iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers - Page 2

UPHOTO · 03-08-2009, 10:32 PM

Is there still one more place left? If so I'll take it!

Throb · 03-09-2009, 01:11 AM

Where's that smiley eating popcorn....

King James · 03-09-2009, 09:12 AM

Not sure if the spots are full...but if not, I'm in

KenS · 03-09-2009, 09:41 AM

I have 7 beta testers now (and a couple of local guys that have done the 'alpha testing' for the past few weeks). I don't think I can handle the traffic of more than that, so I'm going to limit it to those already contacted. I do need a few of them to still provide me information to get this round of testing started (there is a strict technical protocol for iphone app beta testing), so if I don't get the necessary info quickly, I may ask for a couple more people.

I thought it would be ready for release this weekend, but found a couple more bugs that highlighted the need for better testing, so that's why this round is important. I want this to function really well on initial release.

Thanks for the interest, and I'll keep you posted...

03-09-2009, 09:43 AM

WOW!! Can you do cool sh!t like that for BB's?

KenS · 03-09-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahc4353

WOW!! Can you do cool sh!t like that for BB's?

Nope

This was an incredible learning curve for me just to do this. I'm an IT guy, but hadn't done "real coding" in many years. I figure with this economy, it was a good time to develop a backup skillset.

Besides, the blackberry doesn't have nearly the application capabilities of the iPhone, as far as I can see. I use a BB for work, but rely on my iPhone for 'real' mobile apps. Not trying to start a BB vs. iPhone flame war, so take that as just my opinion ;-)

03-09-2009, 09:51 AM

Bummer.

BigAsh · 03-09-2009, 10:13 AM

Sweeeeet idea!.....I'll be watching this thread....My i-phone NEEDS a cigar app

DPD6030 · 03-09-2009, 10:22 AM

If I only had enough funding for an iphone and the plan a month I would jump on this. Like we discussed, once you get the testing phase through sell this baby. $$$$= cigar budget

PartagasIV · 03-09-2009, 10:51 AM

I'll be in for a third round of testing...or just in for early adoption once it hits the store!

sikk50 · 03-09-2009, 12:23 PM

I can't even describe my excitement for this! I wish I had seen this thread sooner, but at least I know it's coming, bc Tasting Notes just doesn't quite cut it

karmaz00 · 03-09-2009, 12:43 PM

cant wait either..

rrplasencia · 03-09-2009, 03:18 PM

i'm in when it's ready, wish i had seen this sooner

GWN · 03-09-2009, 08:06 PM

Look forward to buying this when it's released.

KenS · 03-09-2009, 10:15 PM

Well, two of my beta testers did not send me the necessary information to include them in the first beta release, but I want to get this started, so I've sent the app to 5 testers tonight. I'll wait until sometime tomorrow to see if I get response from the other two guys (you know who you are

). If not, then I'll probably add a couple more from the earlier responses on this thread.

In the meantime, if you are beta testing the app now, please post feedback on this thread, as there seems to be enough interest to share the information publicly (even if is just a teaser

).

Again, I am hoping to release this to the app store in a week to 10 days max, so quick feedback is greatly appreciated.

In the meantime, here's another screen shot to keep people interested

03-10-2009, 12:25 PM

To start:

Deleting a single cigar in a humidor crashes app.

Details:
Fields could start with a forced capital letter
Notes delete if you try to edit. Can only be several charachters.
Alignment of multiple humidors is off.

More to come....but really exciting app so far.

KenS · 03-10-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudy3

To start:

Deleting a single cigar in a humidor crashes app.

Details:
Fields could start with a forced capital letter
Notes delete if you try to edit. Can only be several charachters.
Alignment of multiple humidors is off.

More to come....but really exciting app so far.

Ah, some actual feedback; excellent!

. I guess that means it installed ok.

- The crashing bug you noted first has been fixed. This beta had a bad bug in the humidor add/delete code, but I have it fixed (I hope). It would be great if you could PM me the details of the steps to reproduce that, so I can verify that I have it fixed before releasing beta 2.

- The forced capital letter is a good idea. I think I can do that pretty easily.
- The notes portion is the weakest part right now, and you noticed right away

. I will change that to a more robust and larger notes field. This is only a placeholder for now until I do the "Smoking Notes" feature (likely a version 2 feature).
- I'm looking into alignment on the multiple humidors. They should line up better after you exit the app, and come back in (but still need to be fixed).

Glad you like the app overall. Thanks for the help

rrplasencia · 03-10-2009, 01:12 PM

can't wait to get this thing. i know of 4-5 b&m owners with iphones that i'll pass this on to.

KenS · 03-10-2009, 03:24 PM

Quick update (will be included in beta 2)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudy3

To start:

FIXED: Deleting a single cigar in a humidor crashes app.
FIXED: Fields could start with a forced capital letter
IN PROCESS: Notes delete if you try to edit. Can only be several charachters.
IN PROCESS: Alignment of multiple humidors is off.

More to come....but really exciting app so far.

03-10-2009, 06:21 PM

Hey Ken, let me know if you need another tester. Ive been using an Iphone since day one and love it. Also let us know when the app comes out. Ive been waiting for something like this for a while. Great Job!!!

03-08-2009, 10:32 PM	#21
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Is there still one more place left? If so I'll take it!

03-09-2009, 01:11 AM	#22
Throb Out of the Ocean! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Largo, FL Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Where's that smiley eating popcorn....

03-09-2009, 09:12 AM	#23
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Not sure if the spots are full...but if not, I'm in __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

03-09-2009, 09:41 AM	#24
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers I have 7 beta testers now (and a couple of local guys that have done the 'alpha testing' for the past few weeks). I don't think I can handle the traffic of more than that, so I'm going to limit it to those already contacted. I do need a few of them to still provide me information to get this round of testing started (there is a strict technical protocol for iphone app beta testing), so if I don't get the necessary info quickly, I may ask for a couple more people. I thought it would be ready for release this weekend, but found a couple more bugs that highlighted the need for better testing, so that's why this round is important. I want this to function really well on initial release. Thanks for the interest, and I'll keep you posted... __________________ For the record, Massholes (especially adopted Massholes) do not have to root for the damn Red Sox.

03-09-2009, 09:43 AM	#25
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers WOW!! Can you do cool sh!t like that for BB's?

03-09-2009, 09:51 AM	#27
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Bummer.

03-09-2009, 10:13 AM	#28
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Sweeeeet idea!.....I'll be watching this thread....My i-phone NEEDS a cigar app __________________ Keith

03-09-2009, 10:22 AM	#29
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers If I only had enough funding for an iphone and the plan a month I would jump on this. Like we discussed, once you get the testing phase through sell this baby. $$$$= cigar budget

03-09-2009, 10:51 AM	#30
PartagasIV Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jamie Posts: 534 Trading: (10)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers I'll be in for a third round of testing...or just in for early adoption once it hits the store!

03-09-2009, 12:23 PM	#31
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers I can't even describe my excitement for this! I wish I had seen this thread sooner, but at least I know it's coming, bc Tasting Notes just doesn't quite cut it __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

03-09-2009, 12:43 PM	#32
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers cant wait either.. __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

03-09-2009, 03:18 PM	#33
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers i'm in when it's ready, wish i had seen this sooner __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

03-09-2009, 08:06 PM	#34
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Look forward to buying this when it's released. __________________

03-09-2009, 10:15 PM	#35
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Well, two of my beta testers did not send me the necessary information to include them in the first beta release, but I want to get this started, so I've sent the app to 5 testers tonight. I'll wait until sometime tomorrow to see if I get response from the other two guys (you know who you are ). If not, then I'll probably add a couple more from the earlier responses on this thread. In the meantime, if you are beta testing the app now, please post feedback on this thread, as there seems to be enough interest to share the information publicly (even if is just a teaser ). Again, I am hoping to release this to the app store in a week to 10 days max, so quick feedback is greatly appreciated. In the meantime, here's another screen shot to keep people interested __________________ For the record, Massholes (especially adopted Massholes) do not have to root for the damn Red Sox.

03-10-2009, 12:25 PM	#36
rudy3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers To start: Deleting a single cigar in a humidor crashes app. Details: Fields could start with a forced capital letter Notes delete if you try to edit. Can only be several charachters. Alignment of multiple humidors is off. More to come....but really exciting app so far.

03-10-2009, 01:12 PM	#38
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers can't wait to get this thing. i know of 4-5 b&m owners with iphones that i'll pass this on to. __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

03-10-2009, 06:21 PM	#40
mkr160 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: iPhone Cigar App ... need beta testers Hey Ken, let me know if you need another tester. Ive been using an Iphone since day one and love it. Also let us know when the app comes out. Ive been waiting for something like this for a while. Great Job!!!