iPhone App - Looking for feedback

KenS · 11-20-2008, 07:44 PM

By the way, if you have a Mac, but don't have an iPhone or iPod Touch, you can see how this application looks on those devices by downloading iPhoney, which is a free iPhone simulator app (I think it's basically a skinned browser -- very cool).

So far, my web app looks correct on there

HK3- · 11-20-2008, 08:21 PM

Pretty cool Ken! Can't wait to see how this finishes up!

perogee · 11-20-2008, 09:34 PM

It does line up a lot better in FireFox

Lee · 11-20-2008, 10:36 PM

This is coming along nicely Ken! You do need to open it up for adding data, particularly for the NC's.

FrequenC · 11-21-2008, 10:24 AM

Great idea! Looks great and lines up perfectly on my Touch!
Will you be making this into an actual app or will you be keeping it web based?

11-21-2008, 10:31 AM

This is freakin' awesome & I'm damned impressed. I've got an iTouch at home, can't wait to upload this. As for feedback, I'm kinda a tech idiot.

-What other data elements should I include in the info screen? (I'm not trying to recreate MRN on the iPhone, but I'm sure there are several more things that I should be including.) I like it how it is!

-Does the terminology on the pages make sense? Yep
for items 1 and 2, how should the data elements be different for NC's?

-Suggestions on any design elements would be welcome as well. I'm trying to make this very 'iPhone-friendly' in terms of simplicity, speed, etc., but I'm no designer. So, suggestions are welcome.
coulda fooled me! as far as I'm concerned, you're a genius

-Does the site work ok on your browser/iphone/iPod? If not, please provide specifics so I can try to correct things. works on my browser - pc

-If I add a page to enter/edit the NC information live, would some of you crazy bastages help load it up with data on the more common NC's? i'll try my best!

Lastly, what kind of functionality would you want in something like this? (Personal Inventory, reviews, connectivity to other info, etc.) all of the above

KenS · 11-21-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrequenC

Great idea! Looks great and lines up perfectly on my Touch!
Will you be making this into an actual app or will you be keeping it web based?

At some point, I'd love to make it a native app, but there's a big learning curve for me to do that. It's been years since I wrote code other than for the web, so I figure I can do all the design and prototyping as a web app first. Once I have the design and functionality completed, I'll take a look at coding it as a native app.

In the meantime, there is the side benefit of having it accessable via any web browser (although clearly it functions best in Safari, and is optimized for the iPhone/Touch. I'll be opening it up for add/edit functionality shortly, so maybe some inmates will help populate the database.

Lastly, as you probably know, on the iPhone or Touch, you can create the bookmark to the web app as a button on the main screen of the device, just like a native app.

Appreciate all the feedback

dunng · 11-21-2008, 12:00 PM

Web version works pretty good on my BB... any chance of adding MSRP? That way it's a handy tool when you are at a B&M. Thanks!

KenS · 11-21-2008, 12:11 PM

For those who don't have an iPhone or Touch, here are some screen shots that show approximately what it looks like, in the order that you'd likely navigate the screens. Note that where you see a scroll bar, there really isn't one on the iPhone/Touch because it's not needed there with a touch screen...

The last pic is of the edit screen, which I'm working on completing now.

11-20-2008, 07:44 PM	#1
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback By the way, if you have a Mac, but don't have an iPhone or iPod Touch, you can see how this application looks on those devices by downloading iPhoney, which is a free iPhone simulator app (I think it's basically a skinned browser -- very cool). So far, my web app looks correct on there

11-20-2008, 08:21 PM	#2
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback Pretty cool Ken! Can't wait to see how this finishes up!

11-20-2008, 09:34 PM	#3
perogee Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Kananaskis Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback It does line up a lot better in FireFox __________________ Evolving Leafer

11-20-2008, 10:36 PM	#4
Lee Life is good! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lee Location: SW Michigan Posts: 208 Trading: (7)	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback This is coming along nicely Ken! You do need to open it up for adding data, particularly for the NC's.

11-21-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
FrequenC Look Away! I'm Hideous!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: Vaughan, Ontario Posts: 209 Trading: (9)	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback Great idea! Looks great and lines up perfectly on my Touch! Will you be making this into an actual app or will you be keeping it web based? __________________ Cheers! -Alex

11-21-2008, 10:31 AM	#6
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback This is freakin' awesome & I'm damned impressed. I've got an iTouch at home, can't wait to upload this. As for feedback, I'm kinda a tech idiot. -What other data elements should I include in the info screen? (I'm not trying to recreate MRN on the iPhone, but I'm sure there are several more things that I should be including.) I like it how it is! -Does the terminology on the pages make sense? Yep for items 1 and 2, how should the data elements be different for NC's? -Suggestions on any design elements would be welcome as well. I'm trying to make this very 'iPhone-friendly' in terms of simplicity, speed, etc., but I'm no designer. So, suggestions are welcome. coulda fooled me! as far as I'm concerned, you're a genius -Does the site work ok on your browser/iphone/iPod? If not, please provide specifics so I can try to correct things. works on my browser - pc -If I add a page to enter/edit the NC information live, would some of you crazy bastages help load it up with data on the more common NC's? i'll try my best! Lastly, what kind of functionality would you want in something like this? (Personal Inventory, reviews, connectivity to other info, etc.) all of the above Last edited by mrreindeer; 11-21-2008 at 10:36 AM.

11-21-2008, 12:00 PM	#8
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback Web version works pretty good on my BB... any chance of adding MSRP? That way it's a handy tool when you are at a B&M. Thanks! __________________ MassHole Banter

11-21-2008, 12:11 PM	#9
KenS When do I get my meds? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 898 Trading: (26)	Re: iPhone App - Looking for feedback For those who don't have an iPhone or Touch, here are some screen shots that show approximately what it looks like, in the order that you'd likely navigate the screens. Note that where you see a scroll bar, there really isn't one on the iPhone/Touch because it's not needed there with a touch screen... The last pic is of the edit screen, which I'm working on completing now.