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iPhone app review: Mocha VNC Lite
VNC allows you to remotely manage one computer from another. But the thing is, you usually have to be at another computer to do this.
MochaSoft has just released a Mocha VNC Lite a VNC client for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch allowing you to control another computer all from your finger tips. We tested VNC Lite with a Mac Mini and an iPhone and after enabling remote management on the Mac connecting with the iPhone was a breeze.
The app supports both portrait and wide screen modes as well as the zoom in and out gestures. Along the bottom edge you have buttons for the on screen keyboard, options and to enable/disable mouse clicks.
Screen refresh on the iPhone was a bit slow but adequate but because the iPhone/iPod Touch sole input device is your finger it was hard to do any meaningful task.
Generally, when you're using remote management software like VNC you're using a keyboard an a mouse. Without these devices, trying to administer a computer with one finger proved to be slow and awkward.
VNC Lite is a great application, but we couldn't recommend it for any type of serious administrative task.
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Subscribe to commentsWolfman K 42Jul 17th 2008 3:16PM
Actually it's quite good at remote monitoring. Sure your not going to do a lot of point and clicking, or cli stuff but for keeping an eye on a running task or a gui readout of something it's quite handy, and worth every penny.
RandallJul 17th 2008 11:48PM
how does this compare to VNSea for jailbroken iPhones/Touches?
IanJul 18th 2008 12:54AM
I use PalmVNC on my Palm TX (same screen size) and it's great for seeing what's been happening on my PC overnight before getting out my warm bed on a cold morning (it's winter in Oz, y'see.)
Not a replacement for sitting at the PC, but still useful to have.
ElushaJul 18th 2008 9:26PM
i have VNC lite and i love it.
but i was wondering what the qualifications of wifi does it need.
cuz it works perfect over my wifi at home.
but i try to connect to my computer via VNC at other wifi spots and it doesn't connect.
anyone know why...
DanielJul 22nd 2008 1:13PM
Your most likely trying to connect through and internal IP address (e.g. one that begins 192.168.xxx.xxx) which will only work within your own network.
MenciusJul 22nd 2008 11:47PM
i have no idea how this works lol
could someone help me out?