Mobile viewer for site? Do you? would you?

vievetrick · 02-27-2008, 07:15 AM

I gotta say I check more on my iphone then I thought I would. It is a little harder to respond but, I do it very often. Maybe not so much in Romania but more people here in the US are going mobile. It is a blessing and a curse

Adam · 02-27-2008, 10:42 AM

I've come up with an alternative solution that should work almost just as well as a mobile skin: simply visit https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/archive/?pda=1 from your PDA/phone, and the system will allow you to browse the text-only archive for the duration of your stay. If you don't specify "?pda=1", you would be redirected to the regular version of the site whenever trying to view a thread.

The one downside to this is that you cannot make any new posts or threads, so I'll still spend a bit of time trying to get the other system working.

**Marc Langille** · 02-27-2008, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I have now installed a modification that automatically forces an extremely simple skin for all mobile device users. However, it might not be working properly because I've disabled the viewing of this skin for general users on the PC.

Could anyone access the site from a phone or a PDA (other and the iPhone, which can handle the regular skin) and let me know how everything looks? Thanks!

Ah, that explains why there is a change on my BlackJack. I use it frequently at work, even more so now that my PC's mobo is being RMA'd...

Actually I prefer the choice of skins with Pocket IE, and normally use the Classic Skin, which is what prefer. Adam: any chance of giving us the skins options back?

Regards,
Marc

Adam · 02-27-2008, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user

Adam: any chance of giving us the skins options back?

Regards,
Marc

What do you mean?

Adam
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**Marc Langille** · 02-27-2008, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Adam

What do you mean?

This:

Originally posted by Adam

I have now installed a modification that automatically forces an extremely simple skin for all mobile device users. However, it might not be working properly because I've disabled the viewing of this skin for general users on the PC.

Could anyone access the site from a phone or a PDA (other and the iPhone, which can handle the regular skin) and let me know how everything looks? Thanks!

You've automatically forced the simple skin for all mobile devices. Any chance of giving us the option to choose our skins again?

Regards,
Marc

Adam · 02-27-2008, 11:11 AM

Ah, I see- that modification is currently disabled, but if I do get it to work, the mobile skin will be forced for all mobile devices with simple browsers. iPhones, PocketPCs, and some PDAs which can use the normal layout will be excluded and you'd be able to choose the skin you want.

JCSullivan · 02-27-2008, 12:59 PM

It way it is right now is quite readable and opening a thread is better too. With the exception, as you said, you cannot post.

Also gone is the "New Posts". This is however available if I open a thread.

Thanks for the extra work you're doing Adam.

sreeja · 03-12-2008, 02:58 AM

No i don't view this site on a mobile device.

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02-27-2008, 10:42 AM	#17
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I've come up with an alternative solution that should work almost just as well as a mobile skin: simply visit https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/archive/?pda=1 from your PDA/phone, and the system will allow you to browse the text-only archive for the duration of your stay. If you don't specify "?pda=1", you would be redirected to the regular version of the site whenever trying to view a thread. The one downside to this is that you cannot make any new posts or threads, so I'll still spend a bit of time trying to get the other system working. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-27-2008, 10:47 AM	#18
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	skins Originally posted by Adam I have now installed a modification that automatically forces an extremely simple skin for all mobile device users. However, it might not be working properly because I've disabled the viewing of this skin for general users on the PC. Could anyone access the site from a phone or a PDA (other and the iPhone, which can handle the regular skin) and let me know how everything looks? Thanks! Ah, that explains why there is a change on my BlackJack. I use it frequently at work, even more so now that my PC's mobo is being RMA'd... Actually I prefer the choice of skins with Pocket IE, and normally use the Classic Skin, which is what prefer. Adam: any chance of giving us the skins options back? Regards, Marc

02-27-2008, 11:11 AM	#21
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Ah, I see- that modification is currently disabled, but if I do get it to work, the mobile skin will be forced for all mobile devices with simple browsers. iPhones, PocketPCs, and some PDAs which can use the normal layout will be excluded and you'd be able to choose the skin you want. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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02-27-2008, 07:15 AM	#16
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster	I gotta say I check more on my iphone then I thought I would. It is a little harder to respond but, I do it very often. Maybe not so much in Romania but more people here in the US are going mobile. It is a blessing and a curse

02-27-2008, 11:01 AM	#19
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user Adam: any chance of giving us the skins options back? Regards, Marc What do you mean? Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-27-2008, 11:07 AM	#20
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Originally posted by Adam What do you mean? This: Originally posted by Adam I have now installed a modification that automatically forces an extremely simple skin for all mobile device users. However, it might not be working properly because I've disabled the viewing of this skin for general users on the PC. Could anyone access the site from a phone or a PDA (other and the iPhone, which can handle the regular skin) and let me know how everything looks? Thanks! You've automatically forced the simple skin for all mobile devices. Any chance of giving us the option to choose our skins again? Regards, Marc

02-27-2008, 12:59 PM	#22
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	It way it is right now is quite readable and opening a thread is better too. With the exception, as you said, you cannot post. Also gone is the "New Posts". This is however available if I open a thread. Thanks for the extra work you're doing Adam.

03-12-2008, 02:58 AM	#23
sreeja Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	No i don't view this site on a mobile device.