Sometimes you feel used and it’s a bad thing. Not so for us these days. We initiated a pretty cool contest allowing our members to partake and celebrate our being embedded in the hot new Slacker Portable Internet Radio by giving them a chance to win one. All they had to do was enter (you have to play to win) and tell us how they use Devicescape.
We got some pretty hysterical answers, one or two really weird (OK Wi-Fi fans may be on the edge) and a smattering of bawdy. But, mostly they were simply fabulous. Here are our TOP 10 favorite answers with
some direct quotes from our members:
10. Traveling on Business: Roberto S. tells us he travels
over 75% of the time and he sent a list of 15 countries he visits
regularly. Like many of our business customers he says, "I use
Devicescape to connect in hotels, airports, coffee shops, restaurants
and client offices everywhere I go."9. "On the Move": Many people wrote about using Devicescape walking
in cities, across campuses and even on buses and trains. Madison G.
says, "I walk through downtown without needing to log in or hit accept
on the splash screen every time I get to a new access point. It’s like
the seamless handoff between cell towers!"8. With your Favorite Apps: Be it Fring, YouTube, email,
online gaming or other applications, our members LOVE their mobile
applications and love Devicescape for getting them there faster.
Thorsten Z. uses Devicescape with Fring for "one click connecting to
call my girlfriend for low rates over Wi-Fi." We’re sure she approves
😉7. At Friends’ Places: You might not pull out a laptop
when visiting friends, but surely you have your mobile with you – and
wouldn’t it be nice to get weather, email and more with Devicescape?
Members like Robert N. claim "If I’m at a relative or friend’s house,
I add their networks so I’m always on a Wi-Fi versus mobile data
connection."6. While Commuting: Planes and trains and buses – oh my! Devicescape members get their mojo on the go-go. Peter T tells us, "When I’m traveling around the UK by train – often stations have Wi-Fi, but by the time I’ve gone through the manual login procedure, the train has pulled out again! Devicescape makes this service usable."
5. Across Campus Devicescape is there for U: With hundreds of campus networks in the Devicescape, we have thousands of students using our service everyday on all types of devices (some even related to learning.). Jon F. reports that, "Devicescape has become a part of my daily grind while going to school." And he adds, "You guys rock hard in far out ways." Far out, dude!
4. Managing Multiples: Some Devicescape members have multiple accounts, most have multiple devices, and all appreciate that Devicescape provides an easy way to manage them all. Nicklas D., who has multiple devices, says, "I have three different Wi-Fi connections I use regularly…and Devicescape connects me wherever I am, without me having to think about it or do anything….why doesn’t everyone use Devicescape." Our thoughts exactly!
3. To Save Money: We all like a free deal and our members
like the fact that we enable free networks and can connect them quickly
and easily. Jette A. says, "I always use Devicescape to make sure I
connect to the local wireless network instead of using my
phone-provider’s expensive connection. Because of this I don’t have to worry about my phone-bill and I don’t limit my access to other services."2. Creating Your Own Access: Some members are using Devicescape to create their own personal, seamless Devicescape-enabled Wi-Fi network. TeeJay, who lives where there are few access points, told of his strategy: "Most people have Wi-Fi at their homes and offices. [W]e are sharing our own networks among ourselves and in the process have a huge Wi-Fi network. I believe this is getting the best out of Devicescape." AGREED!
And the NUMBER ONE REASON our members use Devicescape:
1. To make Wi-Fi Access Easy: According to Larry F.,
"Before Devicescape I alternated between pulling out my fingernails and
attempting to login by just glaring at the screen." It’s OK Larry –
we’re here for you…