G1 Quick Thoughts

Been using my G1 for a while, and here is how everything breaks down.

I have been switching between many different ROM's. 
Currently this if my phone setup:

• CyanogenMod - 4.0.2 Build CRC1 (Click here for List of G1 ROMs)
• 8gb Class 6 microSDHC
• 6732MB fat32 | 4443MB Free (Browser/Maps/GMAIL/ETC Cache moved to SD)
• 941 MB ext3 (over 50 Programs installed.)
• 32 MB linux-swap
• 72 MB free internal
• Seidio Innocell 2600mAh Extended Battery
• Zagg Invisible Shield

I like:

• How configurable it is being open source
• The free programs easily accessable on the Android Marketplace
• The touchscreen
• The hardware and software keyboard
• The Wifi
• The bluetooth
• The Google integration
• The Compass and Accelerametor
• The GPS

I dislike:

• Stock Battery time
• Lack of flash for camera
• That you have to Root your phone or have a Dev phone to do the really cool stuff.

Programs I use Daily

• Advanced Task Manager
• Stumble Video
• StreamFurious.
• dxTop (replacement home screen)
• OverclockWidget (for Dev/Rooted phones)
• Meebo IM easly connect to meebo and talk on all major chat platforms.. AIM, Yahoo, MSN, etc..
• SMS Backup (emails your SMS's to your Gmail account)
• Fusion Voicemail+

Programs that I use often

• Gmote
• My Coupons
• PicSay
• android-vnc-viewer
• Dilbertdroid
• Toggle Settings
• DroidSans
• etc.

For more Cool Tech information check out the sites below.

http://www.cooltechspot.com/pages/the-android-corner.htm

http://www.androidspin.com/

http://androidandme.com/

http://www.androidguys.com/

http://www.CoolTeckSpot.com

~Sound Off ~

Acer Aspire One 751h Mini Review

Acer Aspire One 751h Mini Review

Well I recently made a trip from California to Ohio, and I have to get an inexpensive laptop to do it. I ended up getting an Acer Aspire One 751h. I did some reasearch and it turned out to be exactly what I needed. It comes with an Intel Z520 Atom Processor, 2 Gigs of Memory, a 250 Gig hard drive, and the option to run Vista, or XP. It can also run linux more on that later.

This is very much a netbook by any standard, with no optical drive, and a small 11.6 inch sreen boasting a resolution of 1366 x768. (720p HD screen) This means that most standard applications that don't fit the widscreen format will at least run scaled at a native format of 1024x768 It has been great for doing work on the internet, listening to music, and typing documents. We were able to stream to Stickam by utilizing a webcam, and connecting to the internet, by utilizing my HTC G1 cell phone. We did all of this while driving in the car. (my copilot was at the computer controls.)

The battery time is decent, and it looks like I might be able to get a bigger battery for it. I like the full size keyboard, but it does take a little getting used to because the keys are perfectly flat. It has very many things going for it. I have dual booted Ubuntu onto it and am probably going to install Windows 7 on it. Ubuntu runs fine on it, however because of the new graphics architecture used, the graphics acceleration isn't working well. Leaving most eye candy, and graphical tasks lacking processing power.

So now I get to some of the things that I don't like. The memory is not expandable (as far as I know), and it doesn't do fullscreen video very well. The VGA out works fine, however if you wanted to watch a full screen movie or do a full screen presentation, you may be disspointed.

Its important to note, that the graphics performance, make improve greatly as new drivers are released however at release, they leave a bit to be desired.

All in all its a decent Netbook, with quite a bit of bite for its class. It turns out its Z520 Atom Processor is has Hyper-Threading & Intel VT technologies. (Source Wikipedia). It easily keeps up with similarly priced offerings in its class, and did I mention a multi gesture touchpad, and webcam?

I like the little trooper, and have adopted it into my business. I will post pictures of it soon.What kind of netbook do you own? (tell us in the comments below)

Call of Juarez Review

Click Here to read my Call of Juarez Review (for the PC)

Test Drive Unlimited Review

I usually post my reviews on here however I found that posting them on Helium got me to a bigger audience so Here is a link to my Test Drive Unlimited for the PC review.

Test Drive Unlimited PC Game Review Click here to view it.

Cool Tools Ep2 : Xion

Well I go through allot of freeware, and other software, and have decided that for this episode, I would share with you a little gem I found. this program is Xion. This amazing little program does what many others do but with style, better and with a smaller memory footprint. So you have a Mp3 player you say, well get a load of these features.
* Full layered skins
* Complete animation support
* Powerful playlist support
* Gapless playback
* 10 band equalizer with presets
* MP3/OGG internet file streaming
* Customizable global hotkeys
* Auto play and position saver
* Single click play/pause
* Volume and balance controls
* Full system tray functionality

So not only does it look good allowing the everyday person to make their own skin for it but it also gives you amazing control of the program, and a 10 band Eq. I am not going to name the other programs that it replaces, however I am going to say that with a small footprint on your memory you will have no problem running this mp3 player while you are doing many other things.

So you want my rating do ya.


Graphics 10
Ease of use 9
Features 10
Stability 10
Potential 10

Overall 99/100

In conclusion this is one awesome program, but don't just take it from me go to the site and see for yourself.

Xion's Home Page

Cool Tools Ep1

Well this is going to be my first cool tool entry, as you all know I am a computer tech, among other things. I do lots of research on the internet, and found this seemingly insignificant free download. The Program in question is Rocket Dock (Click here to go to website). I decided to inspect it closer and found out that this amazing freeware was both beautiful and responsive, not to mention useful. So what does it do your asking? Well imagine a task bar in windows that was both beautiful responsive, and stable, now add in some cool options, and thats what this is, While most people won't completely let it replace their task bars, I think that they will find that it is easy to use, looks nice, and a very reasonable addition to your desktop. Sporting nice features, and good looks it can make any desktop look better. If your like me you may even hide your old task bar using it only once in a while.

Graphics 10
Ease of use 10
Features 9
Stability 10
Potential 10

Overall 98/100



Well thats all for now. I hope that you enjoyed this installment of Cool Tools, until next time.. Ciao