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Well, another OT question
A few months ago my flip phone died on me and for a few bucks more I got a Droid phone to replace it. At first I didn't think it would make much of a difference for work but now I spend more than half my on-line time on the phone.
The question I have what is the advantage of using a mobile version of a web site? When I call up FTE I have to pull menu down to get the desk top version. I don't like the mobile version of any web site I go to.
Are mobile versions less bandwidth? Do they load faster? I just find them scrabbled or not organized like the normal desk top versions.
I consider myself somewhat computer savvy. I can do pretty much HTML scripting for my web pages and I've been able to debug most problems I've had with the four computers in my family. I just don't get the reason for mobile versions of web sites.
The question I have what is the advantage of using a mobile version of a web site? When I call up FTE I have to pull menu down to get the desk top version. I don't like the mobile version of any web site I go to.
Are mobile versions less bandwidth? Do they load faster? I just find them scrabbled or not organized like the normal desk top versions.
I consider myself somewhat computer savvy. I can do pretty much HTML scripting for my web pages and I've been able to debug most problems I've had with the four computers in my family. I just don't get the reason for mobile versions of web sites.
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Hey Dick, I'm finally coming into the 21st century with a Droid, Galaxy or I-Phone, whatever I have.
I resisted getting a phone like this because I didn't really think I'd need it. It's a business phone and I don't like spending money for the business unless I can see a return on it. I had the phone for one day and I already was surfing the net for information for parts for a job I was installing in a customer's plant. I didn't have to roam around looking for a computer, wasting time going back and forth. I use the net feature almost on a daily basis for work. I never would have thought I'd use it so much.
I resisted getting a phone like this because I didn't really think I'd need it. It's a business phone and I don't like spending money for the business unless I can see a return on it. I had the phone for one day and I already was surfing the net for information for parts for a job I was installing in a customer's plant. I didn't have to roam around looking for a computer, wasting time going back and forth. I use the net feature almost on a daily basis for work. I never would have thought I'd use it so much.
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Bob, I have an android phone as well. You're not gonna like this. I can tell you exactly why you're having trouble downloading the "classic" version onto your phone. You're not a supporter, and the bandwith of downloading all those advertisements is killing you with that phone. The mobile version downloads faster, but I personally hate it, because you can't tell who posted what thread and a few other things. Every now and then, I get logged off FTE on my phone, and when it tries to load, the mountains of ads come with it. It's almost impossible to view with a mobile phone. If you're a supporter, all of that gets taken away, and it's a much cleaner view. If you need to magnify the screen, just touch it with 2 fingers and then pull those fingers apart. In my opinion, the membership is worth it, especially if you're trying to view FTE on a smartphone.
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Doc, I get a really good picture if I request the desk top version. I can magnify posted pictures and even avatars so I can see them as good as on my PC. I just have to request the desk top version. It seems if I request the desk top version once when loading FTE I'll get it again most of the day but if I don't log on for an extended period of time the phone will revert to the mobile version. It's really not a big deal, I was just wondering why both versions are offered.
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Doc, I get a really good picture if I request the desk top version. I can magnify posted pictures and even avatars so I can see them as good as on my PC. I just have to request the desk top version. It seems if I request the desk top version once when loading FTE I'll get it again most of the day but if I don't log on for an extended period of time the phone will revert to the mobile version. It's really not a big deal, I was just wondering why both versions are offered.
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Doc,
Thanks for the instructions. I did get a little book of instructions with the phone but like most men, I never read instructions. I tend to stumble around until I find solutions to my problems. I do however occationally read instructions when my stumbling around doesn't do it. Amazing how most instructions actually help!
Thanks for the instructions. I did get a little book of instructions with the phone but like most men, I never read instructions. I tend to stumble around until I find solutions to my problems. I do however occationally read instructions when my stumbling around doesn't do it. Amazing how most instructions actually help!
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I thought I'd resurrect this post because I'm having the same problem I had back in '12. I followed Doc's instructions and it worked and I had no problem until yesterday. I've cleared my cache and history numerous times and I still get the mobile version showing up, I then have to go and request the desk top version.
I am wondering if something was changed on this site, which seems to happen on a regular basis, IT guys just can't keep their fingers out of anything that is working. Also, is anyone else having this problem? I have a Droid phone if that makes any difference.
In the scheme of things this is a minor irritant but it still a PIA. I really don't like the mobile version, it so plain and as Doc mentioned, it hard to see who posted a post, I go by avatars along with the name.
I am wondering if something was changed on this site, which seems to happen on a regular basis, IT guys just can't keep their fingers out of anything that is working. Also, is anyone else having this problem? I have a Droid phone if that makes any difference.
In the scheme of things this is a minor irritant but it still a PIA. I really don't like the mobile version, it so plain and as Doc mentioned, it hard to see who posted a post, I go by avatars along with the name.
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When Droids first came out Sandy and I both got them. Hated them, swapped for iPhones. Love them, and today I don't use the lap top, do everything from the phone. I occasionally get the lame reminder that FTE has its fantastic (not) mobile version. A couple quick "cancels" and it's back to the good pages. Stu
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