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2011-04-14
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This is really, really cool. It seems that Sub-Saharan African countries are enamored with Android, where mobile devices *are* the computers, and the market is growing quickly.
It is growing so much so that Google is kicking off a developer challenge with a $25,000 grand prize for innovative applications:
http://android-developers.blogspot.c...b-saharan.html
Android continues to gain momentum, and Google's efforts continue to surge forward. A win for open.
I'm still patiently waiting until a project effectively bridges the divide between Android and traditional linux in both directions. Perhaps some of you have some ideas to this end?
It is growing so much so that Google is kicking off a developer challenge with a $25,000 grand prize for innovative applications:
http://android-developers.blogspot.c...b-saharan.html
The Android Developer Challenge is designed to encourage the creation of cool and innovative Android mobile apps built by developers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Invent apps that delight users and you stand a chance to win an Android phone and $25,000 USD. To get started, choose from one of three defined eligible categories (see below), build an Android app in a team or by yourself, and submit it via the competition website by July 1st. The winning app will be announced on September 12th at G-Kenya. Get more details as well as Terms and Conditions on our site.
I'm still patiently waiting until a project effectively bridges the divide between Android and traditional linux in both directions. Perhaps some of you have some ideas to this end?
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2011-04-14
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Originally Posted by etuoyo
Any more luck with this? Can anyone lend a hand?
Moved to a new country and tried to get 3G internet on my tab. Have not had any luck even after requesting settings from mobile network provider and installing settings. On N900 I could get it to work without any issues. Any tips?
On a separate but somewhat related issue I have noticed that when I switch on my Tab it seems to manufacture an internet connection from somewhere. This was happening before I put a sim in so is clearly some kind of wireless access. When I switch on the device I receive push email and some facebook status messages and have also received whatsapp messages. But when I search for wireless networks I don't find any. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this spooky occurence.
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2011-04-14
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From the, it-was-only-a-matter-of-time dept. According to inmobi, Android has surpassed iOS in global ad impressions.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/04/and...ly-surpass-pc/
In this game, anything can happen, but it seems as if only Android and iOS are bringing the heat.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/04/and...ly-surpass-pc/
In this game, anything can happen, but it seems as if only Android and iOS are bringing the heat.
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2011-04-14
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Just remember, LCD becomes dark when power is APPLIED (however little power it takes, it's still power), and clear in the absence of power. The electricity causes the crystals to align (blocking light), and when power goes away the crystals float around in any orientation, allowing light to stream through. I'm not sure I'd want my car to use up MORE power when it's turned off.
This is not a bad idea at all! I'll take it a step up. I'd gladly take auto-tinting of the windows when the car is off -- LCD, baby! Wooo! This way, the entire internal contents are hidden when the car is off.
My only concern would be an ultra-reliable mechanism, as it would suck if an electronic error tinted the windows while driving!
Maybe if it was connected to its own battery with a solar panel recharger.
Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
OK.. yes. I might just have to get one when I replace my Droid. Sony would have managed to win me back after several years of hating them. Nice.
SonyEricsson's official bootloader unlock site has gone live!
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
They mention this, which is quite bold and quite welcome:
A great step in the right direction! This means no more hacking to take control of your device.
Xperia's stock just went up a few points in the Capt'n's market: the Super stock exchange (SEX).
Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Can't help, here... I don't use GSM and don't really travel around outside the US. :P
Any more luck with this? Can anyone lend a hand?
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Nokia's slogan shouldn't be the pedo-palmgrabbing image with the slogan, "Connecting People"... It should be one hand open pleadingly with another hand giving the middle finger and the more apt slogan, "Potential Unrealized." --DR
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2011-04-14
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Originally Posted by danramos
Conventionally yes, this is true. However, what actually happens is that when power is applied, the liquid crystals twist the polarity of the light (from an initially polarized bottom polarizer) such that the light and the top polarized layer have a different polarity and light is blocked from being transmitted through. It should be feasible to allow the transmission of light when power is applied by simply changing the configuration of the top polarizer (yawing it 90deg relative to the polarizer beneath the LCD)!
Just remember, LCD becomes dark when power is APPLIED (however little power it takes, it's still power), and clear in the absence of power. The electricity causes the crystals to align (blocking light), and when power goes away the crystals float around in any orientation, allowing light to stream through. I'm not sure I'd want my car to use up MORE power when it's turned off.
A great vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiejNAUwcQ8
Even a MEMS or 'e-ink' esque solution should be possible requiring power only on a shift. Again, it's a play on polarity of light with multiple layers.
My only concern would be a loss of visibility if there was a crack in the glass!
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2011-04-15
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Asus Australia replied to my post on their Facebook page:
Not confirmed if that price includes the keyboard dock...
If it does, it is only roughly +$50 than the US price for the bundle.
I can live with that.
IF this price is without the keyboard dock... I'm getting it from the US.
Asus Australia
Hi Hugo, the RRP for Eee Pad Transformer is from AU$599.
If it does, it is only roughly +$50 than the US price for the bundle.
I can live with that.
IF this price is without the keyboard dock... I'm getting it from the US.
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Lost: Nokia N900
Mobile: HTC Desire HD @ 1.2GHz | Revolution HD ( Gingerbread 2.3.5 ) and LauncherPro
Just waiting for ICS!!!Tablet: Asus Eee Pad Transformer @ 1.4GHz | Revolution HD ( Honeycomb 3.2.1 ) Just waiting for ICS!!!
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2011-04-15
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How low can the price go?
The original Tab now is available for $299 via Telstra Australia!
http://www.thegalaxytab.com/2011/04/...t-via-telstra/
That is an outright price for the 3G version.
These are liquidation prices...
The original Tab now is available for $299 via Telstra Australia!
http://www.thegalaxytab.com/2011/04/...t-via-telstra/
That is an outright price for the 3G version.
These are liquidation prices...
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2011-04-16
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Transition lenses-windows??
Conventionally yes, this is true. However, what actually happens is that when power is applied, the liquid crystals twist the polarity of the light (from an initially polarized bottom polarizer) such that the light and the top polarized layer have a different polarity and light is blocked from being transmitted through. It should be feasible to allow the transmission of light when power is applied by simply changing the configuration of the top polarizer (yawing it 90deg relative to the polarizer beneath the LCD)!
A great vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiejNAUwcQ8
Even a MEMS or 'e-ink' esque solution should be possible requiring power only on a shift. Again, it's a play on polarity of light with multiple layers.
My only concern would be a loss of visibility if there was a crack in the glass!
If it doesn't affect clarity too much and only costs as much as tinting all 4 windows (front and back are illegal as ^^chance of accident) or less (<$1,000) ... I'm all for it!
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2011-04-16
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Go whole hog for a batcondom
This is not a bad idea at all! I'll take it a step up. I'd gladly take auto-tinting of the windows when the car is off -- LCD, baby! Wooo! This way, the entire internal contents are hidden when the car is off.
My only concern would be an ultra-reliable mechanism, as it would suck if an electronic error tinted the windows while driving!
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They mention this, which is quite bold and quite welcome:
Xperia's stock just went up a few points in the Capt'n's market: the Super stock exchange (SEX).