Is there a mobile version of the forums? - LotusTalk

JohnZ · 02-05-2009, 06:02 PM

If there is, how do you access it?
If not, any plans to create one?

chris heath · 02-05-2009, 06:12 PM

i agree. i am getting addicted to this site already. lol

thomasde · 02-05-2009, 07:36 PM

vBulletin, the software that powers this site, has limited mobile support available; just a mobile-optimized style sheet. The owners of this site would have to add them and customize them for the lotustalk branding. I would like to see what these styles look like before I judge them though. Given that such a large proportion of lotustalk's posts have high-res images, and not many threads would be useful without said images, I can imagine that it would be maddeningly slow to use on a cell network on a low-powered mobile device. The images would need to be resized on the server side when using mobile devices and style sheets simply can't do that.

FWIW, there is also an RSS feed on this site, it only shows the first post in each thread though: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/external.php?type=rss2

- Thomas;

m4mica · 02-05-2009, 07:37 PM

I can use it just fine via my PocketPC. I typically run with photos off to speed up use and then turn them on when there's something i want to see.

Mr. Know · 02-05-2009, 08:11 PM

I can browse the forums fine on my Samsung i760, but then again it cost me an arm and a leg compared to most phones.

I only wish I could get used to using Opera on it...since that's supposed to be the way to go.

Spudboy · 02-05-2009, 08:28 PM

I read it on an iPhone. Selecting some of the menu options can be a bit tough unless you zoom in a fair bit though or have very tiny fingers.

flyscotUSA · 02-05-2009, 08:32 PM

I use an HTC Mogul with windows mobile6 pro. It has a decent IE browser and as long as my eyesight does not get any worse I can almost read the posts on this forum

IamBatman · 02-05-2009, 08:51 PM

google has a good way of adapting websites to mobile phones.
all you have to do is prefix "www.google.com/gwt/n?u=" to the website you want to read.
for example I have "http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http:www.lotustalk.com" bookmarked on my palm centro

it resizes everything, including your pictures so everything looks good.

02-05-2009, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-05-2009, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
thomasde Calls it Mr. Bigglesworth Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 68	vBulletin, the software that powers this site, has limited mobile support available; just a mobile-optimized style sheet. The owners of this site would have to add them and customize them for the lotustalk branding. I would like to see what these styles look like before I judge them though. Given that such a large proportion of lotustalk's posts have high-res images, and not many threads would be useful without said images, I can imagine that it would be maddeningly slow to use on a cell network on a low-powered mobile device. The images would need to be resized on the server side when using mobile devices and style sheets simply can't do that. FWIW, there is also an RSS feed on this site, it only shows the first post in each thread though: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/external.php?type=rss2 - Thomas; __________________ Daily driver: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise. Weekend toy: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise. Road tripper: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise.

02-05-2009, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4mica Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 210 Images: 7	I can use it just fine via my PocketPC. I typically run with photos off to speed up use and then turn them on when there's something i want to see. __________________ '05 Bordeaux Red Pearl Elise, Biscuit Interior, Touring, LSS. Mods (complete): Stage 2 exhaust; de-snorkel; K&N filter; shifter stiffener (both); lidbone (with cutout); multivex mirrors; painted center console. Mods (WIP): BWR SC; HID lights.

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Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,349 Images: 6	I can browse the forums fine on my Samsung i760, but then again it cost me an arm and a leg compared to most phones. I only wish I could get used to using Opera on it...since that's supposed to be the way to go. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

02-05-2009, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spudboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,496	I read it on an iPhone. Selecting some of the menu options can be a bit tough unless you zoom in a fair bit though or have very tiny fingers. __________________ '05 Elise, Nightfall/Touring (1TON 1G) '94 BMW 325iS '67 Austin Healey 3000

02-05-2009, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	i agree. i am getting addicted to this site already. lol

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flyscotUSA The Flying Scotsman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 34	I use an HTC Mogul with windows mobile6 pro. It has a decent IE browser and as long as my eyesight does not get any worse I can almost read the posts on this forum __________________ Don't knock it 'till you tried it... transportation options --------------------- '06 Exige Phantom Black Track Pack LSD/TC Stage 2 noisemaker,'04 Mazda RX8,'01 Chevy Silverado,'95 Triumph Daytona 1200,circa '79 Sims Skateboard

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IamBatman Exige? SEXIGE! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,608 Images: 1	google has a good way of adapting websites to mobile phones. all you have to do is prefix "www.google.com/gwt/n?u=" to the website you want to read. for example I have "http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http:www.lotustalk.com" bookmarked on my palm centro it resizes everything, including your pictures so everything looks good. __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S221.56436. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver Facebook group: Add lightness...and Darkness!

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