opera.com/mini/)

[TC]

How about PM's ?
Send me one

[TC]

NVM- I'll send myself one.

[HowardE]

Send me one

PM sent.

[HowardE]

I received his replies...

It seems like Opera for BB is the way to go. If any of the other people would give it a shot... please post your results. :)

[TC]

Bottom of the 9th and the dodgers just tied it up- ill test more later.

[TC]

:dancingsnoopy: :dancingsnoopy: :dancingsnoopy: :dancingsnoopy: :dancingsnoopy: :dancingsnoopy:

[mike_s]

THERE IS A HOT CHICK THREAD???:shocked2:
:D

Chug

first, edit your groups so you can get into "Surface Interval".

then, at the top of Surface Interval, click the link to Opt in to join "The Pub".

You should see the Hot Chick Thread in the first page or two. (it rarely goes further back than that... )

[mike_s]

I received his replies...

It seems like Opera for BB is the way to go. If any of the other people would give it a shot... please post your results. :)



so, can you keep the old browser also? (just in case?)

how do you set a default browser on the BB?


I think I'm gonna give Opera a try based on your reccomendations.

[HowardE]

so, can you keep the old browser also? (just in case?)

probably


how do you set a default browser on the BB?

Let me google that for you (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+set+default+browser+on+blackberry)

[ScubaSam]

Many thanks, Howard. I'll see if I can change the browser.

[LetterBoy]

OK, So I installed opera last night, first things first, I can edit AND reply to PM's now . . .

Second thing, I wish Opera had customizable settings so I could change the shortcut keys, dang is it annoying to remember to hit # before any shortcut keys . . .

[HowardE]

So... For now. It appears as though most the the major limitations with the mobile style are merely BB specific. Maybe in the not too distant future, when the BB Browser implements the positives from the Iris Browser it will behave more like a full featured web browser. I will also keep my eyes open for any major updates to the mobile style that I downloaded from a vb user group.

[LetterBoy]

So... For now. It appears as though most the the major limitations with the mobile style are merely BB specific. Maybe in the not too distant future, when the BB Browser implements the positives from the Iris Browser it will behave more like a full featured web browser. I will also keep my eyes open for any major updates to the mobile style that I downloaded from a vb user group.

where is said user group, we could help look there too :popcorn:

I tried to change the way the BB "emulates" the page . . . IE, pocket IE, netscape ETC. So it does seem to be a sucky BB problem :depressed:

why can't SB fix BB's problems? :popcorn:

[HowardE]

where is said user group, we could help look there too :popcorn:

I tried to change the way the BB "emulates" the page . . . IE, pocket IE, netscape ETC. So it does seem to be a sucky BB problem :depressed:

why can't SB fix BB's problems? :popcorn:

Dude... I can't fix my own problems - let alone BB's. Um... I think I'm going to go diving now. :outtahere:

[mike_s]

Let me google that for you (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+set+default+browser+on+blackberry)


heh..... I'll have to remember that referring site next for later...

[LetterBoy]

Dude... I can't fix my own problems - let alone BB's. Um... I think I'm going to go diving now. :outtahere:

have fun. . . :popcorn:

[ScubaSam]

Dude... I can't fix my own problems - let alone BB's. Um... I think I'm going to go diving now. :outtahere:

Oh, take me with ya....:sprint:

[PhilF]

Thanks!

[SkimFisher]

we need an iphone app! :D

[Marvel]

I know someone (netdoc) with a VZW BB 8830.

I use a HTC Touch Pro, and have Opera and use Iris browser, so it's like real internet, not BB browser.

You know what I'm sayin.

Downloaded Iris for my HTC TP2 but am not impressed so far. It will only display vertically, unlike Opera, which rotates when I turn my phone to a horizontal position. Guess I'll stick with Opera... but I still need that coaching session, Howard! (plus, I have stuff of yours to return :D )

[HowardE]

but to include data such as how many posts arte in a given thread etc

Posted via Mobile Device

This has been added. :)

[LetterBoy]

U rock H!!!

[MDJ1016]

I second that. I touch my iPhone more then I do my wife! :)

[mike_s]

I second that. I touch my iPhone more then I do my wife! :)

you dug up a 2 month old thread for that? boy..... you must have really needed to get that off your chest! :rofl3:

[ScubaSteve]

<snicker>