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Smartphone to use with MT4 mobile?

  • #1
  • First Post: Edited Feb 23, 2008 12:58am Feb 22, 2008 10:00am | Edited Feb 23, 2008 12:58am
Hello

I'm looking to buy me a smartphone to use for mobile trading.

MT4 mobile requires Winodows Mobile 5 or 6 as OS, so that is a must. A decent battery time will be needed too.

I'd like it to be small and slim aswell, this is quite important. Other than that, i have no more demands.

Which smartphone do people who trade mobile use here?

EDIT: Also need some sort of 3G/UMTS connection.
  • #2
  • Feb 22, 2008 4:34pm Feb 22, 2008 4:34pm
Not a smart phone but I have an XDA S Mini. (The one with the kb that slides out to the side.) I has a reasonable screen for laying a couple of indicators.
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  • #3
  • Feb 22, 2008 4:54pm Feb 22, 2008 4:54pm
I use HTC TyTN II and it is awesome! Full Keyboard Large Screen

I have never had the battery die on me and I am on it all the time, has wifi and bluetooth. It is great!

Here are specs as well as good reviews for others

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=733
  • #4
  • Feb 22, 2008 5:53pm Feb 22, 2008 5:53pm
Too bad there's no Blackberry support... that would be awesome!
  • #5
  • Feb 22, 2008 5:54pm Feb 22, 2008 5:54pm
I use a Treo 650 with Sprint EV-DO network. Works like a charm, but you may want to get an extended battery with it if you use one.
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  • #6
  • Feb 22, 2008 6:22pm Feb 22, 2008 6:22pm
Quoting traderjai_inhi
I use HTC TyTN II and it is awesome! Full Keyboard Large Screen

I have never had the battery die on me and I am on it all the time, has wifi and bluetooth. It is great!

Here are specs as well as good reviews for others

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=733
Ah that is pretty much what mine is. I remember now that it is in fact a HTC model. Who knows which, though.
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  • #7
  • Feb 22, 2008 6:50pm Feb 22, 2008 6:50pm
My Moto Q9c has served me well with MT4 Mobile. Opt for the Moto Q9h (Global) if you're not on a CDMA network, it has many upgrades.
  • #8
  • Feb 23, 2008 12:44am Feb 23, 2008 12:44am
Any opinions on the HTC MTeoR ?

It is very slim, have UMTS connectivity, and running WM 5.0 Standard.

It does not have a QWERTY keyboard. Is that necessary for the trading?
  • #9
  • Feb 23, 2008 5:02am Feb 23, 2008 5:02am
I would be more interested in making sure it has a big enough screen. A slide-out keyboard looks cool, though.
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  • #10
  • Feb 23, 2008 5:37am Feb 23, 2008 5:37am
I use HTC Touch. It works jut the screen resolution is not so good. Hope to get a phone with vga resolution soon.

jackt
  • #11
  • Edited 11:26am Feb 23, 2008 11:11am | Edited 11:26am
What do you guys recommend? Buying a pocket PC (and run MT4 mobile regular) or a smartphone (and run MT4 SE). Is it a huge advantage using touch screen?
  • #12
  • Feb 23, 2008 12:03pm Feb 23, 2008 12:03pm
Quoting gindrol
It is very slim, have UMTS connectivity, and running WM 5.0 Standard.
My only concern is that WM 5.0 is a couple years old and rather outdated. I would go with a WM 6.0 phone, also WM 6.1 will be coming out any day now so make sure the phone is upgradeable.
  • #13
  • Edited 2:15pm Feb 23, 2008 1:48pm | Edited 2:15pm
Quoting Trader KGB
My only concern is that WM 5.0 is a couple years old and rather outdated. I would go with a WM 6.0 phone, also WM 6.1 will be coming out any day now so make sure the phone is upgradeable.
I agree. On closer study it may be a bit old. And it doesn't seem to be sold anymore here.

I'm now looking a bit towards the HTC S730, it's almost half as expensive as the TyTN II. The biggest difference seems to be the OS (Pro instead of Standard)

It basicly comes down to a choice between using MT4 Mobile or MT4 Mobile SE
  • #14
  • Feb 24, 2008 8:57am Feb 24, 2008 8:57am
When you're using MT4 Mobile for smartphones with touchscreens, do you need to use the touchscreen (and pen) to use the program?

Is it possible to trade using the control buttons, to be able to trade one-handed
  • #15
  • Feb 24, 2008 10:14am Feb 24, 2008 10:14am
Quoting gindrol
When you're using MT4 Mobile for smartphones with touchscreens, do you need to use the touchscreen (and pen) to use the program?

Is it possible to trade using the control buttons, to be able to trade one-handed
On my mobile platform it is possible to do this (one hand trading) but it is very very cumbersome.
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  • #16
  • Feb 24, 2008 11:12am Feb 24, 2008 11:12am
It is possible but you will need nails (eg dont file your thumbnail back).

To prove a point, next time I go climbing, I will open a position half way up a wall.
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  • #17
  • Feb 24, 2008 12:38pm Feb 24, 2008 12:38pm
Quoting shadowninja
It is possible but you will need nails (eg dont file your thumbnail back).

To prove a point, next time I go climbing, I will open a position half way up a wall.
Haha, you do that.

I don't dig touchscreens, i want to be able to control my phone with one hand, so i'll most likely go for a windows mobile standard (non-touchscreen) phone and tun MT4 Mobile SE.

First choice right now is the HTC S730
  • #18
  • Feb 24, 2008 1:38pm Feb 24, 2008 1:38pm
Quoting Yoda_Glenn
On my mobile platform it is possible to do this (one hand trading) but it is very very cumbersome.

Yes, it is a lot nicer using the touchscreen but can be done without it, like moto Q.

Why dont you go to a retailer and use their connection to download mt4mobile and play with it. Thats what I did, I told them I wouldnt buy it if the program wouldnt run and they told me to download whatever I needed.
  • #19
  • Feb 24, 2008 2:10pm Feb 24, 2008 2:10pm
Quoting traderjai_inhi
I use HTC TyTN II and it is awesome! Full Keyboard Large Screen

I have never had the battery die on me and I am on it all the time, has wifi and bluetooth. It is great!

Here are specs as well as good reviews for others

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=733
I use the TyTN II as well and as traderjai said, it's awesome

M
  • #20
  • Feb 24, 2008 2:19pm Feb 24, 2008 2:19pm
Quoting gindrol
Hello

I'm looking to buy me a smartphone to use for mobile trading.

MT4 mobile requires Winodows Mobile 5 or 6 as OS, so that is a must. A decent battery time will be needed too.

I'd like it to be small and slim aswell, this is quite important. Other than that, i have no more demands.

Which smartphone do people who trade mobile use here?

EDIT: Also need some sort of 3G/UMTS connection.
I use the windows version of the Palm Treo from Verizon. Works great with MT4 and has 3G.
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