Along the lines of what Tom said, but something totally different, is the
use of syncML.
There's an awesome project now called funambol that is shweeet for
doing sync type stuff, works with mobile phones, PDAs, and all
kinds of stuff.
Way off the path for most folks 'round here, I reckon, but a p
If the site is designed with web standards in mind you can typically render a
mobile version with minimal effort. A lot of times, depending on the site, you
can simply provide a mobile device alternative stylesheet that essentially
hides the more advanced stuff from the device ... but still allo
On 3/12/07 7:01 PM, Coldfusion wrote:
> 1. What PDA would you recommend?
iPhone X-)
> 2. Would this be a separate website for PDA access?
Nah. Depending on your framework you should be able to have a separate
template / theme / view depending on e.g. the browser.
> 3. What is the best approach
Well, if you do need to make it rugged against drops, you could recommend a
case, ie
http://www.otterbox.com/products/pda_cases/1910/
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From: Adkins, Randy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:39 AM
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This is
computers.
They all now have NexTel phones.
From: Turetsky, Seth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tue 3/13/2007 9:35 AM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: PDA Website?
You said they would use them out in the field, so do they have to worry about
the weather(cold, rain, etc
2007 5:32 AM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: PDA Website?
Thanks for the tips. Yeah I hate trying to use the 12 digits to enter text.
I would build an extra site, since it will ONLY be used for entering hours That
a crew member worked for the day.
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There's also the "old-technology" method, if you're going to support only a
single OS, and that's by creating an actual conduit, rather than relying on
a PDA's browser. This is a better solution in some cases, such as when the
data entry needs to be done in a field situation, with the sync coming
l
:13 PM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: PDA Website?
I prefer Palm OS over others, although I haven't really used others.
I have a Treo 700p that I love. I'm on Sprint and we should get broadband
access later this year.
The Blazer browser is very nice. It has some CSS and Javascript suppo
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From: Jim Davis
To: CF-Talk
Sent: Tue Mar 13 02:28:40 2007
Subject: RE: PDA Website?
> -Original Message-
> From: Coldfusion [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 8:02 PM
> To: CF-Talk
> Subject: PDA Website?
>
>
> I have a cli
> I was thinking like Bellsouth (AT&T / Cingular Wireless,)
> they would have some data plan and service agreement, then
> use the PDA To access a website, enter a login
> username/password, then be shown a listing of the employees
> they have with them. Then allow them To enter numeric data
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Coldfusion [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 8:02 PM
> To: CF-Talk
> Subject: PDA Website?
>
>
> I have a client who is looking to add PDA access to submit timesheet
> data
> for the people in the field.
&
Well, unless they need to carry multiple devices (pda, phone, etc.),
this is a pretty decent smartphone with phone and pda capabilities as
well as pocket ie (or whatever it's called these days).
http://www.utstar.com/pcd/view_phone_details.aspx?mcode=PPC6700&sAct=0
On 3/12/07, Coldfusion <[EMAI
t try to support WAP and cards. I would just
use some good ol' symantic HTML.
Peep these sites:
http://pc.dev.mobi/
http://www.passani.it/gap/
M!ke
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From: Coldfusion [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: PDA Website?
and click submit).
Do you foresee a different approach rather than having them use a laptop
with wifi access to use?
I am trying to keep their cost down if I can.
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From: Dave Watts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2007 9:14 PM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE:
> I have a client who is looking to add PDA access to submit
> timesheet data for the people in the field.
> Thus the ability to login via PDA and submit hours worked for
> themselves and their crew.
>
> Keep in mind: These people are NOT Technical
>
> Questions:
> 1. What PDA would you reco
I have a client who is looking to add PDA access to submit timesheet data
for the people in the field.
Thus the ability to login via PDA and submit hours worked for themselves and
their crew.
Keep in mind: These people are NOT Technical
Questions:
1. What PDA would you recommend?
2. Would th
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