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Speaking for the android, palm, and other mobile os users who enjoy museum audio tours, talk of iPhone apps smacks of exclusivity.
Rebekah Stendahl <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>We recently created a video mobile tour that can be downloaded to an
>iPod or other mobile device. We don't rent any of these devices out,
>nor do we have stations for people to use download their own content
>when they arrive. We promote the tour on our visit planning sites and
>to tour and school groups before they visit. During testing we did use
>the iPod touch. This device was popular but some older users did have
>trouble figuring out the buttons.
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>www.museummobile.info <http://www.museummobile.info/> might be a
>helpful resource for you
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>We worked with a production company, Untravel Media. They helped us do a
>lot of research on devices and distribution.
>http://www.untravelmedia.com/ <http://www.untravelmedia.com/>
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>We also temporarily used a call-in option through a company called Guide
>by Cell, but since our tour was designed as a video the audio-only
>really didn't work well for us. http://www.guidebycell.com/
><http://www.guidebycell.com/>
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>Also, I believe the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston uses iPods
>that people can check out.
>http://www.icaboston.org/gofurther/mp3-tours/
><http://www.icaboston.org/gofurther/mp3-tours/> for their audio only
>tours.
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>Good luck!
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>Rebekah Stendahl
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>Manager of Education Programs
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>New England Aquarium
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>Central Wharf
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>Boston, MA 02110
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>617-226-2149 family programs
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>617-973-0251 fax
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