Mobile Skin Now Available! - Page 3

Mobile Skin Now Available! · Posted by **Adam**, 06-01-2009, 01:16 AM

I've recently installed an extremely simple forum skin which will be displayed if you access PentaxForums.com on portable devices (i.e. BlackBerries, iPhones, PDAs, etc.). This skin should result in quicker loading, easier browsing, and easier replying to PMs and posts while on the go. Enjoy!

Update: there is now an option in the User CP to enable/disable this skin when browsing from your mobile device (i.e. if you're using a large-screen device with a fast connection).

klh · 06-03-2009, 08:21 AM

Excellent! It works on my Blackberry.

*bladerunner0427* · 06-03-2009, 12:24 PM

The mobile skin works on my G1. However, I prefer the regular webpage. My phone is able to format text automatically so it fits the width of the screen. How do I view the regular web page?

Thanks.

**Adam** · 06-03-2009, 04:03 PM

If you can provide me with a User Agent string for the G1, I may be able to add it as an expecption to the mobile device detection software and let you manually type in the URL of the mobile skin should you want to use it.

I'd still strongly recommend that you stick to the mobile skin, as it's faster to use on the go even if your screen can handle the PC version of the forum - and it saves bandwidth.

ftpaddict · 06-03-2009, 04:10 PM

It's official! Adam uses a Blackberry.

*Steve Beswick* · 06-03-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Adam

Better now?

Much! Thank you!

*Steve Beswick* · 06-03-2009, 04:53 PM

How do you access the mobile skin from a desktop?

**Adam** · 06-03-2009, 06:05 PM

At the moment, you can't- for a reason

*bladerunner0427* · 06-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by Adam

If you can provide me with a User Agent string for the G1, I may be able to add it as an expecption to the mobile device detection software and let you manually type in the URL of the mobile skin should you want to use it.

I'd still strongly recommend that you stick to the mobile skin, as it's faster to use on the go even if your screen can handle the PC version of the forum - and it saves bandwidth.

Hello Adam,

I prefer the regular viewing the standard webpage as I can view pictures. When using the mobile site, the pictures don't display. Also, the mobile version is plain and drab - meaning no offense. I don't have a problem with speed. My 3g connection is good. My phone has wi-fi as well. What is the User Agent string? And how do I access that?

Thank you,
gerald

**Adam** · 06-03-2009, 09:16 PM

The user agent is the identifier used by your device's browser. For my Blackberry, it's just 'blackberry,' for instance; you may be able to look yours up on google.

*Sudhakar* · 06-04-2009, 12:27 AM

Tried yesterday on blackberry and liked it. It is fast too. Thanks

*smc* · 06-04-2009, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by ftpaddict

It's official! Adam uses a Blackberry.

So do I.....waving my LBA Pentax forum bumper sticker at all of those canikon sitting in front of me when I am trying to drive to work......

kerrowdown · 06-04-2009, 01:52 AM

Thanks Adam, works great on my iphone, even added icon to home page (so it looks like iphone app) just one press to go straight into the site

Inspector 17 · 06-04-2009, 10:49 AM

works great on my Blackberry Curve 8350i

THANK YOU! This will prove to be VERY valuable

bdery · 06-04-2009, 07:58 PM

Quick reply without quoting seems to have disapeared with the mobile version.

I think the mobile skin is a great idea, a toggle between regular and mobile would make it perfect.

GateCityRadio · 06-05-2009, 02:59 AM

works great on my samsung omnia....my screen is smaller than that of the iphone and I have no problems reading anything w/o my glasses