Unfortunately the large data file download is a "feature" of many apps.
Where possible (and this of course depends on the device you have) always
best to do by WiFi
On 25 August 2013 07:55, Colin R <> wrote:
> Thanks Steve, bought it!
>
> I also bought,for $2.99, The Birds of South America. It appears to be a
> new app and claims to feature 3000 species.
> It took 2 minutes to down load to my iPhone.
> There were no photos/pictures included, however, I then downloaded 1180
> images (photos and drawings) WHICH TOOK 2.5 hrs TO COMPLETE. BEWARE IF
> YOU DO THIS I USED UP MY MONTHLY DATA ALLOWANCE. The photos are, in many
> cases, very good but there seems to be only a max of 2 per any specific
> bird - at this stage.
> The bonus is that if you get the app now, at this price, they say they
> will provide updates free as they progressively add more info and the
> price will rise. There is no requirement to download the images
> incidentally - its your choice.
>
> I can't say it is the ultimate guide to birds of S America - there is a
> brief description of each species and a
> written description of where it may be seen - not a map. But I figured
> for $2.99 it wasn't a bad deal and if it all went to hell in a
> handbasket - I'd just delete it and no big loss.
>
> It'll be interesting, I think, to see how it develops. Hopefully they
> will update to maps in the future.
>
> Cheers
> Colin
>
> On Fri, Aug 23, 2013, at 08:20 AM, Steve Clark wrote:
> > G'day all
> >
> > Just a note that this excellent field guide app is on special (a third of
> > the usual price) for $A5.49. It's a USA back to school promotion so grab
> > it while you can.
> >
> > Only for Apples gadgets - sorry.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Steve
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