All Discussions Tagged 'Smart' - Ontario Agriculture2024-03-29T10:54:10Zhttps://ontag.farms.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Smart&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCell phone stories - what do you like and what has worked or not worked for you? What tasks are you using your smart phones for?tag:ontag.farms.com,2011-04-05:3646443:Topic:148662011-04-05T14:43:19.335ZJoe Daleshttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/JoeDales
<p>I have been talking to alot of farmers and agribusiness people about cell and smart phones the past couple of months and getting feedback on what they like/dislike. The guys here are Farms.com think that people will want more mobile access to information in the future so we are researching what the new technologies can deliver and what is practical in a farming environment.</p>
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<p>Here is a bit of what I am learning so far:</p>
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<p>LB (farmer) has a Blackberry (I think it…</p>
<p>I have been talking to alot of farmers and agribusiness people about cell and smart phones the past couple of months and getting feedback on what they like/dislike. The guys here are Farms.com think that people will want more mobile access to information in the future so we are researching what the new technologies can deliver and what is practical in a farming environment.</p>
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<p>Here is a bit of what I am learning so far:</p>
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<p>LB (farmer) has a Blackberry (I think it was a Torch version) and uses it checking email and grain market prices during the day. He thinks he will need a laptop computer with internet access in the pickup in the future to keep track of things during the spring and fall - not at the office as much...</p>
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<p>AD farmer has a Blackberry and uses it mainly for email and as a cell phone.</p>
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<p>iPhone: I have played with one a couple of times the past few months, I think a durable case is a good idea because they are not made for harsh conditions. I do like the apps and do like the ability to watch videos etc. (BB can do that now as well) </p>
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<p>Blackberry: I have had one for the past 3 or so years and wondered what I did before...I am a heavy email user and do browse the web for information on mine...use a weather app for forecasts and check market prices on our <a href="http://mobile.farms.com">http://mobile.farms.com</a> site.</p>
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<p>This is a little info from my discussions, let me know what you guys have as far as hardware and what info might be valuable to you on the go.</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
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<p>Joe Dales</p>
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<p> </p> Smart Meters and high consumptiontag:ontag.farms.com,2010-04-28:3646443:Topic:48812010-04-28T01:14:37.000ZRichard Wakefieldhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/RichardWakefield
<p>There is a serious problem with the smart meters, reading as much as 4 times the actual consumption.</p>
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<p>We need to get everyone together. I have already contacted 2 reporters, and started this blog <a href="http://h1ripoff.blogspot.com/">http://h1ripoff.blogspot.com/</a></p>
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<p>It may come down to a class action suit against Hydro One. This is THEFT!</p>
<p>There is a serious problem with the smart meters, reading as much as 4 times the actual consumption.</p>
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<p>We need to get everyone together. I have already contacted 2 reporters, and started this blog <a href="http://h1ripoff.blogspot.com/">http://h1ripoff.blogspot.com/</a></p>
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<p>It may come down to a class action suit against Hydro One. This is THEFT!</p>