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  • #1
  • First Post: Apr 28, 2009 11:46am Apr 28, 2009 11:46am
I'm trying to mobilize so I can go about my days and place trades while I'm out, so I was wondering about everyone's thoughts/experiences with cellphones and netbooks/notebooks for mobile trading.

For instance... what's the most you can do w/ a cellphone, and what would be the most portable netbook/notebook you can get by with?

I was thinking of getting an iphone for my cell - this would be to receive some pricing alerts by email as well as be able to check basic fx pricelists on websites. I'm not sure if I can actually chart and place trades w/ it though....? (I use Oanda charts & broker/MT4 charts only)

And for more charting capabilities and active trading on lower timeframes... is a netbook ok w/ the Oanda platform or would I need to bump up to a small but full-blown laptop? What about the OQO?
  • #2
  • Apr 28, 2009 11:48am Apr 28, 2009 11:48am
Quoting F.x.
I'm trying to mobilize so I can go about my days and place trades while I'm out, so I was wondering about everyone's thoughts/experiences with cellphones and netbooks/notebooks for mobile trading.

For instance... what's the most you can do w/ a cellphone, and what would be the most portable netbook/notebook you can get by with?

I was thinking of getting an iphone for my cell - this would be to receive some pricing alerts by email as well as be able to check basic fx pricelists on websites. I'm not sure if I can actually chart and place trades...
best portable... is trading daily/weekly TF...
  • #3
  • Apr 28, 2009 12:09pm Apr 28, 2009 12:09pm
Quoting billye
best portable... is trading daily/weekly TF...

Thanks. I still need to do this in a portable way.

So... maybe someone can answer that has looked into the actual devices and can comment on them or make some recommendations?
  • #4
  • Apr 28, 2009 12:11pm Apr 28, 2009 12:11pm
I have one of the cheapo Acer Aspire One's you can pick up from Walmart or online for $250-$300, it is not the fastest thing on the planet but I run NinjaTrader on it which is a resource hog and have no problems at all, it takes a minute or two for NT to load but once loaded all is good. I bought it because of it's extremely portable, not like a cell phone but you can do so much more with it. Just my input.
  • #5
  • Apr 28, 2009 12:18pm Apr 28, 2009 12:18pm
Quoting fxRichard
I have one of the cheapo Acer Aspire One's you can pick up from Walmart or online for $250-$300, it is not the fastest thing on the planet but I run NinjaTrader on it which is a resource hog and have no problems at all, it takes a minute or two for NT to load but once loaded all is good. I bought it because of it's extremely portable, not like a cell phone but you can do so much more with it. Just my input.
Thanks, this is exactly the kind of info I'm looking for in this thread.
  • #6
  • May 2, 2009 12:37am May 2, 2009 12:37am
Hi FX,I am looking for something similar ,and I cant see any thing better at the moment,than this very thin netbook,.Bill.



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Hi Bill,

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  • #7
  • May 2, 2009 12:46am May 2, 2009 12:46am
I have the dell mini and it's perfect. The battery life is excellent and it's only about the size of a hardcover book.

I highly recommend it.
The trend always ends.
  • #8
  • May 2, 2009 3:53am May 2, 2009 3:53am
Quoting F.x.
Thanks, this is exactly the kind of info I'm looking for in this thread.
I use a pocket pc with Metatrader and linked through my cellphone Nokia 6310i. It's the equivelant of the Windows smartphones you can get now. It's a fast connection but very fiddly to set and alter trades and in terms of practicality I wouldn't really recommend it unless you just want to close trades.

I also use a fast laptop with a "3" GPRS/3G etc. internet connection. Can be slow especially when GPRS coverage is not good. It's worth the money if you are a serious trader. Watch out for the mobile internet data charge small print. They want your credit card to own and even if you're on contract they can hit you with a big bill if you break the rules. This means, effectively, that you don't leave the machine switched on or allow it to download windows upgrades etc. There may be more expensive contracts which allow this.

Hope this helps. Ask me another.
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  • #9
  • May 3, 2009 5:08am May 3, 2009 5:08am
Quoting fxRichard
I have one of the cheapo Acer Aspire One's you can pick up from Walmart or online for $250-$300, it is not the fastest thing on the planet but I run NinjaTrader on it which is a resource hog and have no problems at all, it takes a minute or two for NT to load but once loaded all is good. I bought it because of it's extremely portable, not like a cell phone but you can do so much more with it. Just my input.

Richard could you tell us who supplies the data feed for Ninja and who your broker is please?

thanks
  • #10
  • May 3, 2009 7:43am May 3, 2009 7:43am
From what I understand, the MT4 Mobile is very limited, that is, you cannot place customized indicators nor do you have the full features of the desktop version.

The wireless connection for mobile trading, isn't that expensive? I do not know why they not cut down the monthly fee yet. Its why I still do not do any remote computing , it seems the price have not droppped at all.
  • #11
  • May 3, 2009 8:08am May 3, 2009 8:08am
Quoting et_phonehome_2
From what I understand, the MT4 Mobile is very limited, that is, you cannot place customized indicators nor do you have the full features of the desktop version.

The wireless connection for mobile trading, isn't that expensive? I do not know why they not cut down the monthly fee yet. Its why I still do not do any remote computing , it seems the price have not droppped at all.

monthly fee is only 20€ per month here with 3.6 mbit/s

the mt4 mobile is for mobile phones. you can use the normal terminal with any netbook without any problems i think

i will buy the aspire-one, its very cheap and has lots of good reputations (180€ only)
  • #12
  • May 3, 2009 12:00pm May 3, 2009 12:00pm
Quoting Titus
monthly fee is only 20€ per month here with 3.6 mbit/s

the mt4 mobile is for mobile phones. you can use the normal terminal with any netbook without any problems i think

i will buy the aspire-one, its very cheap and has lots of good reputations (180€ only)
My neighbour has an Aspire-one and the trackpad on it is awful. I think alot reviews of it say the same. This, for me, is an issue as I don't want to be carrying around a mouse as well. I have a Dell Mini, better trackpad, a bit smaller, but slower. Also has built in mobile broadband receiver so its all in one.

Tim
  • #13
  • May 3, 2009 12:13pm May 3, 2009 12:13pm
I am mobile about 40% of the time when I trade. I travel alot. I personally use an Asus Eee PC 901. google it - you'll find 'em for about $250 USD online. The reason I use this product is 1) battery life 4-5 hours (it claims 6, will do 6 but, as traders we run alot of sh*t). 2) it is small, lightweight and easy to carry around (I bought a portable DVD player case; it fits perfectly and slings over my shoulder). 3) Dual Solid state hard drives and runs XP; can run Linux too. Handles my MT4; BOTH my trading stations and two windows w/ multiple tabs of firefox AND my music without hick-ups. Great wifi capability, if using a card - no problem - works fantastic also (as long as network is reliable).
There are other similar sized laptops out there now - I've been using mine for a year - WITHOUT issue!!! That is my experience -

Good luck on your search

Seer
Pip what you see; See what you pip!
  • #14
  • May 3, 2009 12:49pm May 3, 2009 12:49pm
Thanks for all the great replies!

Right now it's looking like a netbook w/ a 3G USB card will be the way to go. That won't be hard to carry around and by what I'm hearing it should easily cover my needs.
  • #15
  • May 3, 2009 12:53pm May 3, 2009 12:53pm
Quoting F.x.
Thanks for all the great replies!

Right now it's looking like a netbook w/ a 3G USB card will be the way to go. That won't be hard to carry around and by what I'm hearing it should easily cover my needs.
yup - looks good - happy trading on the go!!
Pip what you see; See what you pip!
  • #16
  • May 3, 2009 1:13pm May 3, 2009 1:13pm
Quoting flytim
My neighbour has an Aspire-one and the trackpad on it is awful. I think alot reviews of it say the same. This, for me, is an issue as I don't want to be carrying around a mouse as well. I have a Dell Mini, better trackpad, a bit smaller, but slower. Also has built in mobile broadband receiver so its all in one.

Tim
I have no problems with the trackpad on mine.... one thing they may complain about is it tries to scroll if you use the very far right edge of it and move up down etc
  • #17
  • May 4, 2009 4:13am May 4, 2009 4:13am
Quoting flytim
My neighbour has an Aspire-one and the trackpad on it is awful. I think alot reviews of it say the same. This, for me, is an issue as I don't want to be carrying around a mouse as well. I have a Dell Mini, better trackpad, a bit smaller, but slower. Also has built in mobile broadband receiver so its all in one.

Tim
good to know, thank you
  • #18
  • May 5, 2009 10:28am May 5, 2009 10:28am
I have a fujitsu lifebook P7230 , little bit heavier than the dell , costs more
unless you look on ebay for a used one . Rugged little thing with DVD/CD
player , basically a small notebook which fits in a little backpack . I tried
a few pda , phone things and found the screen size useless for trading .
Fujitsu is solid , well made in Japan . You can buy direct from their site and they make even smaller notebooks than mine .
  • #19
  • May 6, 2009 3:16am May 6, 2009 3:16am
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  • #20
  • May 28, 2009 11:22am May 28, 2009 11:22am
Update...

I did get the new iphone and it's incredible. No idea why I waited so long.

Apparently an update is due out in just a couple weeks that will allow you to use the iphone as a modem so no usb card will be needed.

I may not even need to carry a laptop... I can view the chart for the day on my home computer and then check prices from time to time on the iphone while I'm out. If price hits my buy or sell point I can open the position from the iphone too.
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