Category Archives: Android

The Nokia N900 To HTC Desire X

Well The end of my Nokia N900 did not come with a bang, but a bonus, a Christmas bonus gift card from my current employer. And and even though the N900 was still pulling it’s weight, it wasn’t current technology. … Continue reading

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The end is near, for my Nokia N900

No, the USB connector is not loose, in fact everything is working fine. Well maybe the battery runs down and the tiny magnet on the prop went missing (fixed), It was the dissapearance of the Nokia catalog from the apt … Continue reading

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Android WEP/WPA useless login features

I have come to the conclusion that if Android encounters a WiFi point that does not have WEP/WPA security, but instead, uses some corney web based HTML login code or password, Android goes bonkers. Because Android is a very connected … Continue reading

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Froyo for the CnM Touchpad II

I took the plunge and re-imaged my Cnm Touchpad II up to Froyo (Android 2.2.1) , And after the second try, it installed, after sweating bullets. And not only is it pretty, it’s faster, and I (after some efforts) now … Continue reading

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My new Android Laptop

With the addition of a 20€ keyboard/case from Amazon my El-Cheapo 7″ Android Pad becomes a Laptop. And while the keyboard is small, it’s faster and more accurate to type on than the slightly too sensitive resistive touch screen on … Continue reading

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If you Love/Hate Nokia read this

Will the Real Stephen Elop, Please Stand Up? I couldn’t on my best day, speak to this better than this article. If anything it should speak to any CEO/CFO/CTO that arrogantly enters a new company environment with preconceived notions of … Continue reading

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Kindle as the fire of Fahrenheit 451

In the science fiction book Fahrenheit 451 I often wondered what the catalyst was. In the current age, that has become apparent, control, with government leaders demanding ‘controls’ over the Internet, and most other communications media the books presented in … Continue reading

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The CnM Touchpad II – as a practical Pad

In my previous posting, I mentioned all the things this pad can’t or rather doesn’t do. To make this all balanced, I will put what it can do, into perspective. For Instance, at a cost approximately the same as a … Continue reading

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New Toy – CnM Touchpad II

Ok, lets name all the things this new Android pad isn’t No Camera’s either front nor back, First almost ALL pads have terrible cameras, making them almost useless, and the Facetime crowd is a passing fad, besides I have video … Continue reading

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Sync Me Up

How do you keep your connected devices connected? How many different services do you depend on to keep your ‘stuff’ safe and available from anywhere? Could you imagine a better way? I can, and I almost have it working with … Continue reading

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MeeGo is now Dead, as a Mobile OS.

This article MeeGo will not displace Symbian as enterprise OS has now demonstrated that Meego is no longer supported by Nokia, and it will be left to die with Maemo as a ‘Non-Runner’ in the Mobile-OS arena. It also indicates … Continue reading

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The Nokia N900 plays in a different world

When the Nokia N900 does real-time face tracking it again demonstrates why it’s not playing in the same SmartPhone world as the iPhone and Android phones.

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SmartPhones in the reality distortion field.

I have had a revelation with regards to SmartPhones and the Reality Distortion Field. Simply put, if the device, any device, that does not behave like a profit generating platform for Apple, should not be considered a Smartphone. Platforms based … Continue reading

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life is good, at least the N900 part.

I’m enjoying the Nokia N900 more and more. The replacment of my original unit has demonstrated what the N900 is all about, and vindicates my choice of this system over Android or iPhone. I know that there are plenty of … Continue reading

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The Nokia N900 in use, a perspective.

I’ve had my Nokia N900 for almost 48 hours, and while I’ve have a few frustrations, I’m equally satisfied with the product. And so to keep it geeky and simple: I’ve logged into the device (not really a phone) with … Continue reading

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