Comments on: HipVoice (sorta) Brings Push To Talk on BlackBerry Now, iPhone Soon http://jkontherun.com/2009/01/02/hipvoice-sorta-brings-push-to-talk-on-blackberry-now-iphone-soon/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:55:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Matt B http://jkontherun.com/2009/01/02/hipvoice-sorta-brings-push-to-talk-on-blackberry-now-iphone-soon/#comment-45124 Matt B Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:30:05 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=27078#comment-45124 I think you're right about the whole record then send over data thing. But it's almost instant. It's a good idea especially where you can't text driving down the road (and you shouldn't anyways). I also think that if you would have problems using it over 1X.... think about Verizon anyways. Their "true" push to talk doesn't have service in areas that aren't "EVDO" anyways.... I think you’re right about the whole record then send over data thing. But it’s almost instant. It’s a good idea especially where you can’t text driving down the road (and you shouldn’t anyways). I also think that if you would have problems using it over 1X…. think about Verizon anyways. Their “true” push to talk doesn’t have service in areas that aren’t “EVDO” anyways….

]]> By: HG http://jkontherun.com/2009/01/02/hipvoice-sorta-brings-push-to-talk-on-blackberry-now-iphone-soon/#comment-45064 HG Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:56:40 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=27078#comment-45064 It looks like to be using the data to send the PTT. You almost can do that now with any blackberry running 4.5 and above; maybe even the other OS. You do this by using the Blackberry Messanger where you click send a voice note. This sends your voice over data and the other BB gets it. The only thing is that you have open the voice note on the other end which is in a way better so you don't have broadcast the conversation, either way I rather call the other person. The only time I use the voice notes on the BB is when I just want to send a memo or voice text since we out here in Ca. cant text anymore but I can send a quick note. It looks like to be using the data to send the PTT. You almost can do that now with any blackberry running 4.5 and above; maybe even the other OS. You do this by using the Blackberry Messanger where you click send a voice note. This sends your voice over data and the other BB gets it. The only thing is that you have open the voice note on the other end which is in a way better so you don’t have broadcast the conversation, either way I rather call the other person. The only time I use the voice notes on the BB is when I just want to send a memo or voice text since we out here in Ca. cant text anymore but I can send a quick note.

]]> By: Rajesh http://jkontherun.com/2009/01/02/hipvoice-sorta-brings-push-to-talk-on-blackberry-now-iphone-soon/#comment-45062 Rajesh Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:33:08 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=27078#comment-45062 IMHO PTT is overrated. Let's see who is the target audience for this service, I guess construction workers, cab drivers and similar profession. Why do they need PTT, because they are on the move and quickly want to communicate. Issues with VOIP based PTT: 1. Requires Data Service. If you have no data or slow data coverage (1x) it becomes useless. 2. Requires high end phones, typically associated with low battery life and not so rugged for use in environment they will be used. I am sure this service will find its niche market but $10 a month seems too high. IMHO PTT is overrated.

Let’s see who is the target audience for this service, I guess construction workers, cab drivers and similar profession.

Why do they need PTT, because they are on the move and quickly want to communicate.

Issues with VOIP based PTT:

1. Requires Data Service. If you have no data or slow data coverage (1x) it becomes useless.

2. Requires high end phones, typically associated with low battery life and not so rugged for use in environment they will be used.

I am sure this service will find its niche market but $10 a month seems too high.

]]> By: Richard http://jkontherun.com/2009/01/02/hipvoice-sorta-brings-push-to-talk-on-blackberry-now-iphone-soon/#comment-44991 Richard Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:59:23 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=27078#comment-44991 Interestingly Psion is listed on HipVoice's website as a supporting 'Carrier/Manufacturer'. More fuel for the debate. I used to think PTT was a gimmick but I can see its value in both trades and enterprise. Interestingly Psion is listed on HipVoice’s website as a supporting ‘Carrier/Manufacturer’. More fuel for the debate. I used to think PTT was a gimmick but I can see its value in both trades and enterprise.

]]> By: Oliver http://jkontherun.com/2009/01/02/hipvoice-sorta-brings-push-to-talk-on-blackberry-now-iphone-soon/#comment-44970 Oliver Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:21:15 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=27078#comment-44970 Oh no... that just means more idiots walking down the street (or standing in line at the cash register) having a PTT conversation with their idiot friends. Oh no… that just means more idiots walking down the street (or standing in line at the cash register) having a PTT conversation with their idiot friends.

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