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Find Cheap Gas on Oregon Coast - Or Anywhere - Via Mobile Phone |
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05/24/07
Secrets of the Season |
Find Cheap Gas on Oregon Coast - Or Anywhere - Via Mobile Phone
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| Filling up in Cannon Beach |
(Cupertino, Calif) – Earlier this week, Mobio Networks announced that it has launched Cheap Gas, a free widget designed to let users instantly locate the cheapest gas stations from their mobile phone. Mobio released its new widget as part of the GetMobio mobile lifestyle portal, a collection of mobile applications that are fun, simple and useful for everyday use.
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The feature is available anywhere in the U.S. But for Oregonians heading to the Oregon coast and up and down Highway 101. This release happens just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend rush to the coast, or anywhere else in Oregon where tourism is the resounding center of attraction.
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PR representative for Mobio told BeachConnection.net the feature will
include plenty of gas stations along Oregon’s coast.
“Our goal is to focus on those use cases where mobile technology can add real, everyday value to the user,” said Marcia Kadanoff, VP Marketing of Mobio. “Naturally one of the most compelling cases is a scenario where the mobile phone user can actually save money by quickly referencing content on the mobile phone. With gas prices skyrocketing across the US, we hope that Mobio’s Cheap Gas will be a helpful tool for people who want to spend their hard earned cash on something other than filling up their vehicles. It’s a simple, convenient way to avoid overpaying at the pump this summer for everyone from the busy commuter to families getting away on vacation.”
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| Example of Mobio's Cheap Gas appearance (courtesy Mobio) |
Mobio’s Cheap Gas widget allows users to find the lowest cost gas station near any location and even to filter search results by brand. That means that if a user prefers to fuel up at a specific chain, then they can set your preferences to always display their favorite stations first on the list. Once you tell your cellphone your street address, Cheap Gas pinpoints the most relevant results and displays a map for those stations located on the next corner – not merely within your zip code or somewhere within the city limits.
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Cheap Gas is available by downloading GetMobio, a free service that consists of over 50 dynamic applications, widgets and RSS feeds. The GetMobio lifestyle portal features collections of Web service mash-ups that include nightclubs, restaurants, movies and local events.
In January, Mobio was selected from thousands of innovators to launch its GetMobio mobile lifestyle portal at the DEMO 2007 conference. Following the launch, Business 2.0 Magazine called Mobio one of the hottest start-ups to watch in its “Next Net 25” of 2007 and IDC named Mobio one of its “10 Emerging Wireless Entertainment Players to Watch in 2007.” In April, LAPTOP Magazine called Mobio one of “Ten Companies to Watch in 2007.”
Mobio’s
applications are designed to be used with very few clicks and no or minimal
data entry, and are created for the most popular and widely available
mobile phones on the market, such as the Motorola RAZR and Samsung BLADE.
By simply entering their information once, users can personalize their
experience across all GetMobio collections to create a more intuitive,
seamless interaction. Visit www.getmobio.com
to download the GetMobio lifestyle portal from the Web or http://getmobio.com/now
on your mobile phone.
Mobio makes over 50 dynamic mobile applications and widgets that work together and are based on mash-ups of web services. Based in Silicon Valley, the company’s mission is to make compelling applications that are fun, simple and useful enough to merit everyday use on popular mobile phones. Around the globe, people use Mobio’s applications to locate the hottest bars, call a cab and book a table at the latest restaurants – all with very few clicks and minimal or no data entry. For more information, visit www.getmobio.com.
A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
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Lincoln City Vacation Homes Something for everyone: smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes – ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
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Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
Inn At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. Lincoln City’s only resort hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine in penthouse restaurant and bar, for casual meal or candlelight dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to 1-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Also, wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive wedding possibilities. 4009 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161. www.spanishhead.com |
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at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south
end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by
the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach
strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering
gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms.
Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly.
Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine
and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At
Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com. |
The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com |
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