I'm up for the every 2 upgrade this April with Verizon and if I know that there's an app for Android, then I'd defect from the Palm camp in a heartbeat !, and there's zero chance I'm getting an iPhone !.
I'm looking right now at smart phones and the IRFR app would make or break my choice... if a Droid version were to be made for sure (even if it won't release for a while) that will probably cement my choice. My LD already has a Droid and is even considering getting an ipod touch just for the sake of the iRFR - but a Droid version would make his day...
Incidentally, we have a Congo not an Eos or Ion...
I recently heard from several news sources that Android phones are now OUT SELLING iphones. So lets get this iRFR on Android!
Okay, I'm not going to make a big deal out of this, but of course Androids are outselling iPhones. There are over 100 different Android phones on the market right now and only one iPhone (okay 2 models being actively sold: 3GS and 4). The fact that the 2 are even close in the running speaks worlds to the superiority of the iPhone.
In ETC's defense, I would stick to the iRFR only for iPhone because the hardware is consistent as opposed to the Android with which you never know which hardware will have a problem with the software. I am sure the developers for Android apps are having all kinds of problems with certain handsets working perfectly and others acting up all the time.
Don't purchase a phone solely on the basis of this one app. If you want the iRFR, get an iPod touch.
I was gonna suggest MAC filtering for any one who is using a router as their server and not the console. I don't think the ION is capable of it as of now (I could be wrong). Either that or just disable DHCP and go with a static IP setup. Either method will work, however be aware that it is relatively easy for a determined person to crack wireless networks. Even one with MAC filtering, and WEP encryption. The best method for securing your network work is WPA with a really long random password, MAC address filtering and do not broadcast your SSID. That may be a bit extreme for some users that dont have mailicious users. If all you are worried about is a joker bringing up a light to mess with the bord op you probably dont need to go that far.
rkilpatrick's point about wireless security is valid, but I have a different mindset. During a performance, I wouldn't want any unauthorized or authorized people bringing up channels from the iRFR. The best way to guarantee that level of security is unplugging the wap.
[edited by: Tracy.Fitch at 9:09 AM (GMT -6) on Thu, Oct 28 2010]
