Anyone played with the new Google Text message engine?

[Transition]

Great tool, but in 6 months everyone will probably have forgot about it.

 

[MazerRackham]

I looked for me, but it couldn't find me!! Now, I am lost.

 

[junthin]

Google = Good Competition. For those lazy big companies who don't bother innovating anymore once they acquired a lot of money.

 

[notfred]

Works fine for me on Verizon. Found the nearest two Home Depots.

 

[Ikonomi]

Heh, this is ridiculously cool. I programmed it into my phone book. Still reading through the FAQ and stuff.

 

[Pavica]

Google rox

 

[NakaNaka]

Originally posted by: Transition
Great tool, but in 6 months everyone will probably have forgot about it.

I don't think so. I think this is one of those things that has amazing potential and is great for when you are out.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Tried last night with "pizza 30332" and got no response on TMO.

Edit: Now it works.

 

[imported_theEman]

Awwwwwwright.

 

[slag]

I'll be the only person who really doesn't understand how this is cool.

Don't get me wrong, its not horrible, but what is so useful about this? I read up on the site but it doesn't strike me as really affecting the way I use my phone or anything.

Share some real world examples if you would on how this is a cool idea.

For example, someone earlier mentioned they typed in on their phone "chinese food" and their zip code and got a listing of chinese places.

When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

more examples please, I just dont get it.

 

[z0mb13]

is it free??

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: z0mb13
is it free??

its Free but you still have to pay charges for text messaging from your phone, unless its already in your bill.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: slag
I'll be the only person who really doesn't understand how this is cool.

Don't get me wrong, its not horrible, but what is so useful about this? I read up on the site but it doesn't strike me as really affecting the way I use my phone or anything.

Share some real world examples if you would on how this is a cool idea.

For example, someone earlier mentioned they typed in on their phone "chinese food" and their zip code and got a listing of chinese places.

When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

more examples please, I just dont get it.

are u serious??

perfect example: you are travelling somewhere, and want to find a local chilis or arbys or whatever

or maybe even find a hotel?

or find a car rental place?

 

[z0mb13]

OMG I tried this! soo amazing

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: slag
I'll be the only person who really doesn't understand how this is cool.

Don't get me wrong, its not horrible, but what is so useful about this? I read up on the site but it doesn't strike me as really affecting the way I use my phone or anything.

Share some real world examples if you would on how this is a cool idea.

For example, someone earlier mentioned they typed in on their phone "chinese food" and their zip code and got a listing of chinese places.

When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

more examples please, I just dont get it.

are u serious??

perfect example: you are travelling somewhere, and want to find a local chilis or arbys or whatever

or maybe even find a hotel?

or find a car rental place?

Exactly, the text messaging charge will be cheaper than a 411 call.

Also, say you're in Best Buy and see a DVD on sale. You can quickly compare it to online prices to know if you've got a deal on your hands.

 

[slag]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: slag
I'll be the only person who really doesn't understand how this is cool.

Don't get me wrong, its not horrible, but what is so useful about this? I read up on the site but it doesn't strike me as really affecting the way I use my phone or anything.

Share some real world examples if you would on how this is a cool idea.

For example, someone earlier mentioned they typed in on their phone "chinese food" and their zip code and got a listing of chinese places.

When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

more examples please, I just dont get it.

are u serious??

perfect example: you are travelling somewhere, and want to find a local chilis or arbys or whatever

or maybe even find a hotel?

or find a car rental place?

I think that most people would tend to research that info beforehand..shrug. I travel some and drive a lot, but have never been in a position to wonder where the closest chilis or applebees is or whatnot. I have those restaurants at home, why would i want to eat there when on the road?

I see where you are coming from, but it looks like more of a tool for lazy people and not very user friendly at all.

 

[MangoTBG]

Originally posted by: slag
I'll be the only person who really doesn't understand how this is cool.

Don't get me wrong, its not horrible, but what is so useful about this? I read up on the site but it doesn't strike me as really affecting the way I use my phone or anything.

Share some real world examples if you would on how this is a cool idea.

For example, someone earlier mentioned they typed in on their phone "chinese food" and their zip code and got a listing of chinese places.

When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

more examples please, I just dont get it.

First off, if it really does take you 10 minutes to type that out, then we've got a problem. Now, knowing thay you're exaggerating--onto my point:

411 costs how much for you? $1.25, $1.50 You may not use it...You may be perfectly on the ball and know where you are going every time you leave the house, the rest of us often find ourselves out and in need of a phone number, directions, etc. etc. etc. And up until now that's where 411 comes into play. I can't tell you how many times 411 has helped me out in a jam. I often have $7 of charges with 411. I'm running late to work and I need to know where the nearest post office is....or AT&T wireless store etc. etc. Now I have this to use and save money.

I see where you are coming from, but it looks like more of a tool for lazy people and not very user friendly at all.

I think cars are for lazy people

 

[slag]

Originally posted by: MangoTBG

Originally posted by: slag
I'll be the only person who really doesn't understand how this is cool.

Don't get me wrong, its not horrible, but what is so useful about this? I read up on the site but it doesn't strike me as really affecting the way I use my phone or anything.

Share some real world examples if you would on how this is a cool idea.

For example, someone earlier mentioned they typed in on their phone "chinese food" and their zip code and got a listing of chinese places.

When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

more examples please, I just dont get it.

First off, if it really does take you 10 minutes to type that out, then we've got a problem. Now, knowing thay you're exaggerating--onto my point:

411 costs how much for you? $1.25, $1.50 You may not use it...You may be perfectly on the ball and know where you are going every time you leave the house, the rest of us often find ourselves out and in need of a phone number, directions, etc. etc. etc. And up until now that's where 411 comes into play. I can't tell you how many times 411 has helped me out in a jam. I often have $7 of charges with 411. I'm running late to work and I need to know where the nearest post office is....or AT&T wireless store etc. etc. Now I have this to use and save money.

I see where you are coming from, but it looks like more of a tool for lazy people and not very user friendly at all.

I think cars are for lazy people

I dont pay for 411 calls so shrug on that also.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: slag
When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

When living in a larger metro area (Nyc, Seattle, DC, parts of California, etc) utlizing public transportation and/or walking, this type of mobile search engine would be invaluable. Being able to quickly locate the desired business (restaurant, retailer, service provider, theatre, etc) near one's present location is a very useful service. In larger cities, there are often innumerable (and easily forgotten) choices, dependent upon the area.

The Froogle option should prove worthy as well.

 

[Mr N8]

Awesome. I just found a new Chinese place for lunch. :thumbsup:

 

[Syringer]

If only Sprint phones could make text messaging simpler as on other ones

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: MrChad

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: slag
I'll be the only person who really doesn't understand how this is cool.

Don't get me wrong, its not horrible, but what is so useful about this? I read up on the site but it doesn't strike me as really affecting the way I use my phone or anything.

Share some real world examples if you would on how this is a cool idea.

For example, someone earlier mentioned they typed in on their phone "chinese food" and their zip code and got a listing of chinese places.

When I leave the house, I'm already going to know where I want to eat. how could this help me? Not to mention, its going to take 10 minutes just to type that into their phone if you dont have a keyboard attached to it.

more examples please, I just dont get it.

are u serious??

perfect example: you are travelling somewhere, and want to find a local chilis or arbys or whatever

or maybe even find a hotel?

or find a car rental place?

Exactly, the text messaging charge will be cheaper than a 411 call.

Also, say you're in Best Buy and see a DVD on sale. You can quickly compare it to online prices to know if you've got a deal on your hands.

oh wow I like the best buy example!

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: Syringer
If only Sprint phones could make text messaging simpler as on other ones

no doubt! why in the hell do i need to connect to the PCS web and then use their little html-form-like dealy? Gawddamn it takes forever! Any other provider in the world just has it as a feature of the phone itself. Even my crappy mitsubishi phone through cellular one had this feature back in the day.

....Additionally with THAT phone i could set it to always vibrate, regardless of what ringer volume I had. With my Sprint samsung vga1000 it's either volume cranked and vibrate, or vibrate only....no in between. Now I'm thinking it wasn't so crappy at all. It was a rock-solid candy-bar style phone that was simple and worked.

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: Francodman
man google = win

Haha!

This thing is awesome! Too bad my text messages cost like $0.25 each Still cheaper than directory assistance though!

Sweet! Thanks!

 

[Descartes]

It didn't work for me

I have the Motorola V300 phone for T-Mobile, and I sent four messages; all ignored. My friend has the same phone and service, and his worked. I'll give it a try later to see if I have any success.

Anyone else having problems with T-Mobile or others?