A review of the ShopSavvy application, available on the Google Android platform and the G1.
ShopSavvy System Requirements
The requirements for the android ShopSavvy Application are pretty simple at the moment considering only the T-Mobile G1 offers Google Android, however down the road you'll want to look for the following abilities and system standards.
Requirements are as follows:
Google Android Operating System
Internet Plan so you can download applications and use ShopSavvy
ShopSavvy application (available for download via Android Market)
To Download ShopSavvy: launch the market application | tap applications | shopping | select shopsavvy | the phone will download the application. You will be notified when it is finished installing and will be able to launch ShopSavvy from the applications tab.
Choices at your fingertips
Have you ever been in a situation at a store where you see something that you like and want to buy but the price tag makes you hesitant? But despite the price tag on the item, you still chose to buy it, only to later find out that you could have gotten a better deal on it down the street or online for that matter.
If you can relate to that scenario then ShopSavvy For Google Android based cell phones is the perfect tool for you to add to the arsenal.
With the android ShopSavvy application currently available for the T-Mobile G1 you are able to use the built in camera to scan the barcode of a product at which time a list will then be populated with the prices of the item at online retailers and also at various local stores by using the phones built in GPS to determine your application.
This instant access allows you to shop smart and not jump at the first price that you see, and gets rid of the "frustrated later because you didn't shop around" scenario.
The convenience of ShopSavvy goes even further in the sense that if the item is at an online store you are able click a link to go directly to the website where the item is located.
If the item is at a local store you even can click the store link and get directions to the store from where you are by using the GPS functionality.
In Summary
We live in a time of convenience and want things right away. Many of us will not take the time to do the bargain hunting, and price comparison, and end up paying more then we should most of the time. So why not get smart and let something else do the leg work for you?
Now convenience couldn't be any easier, all you have to do is find your item, scan it, let the list populate and then examine the prices, no more surfing from page to page, or ad to ad.
This tool is essential for bargain hunters, and make smart shoppers out of those who choose to use it. ShopSavvy can be downloaded via the Android Market on the G1.
What it can do:
Price comparisons in the palm of your hand at both online and instore locations
The ability to shop and purchase with your fingertips
For more on ShopSavvy check out the developers website: http://www.biggu.com/
