Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application?

JE3146 · 07-07-2010, 07:31 PM

I'm currently playing with the BlackBerry Java SDK and was wondering if there was any interest in an application for it.

Obviously there is the iPhone counterpart being developed here, and I hope not to step on any toes by creating this, but it seems to be one thing the BB community lacks.

So if you're interested in such a piece of software, what features would you like for it to have?

I have a direction on paper I'd like to go towards, but at the same time I'm curious to know what people would actually like out of such an application.

Thank you in advance for any feedback.

Eleven · 07-07-2010, 07:50 PM

Easy Database entry.

Maybe Barcode functions for entering cigar info, and also exporting info for others to have.

PC companion software for tracking, importing, exporting, etc etc.

Wolfgang · 07-07-2010, 07:55 PM

Can I get a galactic overlord button?

elderboy02 · 07-07-2010, 08:09 PM

Droid

07-07-2010, 08:39 PM

I would pay up to $9.99 for an app.
I would like something where I could put the individual cigar details, date I bought it, what I paid, and then of course smoking notes that could all be edited at a later date if needed.
A search function would be awesome, type in the name of the cigar and it just redirects to the mobile browser with a google search.

The top of the line for me would be an app with pictures of the sticks, at least the bands. I could type in the name and it would bring up a picture and a link to a review, and also a pronunciation key. I would also be able to submit a review.

12-04-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by E-Tx Surveyor

I would pay up to $9.99 for an app.
I would like something where I could put the individual cigar details, date I bought it, what I paid, and then of course smoking notes that could all be edited at a later date if needed.
A search function would be awesome, type in the name of the cigar and it just redirects to the mobile browser with a google search.

The top of the line for me would be an app with pictures of the sticks, at least the bands. I could type in the name and it would bring up a picture and a link to a review, and also a pronunciation key. I would also be able to submit a review.

I agree with Shawn on this one. Price, features, etc. Will this app be available for iPhone as well?

JE3146 · 07-07-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Droid

Not switching for a while. Sorry buddy.

I can pick up a new language/dev platform in about 1 to 3 days, so it isn't much of an issue, I just have nothing to test it on as I develop.

That and there are plenty of Droid developers. The BB market is stale for an app like this.

elderboy02 · 07-08-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

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That and there are plenty of Droid developers. The BB market is stale for an app like this.

Very true.

Well, when you upgrade to the Droid, I will look forward to an app.

07-08-2010, 01:51 PM

I'm in love with my Blackberry, and would love a cigar app.

loki · 07-08-2010, 01:53 PM

nope, not interested

md4958 · 07-08-2010, 02:14 PM

i would have loved this a year ago... how about something for the Droid instead?

JE3146 · 07-08-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

i would have loved this a year ago... how about something for the Droid instead?

I changed a few things around from my initial concept based on a couple conversations I've had and pending some trials with the Droid SDK, I'll be entertaining the idea.

The way the program will be setup will be easy to port it to the Droid if necessary. The device will source data from an online server and store it to persistent memory. It will also store local data in persistent memory and give the option to sync it to the server. The benefit here is two fold.

As long as you sync it periodically, you won't lose information tied to your account and you'll also be able to see averaged ratings of sticks compiled from other users. Not only that but it gives me the flexibility to eventually make a Windows application in C# and possibly a port of that for the Mac in Cocoa# that can perform a similar task as the mobile device.

Granted this is all up in the air based on how complex I want to make the database, but it should be a fun project.

07-08-2010, 09:07 PM

Looking forward to it. I always have my BB, but I don't always have my notes.

LooseCard · 07-09-2010, 09:57 PM

Voted "not interested" because you specify BB

My next upgrade, which will be later this year, will likely be Droid/Android.

May be interested then.
Definitely would have to be PC connectable. I'd likely do majority of my data entry through a PC then the small screen device.

JE3146 · 07-09-2010, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LooseCard

Voted "not interested" because you specify BB

My next upgrade, which will be later this year, will likely be Droid/Android.

May be interested then.
Definitely would have to be PC connectable. I'd likely do majority of my data entry through a PC then the small screen device.

Just to note this will be geared as a mobile app first, PC app possibly.

07-08-2010, 02:29 PM

Would love one...

Maybe with a desktop interface too...

jsnake · 07-13-2010, 05:17 AM

Sounds way cool. I don't understand why all the iphone cigar apps when most cigar smokers I know are business professionals who use Blackberries.

waffle · 07-13-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jsnake

Sounds way cool. I don't understand why all the iphone cigar apps when most cigar smokers I know are business professionals who use Blackberries.

Do you have any idea how many business professionals I run into now that are using iPhones... its crazy!!!! But I agree with you, BB should def. have an app.

Blak Smyth · 05-15-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by waffle

Do you have any idea how many business professionals I run into now that are using iPhones... its crazy!!!! But I agree with you, BB should def. have an app.

Agreed, everybody I know professionaly and deal with has converted to iPhone and even some droids.

The screen shots look cool though. I wish there was a better option for an iphone app, I tried a couple and they are not user friendly enough for me to keep updated.

JE3146 · 07-13-2010, 06:58 PM

Just to add, I'm co-developing an app for the Android OS 2.2 (due to requests) as well that will be nearly identical to the BB app. They'll use the same online database, so if you were to switch phone types, it'd migrate seamlessly

Sadly the Android one will look nicer due to the nicer UI API features. BB's are inherently flawed it seems. Probably why no one develops for them.

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07-07-2010, 07:31 PM	#1
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? I'm currently playing with the BlackBerry Java SDK and was wondering if there was any interest in an application for it. Obviously there is the iPhone counterpart being developed here, and I hope not to step on any toes by creating this, but it seems to be one thing the BB community lacks. So if you're interested in such a piece of software, what features would you like for it to have? I have a direction on paper I'd like to go towards, but at the same time I'm curious to know what people would actually like out of such an application. Thank you in advance for any feedback.

07-07-2010, 07:50 PM	#2
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Easy Database entry. Maybe Barcode functions for entering cigar info, and also exporting info for others to have. PC companion software for tracking, importing, exporting, etc etc. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

07-07-2010, 07:55 PM	#3
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Can I get a galactic overlord button? __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

07-07-2010, 08:09 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Droid

07-07-2010, 08:39 PM	#5
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? I would pay up to $9.99 for an app. I would like something where I could put the individual cigar details, date I bought it, what I paid, and then of course smoking notes that could all be edited at a later date if needed. A search function would be awesome, type in the name of the cigar and it just redirects to the mobile browser with a google search. The top of the line for me would be an app with pictures of the sticks, at least the bands. I could type in the name and it would bring up a picture and a link to a review, and also a pronunciation key. I would also be able to submit a review.

07-08-2010, 01:51 PM	#9
SigEpGF Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? I'm in love with my Blackberry, and would love a cigar app.

07-08-2010, 01:53 PM	#10
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? nope, not interested

07-08-2010, 02:14 PM	#11
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? i would have loved this a year ago... how about something for the Droid instead? __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-08-2010, 09:07 PM	#13
E-Tx Surveyor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Looking forward to it. I always have my BB, but I don't always have my notes.

07-09-2010, 09:57 PM	#14
LooseCard not wrapped too tight.... Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Woodsy side of MA Posts: 555 Trading: (3)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Voted "not interested" because you specify BB My next upgrade, which will be later this year, will likely be Droid/Android. May be interested then. Definitely would have to be PC connectable. I'd likely do majority of my data entry through a PC then the small screen device. __________________ Out of the 10Base-T, through the router,past the firewall, down the T-1, over the leased line, off the bridge, ....Nothing but .NET

07-08-2010, 02:29 PM	#16
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Would love one... Maybe with a desktop interface too...

07-13-2010, 05:17 AM	#17
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Sounds way cool. I don't understand why all the iphone cigar apps when most cigar smokers I know are business professionals who use Blackberries.

07-13-2010, 06:58 PM	#20
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application? Just to add, I'm co-developing an app for the Android OS 2.2 (due to requests) as well that will be nearly identical to the BB app. They'll use the same online database, so if you were to switch phone types, it'd migrate seamlessly Sadly the Android one will look nicer due to the nicer UI API features. BB's are inherently flawed it seems. Probably why no one develops for them.