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IREFU2 Thu Nov 05, 2009 03:23pm
Blackberry........

dsqrddgd909 Thu Nov 05, 2009 03:24pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoochy (Post 634719)
You realize that cell phones will critique your game. :eek:
After the game, pick up your phone. I bet it will have a message like..
"Missed 5 calls" :D
Ba-Dum-Bum

Adam Thu Nov 05, 2009 03:26pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoochy (Post 634719)
You realize that cell phones will critique your game. :eek:
After the game, pick up your phone. I bet it will have a message like..
"Missed 5 calls" :D
That would be a good game for me.

CMHCoachNRef Thu Nov 05, 2009 04:42pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by CMHCoachNRef (Post 634733)
You definitely need a handsfree phone with Bluetooth. It is the only way to be able to continue talking to friends and asking fellow referees for rulings on specific sits during the games. Texting is typically too slow during a game -- that only works effectively during timeouts and between quarters. I would also suggest that you get one with the AP application to properly track the possession arrow during the game. Make sure that it has a stop clock function as well.
On a more serious note, a Blackberry can be had for a very reasonable price. You can access the separate information if you need -- synch your calendar, update your expenses, access google, etc.

A Blackberry is a reasonable phone with good texting capabiliity along with decent web access if you need it -- our OHSAA contracts are on the OHSAA site that I can bring up on my BBerry if I forgot directions to a HS.

Zoochy Thu Nov 05, 2009 05:09pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 634738)
That would be a good game for me.
I guess yours would read.. Missed 10 calls?

mbyron Thu Nov 05, 2009 05:18pm
Best phone for refs? How about the Samsung "Stripe"?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA280_.jpg

Adam Thu Nov 05, 2009 05:20pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoochy (Post 634757)
I guess yours would read.. Missed 10 calls?
Depends on whom you ask.

BillyMac Thu Nov 05, 2009 08:00pm
New Cell Phones? We Don't Need No Stinkin' New Cell Phones ...
 
I still use my Motorola DynaTAC 8000X. I bought it in 1984. It only weighs two pounds. Light as a feather. And I get to talk for a whole half-hour before I have to recharge it. And if I don't carry an extra pair of shoes in my equipment bag, it will easily fit in my equipment bag.

http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/dc60460daf437fb8

BktBallRef Thu Nov 05, 2009 08:26pm
iPhone.

I've suggested to the folks at ArbiterSports that there should be "an app for that." They said it's down the road.

The latest iPhone OS has copy/paste, so you could copy those text messages into your calendar.

The iPhone can be setup to work with Microsfot Outlook, GMail, Yahoo!, AOL, etc. in the time it takes you to type in your usermane and password. No server addresses, SMTP, POP3, or any of that other crap to enter.

If you buy online at AT&T Wireless, you can get an refurb iPhone for less than $100. Just as good and the same warraty as the brand new one.

BTW, Blackberry sucks. I've had both.

There is no other choice IMHO.

Welpe Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:53pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by BktBallRef (Post 634783)


The iPhone can be setup to work with Microsfot Outlook, GMail, Yahoo!, AOL, etc. in the time it takes you to type in your usermane and password.
Same with my Blackberry 9000.

Quote:
BTW, Blackberry sucks. I've had both.
Is the iPhone better than the Blackberry? I don't know, I've never owned an iPhone but the Blackberry far from "sucks".

Quote:
There is no other choice IMHO.
Blackberry 9000. :)

budjones05 Fri Nov 06, 2009 02:04am
Hmmmm, the best cell phone for any official is a phone that will make calls. And not just in places that it likes!

referee99 Fri Nov 06, 2009 07:43am
Blackberry has changed my life.
 
Highly recommend.

All members of the associations I belong to in the contacts file.
All venues loaded as well, easily viewed in Google maps.
Web access to solve problems. Can access reftek.. haven't tried arbitersports on it.
Email from assignors can be responded to in seconds.
The mapping is huge. All pertinent information available at fingertips.
Again, highly recommended.

The R Fri Nov 06, 2009 07:58am
Quote:
Originally Posted by referee99 (Post 634816)
Highly recommend.

All members of the associations I belong to in the contacts file.
All venues loaded as well, easily viewed in Google maps.
Web access to solve problems. Can access reftek.. haven't tried arbitersports on it.
Email from assignors can be responded to in seconds.
The mapping is huge. All pertinent information available at fingertips.
Again, highly recommended.
Ref99 do you have a storm?

referee99 Fri Nov 06, 2009 08:07am
I have a Curve. 8350i?
 
sprint/nextel is carrier.

rockchalk jhawk Fri Nov 06, 2009 09:09am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 634712)

Now, I can't wait for the arbiter app for my Blackberry Storm.
Is there such a thing in development?!?!?! I really hope you're not fooling w/ my emotions here!

Edit: guess I should have read the whole thread first. Never mind...


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