Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone?

**Destroy** · 09-09-10, 08:40 AM

Yup, it makes calls, sends txt, takes pics/vid, plays music and does emails but what are some of the other things you most often use your smartphone for?

Or....

Alternatively, what does your phone NOT do that you wish it could?

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09-09-10, 08:42 AM

Logmein. I do half my work on my phone.

ragejg · 09-09-10, 08:49 AM

Bluetooth audio in my car. I'd watch some movies on it if there was a time and a place for it; thus far I've only watched an epsiode of Lost on it, and the beautiful 800x480 resolution plus Bluetooth headphones gave me a dang good viewing experience.

I've been a homebody a LOT lately.... I think when I finally start getting out more over the next few months I'll end up using a lot of other features on my phone, such as Slacker radio, Bing turn-by-turn navigation, and maybe a Wordpress app.

ViN86 · 09-09-10, 08:52 AM

All I use my phone for is phone calls (obviously), Google Maps (when I'm lost in Boston), and SelectRadio, which I use to stream Sirius on my 15 min walk to my office.

SelectRadio is not free ($25), but it's easily one of the best streaming apps I have ever used. It connects to online radio stations as well as internet radio services such as Sirius and XM. I love it.

Currently there aren't any good Droid apps for Sirius. There is a free one, but they restrict some of the content. I have Pocket Tunes on my iPod Touch (another fantastic app). Since my next phone will probably be a Droid, I really hope someone will develop one. Then again, I may get an iPhone (LTE) if it launches on Verizon in the spring. Would be an easy transition since I already have tons of apps for my iPod Touch.

I wish my phone was more powerful. It's very underpowered and very slow. Also, it's not 3G, and it's Windows Mobile 6.1. I really need a new phone.

**HiCZoK4** · 09-09-10, 11:31 AM

nothing. Thats why I am planning to geta a smartphone

CaptnStubing · 09-09-10, 02:09 PM

Advanced Google Voice Search. AMAZING app.

Sazar · 09-09-10, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destroy

Yup, it makes calls, sends txt, takes pics/vid, plays music and does emails but what are some of the other things you most often use your smartphone for?

Or....

Alternatively, what does your phone NOT do that you wish it could?

.

Navigation, gaming, internet (news and stuff).

It's pretty sweet.

What would I wish it did? Wish it was a more open OS, wish Apple would fix all that is still broken on the phone. Wish I had flash. Wish I had access to many of Google's applications that are on Froyo

09-09-10, 02:34 PM

I mainly bought mine for GPS use while riding the motorcycle around back roads and places I've never been. Wish it worked a little better in that regard but a fix is supposedly coming soon.

**Destroy** · 09-09-10, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptnStubing

Advanced Google Voice Search. AMAZING app.

Indeed. Voice to text is a huge feature, sadly it's not very accurate when it comes to non-common words.

**Shamrock** · 09-09-10, 09:27 PM

What I use the most...Use the internet. It's awesome when you forget something and just google it.

Best feature...Hands down, without a doubt, I absolutely LOVE the navigation on it, it is faster and more accurate than my mom's Tom Tom. With a sexier voice too.

What could be improved...multitasking, like talking on phone and using internet, and longer battery life. But a 4.3" screen will drain it.

Imbroglio · 09-10-10, 07:27 PM

golf gps! paid a whopping $15 for an app called free caddie. it give course layouts, yardage as well as keeping your scores and stats (driving distances, etc). since i golf on ave around 2 times per week. it beats spending ~$300 for something similar

Sazar · 09-10-10, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imbroglio

golf gps! paid a whopping $15 for an app called free caddie. it give course layouts, yardage as well as keeping your scores and stats (driving distances, etc). since i golf on ave around 2 times per week. it beats spending ~$300 for something similar

Don't most golf-courses already have these things built into the golf carts, for free?

09-09-10, 08:40 AM	#1
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09-09-10, 08:42 AM	#2
Bearclaw Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? Logmein. I do half my work on my phone.

09-09-10, 08:49 AM	#3
ragejg nV News Alumni Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finger Lakes of Hell, NY Posts: 5,399	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? Bluetooth audio in my car. I'd watch some movies on it if there was a time and a place for it; thus far I've only watched an epsiode of Lost on it, and the beautiful 800x480 resolution plus Bluetooth headphones gave me a dang good viewing experience. I've been a homebody a LOT lately.... I think when I finally start getting out more over the next few months I'll end up using a lot of other features on my phone, such as Slacker radio, Bing turn-by-turn navigation, and maybe a Wordpress app. __________________ 2010-2011 Reviews: GTX 570 \| GTX 580 \| GTS 450 \| GTX 460 \| GTX 465 Pre-2010 Reviews: 6600 GT \| XMS 4400 DDR \| SilenX Cooler \| 6800 \| 5900 XT \| Personal Cinema \| 5900 NU ______________________________________________ Phenom II x6 1090t @ 4.0 ghz \| Asus M498TD-EVO Am3 SLI nForce 980a \| 2x EVGA GTX 560 SLI \| 2x4gb DDR3-1333 \| Antec EarthWatts EA650 PSU \| 60gb Mushkin Calisto Enhanced Sandforce SSD \| 2x WD2500KS RAID 0 \| Sunbeam Tuniq 3 case \| 24" Asus 19x10 LED LCD \| 26" Panasonic 720p TV \| Sidewinder X5 mouse \| Logitech MX5500 & Revolution mouse \| Altec Lansing 5.1 THX-Certified audio \| Win 7 Ultimate \| desk \| couch "Stars must die so that I may live. I... stepped out of a Supernova."

09-09-10, 08:52 AM	#4
ViN86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,486	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? All I use my phone for is phone calls (obviously), Google Maps (when I'm lost in Boston), and SelectRadio, which I use to stream Sirius on my 15 min walk to my office. SelectRadio is not free ($25), but it's easily one of the best streaming apps I have ever used. It connects to online radio stations as well as internet radio services such as Sirius and XM. I love it. Currently there aren't any good Droid apps for Sirius. There is a free one, but they restrict some of the content. I have Pocket Tunes on my iPod Touch (another fantastic app). Since my next phone will probably be a Droid, I really hope someone will develop one. Then again, I may get an iPhone (LTE) if it launches on Verizon in the spring. Would be an easy transition since I already have tons of apps for my iPod Touch. I wish my phone was more powerful. It's very underpowered and very slow. Also, it's not 3G, and it's Windows Mobile 6.1. I really need a new phone.

09-09-10, 11:31 AM	#5
HiCZoK4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 3,467	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? nothing. Thats why I am planning to geta a smartphone

09-09-10, 02:09 PM	#6
CaptnStubing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,714	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? Advanced Google Voice Search. AMAZING app.

09-09-10, 02:34 PM	#8
betterdan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? I mainly bought mine for GPS use while riding the motorcycle around back roads and places I've never been. Wish it worked a little better in that regard but a fix is supposedly coming soon.

09-09-10, 09:27 PM	#10
Shamrock Royalty gone awry Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,598	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? What I use the most...Use the internet. It's awesome when you forget something and just google it. Best feature...Hands down, without a doubt, I absolutely LOVE the navigation on it, it is faster and more accurate than my mom's Tom Tom. With a sexier voice too. What could be improved...multitasking, like talking on phone and using internet, and longer battery life. But a 4.3" screen will drain it. __________________ They're after me Lucky Charms! AMD Phenom II 955BE 16GB G.Skill Sniper DDR3 1333Mhz Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 Logitech Z-5300 5.1 THX surround sound HANNS-G 28" LCD ZBoard Merc Gaming Keyboard CoolerMaster HAF-932 Full Tower Case Windows 7 Pro x64

09-10-10, 07:27 PM	#11
Imbroglio xeroyphyte Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,271	Re: Besides usual, what do you use the most on your phone? golf gps! paid a whopping $15 for an app called free caddie. it give course layouts, yardage as well as keeping your scores and stats (driving distances, etc). since i golf on ave around 2 times per week. it beats spending ~$300 for something similar __________________ HT: 360 -- Sony60A3000 -- Onkyo SR605 --> Polk cs2, monitor 60s and monitor 40s w/ Bic F12 sub -- PS3 XBL:Mr X3r0 -- PSN:Mr_X3r0 Rig- Asus P6X58D Premium - intel i7 920 @3.6 - EVGA GTX570 - Corsair HX1000 - Prolimatech Mega Shadow - WD640 - COOLER MASTER ATCS 840 - OCZ Gold 6GB DDR3 1600*