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[zzaxx99] 10/4/2003 00:10

Thought I'd create a thread for discussion of all things related to running AdvFN on a PDA.

What are you on about, the masses cry? Well, have a look at the nice red tab and be enlightened....

[zzaxx99] 10/4/2003 00:10

Just had a browse through the PDA pages, and they've left me salivating.

Only one problem - only available on cacky PocketPC platform. Do you have any intention of making this available on the One True Platform for PDAs - ie Palm?

[optimist] 25/2/2003 12:58

James

Thanks for that link I'll check it out further tommorrow.

What do I want in a phone?

How about wrist mounted, voice controlled, implanted bluetooth mic and speaker, 3D holographic projector display mounted on my glasses!

That should do me to start with ;)

Oh and a 2Mbps always on connection ;)

But I'll keep my T68 for the time being.

[shakey-j] 25/2/2003 12:06

I've been looking at this problem for quite some time now.
I wish to not only look up prices but actually trade via
one of these small devices.The problem is a PDA has no hard drive
to store information that say -GNI-Cantor--CMC--etc use to start up.
You can access ADVFN alright on a pda via a mobile phone but thats not
what we're after -- we want to place trades via one of these pocket devices.
Until the Brokers come up with a new trading platform specifically for Pda then
thats as far as we go.

However have a look at this beauty--the Sony PCG-U3 --incredibly small laptop.
Just 5.5 inches by 7.5 inches can fit in your pocket with all the guts of a
full size laptop.
Look on E.Bay -you see them advertised there or have a look at it here-
.

[technet] 25/2/2003 00:54

The combined devices like the O2 XDA ar every good for that. means you don't have to fiddle around setting up 2 devices talking over Bluetooth.

[zzaxx99] 25/2/2003 00:50

I'm shortly going to be in a situation where continiung to use my main PC to access prices may be difficult.

Has anyone actually managed to use a PDA / mobile combo to collect prices. If so which ones, and how usable /expensive is the combination?

[chiversj] 24/2/2003 16:29

monstrously large and heavy T68 phone

What do you want?! A phone that doesn't weigh anything, and is microscopic?!

The T68 is perfect ;)

Have you seen this ?

Regards,

James

[zzaxx99] 24/2/2003 15:51

Looks interesting - might need to get an ImiWeb account....

[optimist] 24/2/2003 15:46

James

The reason that I would want to access the wireless service via a standard browser is that I am often out of reach of a normal internet connection but I am able to use my laptop.

Conventional web browsing costs too much over GPRS but I assume that the bandwidth requirements of the wireless service are smaller.

A PDA is of no interest to me as they lack the performance of a laptop and they are even larger than my monstrously large and heavy T68 phone.

[chiversj] 24/2/2003 15:12

Dear Optimist,

The wireless portal will launch very soon, and no, I'm not sure that you could (or want to) access it via a laptop/standard browser.

The site would look like on a standard PC browser.

James

[zzaxx99] 24/2/2003 14:22

In a perfect world, what I'd like to be able to do is collect prices, and trade via ComDirect and Finspreads on my 505 connected to something - either a backpack wireless modem, or a cable to a mobile.

In reality, what I think I end up with is prices on the PDA and a phone (or maybe internet) to place trades.

[optimist] 24/2/2003 14:12

ZZAXX99

If you just want to colect prices then the ADVFN WAP service if very good. I use it with GPRS and the cost is insignificant.

ChiversJ - Is it possible to use the wirless service on a laptop?

I do not want to buy a PDA but if I could connect to the wirless service using a laptop and GPRS then that would be useful.

[chiversj] 24/2/2003 14:11

I've got a Palm M505, and the 'net access I've used has been extremely painful (speed-wise). The poor CPU just is too under powered...

I was also looking at the Sharp , as that is powered by Linux (horah!), and runs Java too.

But, the only issues I have with it are (1) the 'new' model is no different from the older one they released last April, but with the Intel Xscale 400MHz, and (2) according to Sharp UK HQ, they aren't releasing (or supporting) this model in Europe (so I'd have to buy it in the US)

So, I was going to buy the iPaq 5450 and work to get Linux on it... but I do like the built-in keyboard on the Zaurus...

Regards,

James

[zzaxx99] 24/2/2003 13:55

Speaking as someone who finds PocketPC about as compelling as bubonic plague, is anyone using a Palm based system? Even if I have to upgrade my M505 to a Tungsten T (eventually), I'd rather do that than go over to PPC.

[chiversj] 24/2/2003 13:24

Dear zzaxx99,

ADVFN have a fantastic (if I do say so myself!) PDA portal site in the final stages of development and regression testing.

The site has been specifically designed for access via a Pocket PC 2002 based platform, and the O2 XDA that TechNet mentions is ideal for such access.

The only issue that I have with it is when a page (say News) is being generated dynamically (e.g. the XDA is waiting for the data to be returned, but does have part of the page), the Internet Explorer rotating world just hangs, as if there's no activity, and so you don't always know what it's doing.

But this is probably a criticism leveled at Pocket PC / IE, and not ADVFN specifically!

Personally, I'm looking to purchase a new HP iPaq 5450, because it has built-in Bluetooth and Wireless LAN (although no modem/phone capability - but I hear you can buy a bolt-on for that), USB-charging and biometric sensor (finger-print reader for access).

I find pretty good for reviews of such devices.

Regards,

James

[shakey-j] 10/9/2002 07:39

Morning all,

Also looking to trade via a PDA.....

Would be most useful to trade at work--on the way to work etc.
esp for any overnight positions that move the wrong way....

New models out now--compaq and toshiba both run the new 400mhz
processor & 64mb ram......

I will try one out on a "sale or return basis" and get back..


SJ.

[sbs] 25/6/2002 22:46

I read the advfn threads on my Pogo. This works fine, but it doesn't support Java yet, so you can't get live trades/quotes.

[yz426] 25/6/2002 21:41

Guss,

I spoke to the tech department of D4F today. Basically, the guy said the technology is not quite there yet. (There are min requirements to run the D4F trading software, and current PDA's aren't up to it).

He went on to say that it's only a matter of time though and models would be coming to the market 'imminently' (spelling?!)

Also went to carphone warehouse where the assistant said the same thing.

Maybe worth doing a bit more research though 'cos FINS software is no-where near as 'consuming' as D4F.

Regards,

Andy.

If you find a solution, keep us informed!

[guss] 24/6/2002 21:33

I suppose I could just phone trade but then with Fins the minimum
is £2 a point, only 1p a point on the net.

I would have to whisper as well or go to the loo on every
major market turn.

Come on guys and gals, any pointers please.

Guss

[yz426] 24/6/2002 21:13

Yep, I'd be very interested if anyone knows about this sort of thing too.....

Anyone??

[guss] 24/6/2002 20:54

So,

No one does it this way then !!

[guss] 24/6/2002 20:38

Hi, All

Is there anyone out there who knows anything about trading using a PDA or
WAP phone. Maybe using a spread betting site like Finspreads.

I can monitor prices at work via a ticker so knowing when to trade (does anyone) is not a problem but they might get a bit shirty if I use the company network for private trading.

The Fins dealing page is simple and small a PDA should be able to handle it OK but are there any other problems, such as page time out ?

I'm thinking of getting the new O2 xda PDA but is there a cheaper
alternative ?

Here's hoping..... Thanks