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MLB At-Bat
« on: September 03, 2008, 07:10:52 pm »
They just updated this Phone app.  Now if has full GameDay functionality, including pitch-by-pitch etc. etc.

Nice update.
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2008, 11:03:47 pm »
iPhone only?
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2008, 11:45:25 pm »
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2008, 08:56:23 am »
Quote from: Limey on September 03, 2008, 11:45:25 pm
iPhone only.

Limey: Did you get the new iPhone yet? I'm thinking about a change from Blackberry to iPhone, but I'm hesitant after having read a lot about problems with the iPhone network and e-mail.
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2008, 10:02:58 am »
Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 04, 2008, 08:56:23 am
Limey: Did you get the new iPhone yet? I'm thinking about a change from Blackberry to iPhone, but I'm hesitant after having read a lot about problems with the iPhone network and e-mail.

I'm waiting for a 32gig model, so "not yet".  I've read that a recent update from Apple has changed the power demands put on AT&T's 3G network by the iPhone, and that is supposed to be the cure to the network issues.  It wasn't immediately noticable, because it required a critical mass of users to add the update before the improvement was noticed.  I don't know if it's truly better for those who had problems, but it's worth keeping an eye on.

I think the email problems were limited to Apple's MobileMe service, the introduction of which they fucked up.  I have multiple email accounts (not MM) all of which operate perfectly on my iPhone (the old ones run the exact same software, just without the 3G and GPS hardware).  MM is supposedly fixed, but if you're not talking about that then there shouldn't be a problem.  From what I've read, the Microsoft Exchange / VPN software works very well.
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2008, 01:56:00 pm »
My very limited experience: VPN works great. The Exchange Software, not so much.
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2008, 01:57:47 pm »
Quote from: Limey on September 04, 2008, 10:02:58 am
I have multiple email accounts (not MM)

Correct, I do not have multiple email accounts.

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I categorically deny this.
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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2008, 03:06:18 pm »
Quote from: Limey on September 04, 2008, 10:02:58 am
I'm waiting for a 32gig model, so "not yet".  I've read that a recent update from Apple has changed the power demands put on AT&T's 3G network by the iPhone, and that is supposed to be the cure to the network issues.  It wasn't immediately noticable, because it required a critical mass of users to add the update before the improvement was noticed.  I don't know if it's truly better for those who had problems, but it's worth keeping an eye on.

I think the email problems were limited to Apple's MobileMe service, the introduction of which they fucked up.  I have multiple email accounts (not MM) all of which operate perfectly on my iPhone (the old ones run the exact same software, just without the 3G and GPS hardware).  MM is supposedly fixed, but if you're not talking about that then there shouldn't be a problem.  From what I've read, the Microsoft Exchange / VPN software works very well.

Several people here at work are now complaining vigorously about the lack of 3G connectivity at certain locations around town, including their own home area.  Seems 3G connectivity is lagging behind seriously with the sales of the iPhones by AT&T.  However, the same folks complaining can't stop themselves from loading all kinds of shit on their new toy... errr... phone.  I've never seen so many people happily tracking a hurricane with their phone.

I think I know now how people felt the first time television sets were purchased and all they had to stare at were "not broadcasting" diagrams... for hours on end.  Thank goodness Wrasslin came around just in time to save those folks.
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2008, 04:21:27 pm »
Quote from: Noe in Austin on September 04, 2008, 03:06:18 pm
Several people here at work are now complaining vigorously about the lack of 3G connectivity at certain locations around town, including their own home area.  Seems 3G connectivity is lagging behind seriously with the sales of the iPhones by AT&T.  However, the same folks complaining can't stop themselves from loading all kinds of shit on their new toy... errr... phone.  I've never seen so many people happily tracking a hurricane with their phone.

I think I know now how people felt the first time television sets were purchased and all they had to stare at were "not broadcasting" diagrams... for hours on end.  Thank goodness Wrasslin came around just in time to save those folks.

I have 21 apps on mine, ranging from a kick-arse Texas Hold 'Em game (you actually get to see your opponent as they bet so you can look for tells), a cool crossword app that downloads free puzzles from multiple sources, sudoku etc., to things like iPhone versions of Facebook and NetFlix, to a currency converter, Bloomberg app and a thingy that makes light sabre sounds when you move the phone around.

And then there's MLB At-Bat, which will be $20 for a full season, but now that it's imbued with the full power of GameDay is worth every penny.

It all is perfectly good on a "2G" connection.  But I can see how those paying $10/month more than me for 3G data would be pissed off if they don't get it.
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« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2008, 04:56:04 pm »
Quote from: Limey on September 04, 2008, 04:21:27 pm
I have 21 apps on mine, ranging from a kick-arse Texas Hold 'Em game (you actually get to see your opponent as they bet so you can look for tells), a cool crossword app that downloads free puzzles from multiple sources, sudoku etc., to things like iPhone versions of Facebook and NetFlix, to a currency converter, Bloomberg app and a thingy that makes light sabre sounds when you move the phone around.

And then there's MLB At-Bat, which will be $20 for a full season, but now that it's imbued with the full power of GameDay is worth every penny.

It all is perfectly good on a "2G" connection.  But I can see how those paying $10/month more than me for 3G data would be pissed off if they don't get it.

The light sabre sound is beginning to bug me.  The geeks sitting one quad-cude away from me all have that enabled.  That and they love to load ringtones for each other, so I get to hear every freakin' ringtone available... because that is how much they play with the phone during the day.  These are all on-demand tech support geeks, so they do this while talking to customers.  One funny moment (or maybe not) was a call was taken by one while the other one waited for the right moment to load a rooster crowing ringtone.  The customer was not happy while the geeks all sat around giggling like little schoolgirls.

Good times.
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2008, 10:46:53 pm »
Quote from: Noe in Austin on September 04, 2008, 04:56:04 pm
The light sabre sound is beginning to bug me.  The geeks sitting one quad-cude away from me all have that enabled.  That and they love to load ringtones for each other, so I get to hear every freakin' ringtone available... because that is how much they play with the phone during the day.  These are all on-demand tech support geeks, so they do this while talking to customers.  One funny moment (or maybe not) was a call was taken by one while the other one waited for the right moment to load a rooster crowing ringtone.  The customer was not happy while the geeks all sat around giggling like little schoolgirls.

Good times.

22.  I just loaded the (free) iPhone app "Wikipanion".  Now I have the power of bullshit at my fingertips!!
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« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2008, 08:16:17 am »
Quote from: Limey on September 04, 2008, 10:46:53 pm
22.  I just loaded the (free) iPhone app "Wikipanion".  Now I have the power of bullshit at my fingertips!!

Huh?  You've had the power of bullshit for at least as long as you've been a poster here.
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« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2008, 09:20:24 am »
Quote from: Jacksonian on September 05, 2008, 08:16:17 am
Huh?  You've had the power of bullshit for at least as long as you've been a poster here.

Yes, but now he has it available on his phone!
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« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2008, 09:21:50 am »
Quote from: Noe in Austin on September 05, 2008, 09:20:24 am
Yes, but now he has it available on his phone!

His bullshit has always been available on his phone.  It's just that in the past he had to supply all the bullshit.
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Re: MLB At-Bat
« Reply #14 on: September 05, 2008, 09:26:50 am »
Quote from: Jacksonian on September 05, 2008, 09:21:50 am
His bullshit has always been available on his phone.  It's just that in the past he had to supply all the bullshit.

You think you've seen bullshit before.  Just wait...
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« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2008, 09:41:58 am »
Quote from: Limey on September 05, 2008, 09:26:50 am
You think you've seen bullshit before.  Just wait...

I've been on here at least as long as you have.  You mean you've been able to hold in top shelf bullshit that long?  Slim Pickens has something to show you.
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« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2008, 11:24:41 am »
What's the crossword app, Limey? Sounds interesting.
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« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2008, 11:34:40 am »
Quote from: BUWebguy on September 05, 2008, 11:24:41 am
What's the crossword app, Limey? Sounds interesting.

It's 2Across.  It takes - literally - a second to download a puzzle, even over 2G, and the interface is excellent.  It also allows you to cheat reveal the solution a letter at a time or word at a time.  It also has a cheat check funtion that won't give you the answer but will tell you what's wrong.  I think it's $4 or around that.  Puzzles can be drawn from about 40 sources for free, but the NYT requires some kind of subscription to the paper.

40 puzzles a day is typically plenty.  They're stored on board, so you can load up with puzzles for a trip, and work through them whilst in-flight.  There's no web access required after the puzzle's downloaded.

I highly recommend it.
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« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2008, 08:41:05 pm »
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