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Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?

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  • Jack van Tilburgundefined Offline
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    Jack van Tilburg
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    #25

    I make no judgment about the right or wrong of portrait or landscape mode. And I'm not trying to convince anyone to use one or the other. I point to a trend that ultimately influences the user and their habits, causing portrait mode to become mainstream.
    It is up to the app providers to adapt to this, or not. But ultimately the customer decides and the technology adapts (or not).
    By the way, I think that suits Corjan and Joost well 👍

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    • Jack van Tilburgundefined Jack van Tilburg

      @Con-Hennekens said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

      @HighPeakRider, I usually use the phone in landscape mode, because that's just how people see the world anyway.

      That world changes at that point. Look at Instagram, TikTok or Facebook. The portrait mode is used most often there. And many video and photo applications have already adapted their technology to this. That's the way it is supposed to be. The consumer decides and the technology must serve this purpose (where possible).
      And you are right that humans have a broad view. But if you want to focus on a particular faction, you may have to narrow that broad view.

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      wrote on last edited by Con Hennekens
      #26

      @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

      That world changes at that point.

      That world doesn't change at all. It's the smartphone that changes people. Those applications you mention work as easy in landscape as in portrait orientation, if not even better. You don't have a vertical monitor setup I suppose? And how have you positioned your TV? 😉 I don't think it's the consumer that decided this. It's the GUI makers of the first smartphones that went about it the wrong way and have set the benchmark for it. That's why we are watching amateur portrait video clips on TV with those horrible colored side panels to fill up the TV screen.

      @richtea999 said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

      Interestingly, satnavs have vertical/portrait information because that's where you're going

      Well, every satnav I know has had landscape orientation. The sides are used to display information panels without obstructing the view on the map. It's only since the later smartphone era that the XT is designed to be able to be used in portrait. And that was only after people were reprogrammed by their smartphones 😉 And the XT is the only one (I know of).

      It's a funny old world indeed! 🤣 🤣

      I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

      Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

      Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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      • Con Hennekensundefined Con Hennekens

        @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

        That world changes at that point.

        That world doesn't change at all. It's the smartphone that changes people. Those applications you mention work as easy in landscape as in portrait orientation, if not even better. You don't have a vertical monitor setup I suppose? And how have you positioned your TV? 😉 I don't think it's the consumer that decided this. It's the GUI makers of the first smartphones that went about it the wrong way and have set the benchmark for it. That's why we are watching amateur portrait video clips on TV with those horrible colored side panels to fill up the TV screen.

        @richtea999 said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

        Interestingly, satnavs have vertical/portrait information because that's where you're going

        Well, every satnav I know has had landscape orientation. The sides are used to display information panels without obstructing the view on the map. It's only since the later smartphone era that the XT is designed to be able to be used in portrait. And that was only after people were reprogrammed by their smartphones 😉 And the XT is the only one (I know of).

        It's a funny old world indeed! 🤣 🤣

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        @Con-Hennekens said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:
        It's only since the later smartphone era that the XT is designed to be able to be used in portrait. And that was only after people were reprogrammed by their smartphones 😉 And the XT is the only one (I know of).

        Just for clarity, the TomTom can be used in portrait mode too. 😁

        IMG_2605.jpeg

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        • Nick Carthewundefined Nick Carthew

          @Con-Hennekens said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:
          It's only since the later smartphone era that the XT is designed to be able to be used in portrait. And that was only after people were reprogrammed by their smartphones 😉 And the XT is the only one (I know of).

          Just for clarity, the TomTom can be used in portrait mode too. 😁

          IMG_2605.jpeg

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          #28

          @Nick-Carthew said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

          It's only since the later smartphone era that the XT is designed to be able to be used in portrait.

          My 590 could be set to portrait mode.

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          • Con Hennekensundefined Con Hennekens

            @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

            That world changes at that point.

            That world doesn't change at all. It's the smartphone that changes people. Those applications you mention work as easy in landscape as in portrait orientation, if not even better. You don't have a vertical monitor setup I suppose? And how have you positioned your TV? 😉 I don't think it's the consumer that decided this. It's the GUI makers of the first smartphones that went about it the wrong way and have set the benchmark for it. That's why we are watching amateur portrait video clips on TV with those horrible colored side panels to fill up the TV screen.

            @richtea999 said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

            Interestingly, satnavs have vertical/portrait information because that's where you're going

            Well, every satnav I know has had landscape orientation. The sides are used to display information panels without obstructing the view on the map. It's only since the later smartphone era that the XT is designed to be able to be used in portrait. And that was only after people were reprogrammed by their smartphones 😉 And the XT is the only one (I know of).

            It's a funny old world indeed! 🤣 🤣

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            #29

            @Con-Hennekens XT in portrait and using it this way puts the Garmin branding in the correct orientation. But i have always used mine in landscape…. image0.jpeg

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            • richtea999undefined richtea999

              Setup:

              • Quadlock phone case or adapter
              • Quadlock wireless charger
              • Quadlock anti-vibration damper
              • basic 12V -> dual USB connector
              • BarButtons for control
              • a phone, which may be one of:
                • Samsung A54
                • OnePlus Nord
                • iPhone 8

              Pros of the above:

              • I never need to buy a satnav. It's madness. I have a palm-sized computer that does the job, and a lot more.
              • one device can navigate and plan on the fly (small screens of 6-7" are fine for creating and amending routes the night before). No need for import/export, etc.
              • a group can share a route and within a minute everyone using MRA Navigate is ready. No faffing around, no download the night before, etc.
              • all the Quadlock kit is reusable, except for the phone case/adapter. New phone? Just buy a suitable case or adapter.

              And the cons (versus a satnav):

              • very bright days can wash out some phone screens
              • very high current + a hot day combined (30C) can force the screen to blank (MRA are working hard on this, so let's not discuss that here. I'm sure it will be fixed)
              • online/offline issues still happen occassionally during a ride which can cause me to stop, reset, start riding again (see elsewhere for discussions, MRA are looking into it. As above, I'm sure it will be fixed)
              • Quadlock wireless charger is overly expensive, but I was given one by a generous friend. USB cable works just as well - possibly better, but wireless is guaranteed waterproof whereas USB cable is 'probably' waterproof. I've had no problems yet.
              • the cheap 12V-> USB doesn't disconnect after a period of use. With the one I bought you have to disconnect when leaving the bike for a long time (i.e. days), or you may drain the motorbike battery. If it ever gives up I'll buy a better one.
              • a rat's nest of cables now adorns my bars for different phones, but whatever. Other people manage to create very tidy setups, I just ride.
              • I expect to get problems with rain giving false presses, but it hasn't happened. Yet.
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              Stefan Hummelink
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              #30

              @richtea999 said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

              I expect to get problems with rain giving false presses, but it hasn't happened. Yet

              For specifically this purpose I activate a TouchBlock app that blocks the touchscreen and unlocks the screen with button combinations (configurable), as soon as water starts to flow :).

              Manks bu'j te bange.

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              • Stefan Hummelinkundefined Stefan Hummelink

                @richtea999 said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

                I expect to get problems with rain giving false presses, but it hasn't happened. Yet

                For specifically this purpose I activate a TouchBlock app that blocks the touchscreen and unlocks the screen with button combinations (configurable), as soon as water starts to flow :).

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                #31

                @Stefan-Hummelink, Great idea! Which app ar you using for that?

                I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                • Con Hennekensundefined Con Hennekens

                  @Stefan-Hummelink, Great idea! Which app ar you using for that?

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                  Alpha tester
                  wrote on last edited by Stefan Hummelink
                  #32

                  @Con-Hennekens I utilize this one:

                  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clstudios.screenlock
                  Screenshot_20230930-144357.jpg

                  The amount of settings is sufficient for me and it works a charm. Try it out. 🙂

                  Manks bu'j te bange.

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                  • Stefan Hummelinkundefined Stefan Hummelink

                    @Con-Hennekens I utilize this one:

                    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clstudios.screenlock
                    Screenshot_20230930-144357.jpg

                    The amount of settings is sufficient for me and it works a charm. Try it out. 🙂

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                    #33

                    @Stefan-Hummelink interesting, I tried to download it but was blocked saying it was made an older version of Android. I might try Touch Lock - screen lock.

                    2010 GL1800 Goldwing using Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Android 13.

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                    • RetiredWingManundefined RetiredWingMan

                      @Stefan-Hummelink interesting, I tried to download it but was blocked saying it was made an older version of Android. I might try Touch Lock - screen lock.

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                      #34

                      @Doug-Robinson Well, maybe it works for me since I'm stuck on Android 11 due to my 5 year old dinosaur of a phone.

                      There are plenty of these apps available though. This was the one have a great experience with. 🙂

                      Maybe keep us posted how your selected one holds up? 🙂

                      Manks bu'j te bange.

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                        #35

                        It works for me on Android 13, even though it initially said incompatible with my phone in the description. Odd, but it installed fine and nice that it worked.

                        I struggled to find how to enable it for a couple of minutes - but just long press on the app icon and there's an option to start blocking.

                        Thanks Stefan!

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                        • richtea999undefined richtea999

                          It works for me on Android 13, even though it initially said incompatible with my phone in the description. Odd, but it installed fine and nice that it worked.

                          I struggled to find how to enable it for a couple of minutes - but just long press on the app icon and there's an option to start blocking.

                          Thanks Stefan!

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                          wrote on last edited by Stefan Hummelink
                          #36

                          @richtea999 I simply enable the notification function from inside the app before I'm out riding. Then as soon as the rain falls, I can lock the screen immediately by pulling down the notification bar and tapping the notification. 🙂

                          No problemo! All here to help eachother right. 😎

                          Manks bu'j te bange.

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                          • Stefan Hummelinkundefined Stefan Hummelink

                            @richtea999 I simply enable the notification function from inside the app before I'm out riding. Then as soon as the rain falls, I can lock the screen immediately by pulling down the notification bar and tapping the notification. 🙂

                            No problemo! All here to help eachother right. 😎

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                            @Stefan-Hummelink, works like a charm! Thanks

                            I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                            Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                            Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                            • Con Hennekensundefined Con Hennekens

                              @Stefan-Hummelink, works like a charm! Thanks

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                              @Con-Hennekens You're welcome.😄

                              Manks bu'j te bange.

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