Storino03
09-30-2004, 11:29 PM
Besides Netfront 3.0/3.1 and the like. Links appreciated. Thanks.
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pdx77
10-01-2004, 12:30 PM
Besides Netfront 3.0/3.1 and the like. Links appreciated. Thanks.
The only other one that I know of that works on your phone is Req wireless.
The only other one that I know of that works on your phone is Req wireless.
SL10
10-01-2004, 01:22 PM
www.reqwireless.com for info. and www.reqwireless.com/wap for downloading the midlet to the phone.
djfreake
10-01-2004, 03:41 PM
is it free?
jctim
10-02-2004, 12:02 AM
www.reqwireless.com for info. and www.reqwireless.com/wap for downloading the midlet to the phone.
i've downloaded the trial version and its seems ok, although the trial verison is very limited so you can't really test it. i wouldn't mind paying for a 3rd party browser, however $20 is a rip. i'll just stick to my built in browser for now.
i've downloaded the trial version and its seems ok, although the trial verison is very limited so you can't really test it. i wouldn't mind paying for a 3rd party browser, however $20 is a rip. i'll just stick to my built in browser for now.
bigaL4u2c
10-02-2004, 10:11 AM
Req Wireless is well worth the $20. I put it on all four of my MM A700's and everyone uses it instead of the built in browser. It makes your phone really feel like a functioning laptop in the palm of your hand.
AL in CAL
AL in CAL
pdx77
10-02-2004, 11:15 AM
i've downloaded the trial version and its seems ok, although the trial verison is very limited so you can't really test it. i wouldn't mind paying for a 3rd party browser, however $20 is a rip. i'll just stick to my built in browser for now.
$20 isn't that bad, it's not like they are charging you every month, it's only a one time charge.
$20 isn't that bad, it's not like they are charging you every month, it's only a one time charge.
KG4PEQ
10-03-2004, 05:53 PM
Req Wireless is well worth the $20. I put it on all four of my MM A700's and everyone uses it instead of the built in browser. It makes your phone really feel like a functioning laptop in the palm of your hand.
AL in CAL
Agreed. I've used it for quite some time (along with their EmailViewer program). Both are very much worth the money. I've key-exchanged many times and the programs have both performed admirably on every phone I've used them on.
It would be nice, however, if WebViewer had WAP support, too, rather than telling you to shut down and use your regular browser for that. Other than that one gripe, the programs are excellent. Highly recommended!
AL in CAL
Agreed. I've used it for quite some time (along with their EmailViewer program). Both are very much worth the money. I've key-exchanged many times and the programs have both performed admirably on every phone I've used them on.
It would be nice, however, if WebViewer had WAP support, too, rather than telling you to shut down and use your regular browser for that. Other than that one gripe, the programs are excellent. Highly recommended!
MinorThreat
10-03-2004, 07:17 PM
what other advantages do these programs offer over your built in browser?
culpthug
10-03-2004, 09:53 PM
are theese any faster??
Galley
10-03-2004, 11:06 PM
Their emailviewer program is well worth $20. It can not only view HTML mail (and some attachments) but it can follow embedded like to real web pages.
KG4PEQ
10-04-2004, 12:20 AM
what other advantages do these programs offer over your built in browser?
Basically it's a full HTML browser like you have on your PC. It can render graphics, tables, forms, etc. You can scroll a line at a time or a pixel row at a time, and view images full-size. There's also OCR so you can convert text within an image to actual viewable text. The browser has full bookmarking capability, too.
Basically it's a full HTML browser like you have on your PC. It can render graphics, tables, forms, etc. You can scroll a line at a time or a pixel row at a time, and view images full-size. There's also OCR so you can convert text within an image to actual viewable text. The browser has full bookmarking capability, too.
docbrown88
10-07-2005, 11:20 AM
Hey, i know this thread is super old, but question:
could I use it to go to a link of a (large) image & scroll it, like this traffic map
http://traffic.tann.net/cgi-bin/tann_la_map?oc&ts=1128705206688
could I use it to go to a link of a (large) image & scroll it, like this traffic map
http://traffic.tann.net/cgi-bin/tann_la_map?oc&ts=1128705206688
harris
10-07-2005, 02:26 PM
Well i'm using pocketweb right now and I can see the map but I cannot scroll. Incidentally there is google map application for cellphones.
harris
10-07-2005, 02:33 PM
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Heres the link for google maps http://wap.mgmaps.com This the link for pocketweb. http://tlogic.de/wap
Heres the link for google maps http://wap.mgmaps.com This the link for pocketweb. http://tlogic.de/wap
lgmayka
10-07-2005, 08:11 PM
Does PocketWeb work for anyone? I downloaded the trial, but it doesn't do anything for my Toshiba VM4050. I can enter a URL and I get "Waiting for reply," but then the screen just goes blank.
harris
10-07-2005, 08:15 PM
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Does PocketWeb work for anyone? I downloaded the trial, but it doesn't do anything for my Toshiba VM4050. I can enter a URL and I get "Waiting for reply," but then the screen just goes blank.
You have to get a temperary key.
Does PocketWeb work for anyone? I downloaded the trial, but it doesn't do anything for my Toshiba VM4050. I can enter a URL and I get "Waiting for reply," but then the screen just goes blank.
You have to get a temperary key.
docbrown88
10-07-2005, 10:20 PM
Well i'm using pocketweb right now and I can see the map but I cannot scroll. Incidentally there is google map application for cellphones.
Hm. what about the Req wireless...
Google maps is cool, but I'm looking specifically for traffic maps.
Hm. what about the Req wireless...
Google maps is cool, but I'm looking specifically for traffic maps.
harris
10-08-2005, 12:43 PM
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Reqwireless is no longer selling webviewer. Although it is still possibile to purchase it from handango.
Reqwireless is no longer selling webviewer. Although it is still possibile to purchase it from handango.
KG4PEQ
10-08-2005, 03:17 PM
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Reqwireless is no longer selling webviewer. Although it is still possibile to purchase it from handango.
I'd be cautious about buying any Reqwireless product. They mysteriously pulled their message boards offline a few months back, took most of the content off their site, began claiming the site was being upgraded and would be back shortly, stopped responding to e-mails, and recently they very quietly added to their FAQ that their products are "no longer offered."
Ordinarily I wouldn't say exercise caution, however, Reqwireless' products do not connect to the Internet directly. Instead, they utilize a Reqwireless-operated proxy server (in Canada, BTW), so if Reqwireless goes away, so does the product's functionality!
Such a shame, too, because it was a darn good product.
A suggestion: Head over to Blackberry Forums, www.blackberryforums.com. They have a thread somewhere over there which provides a link to download either of two different versions of the Opera Mini browser, or whatever it's called. It'll work on any J2ME device, not just the Blackberry. You may want to try that.
Reqwireless is no longer selling webviewer. Although it is still possibile to purchase it from handango.
I'd be cautious about buying any Reqwireless product. They mysteriously pulled their message boards offline a few months back, took most of the content off their site, began claiming the site was being upgraded and would be back shortly, stopped responding to e-mails, and recently they very quietly added to their FAQ that their products are "no longer offered."
Ordinarily I wouldn't say exercise caution, however, Reqwireless' products do not connect to the Internet directly. Instead, they utilize a Reqwireless-operated proxy server (in Canada, BTW), so if Reqwireless goes away, so does the product's functionality!
Such a shame, too, because it was a darn good product.
A suggestion: Head over to Blackberry Forums, www.blackberryforums.com. They have a thread somewhere over there which provides a link to download either of two different versions of the Opera Mini browser, or whatever it's called. It'll work on any J2ME device, not just the Blackberry. You may want to try that.
harris
10-08-2005, 04:15 PM
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I paid a visit to the opera website and they say that the opera mini browser is only available in Norway as part of a trial they intend to distribute it more widely later. Incidently reqwireless servers are not working as reliably as before, I began to get a lot of errors.
I paid a visit to the opera website and they say that the opera mini browser is only available in Norway as part of a trial they intend to distribute it more widely later. Incidently reqwireless servers are not working as reliably as before, I began to get a lot of errors.
KG4PEQ
10-08-2005, 05:58 PM
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I paid a visit to the opera website and they say that the opera mini browser is only available in Norway as part of a trial they intend to distribute it more widely later. Incidently reqwireless servers are not working as reliably as before, I began to get a lot of errors.
Yeah, you can't get it directly from their web site. There is a link to download the application directly over at BBforums. I'll see if I can dig it up.
I paid a visit to the opera website and they say that the opera mini browser is only available in Norway as part of a trial they intend to distribute it more widely later. Incidently reqwireless servers are not working as reliably as before, I began to get a lot of errors.
Yeah, you can't get it directly from their web site. There is a link to download the application directly over at BBforums. I'll see if I can dig it up.
KG4PEQ
10-08-2005, 05:59 PM
Here ya go. Read the directions at this thread:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=14035
For simplicty, SMS the links to yourself and follow from there.
ALSO, interesting speculation on Reqwireless:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=13080
AND in two unrelated notes...
...I see I need to update my profile to Blackberry 7250, not MM-A800.
...What the heck does "SU$: $8" mean??? It was $2 earlier today...
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=14035
For simplicty, SMS the links to yourself and follow from there.
ALSO, interesting speculation on Reqwireless:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=13080
AND in two unrelated notes...
...I see I need to update my profile to Blackberry 7250, not MM-A800.
...What the heck does "SU$: $8" mean??? It was $2 earlier today...
harris
10-08-2005, 06:45 PM
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Here ya go. Read the directions at this thread:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=14035
For simplicty, SMS the links to yourself and follow from there.
ALSO, interesting speculation on Reqwireless:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=13080
AND in two unrelated notes...
...I see I need to update my profile to Blackberry 7250, not MM-A800.
...What the heck does "SU$: $8" mean??? It was $2 earlier today...
You get SU$ for every post and thread that you make you get even more for refering someone. There's a thread about it here somewhere.
Here ya go. Read the directions at this thread:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=14035
For simplicty, SMS the links to yourself and follow from there.
ALSO, interesting speculation on Reqwireless:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=13080
AND in two unrelated notes...
...I see I need to update my profile to Blackberry 7250, not MM-A800.
...What the heck does "SU$: $8" mean??? It was $2 earlier today...
You get SU$ for every post and thread that you make you get even more for refering someone. There's a thread about it here somewhere.
lgmayka
10-08-2005, 08:34 PM
Opera Mini (low-memory version) almost works on my Toshiba VM4050. Unfortunately, when I hit "Meny" to try to bring up the menu that, presumably, will eventually let me switch to English, the application blows up.
Does anyone have Opera Mini working properly on the VM4050?
Does anyone have Opera Mini working properly on the VM4050?
harris
10-08-2005, 08:57 PM
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I couldn't even get the download link to work. No error codes nothing.
I couldn't even get the download link to work. No error codes nothing.
Askym
10-10-2005, 06:11 PM
what if you already have the keycode? i just need to install it on my new phone! i hope i can still get it somewhere.
cliffr39
10-10-2005, 06:21 PM
Opera Mini (low-memory version) almost works on my Toshiba VM4050. Unfortunately, when I hit "Meny" to try to bring up the menu that, presumably, will eventually let me switch to English, the application blows up.
Does anyone have Opera Mini working properly on the VM4050?
I had it on my phone for a bit, got it into english but could not get ANY pages to open so I deleted it.
what if you already have the keycode? i just need to install it on my new phone! i hope i can still get it somewhere.
Turk musunuz?
Does anyone have Opera Mini working properly on the VM4050?
I had it on my phone for a bit, got it into english but could not get ANY pages to open so I deleted it.
what if you already have the keycode? i just need to install it on my new phone! i hope i can still get it somewhere.
Turk musunuz?
KG4PEQ
10-11-2005, 08:20 PM
what if you already have the keycode? i just need to install it on my new phone! i hope i can still get it somewhere.
It should be available from www.getjar.com.
Do a Key Exchange at http://www.reqwireless.com/keyex (since the keys can only be used once, this will get you a fresh one) and you're all set.
It should be available from www.getjar.com.
Do a Key Exchange at http://www.reqwireless.com/keyex (since the keys can only be used once, this will get you a fresh one) and you're all set.
gbach3p1
10-13-2005, 02:57 PM
Req Wireless is well worth the $20. I put it on all four of my MM A700's and everyone uses it instead of the built in browser. It makes your phone really feel like a functioning laptop in the palm of your hand.
AL in CAL
anyone know how it works with the vm4050? phone seems to have problems with apps
AL in CAL
anyone know how it works with the vm4050? phone seems to have problems with apps
lgmayka
10-13-2005, 04:17 PM
anyone know how it works with the vm4050? phone seems to have problems with apps
And this is no exception. :(
On the VM4050, WebViewer tickles the infamous 35KB bug. In other words, WebViewer tries to download all of a Web page's text and images in one request; but Sprint's server only responds with the first 35KB of data. So typically, WebViewer displays all the text but only some of the images on each Web page. This wouldn't be so bad if the images were just eye candy, but unfortunately many images are essential to functionality (e.g., button labels).
Nevertheless, WebViewer is sometimes useful on the VM4050.
I only wish PocketWeb would work on the VM4050. Apparently, PocketWeb is designed to request only packets of data (e.g., 5KB, 10KB, or 20KB) at a time, hence it would circumvent the VM4050's 35KB bug. But for some reason, PocketWeb just doesn't work at all on the VM4050, at least for me.
And this is no exception. :(
On the VM4050, WebViewer tickles the infamous 35KB bug. In other words, WebViewer tries to download all of a Web page's text and images in one request; but Sprint's server only responds with the first 35KB of data. So typically, WebViewer displays all the text but only some of the images on each Web page. This wouldn't be so bad if the images were just eye candy, but unfortunately many images are essential to functionality (e.g., button labels).
Nevertheless, WebViewer is sometimes useful on the VM4050.
I only wish PocketWeb would work on the VM4050. Apparently, PocketWeb is designed to request only packets of data (e.g., 5KB, 10KB, or 20KB) at a time, hence it would circumvent the VM4050's 35KB bug. But for some reason, PocketWeb just doesn't work at all on the VM4050, at least for me.
michelob
10-14-2005, 09:02 AM
What is the best browser for the Treo 650? I'm looking to get 2 (one for the wife) and I want to make sure that it's optimized as she will be using it for her business (she's a real estate Broker).
Also, any new purchase plans with the 650 (rebates and such)? The cost of 2 is going to KILL ME!! :bang: and I want to get the best deal for my $$.
I'm a city employee and the nextel plan I have SUCKS!! :irked: I can get a better plan from Sprint MORE DATA minutes for less $$ and save more than 50% on my bill each month.
Also, any new purchase plans with the 650 (rebates and such)? The cost of 2 is going to KILL ME!! :bang: and I want to get the best deal for my $$.
I'm a city employee and the nextel plan I have SUCKS!! :irked: I can get a better plan from Sprint MORE DATA minutes for less $$ and save more than 50% on my bill each month.
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