WAP version?

chaznsc · 07-19-2009, 08:20 AM

I think a version for mobile devices (WAP) would be nice.

HarryT · 07-19-2009, 08:30 AM

There is a version of the site especially formatted for mobile devices at:

http://www.mobileread.mobi

but really, I think that "WAP" has died a death, don't you? I've not really heard anyone mention it for years; most mobile devices have very capable web browsers these days - all that one really needs are pages formatted for small screens, such as the .mobi site provides.

Take a look at it and see what you think.

Dylrob · 07-19-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

There is a version of the site especially formatted for mobile devices at:

http://www.mobileread.mobi

but really, I think that "WAP" has died a death, don't you? I've not really heard anyone mention it for years; most mobile devices have very capable web browsers these days - all that one really needs are pages formatted for small screens, such as the .mobi site provides.

Take a look at it and see what you think.

In fact even the regular site works perfectly fine on my 6800.

I do wish some of the other sites I visit had a WAP (or at least a simplified) version though. Specifically those that rely heavily on AJAX, which simply doesn't work right in IE mobile.

HansTWN · 07-19-2009, 10:04 PM

I disagree, I still use WAP sites a lot, since I do not have unlimited internet for my mobile phone. Sometimes you just want to check up on something, without paying through your nose on your phone plan! Of course, when I am on WiFi I always use the regular sites (no specially formatted ones), it is a question of cost, not of the phones' capabilities.

And Dylrub -- since you are using WM, try SkyFire, it can do absolutely everything a regular browser can, even every form of internet video.

Dylrob · 07-27-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HansTWN

And Dylrub -- since you are using WM, try SkyFire, it can do absolutely everything a regular browser can, even every form of internet video.

Neat, thanks! The page pieces load a bit slow on my EVDO connection (it might help if my 6800 supported Rev.A), but is like a dream on WiFi.

French · 11-30-2009, 08:30 AM

Actually I was looking for a mobile version of the mobileread site and did a search for mobile version and wap. The first resulted in nothing I could see of help, the 2nd resulted in this thread. And now because of this thread I have found a mobile friendly version of these sites that I otherwise couldn't find.

Also, as another poster indicated, I also prefer mobile friendly sites a lot of the time because they load faster and still have what I'm looking for.

Thanks to the OP for this post.

07-19-2009, 08:20 AM	#1
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07-19-2009, 08:30 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	There is a version of the site especially formatted for mobile devices at: http://www.mobileread.mobi but really, I think that "WAP" has died a death, don't you? I've not really heard anyone mention it for years; most mobile devices have very capable web browsers these days - all that one really needs are pages formatted for small screens, such as the .mobi site provides. Take a look at it and see what you think.

07-19-2009, 10:04 PM	#4
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	I disagree, I still use WAP sites a lot, since I do not have unlimited internet for my mobile phone. Sometimes you just want to check up on something, without paying through your nose on your phone plan! Of course, when I am on WiFi I always use the regular sites (no specially formatted ones), it is a question of cost, not of the phones' capabilities. And Dylrub -- since you are using WM, try SkyFire, it can do absolutely everything a regular browser can, even every form of internet video.

11-30-2009, 08:30 AM	#6
French Groupie Posts: 151 Karma: 1002968 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: none	Actually I was looking for a mobile version of the mobileread site and did a search for mobile version and wap. The first resulted in nothing I could see of help, the 2nd resulted in this thread. And now because of this thread I have found a mobile friendly version of these sites that I otherwise couldn't find. Also, as another poster indicated, I also prefer mobile friendly sites a lot of the time because they load faster and still have what I'm looking for. Thanks to the OP for this post.

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