Hippopost Lets You Snap Photos On Your BlackBerry And Send as Real Physical Postcards For Free!!

this is really nice can be very useful

I am getting a "Server cannot handle the message because of some temporary condition" message. Will continue to try downloading it.

pretty cool app & idea.

suprising that its free ! i like it.

Now all I need are people's home addresses rather than their email addersses haha.

This looks like fun, hope I can download it!

I'm getting the same server error message. Probably try again later.

cant wait to try it

I wonder which sponsors will be available for US users.

We're keeping a close eye on things. If you continue experiencing issues, please fire us an email at info@hippopost.com and we'll be happy to help you get your device going.

Thanx Kevin for the write up!

Hippopost

Always welcome to hear your feedback on the app - good, bad or otherwise!

Having the same problem registering.

This seems to be pretty sweet, I am downloading right this minute. It's a great idea, saves a lot of time and work.

I can't register either. I downloaded the app just fine though.

If you chose united states as your county :( to bad i wanted to play around with it

Download and installed the app without difficulty on my BlackBerry Storm, but I get a SOAP exception error when I tried to Register.

registered online and that worked out pretty well. However, when trying to log in on my phone, it was saying my username or password is incorrect.

Go to www.hippopost.com and choose Hippo Mobile. You can have it send you a download link via email. For some reason, that worked for me.

Trying to register the post card app for my Blackberry, but keep getting registration error....faultcode: soap: Server faultstring: system.web.Services.Protocols.SoapException: Server was unable to process request....etc....

Server was unable to process request----> hippopost.Persistence.objectNotFoundException... bummer!

same server problem here. Ugh.

Guys

Online and Mobile dB's aren't tied together just yet. To use the mobile app you need to register at first launch. Not sure why some are having difficulties - looking at that now. Apologies.

Also - US shouldn't be a problem.

Sit tight...

I could not register through the mobile app and got the same error message others have reported above.

I did register via the web site, but the account information I entered was not accepted through the mobile app.

YOu are telling me there is no way to tie that to the mobile app? I really hope you fix this soon, because now it looks like i have to create a separate account, which is not of use to me.

Looks like a great App...are too many trying to register at once??
9530.

Guys, good catch. Fixed, pls try again.

Wow, great idea. May have to download this one.

It's telling me I can only send 2 free. Is the program supported by sponsors?

Am I missing something...
Can you not preview the postcard first?
Will it automatically rotate a pic...or will it be cropped?

This sounds fabulous..I would pay to be able to do this on my phone and not have advertisements.

Now with PayPal to top up. This is not a free app, so why now are the ads there, so the developers can make a ton of money. $1.99 per postcard is pretty high, I can make them at the drug store for .15 and then stick a stamp on it myself.

My Mother actually doesn't have e-mail so she misses out on seeing pics of her grandson, this is the Perfect weekly mail to grandma, she'll have regular pics and no extra work for me!

Ok I got the situation now (2 per day is awesome)

Maybe this app is worth my time and promotion within my wireless store.

May become a Verizon Standard...

says im only allowed 2 postcards, then i have to pay, is this true?

sorry didnt see the other comments ( isnt really that clear thogh to be honest, i would change so people don't get discouraged)

great idea and a great app....just registered from U.S. no issues...hope you guys secure sponsors here asap!!!!
thanks for keeping it free too!!!

Worked fine for me - installation on my BB, registration, and I sent 1 of my 2 free daily postcards. Lets hope it shows up :)

Hey guys and gals, we did an article yesterday on a new postcard service called post it! and I think it is also worth a look. http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/making-postcards-using-blackberry-easy-...

Is anyone else not being able to create an acct from your mobile phone?

I tried creating an acct from my BB after downloading the app and it keeps on giving me errors then i went to the site and created one there, but when i try and login from my phone it says that the User name doesn't exist or the password is incorrect...

Any ideas?

The download and registration went just fine for me. I think this is going to be fun-- can't wait to try it. I'm going to send the first one to myself so I know when US deliveries have started.

I got it loaded, registered and sent a postcard. The only thing it didn't let me do was choose a contact on my phone. If that worked it would be perfect.

I downloaded and installed this app. At the end of the registration process, it told me I was issued 2 credits for postcards, the offers to let me buy more. In my book that's not free.

Will there be a version for the Storm (Meaning one that is designed for a touch screen?

Is simply amazing. I can't wait to use it! 2 free credits, which refreshes daily, is more than enough freeness! Thanks Hippopost!

what a fantastic idea! i'll be trying this out!

Great app guys, worked like a charm. There are a few bugs to work out though. One is that I did not get an error message when trying to enter my user name and password on the "buy points" option (even though I only entered my email address and no password). The other minor issue is with the confirmation email. Check the variable that should insert the sponsor name into the text. It's just a blank space followed by a period. Otherwise I love this app!

downloaded fine and let me send one prety easy. I'll check when it gets to the destination. Looks very promising. Great app

This isn't advertising revenue supported. You get 2 free postcards to send then at that point you have to pay for more credits. How do you figure this is advertising revenue supported or am I missing something?

I suppose the app isn't bad if you like sending out post cards with advertising on them (even after you've paid your fee for more credits), but this isn't for me.

This app looks pretty fantastic

Dloaded, registered and sent to postcards to test. No problems. Can't wait to see results.

I keep getting java.io.IOException:invalid url parameter when I try to register. I hope it is fixed soon so I can give this app a try.

Sorry, some people don't know that you aren't suppose to look a gift horse in the mouth - meaning don't complain about something that is FREE. My mom is in a nursing home and while I talk to her by phone almost daily, I know she will greatly enjoy receiving the postcards.

This is a brilliant idea, and I can't wait to try it out! Unfortunately, I'm having trouble registering through my phone. I know there was a problem earlier, and it's supposed to be fixed now but no go for me. I tried 2x with no luck. The specific error message is "java.io.IOException: Invalid url parameter." If it makes a difference I'm using OS 4.5 on the 8120.

just to make sure it's clear... we refresh every user and make sure that every user is intitled to send 2 credits every day and this is just a starting point. We hope to provide 5, 10 or more cards a day in the near future.

do you or do you plan to sell addresses

No problems downloading or registering from my BB. But, when trying to click on "choose from contacts", it wouldn't pull anything up. Seems to be the only problem. Using a storm 9530 w/ OS .167. Otherwise this is awesome, will be sending out postcards just intime for my trip to Mexico!

Just downloaded the app and did not have a problem sent my husband a card. Can't wait to see it If it really work and is free to this will be my fav

It says I have 2 free postcards credits and I can buy more, so how is it free after I send the 2 free credits if I need to purchase more via PayPal in order to send. I'm confused.

Before anybody bothers to post again without reading: it IS ad supported and you CAN continue to get FREE postcards. But it is limited to 2 free cards per DAY. Thats pretty darn good when you consider that you'd have to pay at least a couple of bucks to buy and mail 2 postcards! And did I mentyion that it is 2 free DAILY? lol.

we are not in the business of selling addresses and respect privacy. We need an address to send the mail... simple as that.

OK so we have just made a quick adjustment and released a version 1.0.8 of HippoMobile to allow for registration outside of Canada and the US.

You can now register with HippoMobile from any country world-wide.

Download, instal and send all worked great for me. Sending process a bit slow, but overall a really fanstastic app. Congratulations on coming up with the concept. I hope you make a killing and keep this service up for a very long time.

P.S. All this is subject to my recipient actually receiving the postcard! ;-)

Awesome app guys.

It was a bit unclear what the username was supposed to be. I guessed it was the email and was correct. Loaded on storm 9530 with 5.0.0.230 and got no errors. I like that it will use either stored photos or allow you to take one on the fly.
I can see the future being stuff like holiday cards, birthday cards, wish you were here cards. I know I will tell everyone about this app. Too bad nothing available for Halloween.

Your customer service score is at 100% i know once the app is out for about a month things will change please don't fall below 60%. i love the idea and was trying to do something of the same sort, thanks for letting me know my idea will fly. and get ready to hire more staff to help with the mailing of the thousands of cards your about get.lol

This sounds pretty interesting. Did you guys put out a privacy policy on this yet? Great idea guys.

Yes, we have our privacy policy on our website - please feel free to review it at http://www.hippopost.com.

This looks sweet, cant wait to test this out

If you want to use this on your computer go to:

https://secure.icoke.ca/ssldocs/buy/detail/personalized-postcard

It makes typing easier.

Is there a us version that you can use on the computer?

going to have to shut down for a few hours but will be back to answer any questions you may have in the morning. Appreciate all the support and comments - good and bad - its fantastic that we have this feedback. If you need to reach out direct, mail us at info@hippopost.com.

Don't forget you can also download our Facebook app http://apps.facebook.com/hippopost/ as well as send cards from our website. Same deal - 2 free cards every day.

WAIT - on Facebook you can send as many as you want.

If we have users, we can find the advertisers so please pass the word and keep the thread going!

Thanks a ton.

couldn't resist one more post here. go to our website at http://www.hippopost.com and see your options... facebook, online or mobile. All run the same free card model.

I can't wait to try this.

This looks like a really cool app...definitely something I had no problem downloading! Best wishes of success to the Hippo team and thank you!

This seems like it would be a lot of fun! However, is there an app that can do the exact same thing without sending a postcard physically? i.e. an electronic postcard via e-mail?

Hey guys love the idea and congrats on getting everything setup. I hope this works out for end users and everyone because I love it. I sent myself one just to test the services and we'll see once I receive. I'm thinking this would work out nicely for the grandpa's and grandma's whom just aren't into the digital age yet.... Again I digress to think LOL.

After 2 cards so well worth it@!!

Daily 2 cards mum is going to lvoe

This is easily my favorite application already and it just began. You guys are geniuses for coming up with this! Thank you soo much!

App refuses to connect on 9500

Registered through their site, but still unable to logon.
connection error invalid url

I just dl'ed and sent my first post card as a test!

Smooth as silk!

I love this! And I love the suggestion someone else had - sending grandma pictures of grandkids even.

This is just a great surprise way to stay in touch with people during this mobile day in age. I really like it!

Did anyone read there terms? It says they have the right to sell any and all info provided to 3rd party! including your information and the recipient.
Just what you need is more spam phone calls,Mail,email,etc..from someone selling your info.

Yeah. Agreed. You need to opt-in at registration and they also clearly state the recipient information is only used to create and send the product, etc.

I could see using this when with my family at Disney and the like and sending to other fam members.

Come to think of it, you guys should try and work advertising deals with destination resorts. Though, I can't imagine the folks at Disney would want to as it might take away from their other fee services at the parks like the picture services they offer....etc. But still might be worth a try.

I LOVE this app...Thank you soo much for making it!!! I have a few questions if you have the time..nothing urgent..How long does delivery usually take (i'm in Canada) and will there be an online site for some unlucky people who DONT have blackberrys :-) My husband would love this ..but alas he has a "dumb" phone LOL...

I used an old pic stored on my phone. I might have to turn off my "itookthisonmyphone" app to make sure my pics stay on the camera instead of auto deleting.

I will support advertisers who support this, in fact, the post card I sent, I chose the Halloween ad....we need to get a costume or two anyway.

im all about this!
installation and registration were painless, very user friendly, and it even enters a "." if hit space bar twice and capitalizes the first letter. it also sends a confirmation email.
i see myself using this alot. thanks

I downloaded and installed on 9530 w/ .167. Sent a test postcard to myself, everything ran smoothly except I couldn't click on the contact option. After I downloaded, I disabled compatability because it would let me scroll down. Is this maybe why I can't click on contact? Otherwise, superb app you all. My wife and I send postcards like crazy wherever we go. A+++

I don't have a data plan on my 8120 and the JAD does not install. Could Hippo, or some nice person here, make a JAR or ALX/COD available?

TIA.

installed fine on my Verizon Tour. Sent a test card to myself.

One thought for possible upgrades.....integrate with the camera app so when you snap a picture with the camera you have a menu option there to send a postcard.....

Just downloaded this to my 8900 and loaded straight in, was going to try and send myself a card to see what they look like but when I fill in the details it only allows US or Canada, any news on when/if you'll be rolling this out to the UK?

I'm assuming this service can be used in the UK right?

Ah i have answered my own question. NO.. shame this is not international posting, and only US and Canada.

Great idea tho

This sounds and looks like it's going to be one of the best, most useful and even fun apps available on the blackberry platform, ESPECIALLY for those of us who travel!! I'm going to Japan in December this year, and I can't wait to test this out then!! :D

A big THANK-YOU to Hippopost for all of their work!

Love it!!!!! have used Hippopost in the past from my lap top and I am excited it is now available on my mobi.

Can't wait to try it out! Thanks!!!

I was able to get registered and all, but when I tried to get a picture from my phone, this is the message I get: "The application Hippo Mobile has attempted to open a connection to a location inside the firewall which is IT policy." Does anyone know what this means and how I can get thru it so I can send a post? Thank you!

for the italian users....:-P

this is soo cool and 2 is enough for free to start with.
I ready it the first time it says 2 free then a charge.
thanks for this cool app.

Just installed Hippopost last night. I sent out a card to a friend, my fiance and myself as tests. I know they haven't started shipping to Canada, so I'm curious how long it's going to take.

An awesome idea and an excellently executed app.

I wish Hippopost all the best!

I am happy to see that registration is not only working from the mobile app, it is also tied in to the online registration database. Good work.

Downloaded smoothly, sent a card out yesterday and today with no issues, so far so good. Looking forward to seeing the cards in person. Great idea!

Is anyone else (using 9530) unable to click the choose contact option? I have to enter the addresses in manually for some reason. Help?

Just downloaded with no problems at all. I have not tried using a credit just yet. This could be a very handy and fun app!!! Thanks Kevin and Hippopost!!

Hmmm... By any chance does the recipient's name and address get placed on the advertiser's mailing list?

Because like free checking or free healthcare, nothing's really free.

Received the confirmation email saying "click to install", but there is nothing to click. Checked in my apps & downloads for something & nothing is there.

Can anyone help?
Thanks

Was excited @ 1st but then saw it didn't work on my storm and it ate up my app memory...maybe they'll fix it...

The app is free, and they get to put there ads on the back of them, but you still have to buy the postcards? I'll use the 2 free ones, and then delete the app from my BB.

I just sent my first card. I'll have to check back in a week to see if it goes through. But this app holds promise, especially on vacation weeks! I'll be willing to spend the money to send a bunch out to family of the kids or whatever.

love the app. already began sending in my cards for when they send them out in us. only issue is for storm i cannot pick a contact from my phone. i have to manually type them in which is a pain. im prettu sure its storm issue cause my girls tour works just fine for the contact portion of the app. any suggestions?

I too was confused about the 2 free cards and almost deleted it. Glad I didn't. Great idea, hope you make a ton of money. Wish I Thought of it. Hope the ads on front are small, the Coke example is pretty big in size.

Awesome idea, awesome app......
Man I wish I would have had this when I went to the Bahamas in July.

anyone else not able to use the 'choose contact' function of the app? i am running the app on my 9530, and it won't let me choose a contact - have to retype it.

having a ton of trouble getting my info entered on my storm. it doesnt want to scroll to the fields to enter my info.

I'm having the same issue with my Storm too. I caqn't choose contact either. :(

I hope they fix it soon as it's easier then typing in the info manually.

This seems like an awesome idea! I love it! Will definitely be using this service!!

I have the Storm and was unable to select the Choose Contact button while in Compatability mode. However when I disabled Compatability mode I was able to choose contact. But it made the overall usability difficult because you have to swipe the screen to choose an option when compatability mode is disabled. Other than that I love this app. Would be better if able to choose contact while in compatibility mode on the Storm 9530.

What a superb idea...i already downloaded the app and can't wait to get started. 2 free per day everyday is fine by me. Love it!!!

keep sayin unable to download

I've downloaded it twice now and cannot find the app icon anywhere.

Hi Everyone

Very excited to announce that HippoMobile is now available for download in BlackBerry App World. If you like the App we'd appreciate the thumbs up!

Donal & Team @ Hippopost.

I like this app. It worked as expected in the UI on my Storm, but the first two cards i sent out NEVER MADE IT TO THE RECIPIENTS. Please advise, hippopost, if you're reading these comments still. I have already emailed you directly regarding this and still no response. Thanks!

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So I tried this app when it 1st came out. I just got my post card today, a little over a month after I ordered it. But the picture quality is good....... Can't really complain when its free!

Over the weekend, Hippopost cards began coming in at home, the office and I'm waiting to hear from family if anything's arrived.

Thanks Hippopost for this free and great service.

Kevin

I decided to try out Hippopost. Took a picture and sent it via Hippopost on October 22, 2009 from NYC and it arrived here in New Jersey today, 11/29/09. I think we should call it "Turtlepost" instead.