At 23 Apr 2008 14:45:44 -0700 4phun wrote:

> Actually when I demonstrate the Google Maps feature built into the
> iPhone
> I use it to locate where we are and then ask the person if they like
> Pizza. I ask them to enter it as a search term using the built in
> keyboard. Everyone can easily type that in and hit search. Whent the
> ten or so pins drop on the map I hit list and ask them which is their
> favorite pizza vendor listed. Then I ask them to touch the item to see
> where it is on the map among all those pins.
>
> Then I demonstrate that they can tap on the pin and open the
> associated web site and see any discounts or coupons that are
> available. They can either us the map to get directions to the pizza
> place or they can tap on the phone number an instantly call the place
> to place an order.
>
> All this takes only a minute or two and very fast to demonstrate even
> with their newbie typing and naviagting based on my verbal
> instructions as to what to do next. Everyone that has seen this is
> very impressed and some want an iPhone just for that feature alone.


Why not just show them how to do it on their own phone? Google Maps works
on virtually every phone made in the last few years (except you have the
use the keys on non-touchscreen phones.) The My Location feature even
debuted on other mobile platforms before it came to the iPhone.

> BTW you can change the contrast and brighteness over a large range on
> the settings menu as well as AUTO using the built in light sensor.

Neat. How'd you print the coupons, BTW? ;-)