Twitter with Jott

I love Jott.  At least I really like to try to use Jott because it’s such a great idea - just press the speed dial on my Blackberry, record a message and an email is waiting for me when I get to my destination.

I say “try to use” because, unfortunately, my midwestern accent seems to be impossible for Jott to understand.  But that didn’t stop me from trying the Twitter update capability that Jott has added.

Setting up Jott to work with Twitter is pretty easy.  Log-in to your Jott account, click on add a link and a menu will pop-up that includes Twitter.  Click on the icon, enter your information and you are ready to go.

Call Jott (J on my speed-dial) and when you get the prompt “Who do you want to Jott?”, say “Twitter”.  Record your message, wait a couple of seconds and then Jott promptly translates your dictation and posts to Twitter.

I didn’t corner test this, so I’m not sure what happens if you go over 100 characters.  Also, Jott adds a link to the end of your Twitter update that reduces the potential size of your message and takes followers to your Jott page.  There they can see the Jott message and also listen to it.  This has some Jott-Twitter users concerned, so just be aware that your voice will become public.

By the way, when I tested Jott to Twitter, the translation was perfect!  Thanks Jott.