Tech Review: Android: Friday, August 25

HTC Nexus One PB99100 (Gray) Unlocked T-Mobile 3G - 00300389 - Reconditioned ($120)

http://blutekusa.store.buy.com/p/htc-nexus-one-pb99100-gray-unlocked-t-mobile-3g/221497016.html?listingid=229316243

• Just like the one which is current misplaced.

Tech Review: Android Software: Friday, August 17, 2012

Android Game Competition 

http://www.codeproject.com/Competitions/585/Android-at-Play-Android-Game-App-Contest.aspx

• Intel sponsored
• $25,000

Setting Up Your Android Dev Environment

http://news.dice.com/2012/08/14/set-up-android-development-environment/?CMPID=EM_SV_UP_JS_AD_LC_AD_&utm_source=Cheetahmail&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=Advisory_Lifecycle&om_rid=AAMTz6&om_mid=_BQLQo$B8tfjrpg&dadv

Humble Bundle for Android 3 Comes to Ubuntu 12.04

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Humble-Bundle-for-Android-3-Comes-to-Ubuntu-12-04-286594.shtml

• Could not find it in the Ubuntu Software Center

Tech Review: Android Hardware: Friday, August 17, 2012

Check Out Samsung's New Super Tablet That's More Powerful Than The iPad

http://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-galaxy-note-101-2012-8

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: Game changer for business?

http://www.zdnet.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-game-changer-for-business-7000002687/

Around $560

Lexar 32GB Class 10 microSDHC Flash Memory Card - LSDMI32G-C10-1004 ($20)

http://www.buy.com/prod/235818150.html

Tech Review: Android Hardware: Friday, August 10, 2012

ASUS TF300T-B1-BL Eee Pad Transformer Tablet - Android Ice Cream Sandwich, NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.2GHz, 1GB DDR3, 32GB Flash Storage, 10.1" Multi-Touch Screen, Dual Webcams, Blue ($374? or $400)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2339671&sku=A50-101208&SRCCODE=WEM3209TT&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM3209-_-tigeremail3209&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM3209&cm_lm=hughes.stan@gmail.com

• 1.4 lbs or 22.4 ounces
• 10.1"
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• NVIDIA Tegra 3 Guad-core at 1.2GHz
• GPU/VPU (Graphics processing unig and Visual processing unit)
• 28 review at 4.7 or 5 stars

This is the machine I would buy if I could afford it.

Pandigital 8" 4GB Android 2.3 Internet Tablet and Transcend 16GB Class 4 microSDHC Flash Card Bundle ($100)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3420501&sku=P32-1070%20B16&SRCCODE=WEM3209TT&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM3209-_-tigeremail3209&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM3209&cm_lm=hughes.stan@gmail.com

• 8" Capacitive multi-touch
• how many points (5?)
• Blutooth 2.1
• Dual camera (3PM and 0.3MP)
• GetJar App Store
• Warning!!!!!!
• 16 GB class 4 microSDHC
• would be better with a class 10

Not having the normal app store is a major draw back.

Velocity Micro Cruz T410 10" Internet Tablet and Transcend 16GB Class 4 microSDHC Flash Card Bundle ($160)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3754701&sku=V288-101200%20KIT&SRCCODE=WEM3209TT&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM3209-_-tigeremail3209&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM3209&cm_lm=hughes.stan@gmail.com

• 10" 
• capacitive
• how many points (5?)
• 1024x600
• Android 2.3 (Ginger Bread)
• ARM Cortex A8 1.0GHz
• 512 Memory
• 4 GB internal
• 16 GB class 4 microSDHC card included
• Amazon Appstore
• not really what I would want
• front camera
• no idea of quality
• Refurbished
• 4.6 of 5 starts with 49 reviews

Arnova by Archos ChildPad 502171 Internet Tablet for Kids - Android 4.0, ARM Cortex A8 1GHz, 7" Multi-Touch Capacitive LCD, 1GB RAM, 4GB Memory, WiFi, Webcam, Pre-loaded Kid Apps, Parental Control App ($130)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3464367&sku=A685-70207&SRCCODE=WEM3209TT&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM3209-_-tigeremail3209&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM3209&cm_lm=hughes.stan@gmail.com

• for children
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 1 GHz Cortex 8
• 7" 
• Capacitive
• points?
• 800x480
• new
• Google Play
• no Blutooth

Tech Review: Android: Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note™ (T-Mobile)

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-T879ZBBTMB?MKM_RID=0121899443&MKM_MID=1149834&CID=eml-mb-cp-0812-179

• 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display (1200x800)
• Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE)
• S Pen
• 6.35 ounces
• 10 hours talk time
• 2500mAh

Tech Review: Android: Friday, August 3, 2012

HTC Google Nexus One Unlocked GSM 1GHZ Android ALMOLED Touchscreen WiFi ($160)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HTC-Google-Nexus-One-Unlocked-GSM-1GHZ-Android-ALMOLED-Touchscreen-WiFi-/180932848634?_trksid=e17001.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1071251424754305395&_qi=RTM759771#ht_3255wt_1210

• Means my old phone's value is less than $160

Visual Land Connect Android 4.0 Internet Tablet 7" Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen 8GB Memory ($99)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Visual-Land-Connect-Android-4.0-Internet-Tablet-7-Capacitive-Multi-Touch-Screen-8GB-Memory/20657458

• Looks pretty good for $99
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 512 MB 
• would like a little more, but this look pretty good.
• 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A8
• 7" 800x480
• front-facing webcam
• USB 2.0
• mini-HDMI
• 8GB
• microSD card slot
• 8 hours of running time
• Weight is 13 oz.
• Capacitive 5-Point Multitouch
• Video Calling
• Skype
• Fring
• Tango
• Oovoo
• OTG cable to add USB Mouse/Keyboard
• Model number: VL-879-8GB-BLK-ICS
• Real trouble installing apps
• www.1mobile.com is reported as working
• Netflix worked
• NO BLUTOOTH!!!
• NO Google Play!!!
• Use to sell for $150
• Too bad it isn't 9 or 10 inches.

Tech Review: Android: Monday, July 30, 2012

how does acer compare with asus? 

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/05/09/head-to-head-asus-transformer-prime-vs-acer-iconia-tab-a510/

• the aluminum case of the Asus interferes with the GPS and WiFi.  The plastic case of the Acer doesn't.

Tech Review: Android: Monday, July 30, 2012

Android Version History

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history

• Android 2.3 - Gengerbread (2010)
• Don't get anything that can't be at least update to this.
• Android 3.0 - Honeycomb (2011)
• really just for tablets
• Android 4.0 - Ice Cream Sandwich (2011)
• tablets and phones
• Android 4.1 - Jelly Bean (2012)
• really nice
• need a more powerful CPU and graphics to support features.

Fujitsu Stylistic M532 review

http://www.zdnet.com/fujitsu-stylistic-m532-review-7000001791/

• 10"
• Nvidia Tegra 3
• Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 32 GB internal
• proprietary changing connection
• No USB mouse/keyboard support
• this is a BIG con
• SIM card slot
• what is this used for?

ASUS TF300T-B1-BL Eee Pad Transformer Tablet - Android Ice Cream Sandwich, NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.2GHz, 1GB DDR3, 32GB Flash Storage, 10.1" Touch Screen, Dual Webcams, Blue ($400)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2339671&sku=A50-101208

• this is my dream big tablet right now
• missing Jelly Bean (Android 4.1)
• Nice back Camera
• 8.0 MP
• Can you put in your own SDHC card?

Tech Review: Android Hardware: Tuesday, July 24

Motorola Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set – Online Deal ($29)

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-motorola-wireless-keyboard-and-bluetooth-mouse-set?utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=361116&utm_source=rvs

• for Android

Patriot PSF32GMCSDHC43P MicroSDHC Flash Card - 32GB, Class 4 ($20)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1382126&sku=P33-9018&SRCCODE=WEM3154BY&cm_mmc=email-_-Main-_-WEM3154-_-tigeremail3154&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM3154

• Class 4

Secure Digital Speed Class Rating

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital#Speed_Class_Rating

• Class 2 - 2 MB/sec
• Class 4 - 4 MB/sec
• Class 6 - 6 MB/sec
• Class 10 - 10 MB/sec

Tech Review: Android Hardware: Monday, July 16, 2012

Acer ICONIA TAB A Series 10.1" Touchscreen Tablet w/ Android 3.2 OS, 8GB, nVidia GeForce Graphics & 1GB RAM! ($160)

http://1saleaday.com/

• Very nice machine
• Referb
• Honey Comb upgrade to Ice Cream
• Dual Core 1GHtz
• 1 GB memory

Good Looking Junk?

New MID 806 Android 8" Tablet PC 2GB~Blue/Black/Silver + USB Keyboard Case ($90)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330753552699+

• Android 2.2 (Froyo)
• 800 MHz CPU
• 3G

Tech Review: Android: Monday, July 16, 2012

Microsoft takes steps to drown Google Apps before it's too late

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57472782-75/microsoft-takes-steps-to-drown-google-apps-before-its-too-late/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

• Try to stop enterprise customer from adopting Google Apps.
• Google compete team
• inviting executives to Richmond to show them their software road map.

http://elitedaily.com/elite/2012/microsoft-takes-steps-drown-google-apps-late/

Tech Review Mobile: Thursday, June 21, 2012

Get a T-Mobile prepaid 4G USB aircard for $19.99

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-57455867-58/get-a-t-mobile-prepaid-4g-usb-aircard-for-$19.99/?tag=nl.e796

Tech Review Android: Thursday, June 21, 2012

Is the Best Android Tablet Available Made for Kids? ($200)

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/06/nabi-2-tablet/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29

Android: not-so-open open source

http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/open-sauce/55247-android-not-so-open-open-source/55247-android-not-so-open-open-source?limitstart=0

• SDK is not open source

Black Magnetic Phone Multi Funtion Lenses - Wide Angle Lens + Macro Lens + Fisheye Lens For HTC, Nokia, Apple, Blackberry, Samsung Phones - Ci19BCA ($17)

http://mambate.store.buy.com/p/black-magnetic-phone-multi-funtion-lenses-wide-angle-lens-macro-lens/228470582.html

• Magnetic lens for smart phones

Samsung Galaxy 4.0 Android MP3 Player WiFi White (8 GB) Digital Media Player($135)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261048525557+

Report: Google to accelerate development on personal voice assistant app Majel

http://phandroid.com/2012/06/19/report-google-to-accelerate-development-on-personal-voice-assistant-app-majel/

• What does this have to do with Star Trek?

Nexus 7 Overview

http://phandroid.com/nexus-7/#overview

Nexus 7 vs. Microsoft Surface vs. New iPad

http://phandroid.com/2012/06/18/nexus-7-vs-microsoft-surface-vs-new-ipad/

Tech Review Android: Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Kocaso 7" Capacitive Touchscreen Tablet Android 4.0 (1.2GHz, 4GB, HDMI)

http://www.expansys-usa.com/kocaso-7-capacitive-touchscreen-tablet-android-4-0-1-2ghz-4gb-hdmi-232232/?siteID=.7WaaTN6umc-9PoK0oekTCFH5byWzd7x_Q&ito=LKS*7WaaTN6umc

• At $110 this look pretty good.

Tech Review Android: Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Linaro Tweaks Speed Up Android, By Up To 100 Percent

http://linux.slashdot.org/story/12/06/10/138214/linaro-tweaks-speed-up-android-by-up-to-100-percent?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Slashdot%2FslashdotLinux+%28Slashdot%3A+Linux%29

http://liliputing.com/2012/06/android-is-about-to-get-a-lot-faster-thanks-to-linaro.html

• Using the gcc 4.7 toolchain to get 30 to 100 percent speed up of Android 4.0 (ICS)

Tech Review Android: Thursday, June 14, 2012

Intel: Android not ready for multi-core CPUs

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/intel-android-not-ready-for-multi-core-cpus/20746?tag=nl.e505

• I think this article is an example of FUD
• I have seen the example of the NVidia Tegra 3 and there is no problem with Android taking advantage of the multi core here.  Also looks like some very efficient use of the low power CPU
• Real cool video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=R1qKdBX4-jc
• Nice article
• http://androidcommunity.com/nvidia-announces-tegra-3-quad-core-processor-we-have-all-the-details-video-20111108/
• Could this be because Intel has no multi-core Atom processor planned?

Tech Review Android: Monday, June 11, 2012

http://www.appinventor.mit.edu/

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/12/google_app_inventor_for_android/

• Modeled after Scratch
• http://scratch.mit.edu/

 

Samsung Galaxy S 3 III i9300 16GB GSM Factory Unlocked Android 4.0 ICS White ($650)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230805486015+#ht_2118wt_1398

• Quad Core 1.4 Cortex
• 3G

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/350492/20120610/samsung-galaxy-s3-verizon-att-50gb-dropbox.htm

• forward facing camera

Dell Streak 7" Multi-Touchscreen Tablet w/ WiFi, T-Mobile 3G/4G, Bluetooth ($140)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Streak-7-Multi-Touchscreen-Tablet-w-WiFi-T-Mobile-3G-4G-Bluetooth-/221042138717#ht_2691wt_1265

• factory refurbished
• 1.0GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2
• 3G/4G T-Mobile
• Honeycomb (Android 3.0)
• Sweet little machine.  Wish I could buy this one for Dolores instead of the piece of junk I bought

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ASUS Transformer Prime revisited: Still best Android tablet

• Somebody who likes that attached keyboard
• he likes it for the extra battery life

Google Maps for Android getting offline access

http://www.androidcentral.com/google-maps-android-getting-offline-access

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-phones/google-announces-full-offline-mapping-mode-for-android-smartphones/7744?tag=nl.e550

Tech Review Windows: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Windows 8 Release Preview: How to download and install it

http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57446533-12/windows-8-release-preview-how-to-download-and-install-it/?tag=nl.e415

Samsung Galaxy Appeal (AT&T) $150

http://www.zdnet.com/reviews/product/cell-phones/samsung-galaxy-appeal-at-t/35312943?tag=nl.e505

• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• slide-out keyboard
• friendly price

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Galaxy S III coming to Verizon June 6 or thereabouts($200/$250)

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/galaxy-s-iii-coming-to-verizon-june-6-or-thereabouts/8057?tag=nl.e505

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php

• Android v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Exynos 4212 Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
• GPU - Mali-400MP

Tech Review Android: Wednesday, June 6, 2012

http://bluestacks.com/

• Plays Android apps on a Windows PC

ASUS Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad 10.1-Inch 32GB Tablet (Amethyst Gray) $535

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067PLM5E/ref=pe_171880_24301500_pe_vfe_dt1

• Android 3.2 HoneyComb 
• can be upgraded to 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core CPU

REMOTELY FLASH Sprint HTC EVO Shift Android Phone To Straight Talk $100

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REMOTELY-FLASH-Sprint-HTC-EVO-Shift-Android-Phone-Straight-Talk-/320917638273?_trksid=e17002.m221&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSKWL%26its%3DK%26itu%3DUCK%252BMBMS%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8944954711675564210#ht_1379wt_1274

ASUS to preinstall Bluestacks on PCs: Android on Windows

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/asus-to-preinstall-bluestacks-on-pcs-android-on-windows/8033?tag=nl.e505

• free for 6 months

Tech Review Android: Friday, May 25, 2012

Android, Apple iOS run away from pack: Can Windows Phone challenge at all?

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/android-apple-ios-run-away-from-pack-can-windows-phone-challenge-at-all/78053?tag=nl.e539

• Android is 89.9% of the units sold 1Q 2012.  Up 145% from 2011
• Apple is 35.1% of the units. Up 88.7%
• Symbian is the big loser
• 10.4% down 60.6% from last year

Tech Review Android: Friday, May 4, 2012

A first: Hacked sites with Android drive-by download malware

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/a-first-hacked-sites-with-android-drive-by-download-malware/11810?tag=nl.e539

• NotCompatible
• Update.apk
• infiltrate normally protected information or systems
• Automatically downloaded
• sideloading must be enabled
• loading from "Unknown sources"
• Used must agree to install

http://www.straighttalksim.com/shop.php

• Looking for a carrier for my Android

Tech Review Android: Monday, May 1, 2012

 

7" MID Touchscreen Google Android 2.3 WiFi 3G Camera MID Tablet Pad PC Notebook($70)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110867138416+#ht_3771wt_1189

• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• 3G
• Rear Camera

Google defends fair use of Java on Android in closing statements

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/google-defends-fair-use-of-java-on-android-in-closing-statements/75762?tag=nl.e539

Android Version Names

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)#Version_history

http://reviews.in.88db.com/index.php/technology/mobile-phones/9517-dessert-names-for-google-android-versions

Get a Creative D80 Bluetooth speaker for $30

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-57424844-58/get-a-creative-d80-bluetooth-speaker-for-$29.99/?tag=nl.e796

• supports A2DP Bluetooth protocol
• transmission of stereo autio
• Kindle Fire
• doesn't support
• Nook Color
• doesn't support
• coupon code SAA60388 at checkout.

Windows Phone Nook: The best device Microsoft's money can buy

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/windows-phone-nook-the-best-device-microsofts-money-can-buy/7658?tag=nl.e505

This is after B&N pays (settles) MS extortion (law suit).