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This has been on my mind a lot! and i think it would be amazing if they could develop one.

I made a mock up for fun, i like being able to visualize something rather then just thinking it.

Sorry if anyone gets mad for coping their posts... if youd like be to remove the image just tell me.

thanks

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Nov 19, 2009 at 01:08 AM

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p.1 #2 · FM iPhone APP

Wouldn't need an app... just a mobile browser friendly page.

Nov 19, 2009 at 01:16 AM

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p.1 #3 · FM iPhone APP

true, app would just be quicker

Nov 19, 2009 at 01:21 AM

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p.1 #4 · FM iPhone APP

Actually that's what I most love about the Iphone. It is a full blown NORMAL browser, nothing special needed like the neutered smartphones from other companies. You can visit websites just as you would on a PC.

Nov 19, 2009 at 01:22 AM

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traveler wrote:
Actually that's what I most love about the Iphone. It is a full blown NORMAL browser, nothing special needed like the neutered smartphones from other companies. You can visit websites just as you would on a PC.

Except that resolution is so low that you have to keep zooming in and out to look and browse...

Nov 19, 2009 at 06:59 AM

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p.1 #6 · FM iPhone APP

agreed!

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:01 AM

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davidiliyn wrote:
true, app would just be quicker

No, an app would be the same speed. The speed is mostly dictated by internet transfer speed.

What would be better is if FM would create a mobile version of the forum.

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:08 AM

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p.1 #8 · FM iPhone APP

iPhone apps are always faster... example, Amazon app compared to amazon mobile.

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:10 AM

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davidiliyn wrote:
iPhone apps are always faster... example, Amazon app compared to amazon mobile.

The speed is dictated by network transfer speeds.

That being said, considering the site probably uses an SQL database, the only people who could write such an app are those that admin the backend of the forums. So, you'll have to talk to them.

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:22 AM

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p.1 #10 · FM iPhone APP

i have tested several apps side by side on the same network.. Applications built for the iphone not only have a easier interface and work a lot better, and they are indeed faster... another one you can compare is facebook mobile vs the actual app...safari on the iphone may work, but in my opinion id rather have an app.. just my thought but yes you do have a point!

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:29 AM

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p.1 #11 · FM iPhone APP

oh and i wasnt considering ever making a FM app, it just seemed odd they had not made one, or at least a mobile site for the iphone.

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:30 AM

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traveler wrote:
Actually that's what I most love about the Iphone. It is a full blown NORMAL browser, nothing special needed like the neutered smartphones from other companies. You can visit websites just as you would on a PC.

Low resolution and no flash support.... their are loads of mobiles out there now giving a better mobile browsing experience.

Nov 19, 2009 at 08:17 AM

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p.1 #13 · FM iPhone APP

iphone? its definitely not low resolution, the only phone comparable is the droid, even then the droid looses

Nov 19, 2009 at 08:31 AM

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p.1 #14 · FM iPhone APP

Quite of phones out there run 800x480 where as the iphone is only running 480x320 and believe me that does make a difference.

Nov 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM

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Would LOVE to be able to browse FM more effectively from my Palm Pre.. particulary view/read/send PMs!

Nov 19, 2009 at 02:51 PM

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davidiliyn wrote:
i have tested several apps side by side on the same network.. Applications built for the iphone not only have a easier interface and work a lot better, and they are indeed faster... another one you can compare is facebook mobile vs the actual app...safari on the iphone may work, but in my opinion id rather have an app.. just my thought but yes you do have a point!

Then that means those specific applications are faster than Safari. However, the ultimate determinant of speed is network transfer speed. Why not try another browser, like Opera?

Then again. This discussion is moot. No one on the board could make an FM app unless they were an admin for the board.

Nov 19, 2009 at 03:05 PM

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davidiliyn wrote:
iphone? its definitely not low resolution, the only phone comparable is the droid, even then the droid looses

uhhh....just wrong. The droid is 854x480, then iphone is 480x320. According
to what I saw online.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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jprezant wrote:
davidiliyn wrote:
iphone? its definitely not low resolution, the only phone comparable is the droid, even then the droid looses

uhhh....just wrong. The droid is 854x480, then iphone is 480x320. According
to what I saw online.

If that's the case, The Blackberry 8900, 9500 and 9600 are all higher res than the iPhone too. The 9000 is apparently the same res.

Nov 19, 2009 at 05:03 PM

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I don't think an app would speed things up much. What I've noticed speeds things up is streamlining a web site with minimal clutter and script. The images should be small.

I bet FM would be very fast as mobile device enable site if they just cleaned up their templates.

I don't have any benchmarks but pulling images from my website

www.michaelsessionsphotography.com

is at least as fast as my smugmug app on iphone (which is a pretty irritating app)

www.largelifephotography.com

I can see why facebook needed a mobile app as it's web version is extremely heavy with scripting, ajax, images, etc. Most sites don't need one.

Nov 19, 2009 at 05:23 PM

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