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  • #21
  • Jun 5, 2009 12:59am Jun 5, 2009 12:59am
All you need is PDA phone with Microsoft PocketPC, 3G, Wifi, touch screen at least 2.8" screen like any of these will do. Lets hear you out which model suits best?

I have been using EEE PC 901 but i need something that fits into my pocket on the move, checking it every 30mins.
  • #22
  • Edited 2:19am Jun 5, 2009 1:44am | Edited 2:19am
The first three points on my "Don't Forget" list are:

Passport
Creditcards
My Vaio



UPS: forgot model, is UX280P and runs XP Pro and comes with GSM GPRS/EDGE. Screen is 4.5", HDD 40GB
Quoting belief
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  • #23
  • Jun 5, 2009 4:52am Jun 5, 2009 4:52am
Vaio or sony is better in terms of battery life.
  • #24
  • Jun 5, 2009 5:56am Jun 5, 2009 5:56am
Here in South Africa, I believe we are a bit behind in new Technology, but I have been trading Mobile for the last year. I use an HTC p3400 and trade using the default indicators for MT4 on the 4hr charts.
  • #25
  • Jun 30, 2009 12:29pm Jun 30, 2009 12:29pm
Can you run a MT4 platform to open, close, or modify your trades? Can you actually see MT4 charts with the iphone?

Thanks in advance,
Jim

Quoting F.x.
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.
  • #26
  • Jul 1, 2009 7:46am Jul 1, 2009 7:46am
You can't run mt4 on the iphone, you need the windows mobile OS. He is probably using Oanda.
  • #27
  • Oct 5, 2009 3:02pm Oct 5, 2009 3:02pm
Just an update on this... FXpro (and I'm sure many others) are working on the iPhone app to run MT4.
  • #28
  • Oct 5, 2009 3:12pm Oct 5, 2009 3:12pm
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...
I have an HTC phone that runs Windows Mobile 6.1, and it's good for keeping track of forex trades. It will run MT4, and does a decent job. I don't think the charts are large enough to actually make trades from.....but if I already know a level I am interested in or something - it works. I guess it depends on how mobile you want to be. A phone is a little batter for that in my opinion, with the knowledge not for trading, but for monitoring.

Chris
  • #29
  • Oct 5, 2009 3:13pm Oct 5, 2009 3:13pm
Quoting atclarkson
Just an update on this... FXpro (and I'm sure many others) are working on the iPhone app to run MT4.

This is true, and I have seen several working on this. For what it's worth - MT5 is coming fairly soon - and I believe they are working on that end as well.
  • #30
  • Oct 5, 2009 3:35pm Oct 5, 2009 3:35pm
I use BlackBerry Curve and GFT BlackBerry Mobile to trade on-the-go. GFT Blackberry mobile has live streaming quotes from 120 pairs, watchstreaming watch list, order & position management panels, live streaming charts w/ candles, bar, and line charts and a limited list of the most popular indicators such as, MACD, Slow Stoch, EMA ... to name a few. In addition to live streaming news alarms that will email or text you when price as hit a level you specify.
  • #31
  • Oct 5, 2009 3:42pm Oct 5, 2009 3:42pm
From what I hear about the Apple iPhone app and MT4, someone will be developing a app that let traders trade via the Apple iPhone but only if MT4 in installed on a VPS server (virtual private server). This app will create a connection from the iPhone to the server, giving traders the ability to trader from their phone.

The idea is based on the current ability to operate your Mac computer via iPhone with some special iPhone app.
  • #32
  • Oct 28, 2010 11:35pm Oct 28, 2010 11:35pm
Thanks for your pc and mobile phone suggestions to date in this tread. I'm looking for a reliable mobile broadband provider/device in Australia (mainly in Adelaide) and a suitable/compatable notebook/laptop or smart phone solution so that i can leave me desk in the office and take my device with me when I go out and trade on the run.
The key thing i'm after is a reliable mobile broadband provider & device and a computer or PDA/smart phone that can run Spectrum Live at a reasonable speed.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Mick Shaw
  • #33
  • Oct 29, 2010 9:06pm Oct 29, 2010 9:06pm
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.
Depends on whether you want truly mobile trading, or just portable trading. A netbook will only give you the latter, a while a phone is more suited to the former. A tablet is more like a more comfortable netbook than a compromise between the two.

I bought a tablet (running windows 7) thinking I could carry it around everywhere, but that quickly became tiresome. I wanted true mobility - pocketability - so I settled on a smartphone with a 4.3 inch screen. There is really no compromise that can be made for size - it's either pocketable, or it's not.

If you want the convenience of checking price wherever you are, and placing the occasional trade, look at a phone.

If you are happy to carry around a bag, and pull out a much larger device, then check out the better tablets on the market. A good tablet won't be much more than a netbook with equivalent specs (the good tablets actually slot between netbooks and laptops spec-wise).

Quoting mickshaw
The key thing i'm after is a reliable mobile broadband provider & device and a computer or PDA/smart phone that can run Spectrum Live at a reasonable speed.
I expect they'd support any windows netbook, laptop or tablet. For phones, you'll need to know what operating systems are supported. Best to email them and ask.

As for broadband providers, check out the whirlpool forums. There's a lot of talk about ISPs there, and the answer may change depending on the device you choose.
  • #34
  • Last Post: Oct 30, 2010 1:35am Oct 30, 2010 1:35am
OK. Who has the best mobile data service in the US? I need to retool.

I have seen this....

http://www.virginmobileusa.com/mobile-broadband/

...unlimited use for $40/month and no contract - just month-month. Runs off the Sprint network. Looks pretty good...

I have been a Verizon user mostly but I don't think they can beat that. Also, is anything you can purchase for US use portable across borders?

Thanks for any insight....
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