Hi,

Long time reader, first time poster here on the forum. However, this is the first time I really have something to say that might be usefull.

just yesterday, I tried mBarcode for the first time, and was impressed how well it recognized all the codes I threw at it. (As opposed to the apps that are available for my other phone, a SE Xperia X1).

However, the useability of the appis quite low at the moment, because it can only use the code to do a google search.

So right now, what happens when I scan the code on a box that's lying on my desk (box of my digicam):

mBarcode scans the code flawlessly, and gives me this code:
When I choose the google option, my browser opens te following link:

As all you guys on here (Who are probably a lot more computer literate then I am) can clearly see, it just generates a generic google search link + the barcode.

That's nice and all, but what I really want from a Barcode scanner is the ability to be able and see if there's a better price available for that item.

I'll give a few examples:

Continuing with the code from the camera:

- Tweakers.net pricewatch (a great tool for all dutch-speaking people (including Belgians like me):

The generic search-link looks as follows:

So, if I jiust define the keyword, in this case the barcode, i get the following link:

http://tweakers.net/pricewatch/zoeke...=4905524586787

And voila, local pricing and availability information for the product i just scanned.

- Example nr.2: The all important Amazon:

Generic search link:
Define the keyword:

And there you go, Amazon pricing info!

- Example nr.3: I pick up a game from the rack, and scan the code:

I want to know if I can get it any cheaper if I order it online, so what do i do?
I run a check at best-game-price.co.uk.

That site uses this format:

So when I insert the barcode in the link i get this, and from that link, I get all the pricing info I'd ever need.

These are just 3 examples I would like to use, but since most price checkers and stores use this method, it would allow everyone to just customise their mBarcode for their location, and most-wanted sites.

Since apparently the code to do this is already written (The google plugin uses this method) I would like to ask if someone can publish a tutorial to write a plugin of your own to search the site you would like.
Even better would be if a generic plugin could be written, so you can add sites form within the program.
(Like this: Tap "Add new site", Give it a name how it should appear in the list, add te generic link, and with some special string, mark where the barcode should be inserted in that link.)