iPhone 3Gs Great For Mobile MD

Mobile anything is what is in these days, and in the realm of metal detecting, things are no different. Many hobbyists have taken to the web via Blogger, YouTube, etc to share their finds, but what about up to the minute updates on the hunt?

As many of you might have noticed, on my sidebar I have links to other MD blogs, YouTube channels, and now, even MD Tweets from Twitter! All of these great tools are really letting hobbyists get their recent finds out there to the world... as it's happening.

I recently upgraded from my 1st Generation 4GB iPhone, to the new 16GB 3Gs model. And IMO, if you are one of these mobile MD type people, this phone is a must! I'll run down the features that really make it shine.

TwitterFon App
Available for FREE from the App Store on your iPhone or from iTunes, this application allows you to "tweet" about your finds directly to your Twitter account for all your followers to view.

Notes
This basic App that comes standard on all iPhones is perfect for logging in finds. Just recently, with the 3.0 firmware update, Notes can now be sync'd, but only through the Mail.app Note on OS X Leopard. Hopefully soon they'll make it available to sync through Outlook, or better yet, to just export them as .txt files!

Voice Memos
Available free on all version of the iPhone is the Voice Memo app. Don't have the time or gusto to type in your finds, just make a verbal note of your specs and playback later.

Maps + Compass
This great standard app is your mobile Google Earth. Spot those empty lots, parks etc on the fly and even get directions from your current location. The compass is only available on the 3Gs model and has a really handy feature... Lat and Long.

Camera + Video
All models have a camera, but the 3Gs has a 3MP camera as well as the ability to shoot video. It shoots rather GOOD video too. A few tests I've done and seen really look great... and outdoor videos are best. Plus now that they also added the ability to directly upload the videos to YOUR personal YouTube channel, it's perfect! Additionally, you can trim/edit the videos directly on the phone. Here's a sample video I shot indoors.