Any interest in a BlackBerry Cigar application?

[md4958]

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

[JE3146]

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.

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

[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.

[JE3146]

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.

[JE3146]

So here's the rundown so far. At least what I'm aiming for. Minor details might change but for the most part, this has been my plan and will continue to be, if not all up front then in subsequent updates.

What's being developed now -

Features

• Easy to use User Interface that's clean and non battery consuming.
• Low file size for the application
• All data stored locally on device will be stored on the SD card in SQLite databases
• Centralized serverside database containing brands, boxes, cigars, and details
• Centralized serverside database containing user reviews of the cigars
• Ability to submit new cigars, brands, or boxes for the database via website form(they will require approval prior to entering the database)
• Ability to fill in details about a cigar not in the database for a review
• Ability to modify and delete reviews.
• Compiled ratings from centralized database
• 2 way syncing feature to re-download lost reviews or upload reviews to server.
• Ability to view reviews on device sorted by date, brand or rating
• Ability to add purchased boxes and link reviews to box purchases for reference.
• My Humidor page to show off a picture of your humidor

Requirements

• Blackberry OS 5.0
• SD card in device
• Currently being developed for BlackBerry Storm/Storm2, Curve, Tour, and Bold

And below a few prototype screen shots.

Enjoy

[CRIMPS]

Originally Posted by JE3146

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

Its my understanding that most of the PC Apps available currently are stale. I don't know this first hand. I would love to have an online database app. A mobile app that would work as a plugin would be great.

I run a lot. There are a few running database websites in which you can enter in all of your running log info. Of course, you can enter in the pertinent info directly within the Android mobile app that is available. So easy, even a caveman can do it!