Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

I already voted, too, great new apps all the way!

I've just two questions about the prices (no, I don't think that I have big chances, but just in case... :D):

1. Are the N950s our own devices, because all others were given away as a loan. If so, are we allowed to sell them or exchange them with others? I ask because I already own a N950 and take part in this competition, because I want a N9.

2. Do you know when and how the prices will be delivered? I ask because I will be not at home for the next 10 days and probably without access to my emails.

btw: If you have any recommendation for prepaid data plan in italy please PN me ;)

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

The answer to your first two queries is wrapped up in one of the rules:

So I expect they will be a 'loan', but the type of loan where it's not expected you'll ever be asked to return them. As you already have a N950 (I assume through a similar device program) there will be similar expectations on you that you'll appreciate any device you win. I have no idea if Nokia is taking an interest in those who are selling their developer devices on ebay but it's hoped you would make good use of them yourself :)

Each category has a pool of devices assigned, and the first placed developer gets first choice, etc etc until all gone. For any device winners in a similar situation as you could be (as you have a N950 already and would like the N9) we'll try to swap prizes amongst device winners so they'll have the one they want. For those who are in the top places and don't want a device we'll substitute a bounty share and give someone outside the winning positions a chance to claim the device.

As to when they will be delivered, we'll provide your details to the Nokia contact who sorts all that out. it usually takes atleast a couple of weeks to get everything sorted but once they are posted out they arrive very quickly.

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

I can't vote, but I would love some feedback on my app. Can any N9 developer please provide feedback on my app, Next BART? In return I will provide feedback on your app, if it's on the N9.

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=86586

You can send me a private message or post it in my app thread. I would really appreciate it.

Maybe it's normal that few people write reviews or give feedback, can any other developer chime in on this? This is my first app and i'm just wondering.

Thanks. Great apps by the way, and good luck to everyone. =)

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I can't comment on feedback, but I know from experience that testing can be very time consuming (I think I spent 2 hours testing and voting last weekend!). Also, according to my logs, only two people have downloaded my app. It would probably be better if I had been able to finish proper packaging and uploaded to extras. Or, maybe my app just has limited appeal!

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Hey ikkysleepy, I'll give you more feedback after the vote closes but I've tried Next BART and I think it's a very polished app :) Probably the biggest reason for lack of reviews or feedback is because it's focused squarely at San Francisco travellers.. and N9 owners in San Francisco are probably even rarer than the magical white N9 :) Also it's already quite complete. So don't be downhearted :)

Maybe there's some way of opening up what you've done with the user interface to incorporate other transport systems? That would be very cool as it's a really nicely designed UI and it will help get others involved in what you're doing. Also, bump your Announce thread a bit with news etc.. you tended to post really early in the morning for us Euros and by breakfast arrives your thread is already in page 2..

Oh rfeese your biggest problem with getting testers is no doubt because there isn't an easy to install package as yet. Which is a shame, because math bingo sounds actually like a lot of fun. When I get my N900 back I'll be sure to try it out :) It's a neat idea and once it's more accessible (packaged on a repository) then a lot more people will be having fun with it :)

Also rfeese, can I advise you to open an Announce thread for Math Bingo? Not only will you draw more attention to your application, people will come across it and help you out with packaging etc :)

Edit: Oh ikkysleepy and rfeese (and all, but mostly useful for the newer guys) you might also want to add details of your applications in your signature - therefore every time you post there's a chance someone will notice it, take an interest, and click to learn more. Also the google bots etc will pick it up and it'll start appearing in web searches. Look at mine, I have 3 or 4 things in there but then again i'm greedy and shameless :D

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Thanks, but its a bit too late for this advice :)
However, it can be useful for future projects.

Can't wait to see results... :)

Re: 2012 Coding Competition
 

Ashamed as we were, we did not make use of it. :p
But here we go for less than the last two (2) hours of voting.
Everybody still up or is awakening, please vote for your favourite.

And do not forget the council/board nominations/elections!

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okay did I win?:D:D:D:D

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It's still the 27th here...

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Less than 30 minutes left... :D