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Comments on: Zagat on iPhone: 'A disappointment' die-hards will still 'love'

Zagat To Go's carefully compiled restaurant reviews may be ready for the iPhone and iPod Touch, but its delivery is only half-baked.

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by winterwanter December 2, 2008 7:39 PM PST: I agree. I paid $10 for that app and was very disappointed. There is no search option except searching by a broad query, like restaurants in Chelsea, or Italian, but not Italian restaurants in Chelsea. It's pathetic. I feel ripped off. I only hope they get a clue and improve this application.; Like this Reply to this comment


by LenKendall December 2, 2008 8:07 PM PST: In 36 months Yelp has destroyed Zagat's 25 year old business:

http://constructivegrumpiness.squarespace.com/home/2008/11/11/the-assassination-of-zagat-guide-by-the-power-yelpcom.html; Like this Reply to this comment


by AlWrent December 3, 2008 6:01 AM PST: The App works GREAT in New York and Boston so far. Can't say about small cities.; Like this Reply to this comment


by UbiUbi December 12, 2008 2:30 AM PST: We suggest that you try our smartphone aggregator of the most trusted, expert-level dining reviews at http://www.ubiubi.mobi. Michelin and Hedonist Guides are already available and cover New York City, San Francisco (including Sonoma and Napa), Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. More cities and more content publishers will continue to be released in the months to come. Stay tuned...; Like this Reply to this comment


by zagattogo January 15, 2009 3:35 AM PST: ZAGATTOGO.com delivers a comprehensive collection of survey-based guides to your mobile phone.

(PRWEB) January 15, 2009 -- January 15, a global leader in mobile media, today announced that ZAGATTOGO.COM, the mobile version of Zagattogo.com hugely popular restaurant and entertainment guides, is available for the new Palm(R) Treo(TM) 700w smartphone from Verizon Wireless running Windows Mobile(R) 5.0. In addition to comprehensive ratings and rankings for 24,000 spots in 70 different cities, Zagattogo.com offers many Palm Treo 700w smartphone customers optimized features, including wireless content updates, detailed street-level maps, and turn-by-turn driving directions to the user's desired destination(1).

"The company continues our long commitment to Palm branded handhelds and smartphones by bringing ZAGATTOGO.com to the new IPhones, Palm Treo 700w smartphone from Verizon Wireless," said Peter Edwards. "Now those who want the Treo experience, but who prefer Windows Mobile 5.0 can enjoy everything that ZAGATTOGO.com has to offer."

"The Palm Treo 700w smartphone makes a great traveling companion," said Mark Bercow, senior vice president, business development, Palm, Inc. "And with the addition of ZAGATTOGO.com, Treo smartphone customers can easily find great restaurants and nightspots."

ZAGATTOGO.com delivers a comprehensive collection of survey-based guides to cities such as London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Las Vegas, Chicago, San Francisco, Tokyo, Washington D.C. and dozens more. Reviews and information on ZAGATTOGO.com are presented by neighborhood, cuisine and special features with ratings provided for food quality, decor, service and cost. In addition, data is searchable according to the user's needs, making it easy to find the perfect place for any occasion or interest.

ZAGATTOGO.com service is available now for the Palm Treo 700w smartphone from Verizon Wireless running. A full-featured, two-week free trial version is available and allows users to evaluate the software prior to purchase. The Zagat2go.com content available for the Palm Treo 700w smartphones.

For information on Zagat2go.com titles optimized for the Palm Treo 700w smartphone, visit http://www.zagattogo.com .

About Zagat2go.com:
Zagat2go.com is the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based
leisure content. Zagat2go.com rates and reviews restaurants, hotels, nightlife, movies, music, golf, shopping and a range of other entertainment categories. Zagat2go.com content is available in print, on the Web, on the Palm and Pocket PC operating systems, on mobile phones, and on TV. For more information, visit http:///www.zagattogo.com.; Like this Reply to this comment