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Have you ever been about to make a large purchase at Best Buy or Target, and were worried you might be overpaying? I know I have.
Fear no more — the fine folks at Barcle offer a mobile website that lets you search prices based on the SKU number (or product name), so you’ll know whether or not you are getting the best price. It is very good for in-store comparison shopping in real time, and the ability to search by SKU is a dramatic improvement over other similar services, as it improves accuracy.
Here is an excerpt from Barcle’s website regarding what they offer:
Barcle is FREE for American consumers and focuses on products in the American stores. Barcle allows the shopper to utilize the product name, category or UPC/SKU (by typing or scanning) to search the net for best prices, coupons, rebates, and pertinent product information from their web enabled mobile handheld device.
Take it for a spin the next time you are out making a large purchase.
Mobile Website:
http://mobile.barcle.com
Desktop version:
www.barcle.com
December 31st, 2007
Need to double check the spelling of a word from your mobile phone? I got a note from Christopher at Spellboy today, and they have the answer.
Their mobile website provides a spell checker that will list any misspelled words from a message you enter in a text box, and will offer a drop down list of suggestions for the correct spelling of each misspelled word. I tried it out and it worked on every misspelling I entered.
Mobile Website:
http://m.spellboy.com
December 26th, 2007
I’d like to wish all our readers around the world a safe and happy holiday season. Now is the time to eat, drink, and be merry with family and friends. So be safe, enjoy it, and don’t leave your mobile at Grandma’s house.
And stay tuned for some year-end posts on mobile websites - you won’t want to miss them!
December 23rd, 2007
One of my older brothers was in Ireland a few weeks ago (that’s also where he got engaged), and I called him from my mobile phone here in the states. But I did not call him directly — I tried out a new service from Gorilla Mobile, and I must say it was much cheaper than any other alternative I’ve tried.
Using my current Sprint phone, I dialed Gorilla’s access number, then the country code (353 for Ireland) and phone number where my brother was staying. There was no additional charge from Sprint since I was within my minutes, and Gorilla’s charges showed up right on my credit card.
Here’s how it works:
1. Sign up for Gorilla Mobile with your existing mobile phone number (they actually let you register up to 10 mobile phone numbers and 10 land line numbers).
2. When you’re ready to call, call Gorilla’s access number, and when prompted, enter the country code and phone number of the person you are calling.
3. That’s it. You’re connected.
What I like about this is that I do not have to memorize a PIN, and unlike most mobile services, there is no monthly fee. Gorilla charges an annual fee of $5.95, which I can deal with.
If anyone calls internationally from their cell phone, I highly recommend using a service like this. What about you - has anyone else used Gorilla?
December 19th, 2007
Once in a while we find a useful gadget or mobile accessory that we just have to write about. Today, it is the Zipit Wireless Messenger, also known as the Z2.
The Z2 is not a phone. It is a text messaging device designed for heavy text messaging. Many mobile users already use two different devices for different functions. For example, I know several folks who use their blackberry for email/messaging, and a regular mobile phone for voice calls. In addition, cost conscious parents and teens would be wise to consider the Z2 to put an end to the ridiculous text messaging fees. As the wireless market matures, this type of specialization will continue.
What say you? Would you consider buying a separate mobile device just for text messaging?
December 19th, 2007
It can be a challenge for many bloggers to find time to post to their sites. To rectify this problem, most blogging platforms provide the ability to post from a mobile phone - also known as moblogging.
If you are a Blogger user, here’s an excerpt on how to moblog:
1. Send an MMS to go@blogger.com to create your mobile blog. The text and/or photo in your MMS will be uploaded to that blog right away. We’ll message you back with the address, (so you can visit your new blog on the web) and a token (so you can claim your blog and access it from your account).
2. OPTIONAL - If you feel like changing anything on your new mobile blog or if you already have a Blogger account and want the posts to go to your existing blog, you can log in to go.blogger.com and enter the token we sent to your phone. You’ll then have the option to claim your new mobile blog and merge it with your existing blog. Note to users whose blog address does not contain blogspot.com: Once you make the aforementioned switch, new mobile posts will be published to your chosen blog but mobile posts published prior to the switch will not be moved over automatically.
As you can see, you can either create a new mobile blog, or post to your existing blog if you already have a Blogger account. This can be an excellent tool for those who like to make frequent, short posts, or those that often post little more than pictures for their audience.
Read more about moblogging to your Blogger account here
So what is your favorite way to moblog??
December 12th, 2007
The folks at Soonr have come up with a way to provide computer power on the mobile phone. Currently in beta, the Soonr service allows people to use their cell phone to access documents and even some applications which reside on their PC or Mac.
Basic accounts are currently free, and include access to photos and other files, and the ability share them with friends. Upgrading to the premium service provides encryption and back-up of the data, inexpensive international calling, and even access to the computer files when the computer is turned off.
This can be especially useful for those in industries that rely on hard copy documents, such as legal and real estate services industries. Give it a spin and let us know what you think.
Mobile Website:
www.soonr.com
December 8th, 2007
A few weeks ago we mentioned a mobile app that lets users manage their shopping list from their phone. Now that holiday shopping is ramping into high gear, we thought we’d let you know about another mobile application that will help you get your holiday shopping done faster.
Available for the Palm and Windows Mobile operating systems, SplashShopper lets users create, store, and update an unlimited number of shopping lists, each with their own custom fields. The ability to save a grocery list for example, can be especially useful for folks that typically buy the same items at each visit. There is even the capability to track prices on each item per store, which can help trim your grocery bill each month.
To see what it looks like, take a look at their screenshots. Take it for a spin this holiday season and let us know what you think.
Mobile Website:
http://www.splashdata.com/mobile/shopper/index.htm
November 29th, 2007
Have you created your shopping list for the holidays? Do you have your mobile phone ready?
A little company called DedaSys LLC created a mobile application to manage your shopping list from your mobile phone. Created by DedaSys founder David Welton, the ShopList application lets you create a list, download it to your phone, and keep it updated while you shop.
For those familiar with installing JAVA applications on the mobile phone, it does require installation of two files on your phone in order for the application to run. While the app is extremely simple, it does provide a solid basis for other things that are possible with mobile applications. And I suspect David might have other features or applications up his sleeve for later down the road.
Mobile Application:
http://shoplist.dedasys.com
November 7th, 2007
Since we’re based in the U.S., we have a tendency to focus on mobile websites that serve folks here in the States. With that in mind, we figured it’s high time we gave some mobile-love to our friends on the other side of the pond. After all, they did give us David Beckham.
Today we present MSN UK, mobile edition. The home page of this MSN portal (we realize nobody uses the dreaded portal word anymore, but until you give us something better, we’re sticking with it) provides a headline and summary of the top news story, links to entertainment and sports content, and a London weather forecast for the next four days.
While the page tabs are consistently displayed at the top of the screen, what’s missing are the navigation links normally found at the bottom of mobile websites. Images and graphics are kept to a minimum, which helps those users with limited data plans.
Give it a run for yourself and let us know what you think. Cheerio!
Mobile Website:
http://pocketpc.msn.co.uk/Default.asp
October 30th, 2007
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