Dr. Apex Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I finally joined the last decade and picked up an Iphone 5. What are some of the better peripherals for it?? In particular I'm looking for a reasonably priced slim case for it. Want to be able to keep it in my pocket so no Otter box, but something that covers the buttons and protects the phone all around. Also will be looking for a car mount aimed at using it to film track stuff, I know there are supposed to be some good suction cup mounts out there. Lastly, a track app. I know there are several, I remember seeing one that actually had the track map w/position, g-meter, and lap times. Think I would love to have something like that. Basically, school me on Iphones as this is my first!!:dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Should have waited, in 20 days the 5s should be out, the announcement is the 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I have had a Mophie Juice Box Air for 3 weeks and love it, LTE eats battery. The case has good protection while doubling the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I was actually looking for the 4s but they had just pulled it off the market so I was forced to buy the 5, wish I could have waited for the 5s to come out and the price on the 5 to drop. I did end up getting a "Ballistic" case for it, still fairly slim but covers it well and built-in screen protector. I looked at the battery cases, spendy but that would be kinda nice. What are some good apps to have?? Preferably free ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 This http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOCRO7Q/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this work perfect together http://g-form.com/products/iphone-5-case/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Apps I find myself using a ton are: Youtube, Wikipedia, Yahoo Finance, Podcasts, Vine, Facebook, Liberty Mutual (My proof of insurance), iTunes U., Starbucks, Flashlight. I just got my iphone a month ago (it's my first smartphone) and I'm freaking addicted to the thing. A year ago I was just another Apple hater but an iPad Mini and iPhone later I'm a fanboy lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 This http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOCRO7Q/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I like that^^, will probably get that, thanx!! and this work perfect together http://g-form.com/products/iphone-5-case/ Did find a case I liked though that's a nice one. Apps I find myself using a ton are: Youtube, Wikipedia, Yahoo Finance, Podcasts, Vine, Facebook, Liberty Mutual (My proof of insurance), iTunes U., Starbucks, Flashlight. I just got my iphone a month ago (it's my first smartphone) and I'm freaking addicted to the thing. A year ago I was just another Apple hater but an iPad Mini and iPhone later I'm a fanboy lol. Me too, Macbook pro and Iphone now, they both work so well and Sync is super easy. I got Youtube, will look at Wiki, Flashlight, ESPN College Football, Gmail, and a couple games so far. Sticking with the free stuff but plan on getting one of those track apps before long, supposed to be quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Motion X Drive is one of the best GPS systems IMO Box or Skydrive for syncing desktop files Google is more responsive and better than Siri Grocery IQ for the wife in you and other shopping lists Viper Smart Start because winter is coming Tapatalk because CR needs to be with you 24x7 Key Ring and ditch those plastic bar code things on your keychain My radar so you can see the twister coming at us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Know of any good traffic apps Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Know of any good traffic apps Tim? Motion X has reliable traffic overlays that can be used while routing. You can then click on the icons and it will show details. The exclamation point below is an accident. Just click on it while routing and it will show details such as "Route xx northbound due to accident according to police" http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple/v4/ac/27/6c/ac276c84-80bb-74f0-fa19-03580d9ad55e/screen640x640.jpeg Honestly, the best I've found are NBC4 notifications. It's saved me countless times by coming through as breaking news. I've never used Waze but I've heard good things about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I don't like any of the GPS apps except TomTom. TomTom doesn't rely on a data connection for the map. Drive down in southeast Ohio and have no service the other apps become useless. TomTom has good traffic too, but it costs money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I replaced my thermostat with one of these: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/3u9ehe8e.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/egeqyhev.jpg I use it quite often, our thermostat is downstairs and I'm lazy. I like WeatherBug for weather http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/syvuquva.jpg I use 1password all the time: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/03/2aqeja6a.jpg Others I use: Big102go-Watch Football Sunday Ticket-see above Nexia-runs my house, cameras, door locks, lights. Directv App-schedule recordings, watch TV HBO2go-movies and shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I dumped the nest in favor of the Honeywell WiFi model, but either are suitable if you want the control. I use SkyDrive for linking files. Logmein Ignition for remote access when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm going to try out Motion X on my commute to the office tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 TomTom doesn't rely on a data connection for the map. Motion X can download the data as well so if you're planning on making a trip where you even think you might lose signal, just have it fetch the data while you're in range or on wifi. Works great. I do also use TomTom but it's rare. I'm going to try out Motion X on my commute to the office tomorrow. ^^ if you need help just call me. I've used it for a while. Turn by turn is like $9/yr. Worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I thankfully don't even touch the interstate and my hours are not near rush hour so I don't need a traffic app. So far I've added Gmail, ESPN CFB to keep scores when I can't watch, Tapatalk(though gotta figure out how to use it), Grocery IQ(need time to tinker also), Keyring, Fandango and a few others. I never really got to use apps before with my Android phones because they were always breaking and spent more time being investigated for software glitches than me even making phone calls. Seems like a lot of cool stuff out there to try out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Saw it mentioned, and I'll vouch for it. Waze is hands down THE best GPS/Navigation/traffic app out there. Google purchased Waze recently, and Waze and GMaps are already sharing nav, traffic, and search data. Waze also alerts to speed traps, road hazards, and traffic cameras. And it's free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Saw it mentioned, and I'll vouch for it. Waze is hands down THE best GPS/Navigation/traffic app out there. Google purchased Waze recently, and Waze and GMaps are already sharing nav, traffic, and search data. Waze also alerts to speed traps, road hazards, and traffic cameras. And it's free I love waze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 ^^ if you need help just call me. I've used it for a while. Turn by turn is like $9/yr. Worth it. I've been using Google maps now for quite a while and it's turn by turn is pretty fantastic, And it's free I have not rented issues even when I was in areas with low/no signals yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 +1 for Waze. I've been using it for years on all of my smartphones. If you just need to check traffic reports before you drive somewhere use http://www.ohgo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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