4Eyes Review – One of the best applications for geeks
App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Magnet1c
Version #: 1.2
Date Released: 2011-08-16
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Price: 0.99
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I’m a computer geek. I love some obscure programs almost no-one else uses… Because they are based in the command line. In other words, I’m a command line geek. And I love this app.
When I read the description, I couldn’t help but think this is for geeks like me. Those people who love to ls their folders and spend most of their time coding, compiling or ssh-ing into their servers. The nerds who used the Ubiquity extension to the Firefox web browser… This application feels like Ubiquity did, but in my iPhone. What more could I ask for?
Okay, enough beating around the bushes. What does 4Eyes do? Interact with pages. Let’s say that I’m watching TV and I see some reference to an interesting book, "The book". I want to see their reviews in Amazon to decide if I may buy it or not. What I did without 4Eyes:
- Open Mobile Safari,
- Go to Amazon.com,
- Search for "The Book",
- Select the correct entry,
- Read the reviews.
What I do with 4Eyes:
- Open 4Eyes,
- Type "a The Book", (a is for Amazon search)
- Selec the correct entry,
- Read the reviews.
It may look like I just skipped one step… But I saved some typing, too. And as soon as you can interact with so many web services like 4Eyes can do, you save time in every search. Searching flickr, for example can be excruciatingly slow even in an iPad, with 4Eyes it is lighning fast: you go straight where you want to go. Searching has never been easier, and the developer is eager to keep adding to it (in the next version, Delicious search, for example, soon new visual tweaks…).
If you are also a geek at heart, you should definitely buy this app: you won’t regret it.
Quick Take
Value:Very high
Would I Buy Again:Absolutely
Learning Curve:Quite low
Who Is It For:Geeks who love the command line, or people who want to save time
What I Like:Its speed and concept
What I Don't Like:That it wasn't around earlier
Final Statement:Give it a try and you won't regret it
Imagine being able to complete your web searches way faster than normal. By eliminating needless steps you can arrive at the page you want with just a few keystrokes. You’ve got to experience it to truly understand its power!
Want to search for a product on Amazon? Maybe find some photos on Flickr? Or get some information on Wikipedia or find a video on Youtube? You can do all that and more super quickly in 4Eyes.
? Unique keyboard-driven interface...
To perform a search, you type a command followed by your search term. For example, typing in “g digital slr cameras” will search Google (‘g’ for Google) for the term “digital slr cameras”.
Want to find information about the Empire State Building? Type in the command “wiki Empire State Building” and hit GO, you’re instantly sent to the Wikipedia page. Quick, easy, useful.
? No more waiting around...
It’s the little things that will save you time. The app uses short text commands, typically one or two letters long, saving you typing time. Why type “Wolfram Alpha” when you can simply type “wa” and get the same results.
The keyboard is always present meaning you can start typing away instantly, no more need to tap a text field to get it to focus. It may seem small, but having the keyboard instantly available will shave seconds and minutes off your search time over the weeks.
? Not just the web...
Want to do a quick search for an app in the App store? Or maybe find a place in Google Maps? Doing a search for either of these will open their respective apps, directly on the results you’re looking for. 4Eyes can even open your email client and third party apps like Instagram (you must have Instagram installed for this feature).
? Save your favorites...
Maybe there’s a search you find yourself doing repeatedly. Eliminate the need to keep having to type it over and over again by adding it to your favorites.
All your favorite searches are stored and displayed in the main menu. A simple tap instantly opens the web browser to that page. Your favorite searches and search history are displayed in the main menu, giving you quick, immediate access.
? Facebook & Twitter integration...
When you’ve found the page you’re looking for you may want to share it. You can perform basic actions like copying the url to the clipboard, email or sms the link and open in Safari. Social sharing sites like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr are supported as well as Instapaper, Pinboard, Read It Later & Google Reader.
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Article By ruben
Ruben Berenguel is finishing his PhD in Mathematics while writing in mostlymaths.net about being a 'geek of all trades'. He also happens to be the senior editor in the What's on iPhone network: any complaints go to him!
ruben has written 174 awesome app reviews.
