The Dark Furie

Opera Not So Mini

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:25:05 AM

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Not long ago I posted that a capable phone used with a TV-out cable may be able to be used as an 80s home computer, with the right software and a bluetooth keyboard. Last night I tried out another theory along the same lines.

Behold the glory of Opera Mini running on my TV. Oh, it's beautiful. So huge. So clear. So perfectly responsive. So why shouldn't it be like that all the time.

Now all I need is a bluetooth keyboard that can act as the direction and softkeys of a phone as well and I'm sorted. Something like this should do...

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Who needs a PC when you've got a phone?
cool

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Comments

selurus Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:40:34 AM

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Who needs a PC when you've got a phone?
cool


I definitely second that headbang
Opera Mini

Spaggyj Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:41:41 AM

that was weird, watching you play snake 3d on the tv scared

Dark FurieFurie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:36:10 PM

It's so cool. I always thought the TV-out socket would only work for the gallery and video player. In future, with a phone like this and a keyboard I'll be well sorted out.

Knut Remi "DrLaunch" Løvlidrlaunch Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:46:01 PM

I've tried Opera Mini as a regular web browser on a PC. Websites appear beautifully, just like they were intended to appear on a PC screen. It's just like a regular web browser.

But this is way cooler. Got any larger pics of the action?

r♡serose-marie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:35:47 PM

Looking good up

Attila attilasoul Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:38:14 PM

I can imagine how weird it must have looked with the Snake-game on the TV-screen. But it's cool that it is possible! up

Mad Scientistqlue Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:53:22 PM

Behold the future.
rolleyes .

Dark FurieFurie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 3:35:12 PM

I'll add some links to larger images later, so phone users don't get hit by the data charges every visit. At the moment I've got one bar of network and the most unhelpful support staff in the world on the helpline saying it's happening all over.

Dacotah Wednesday, July 16, 2008 4:27:22 PM

up

Moesring Wednesday, July 16, 2008 5:23:26 PM

The one thing that would make this even better is if Opera Mini took up the entire screen. The pictures seem to indicate that there are black regions on either side. down

Is this going to be the start of perpetual squabbling between you two for usage of the TV? lol

H82typ Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:00:06 PM

Mik, you use the keypad at present to navigate and for text entry, correct? I don't see a downside to that unless you want to blog. Or Kim wants to watch tv. left
  bigsmile
  The black borders on the side wouldn't bother me as long as text from the OM screen didn't bleed into it.

Bad WolfCois Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:07:31 PM

If its crisp and clear then I don't see any problems.. Especially viewing peoples photo albums and not having to click on the pics and zoom in..
Step up would even to use a smallscreen tv if you're on the go.. (this would probably be just me) and getting more out your phone screen..
Definitly something I wouldn't mind and the bluetooth keyboard would be excellent..
Mobile office no problem eh..
Cool to be a phoner.. <-working title.. bigsmile

Dark FurieFurie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:08:27 PM

I'm still working on a new nickname for phone users. Cellies was too "Pick up the soap" for my liking. sad.

I tried turning the application into landscape mode and it just got turned on it's side on the screen. However, I didn't try turning the phone itself into landscape mode (it auto-rotates the screen depending on how you hold it, same tech as the Wii remote) and running the app as normal. I'll add photos here once I try it. Either way the borders don't really bother me.

Results on screen were a lot more clear than I thought they'd be. Not entirely sure how they managed that in fact.

Kim rarely uses the web compared to me, plus she doesn't have a phone with a TV-out socket. By the time I'd start doing this we'd also have the PC set up so she'd be using that.

Yeah Dennis, at present I use the keypad. And the cable is too short to really get any use from using the television as a larger screen. But once I've got a bluetooth keyboard (the official Nokia one pictured above has the phone keys built in) I'll be able to operate the whole thing from across the room, which will kick ass.

Clint, the cable needs the red, yellow and white AV sockets. If the portable has those or a Scart then it'll work.

Dacotah Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:18:42 PM

CP? cell phone

Dark FurieFurie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:36:16 PM

One Larger Photo for ya Remi


And Auto Rotation Works Beautifully




The future's bright. cool

Dark FurieFurie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:40:19 PM

CP? Where's that then?

Dacotah Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:53:27 PM

"I'm still working on a new nickname for phone users. Cellies was too "Pick up the soap" for my liking." So I asked how about CP for cell phone users. Or CPU bigsmile for cell phone users, not central processing unit. bigsmile

H82typ Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:59:12 PM

What's wrong with phonie, at least in print? Spoken it could lead to some... misinterpretation. left

Dark FurieFurie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:06:39 PM

Ah right. I thought someone had typed PC wrong. Nah, gotta be something quick to keep up with you Puties.

I hate it Dennis. It sounds like we're conning people or just not nice ya know. We need something epic to show how great we are.

Dacotah Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:18:39 PM

Well CP or CPU would be alright. Your phone is your CPU. bigsmile

H82typ Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:19:36 PM

knight Lord Fauntleroy, de la cellphone user, Esq. knight

p

Dark FurieFurie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:21:40 PM

I think I'm going to settle on Lord.

H82typ Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:22:38 PM

lol I guess "cellmate" would be out,too. bigsmile

Dacotah Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:24:54 PM

up lol

Knut Remi "DrLaunch" Løvlidrlaunch Thursday, July 17, 2008 12:11:30 AM

That looks absolutely sweet, Mik. Phones with TV-out have a powerful processor capable outputting a larger image to TV-s. I did read more about it somewhere but I've forgotten most of it.

About the quest for a cellphone user nickname, I have some suggestions: Pocket-puter, The Mob(ile), Gadgeteer, Cell Rebel or Handie to name a few. I must sound silly with these suggestions. jester

Bad WolfCois Thursday, July 17, 2008 12:15:36 AM

Most new portable devices has the 3 jack AV cables I think..
What about portable dvd players with tft screens? Ok I'm thinking in terms of someone travelling alot..
My mini tv combo (tape and radio) set I've customized to use the double av cables.. Don't use it anymore though..

In end if it works with keyboard and everything it'll certainly kick some ass..
Think of as having the functionality of those cheap 100 buck computers they're offering schools..
With combination of Opera mini.. How can we Wappers go wrong.. left no that doesn't work..p Phoners.. It is.. p

Ryan Octavianusphilry4n Thursday, July 17, 2008 12:44:20 AM

That is so coooooooooool up

Who needs a wii to browse in your living room? bigsmile

Dark FurieFurie Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:34:42 AM

Only problem is, only the N82, both N95s and the new N78 have both the TV-out capability and the auto rotation to enable full screen viewing. Combine any of those prices (SIM free or total contract price) with the cost of a bluetooth keyboard that works and you may as well buy a cheap PC and a one meg speed connection.

Ryan Octavianusphilry4n Thursday, July 17, 2008 2:45:36 AM

i think i saw some chinese phones with tv outs too p

Bad WolfCois Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:23:19 AM

With a bit of saving it'll probably be worth it..
Always wanted a upgrade..
Phil.. Put up some links..

JBjbpseudo Saturday, September 6, 2008 6:28:39 AM

I had missed this doh. Opera Mini is revolutionizing the term portable yes.
Btw, here is yet another silly suggestion for mobile phone user nick,
Selfonized or rightly Cellphonized bigsmile

Dark FurieFurie Saturday, December 6, 2008 1:07:49 PM

We're sticking with mobrowsers and mobloggers.

Just using the tools at my disposal. bigsmile

Parfie Friday, January 29, 2010 11:38:12 PM

I am a new Opera Mini user. I believe I have the beta 5.2. Is there a way to "check the version on this or any other program"? I am trying to see if there are wallpapers and/or anything that could help me with all the cool features this smart browser has. I have a Blackberry Curve 8330 (I believe I have the latest version for my Blackberr as well) and my provider is Sprint. I am new to Smart phones as well, I have had my Blackberry for less than two months. I did purchase Vlingo and I like that. Any directions/info would be most appreciated. Thank you for your time in advance.

Dark FurieFurie Saturday, January 30, 2010 12:01:45 AM

Welcome to Opera and Opera Mini. The Mini browser doesn't support wallpapers at the moment though I'm pretty sure it'll make it sometime in the distant future. Themes will be introduced before that.

The best advice I can give you for Opera Mini is to mess around with it and find the right settings for you, make sure Opera Link is enabled so you can move your bookmarks between versions with minimal difficulty, and type opera:config in your address bar then go there to access power user settings. Oh and set up feed:list on your speed dial so that you can use the feed reader with this version. It's being redesigned at the moment so it hasn't officially been added to the application.

Mad Scientistqlue Tuesday, February 2, 2010 3:27:49 AM

bigeyes damn, that tv looks antique! in those photo's. Tell me you've bought a tv upgrade since this post. left.

Dark FurieFurie Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:01:50 AM

Do I look like I'm made of money? TV is for gaming and DVD watching only so doesn't need upgrading quite yet. Soon though.

Spaggyj Tuesday, February 2, 2010 11:28:16 AM

That TV is twelve years old and it works just fine. Why would I throw it out if it's not broken?

Mad Scientistqlue Tuesday, February 2, 2010 9:25:00 PM

eek

Spaggyj Tuesday, February 2, 2010 9:31:58 PM

You think I can afford the same 24inch size tv in flatscreen?!

Mad Scientistqlue Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:36:12 PM

Give me your address. (postal) I think I can get one to you before your birthday. up.

Spaggyj Friday, February 5, 2010 10:12:25 AM

Show off irked

Dark FurieFurie Friday, February 5, 2010 11:18:37 AM

Think about where he works and the contacts he's made. devil

theoddbod Friday, February 5, 2010 2:59:56 PM

And expect to find bolt-cutters hidden inside p

Mad Scientistqlue Monday, February 15, 2010 12:17:06 PM

You'll have to fit your own plug though! p.

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