Stromtrooper.com on a mobile device

[rodr]

When I went to this site with my Samsung Droid Charge, I got a message offering to install the free motorcycle.com app. For some reason the install from there didn't work, but I found it in the Android marketplace and installed that way. Then I ran it and found stromtrooper.com as a supported forum, logged in and so far so good.

Couple of questions.

1. I don't see anything else about the motorcycle.com app on this site. Must be somewhere, what am I missing and why isn't it promoted more?

2. It looks exactly like Tapatalk. Is it? Or can I use Tapatalk instead?

[BrianTRice]

Tapatalk apparently supports a different kind of forum software as I understand it. I do like Tapatalk more but can only use VSRI and ADVRider on it. The motorcycle.com app is a little more limited.

Honestly, if I didn't have a kick-ass software development day job, I'd do something about the general state of forum software. Google's Wave had potential, but with a ridiculous UI and marketing, destined to fail.

[invisabiker]

i am new to smart phones and also seen the pop-up to get a stromtroopers app. what is different and why would i use the app?

[BrianTRice]

Originally Posted by invisabiker

i am new to smart phones and also seen the pop-up to get a stromtroopers app. what is different and why would i use the app?

It's easier to use than the web interface / browser. Depending on which app/OS we're talking about, that could vary quite a bit.

[ChrisGrind]

I use it all the time. It wasn't free though. I use it do I can check throughout the day, rather then check at home and have 300 threads to scan.

I also bought tapatalk for viewing vsri

[ockerstrom]

I haven't installed any of the apps. for this type of thing.

Why does everyone think they need it?

I can access forum websites and anything else internet related with my android phone without add ons, it is almost the same as using my computer- just a smaller screen and a touch keyboard seems to be the only difference.

[ChrisGrind]

Originally Posted by ockerstrom

Why does everyone think they need it?

You answered your own question.

Originally Posted by ockerstrom

I can access forum websites and anything else internet related with my android phone without add ons, it is almost the same as using my computer- just a smaller screen and a touch keyboard seems to be the only difference.

Because it is different, and it's easier much much easier. Do you need the app? No. Is it worth $3? Most certainly.

[ockerstrom]

Originally Posted by ChrisGrind

Because it is different, and it's easier much much easier. Do you need the app? No. Is it worth $3? Most certainly.

How much f**k'n easier does it need to be than what I already have now?

I'm already lazy enough without making anything easier for me.


And $3 of gas takes me a looong way on my Wee.

The only time I use my android for net access is when at work [and I use it a LOT].
I have a desktop, two laptops, a netbook and a HP tablet, no shortage of things to access the forums on.

[mrprez]

So, don't use it. But, that is just your opinion. I like the TapTalk app. It lets me keep in touch with my favorite forums (all except this one) without having to break out a computer. I can take a picture with my iphone, make a post and upload the picture all in one action.

As for the motorcycle.com app, I will not buy that. There is no reason why TapTalk could not be activated on this site as well. Maybe they should figure out a way to make the app only available to those with upgraded memberships.

[cbrxxcess]

Originally Posted by BrianTRice

Tapatalk apparently supports a different kind of forum software as I understand it.

That is not quite true. This forum would work with the tapatalk app. Vertical Scope wants their own app to cash in on their cows.



Sent from my Motorcycle iPhone app, while drinking a latte, eating a burger, driving through a school zone 20 mph over the speed limit with my feet on the wheel!