Treks In Sci-Fi on the DS?

Trekkygeek · February 20, 2007, 11:17:48 AM

Hi guys. I am finally going to buy myself a Nintendo DS fairly soon and will also get the browser for it. I realise it won't be completly quick for most websites, but does anyone on the forums use it for browsing this site? It would mean much more time on here for me. Also, can anyone recommend a good American internet shop I can buy from? These things cost a fortune over here. About Â£100 and thats without games, games start at Â£20 but the top titles go for Â£30. Bloody extortionate. Thanks guys.

Rico · February 20, 2007, 12:03:56 PM

I have a DS Lite and didn't even know you could browse the web with it? DOH!

Trekkygeek · February 20, 2007, 12:14:01 PM

Well really Rico. I have to revoke your geek card man. ;D
Over here, there is an Opera browser available for it. When I asked about the website being able to be viewed, I actually meant the Forums only. I can of course check out the site on my desktop. I'm sure you can get the browser over there.

the_wasd_man · February 20, 2007, 02:13:28 PM

Yeah they're selling a browser for the DS over the pond. I don't think it's out for us North Americans, though. So I haven't gotten it yet.

But then again, you can always install Linux on it, then you can even use it as an MP3. :P ;D

Rico · February 20, 2007, 03:39:25 PM

Sounds like something we might not have here - yet. I can't even imagine trying to view a web site on such a tiny screen. My son has a Sony PSP and that was such a pain to use to view web pages - not to mention the lack of a keyboard.

Movie Sean · February 28, 2007, 04:45:27 PM

I scan forums on my smart phone once in a while.

Most portable devices format them so they are easy to read, but you have to scroll down....a lot.

Chief · March 15, 2007, 02:36:51 PM

The Opera browser for the DS gets to America next month. So far people seems to find it useful.

I read it's going to be $30 bucks. Looks like I could get it soon.

Trekkygeek · March 25, 2007, 07:52:18 AM

If you do get it Chief, please let me know how you fare.

Jobydrone · April 10, 2007, 03:40:03 PM

Theres some homebrew out there for the techie minded that can turn your DS or DS lite into a functioning IPOD with all the features of the Ipod. Pretty neat but I cant imagine going to the trouble myself.

the_wasd_man · April 10, 2007, 03:58:36 PM

QuoteTheres some homebrew out there for the techie minded that can turn your DS or DS lite into a functioning IPOD with all the features of the Ipod. Pretty neat but I cant imagine going to the trouble myself.

Oh, but I have. ;)

http://www.treksf.com/forums/index.php?topic=1765.0