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Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

roland — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:49:21 -0000

ah yeah please banish "Create WLAN connection in offline mode?" as well! and yes people like us have been asking for this to be fixed since before the iPhone as announced!

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

norcalbarney — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:45:30 -0000

It's too bad the SIM can't tell the phone "I've got an unlimited data plan. Go crazy!" But then there's be one less thing to write whiny articles about... : )

But seriously, Nokia doesn't invite MIR to the party? They probably should.

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

MarkW — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:19:49 -0000

I agree that Psiloc Connect is part of the answer, though it's behaviour does still depend a bit on the software connecting through it and it can be a bit flaky because of that. I too find this an issue with VOIP settings as I move through different WiFi and on and off 3g/HSDPA.

As to Nokia dissing MIR, if they were wise they'd engage you and listen to the feedback. Bringing you into the fold would be positive. It's probably fair to say we all WANT to be fans and ambassadors for great devices from Nokia - they just have to get it right. And what better way than to have a dialogue with a site like this that taps straight into knowledgeable people? It would probably be more productive than 'S60 Ambassadors' and 'Nokia Pilot' put together. Come on, Nokia. Wake up.

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

South77 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:46:39 -0000

It is bad, isnt it. Also bad is the RealPlayer thing.

The psiloc thing is OK... but it does create wierdness with VOIP settings when you move in and out of different WiFi areas (niche case, i know).

What I do admire about Nokia, though, is how they get functionality down market pretty fast -- the kid in our post-room has N95 8GB and obvioulsy is not on the best salary. This all makes for large addressable market for app developers.

The new Touch phone is half the price of iPhone. This really does matter, even if it only has 60% of the capability.

You can an E71 on a £25 month contract -- not too bad.

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

kcjh — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:54:16 -0000

This is why Psliloc Connect (sp!) is so invaluable - because it creates ONE access point that is used if you're on wi-fi or on 3G/2G - Set that as your default and you're laughing. I agree it SHOULD be simpler. But it isn't.

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

smstextnews — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:49:09 -0000

Here here!

Give that man a Knighthood and an income of 10,000 florins!

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

smstextnews — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:48:06 -0000

That, I think, is yet another problem. Why do I have to *set* an access point?

Because, back in 1997, that was a critical requirement.

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

Mike42 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:46:46 -0000

Depends. Some apps/networks/builds let you, some don't. As Ewan rants, it's pants. We have been on about this for YEARS. There should be a one-off prompt at the start of your Nokia handset relationship:

"Do you ever want to be annoyed by connection prompts ever again, or are you old enough to tie your shoelaces/not sign up to a £1/MB data plan?"

Ask the £u€king question ONCE, then get the hell out of the way of my mobile internet experience, thank-you Nokia.

Is this REALLY too much to ask? I cannot believe they are actually stupid, so have to assume they honestly believe they are doing the customer a favour.

yeeeeesh....

Re: Connection to server needed. Connect?

kcjh — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:26:39 -0000

If you set the default access point in the app - it won't ask you that :)

K