Google Latitude

[Sam Crawley]

Has anyone got Google Latitude working yet? It's part of the latest version of Google Maps on your phones, and lets you see (subject to giving permission) where all your mates are (live) on a map. Was thinking it would be a brilliant way of finding mates at Glasto, assuming everyone's batteries are up to the job (I know mine wouldn't be..).

Would be especially amazing if it hooks in with paulo999's GlastoEarth map and the Orange stage schedules: Picture the scene - what are you going to see next? - Quick glance at phone - bunch of mates are over at the Other Stage watching Elbow but it's Scouting for Girls on next there.. hang on.. that girl you met on the coach down is up at Park and there's a secret gig on next. Here we go...

Glasto 2020 stuff maybe... until then... look for the Orange Autobot flag!

[Katster]

Personally I hardly use my phone at Glastonbury. I prefer random encounters. Call me old fashioned but I don't really mind not being with my friends whilst watching a band

I guess it's a good idea if you like to be with your pals a lot though and have a tendancy of losing them

[dunc55]

unless you are on orange, phones are still a pain at glasto, difficult to get through text or connecting to the internet.

[r0cky]

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Edited March 2, 2009 by r0cky

[Joshuwarr]

The picture they use on the homepage of Wellingborough is about 10 minutes from where I live lol

[Staberinde]

Personally I hardly use my phone at Glastonbury. I prefer random encounters. Call me old fashioned but I don't really mind not being with my friends whilst watching a band

I guess it's a good idea if you like to be with your pals a lot though and have a tendancy of losing them

[benisright]

Also, in the future it would be great to have an idea where my kids are when they are old enough to roam free around the site. I doubt they will agree though

[Sam Crawley]

Kid A is on Pyramid. Oh no, crap, they're playing Reading.. damn...

[mr_bizarre]

Why not just tie string around each other, then you'll always be able to find each other!

Edited March 2, 2009 by mr_bizarre

[eFestivals]

why not spend the 5 days with your phone switched off, and lose yourself in the fest?

I know, I know - there's just too many people that JUST HAVE TO be able to be in contact with you at any minute of every day of your whole existence, and the whole world would stop if you turned your phone off for even just an hour.

[benisright]

Only reason i take my phone is to keep in touch with people at the fest.

If i bugger off on my lonesome to see one band whilst my mates go somewhere else, its handy to have a phone to meet up with them later.

[Staberinde]

why not spend the 5 days with your phone switched off, and lose yourself in the fest?

I know, I know - there's just too many people that JUST HAVE TO be able to be in contact with you at any minute of every day of your whole existence, and the whole world would stop if you turned your phone off for even just an hour.

[Ed209]

why not spend the 5 days with your phone switched off, and lose yourself in the fest?

I know, I know - there's just too many people that JUST HAVE TO be able to be in contact with you at any minute of every day of your whole existence, and the whole world would stop if you turned your phone off for even just an hour.

[parsonjack]

anyone ever tried walkie-talkies on site (apart from the security that is)? they work well when were skiing but i'm not sure how much of a connection you would or wouldnt get at Glasto...?

[Sweep]

why not spend the 5 days with your phone switched off, and lose yourself in the fest?

I know, I know - there's just too many people that JUST HAVE TO be able to be in contact with you at any minute of every day of your whole existence, and the whole world would stop if you turned your phone off for even just an hour.

[Paul ™]

I can't believe people are saying you 'need' your phone.

Sure it's handy at times, but it's just as easy to meet back up at camp or pre-arrange a meeting spot.

What did you people do before mobiles came along?

[TheBoyInTheBubble]

"Look we're online with the mixing desk and the bass player, I'll wait until you come back from the bar. Look for the duck on a stick" is my preferred method of meeting up. My phone stays hidden away in my tent just to be checked last thing at night.

[talullah]

anyone ever tried walkie-talkies on site (apart from the security that is)? they work well when were skiing but i'm not sure how much of a connection you would or wouldnt get at Glasto...?

[staggerlee]

I don't know why you techno-phobes get so irate about others using mobile phones at the festival. Although I enjoy the freedom of not having to speak or think of the outside world for five days, keeping in touch with your friends/loved ones does not take the magic or spontaneity away from Glastonbury. Personally we just use meeting points but we did lose a friend on Saturday night last year, it would of been fine if he didn't have all the drink and money.

[Charley333]

Am in two minds... On one hand, it was great last year being out of reach of "real world" for 4-5 days esp with Glasto's very own newspaper! But did need to use the mobile to contact people around the site... (handy at stupid o clock when you have no idea where anyone is and also used it to gloat about how I was lying in the sun drinking Brothers and listening to awesome music while they were in the "real world" getting these annoying texts at work!

[Sweep]

I can't believe people are saying you 'need' your phone.

Sure it's handy at times, but it's just as easy to meet back up at camp or pre-arrange a meeting spot.

What did you people do before mobiles came along?

[Staberinde]

mobile phones

use 'em

don't use 'em

Makes no difference to the fantastic time you're gonna have over the weekend.

[18Alex18]

But you see, you're all arguing against mobile phones at Glastonbury because it's "against the spirit of Glasto". But, if you don't have mobile phones, you have to arrange these meeting spots and times, which does NOT fit in with the Glastonbury spirit, because sometimes you come across something that makes you change your plans, you'll want to make spontaneous decisions. Having a mobile phone allows this spontaneity, because you don't have to worry about your friends anxiously waiting for you before they go to that band you said you'd see with them.

Edited March 3, 2009 by 18Alex18

[Rachie]

ive never even took my phone to glasto. I still get to see my mates enough tho. (even tho i wasnt even camped with them, as they get tipis.)

(ooops forgot my other half takes a phone, but its only turned on once a day to call his mum, whos looking after our daughters, and make sure everythings ok:)

Edited March 3, 2009 by Rachie

[denwyn]

Bloody Hell.....We will be reviewing mobile phones next...LEAVE THEM AT HOME...YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT THEM.