Smart Awesome Tablet

SMART Communications is offering a new low cost Android tablet, the 7-inch Froyo powered (Anroid 2.2) tablet bundled with its Smart Bro package. The tablet is the ZTE V9 with a suggested retail price of P12,795.Offered under a prepaid subscription, Smart offering the ZTE V9 at six months zero interest. The tablet comes with a Smart Bro prepaid SIM with five days of unlimited internet browsing. The tablet has WiFi and 3G connectivity, and can be used to send SMS and make voice calls. The 7-inch screen has a 800 x 450 resolution. The biggest drawback is that the screen is resistive, and not capacitative. Be sure to try one before buying. I think...

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We are off DISQUS

On April 6, 2011 which switched to DISQUS for posting comments on this blog. Since than, there seem to have been less comments... so we are back to the default blogger system.&nb...

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The Apple iPad 2 is now in the Philippine online Apple Store

The Apple iPad 2 is now at the online Apple Store (Philippines), which means you can probably pick one up at the closest Apple retailer in a few hours when the stores open. Prices are expected, same as the Apple iPad release prices last ye...

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Ubuntu 11.04 is out!

Ubuntu 11.04, and it new controversial interface is out. The older version, Ubuntu 10.10 is supported with updates for another year for those who do not want to upgrade yet. I have been using Ubuntu 10.10 since December on my Windows laptop. After five months without Windows, I cannot say I miss it much. Never tried Ubuntu? You can download and install it on a USB disk without affecting your current Windows or OSX installati...

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Google releases and official Google Docs app

One thing which has been missing for a long time is a official an Google Android app for Google Documents. We have had GDocs ad My Docs - Google Docs which allows you to access your Google Documents account and that lets us access and edit your documents and spreadsheets from your Android smartphone. But the has been no official Google app. Google has released their own official Docs app. The app, called Google Docs is compatible with Android 2.1 software and above. You can upload files from your smartphone, open attachments from email, and take a pictures of a book or magazine and upload the text from it as an editable Google...

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What do you think of touchscreen QWERTY messenger phones?

Two form factors have emerged as the predominant smartphone designs today. The touchscreen, most popularly represented by Apple iPhone, and the QWERTY messenger phone, which is mostly associated with BlackBerry. BlackBerry will be releasing touchscreen versions of its popular bold and curve phones. Samsung has released an Android QWERTY messenger, the Samsung Galaxy Pro S7510 which can be found for Php12,350 at CMK Cellphones.I used a QWERTY messenger phone for almost five (5) years. Earlier this year I moved on to a touchscreen phone. It was a hard decision. I can type blazingly fast on a QWERTY messenger and no touchscreen could come...

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Why I am not big on tablets

My HTC Desire HD is by far the most expensive phone I have ever purchased and is by far the best smartphone I have ever owned. It has relegated my laptop to a typewriter, something I use to upload large files to the web and a mass storage device. Still it will not replace my laptop. A tablet would not replace my laptop either. And that is why I am not big on tablets. It still won't replace my laptop, and it won't replace my smartphone. Two devices is enough for me (well actually I have three devices the third being a second laptop, a nearly four year old HP Compaq 6510b the is not worth selling and refuses to die on me). I got my wife a...

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Jeu Concours - Gagnez un Samsung Nexus S

Envie de gagner le Nexus S, dernier webphone phare du moment?Le Club SFR pour Android en partenariat avec AndroidHD ,vous offre la possibilité de repartir avec un des 3 Nexus S mis en jeu!Que faire pour gagner? Rien de plus simple, laissez un commentaires sur ma dernière vidéo "une journée avec le Samsung Nexus s"Le jeu prendra fin le Vendredi 6 Mai à minuit. Les gagnants seront tirés au sort dans la semaine du 9 au 13 Mai.Maximisez vos chances!Rendez vous sur le Club Sfr pour Android et maximisez vos chances de gagner en laissant sur cet article un commentaire ( avec votre pseudo Youtube) : http://android.sfr.fr/jeu-concours-3-nexus-s-a-remporterConcours réservé a la Fran...

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The Apple iPad 2 at your local Power Mac stores by April 29

Techie.com.ph reports that the Apple iPad 2 will be on sale at the local Power Mac Center by April 29. Retail price is expected to be at approximately Php24K for the 16GB WiFi only model. Same as the price at the local launch of the original iPad in the Philippine in December 2010.If you are in the market for a 10-inch tablet, this is the one to buy.Update: And Yugatech reports... that the Philippine iPad 2 release, is on hold until further notice.Update 2: Ang Yugatech reports... that the April 29 launch date is confirm...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Dock Cable Connector Pinout

This is the technical info of Samsung Galaxy Tab Pinouts for digital and analog I/O on the 30 pin dock connector. This is the serial cable connection on Samsung Galaxy Tab for USB connection, charging, accessories connection and for debugging and logging etc.Click image to view hi-res file Samsung Galaxy Tab 30 Pin Connector PinoutPin# Signal to/from device1 Gnd P2 Gnd P3 USB_DP_CON I/O4 USB_DM_CON I/O5 IF_CON_SENSE I6 V_ACCESSORY_5.0V P7 V_BUS_1 P8 V_BUS_1 P9 VOUT_CHARGER P10 VOUT_CHARGER P11 no connection12 no connection13 ACCESSORY_ID / USB_ID I14 ACCESSORY_INT I15 Gnd P16 Gnd P17 MHL_DP I/O18 MHL_DM I/O19...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab How to Root Guide

Here'a are some steps and procedures on How to Root The Samsung Galaxy Tab.Rooting the Tab opens up a world of possibilities that would otherwise be out of reach. Root access gives you complete control of the system, which means you can do much more with the device than Samsung and your carrier probably want you to do. It lets you install awesome root-only apps, uninstall apps that can't normally be removed, do complete backups (Nandroid), flash custom ROMs, apply themes, change boot animations, and more..  Rooting the Galaxy Tab Using Z4root:There's more than one way to root the Galaxy Tab, but the easiest method is to use a one-click root...

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Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab Unable to Power On problem Solution

Here's a solution for Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab that unable to power or turns On or it doesn't charge responds anything at all and the phone seems a dead set device. This solution can only be applied if you already tried the firmware calibration but the phone is totally doesn't Turns On. The Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab Power On Doesn't work?1. Check the battery voltage it should be more than 3.6V, replace it or try to use another working battery. 2. Check the Power Switch Flex wire assembly for possible damage. Replace if damaged.3. Check this voltages on the capacitorsVARM = 1.2VVINIT  = 1.2VVCC_PDA   = 1.8vVALIVE = 1.2VVCC = 2.8If this...

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Asus throws down the gauntlet

By launching Asus Eee Pad Transformer at US$399, Asus "has put other companies on notice. Anyone releasing a tablet above $400 will now really have to justify the premium" --- Laptop Magazine.The Transformer is part tablet, part netbook. Lets look at the tablet part first.  Every tablet today will be compared as against the Apple iPad 2. At US$399 the Transformer is priced US$100 lower than the iPad 2. For that price you get a 10.1-inch tablet which weighs in at 1.4 pounds, making almost as light as the 1.33 pound Apple iPad 2. At 0.5 inches tick, the Transformer is nowhere as thin as the iPad 2.With a 1280 x 800 IPS display,...

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Around the Web: PlayBook, Arc and Gingerbread

Work has kept my away from blogging, and in the fast paced mobile device arena, a lot happens in a week. PlayBook. The BlackBerry PlayBook is out abroad. No word when it is coming to the Philippines. But since the the local RIM distributer took the pains to demo one to Techie.com.ph, we assume it will be coming at some point in time. Price should be the same as the expected price for the entry level Apple iPad 2. The scoop on this one is simple. If you use a BlackBerry phone and BlackBerry email services, you may want to consider this. For everyone else, the Apple iPad 2 is a better option. The reality right now is the only local options...

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Windows 8 Tweaker Tool Download

Recently the leaked version of windows 8 build 7850 has found on internet. The most interesting news in windows 8 is, it is equipped with many more features like Modern Task manager, Ribbon UI, Webcam app and PDF Reader. There is a simple free utility called windows 8 tweaker tool(available for download) which will help users to unlock all hidden features that was already disabled by Microsoft.In order to download Windows 8 tweaker  v1.1 tool click he...

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Samsung Galaxy S I9000 Not Charging Problem Solution

Here's a solution for not charging problem on Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 also known as Samsung I9008 Galaxy S for Chinese market, with Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to v2.3.  This solution may help as a guide for repair if the device suffered  water or liquid damaged and result to not charging or doesn't show charging indications if the battery wall charger is plug-in or inserted. This may not help and cannot be used for firmware related issues, so check and try to restore back or upgrade your device firmware if you have firmware problems, such as custom roms etc.The picture below shows some components of the Samsung I900 Galaxy...

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LG Optimus S,V,T and One Recovery Flasher [ROMtools] Software: Download

This Flasher tool is a big help to install the LG Optimus S, V, T ROM firmware and Flash recovery. It will also help you install all the needed drivers as well as obtain root privileges. Instead of using ADB and typing out ADB commands, this program combines some of the most common tasks we perform with ADB and automates them for you, according to the creator of this software mmmark111 How does this works on LG Optimus S,V,T and One Android Phones?Flash ROM - Place a ROM in the 'ROM' folder renamed rom.zip. Hit enter and the zip will get flashed to your phone automaticallyFlash Recovery - Will help you flash a recovery to your phone. For the...

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One day with the Samsung Nexus S ( Android Gingerbread)

he Nexus S official Banned commercial !!Google and Samsung have partnered to bring you Nexus S, a pure Google experience device.Nexus S is the first phone to run Gingerbread, the fastest version of Android yet.ConnectivityQuad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700HSPA type: HSDPA (7.2Mbps) HSUPA (5.76Mbps)Wi-Fi 802.11 n/b/gBluetooth 2.1+EDRNear Field Communication (NFC)Assisted GPS (A-GPS)microUSB 2.0Display4.0" WVGA (480x800)Contour Display with curved glass screenSuper AMOLED235 ppiCapacitive touch sensorAnti-fingerprint display coatingSize and weight63mm x 123.9mm x 10.88mm129gHardwareHaptic feedback vibrationThree-axis gyroscopeAccelerometerDigital compassProximity sensorLight sensorProcessor and memory1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor16GB iNAND flash memoryCameras...

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Is there a Tablet Market?

An interesting point was raised in a PCMag article on the BlackBerry Playbook. Still, when I pressed him on the missing e-mail functionality, he had to acknowledge that that was a problem. He like others I spoke to there, believe that RIM is going to roll out a series of rapid-fire updates to address all of these issues. But then he said something to me that made me realize what a tough spot all tablet manufacturers, besides Apple, are in."I'm still not certain there is a tablet market." He said."What do you mean? Of course there is. Look at the iPad""No, I mean, I'm not sure there is a tablet market, instead of just an iPad market"In other...

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Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 LCD Screen Display Problem Solution

Here's a solution for 'LCD Screen Display Problem' of the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550 with Android OS version, v2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to v2.2 This solution may help fix the phone if the said LCD display goes abnormal or no display showed, and already tried the software calibration and changing or replacing the LCD screen module but nothing happens.The solution below shows an additional info on how to repair the display problem of the Samsung Galaxy 5.Hints on troubleshooting the LCD display problem of Samsung Galaxy 5:1. Visually check the LCD screen module...

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Lenovo Thinkpad X201i

The Lenovo Thinkpad X201i finally finds its way to the Philippine consumer market. A bit of a rant. My only complaint with the local Lenovo distro, is that when it comes to Thinkpad's, it looks like they are only offered to the regular consumer six months to one year after they are available abroad. The Lenovo Thinkpad X201i is Lenovo's high end business grade 12.1-inc (WXGA TFT 1280x800) ultraportable, competing with the like of the Apple MacBook Air. While its 1.4-inch thickness is not MacBook Air like, it's 3.4 pound weight puts it in the same category. In March 2010, when it was released, its  Intel...

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HTC Desire S is now available @ CMK Cellphones, lower prices for other HTC Phones

HTC Mozart is now available for just Php20,500The HTC Desire S is being offered by CMK Cellphones at a price of Php22,300, which is Php1,200 less than the price we previously reported. Coinciding with the availability of the Desire S CMK Cellphones dropped the prices on several other HTC Models:HTC Desire HD (Android) - Old price: Php24,000 ---> New price: Php23,500HTC Desire Z (Android) - Old price: Php22,000 ---> New price: Php21,500HTC Mozart (Windows Phone 7) - Old price: Php22,000 ---> New price: Php20,500HTC Desire (Android) - Old price: Php19,500  ---> New price: Php19,...

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Smart Communications HTC Desire S and Sony Ericsson Arc Promo

Am a bit busy these days, so I cannot spent much time posting, but I could not ignore this one. Smart Communications is now offering the HTC Desire S at pre-order at either Smart Gold Data Plan 2000 or Smart Gold Plan 2500. The Sony Ericsson Arc is being offered at pre-order at either Smart Gold Data Plan 3000 or Smart Gold Plan 2500.It's raining gingerbreads at Smart and if you are in the market for a new phone, I recommend you get one of these on a data plan. I have had a few billing issues on the Smart Gold Unlimited Data Plan, which you can read about here... but so far, it is not a deal breaker.The pre-order period runs from April 9-18,...

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PC QR Code Generator

If you are looking for a way to creat QR codes or Quick Response specific matrix barcodes from your personal computer, QR Droid has a webpage that will allow you to do that here: QR Code Generator. It is a free service. If you are not yet familiar with how QR codes work, fire up your phones bar code reader or Google Googles and point the camera to the image below. It will lead you to one of my other blo...

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Asus External 3D Blu-ray Writer

Asus has recently launched their new BW-12D1S-U, the world’s fastest external 3D Blu-ray writer. The new Asus 3D Blu-ray Burner replaces all Desktops and laptops because it’s all in one powerhouse device which can capable of playing high definition(HD) 3D videos and it also burn the Blu-ray disks at maximum writing speed up to 12X. With its USB 3.0 interface users can transfer the data with maximum speed of 5 Gbps. It has additional feature i.e, Optical Tuning Strategy (OTS) which offers optimized best writing quality available and high definition 3D playback of videos.Read more...

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HTC Desire S is now available @ Top Electronics

The HTC Desire S, one of HTC new for 2011 smartphones is now available at Top Electronics. As per the posted specifications the HTC Desire S will have:* Android 2.3 Gingerbread* Aluminum Unibody Casing* 3.7" SLCD Touchscreen 480×800 pixels, 16.7M Colors * Qualcomm 1GHZ MSM8255  * 1.1GB Internal, 768MB RAM* HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps connectivity, along with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, EDR capabilities* 5MP w/ autofocus, flash, geotagging, face detection/VGA Front camera* 720p video recording and playback* HTC Sense 3.0The price is listed at Php23,500, which places it at 1K less than the HTC Desire...

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Turning a technological corner

If you asked me to choose between my laptop and my smartphone I would not really be able to give up either device. But with todays 4-inch plus smartphones and powerful processors and graphical processing unit, I feel like I am turning a technological corner. My HTC Desire HD still cannot replace my computer, but it has advanced enough so I could (not that I would) give up a laptop and settle for a desktop. I really carry my laptop less and less frequently when in the field. Still, I do prefer to lug a laptop between the home and office, rather than have a desktop at each place.  Also laptop does not really cost more than a desktop these...

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Windows Phone 7 to be No. 2 by 2015?

Gartner predicts Windows Phone 7 will overtake Apple's iPhone in market share and being number two behind Android by 2015:  This prediction coincides with IDC's own prediction which also find Windows Phone 7 going past iOS and being the second most popular OS by 2015.While many look at these figures with disbelief, the predictions do make sense. Unless Apple releases a cheaper iPhone it looks like their market share has plateaued. Apple iPhone market share is already amazingly high, with almost 1-in-6 smartphones being an iPhone. You have to consider that Apple does not have any mid-level or budget offering.As for Windows Phone 7, it...

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We are now on DISQUS

A reader recommended that I use Disqus for my blog, so here it is. The only drawback, is the current 100 comments already made no longer appear on the blog, bit lets see how this system works out.Could someone post a comment so I can see how this thing works...

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Crysis 2 v1.2 Patch Download

A week ago the most anticipated First Person Shooter game Crysis 2 was released and it got some minor bugs and due to this the game freezes at loading the game and extraction points. So EA Games decided to release a final v1.2 Patch for Crysis 2 PC in order to fixes the gameplay functionality and gaming experience.The File size is 40MB Crysis 2 v1.2 Patch Download click here.Read more...

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How to make Samsung Galaxy S Download Mode JIG to solve if 3-Button combination failed

If you ever have a problem or getting trouble  how to set the the Samsung Galaxy S and other  Galaxy S series into 'Download Mode' if pressing the three button combination  (Volume down+Power+OK) failed or not working for some reasons while flashing the phone using ODIN. This solution may help solved your problem. All you need is a good soldering skills, a little bit effort and creativity and some components and tools below. * micro USB cable* a 300K- 1/4 watch Resistors* Soldering iron at least 20Watts and a soldering lead* a cutter or knife Here's the block diagram to make a homemade Download Mode Jig dongle.Procedures:All you...

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How to back up sms/texts messages, bookmarks, games and apps on Samsung Galaxy Tab: Procedures

If you ever wanted to flash or upgrade your Galaxy Tab to any Firmware update, it is very important that you must back up all of your precious data stored or installed on the device (like your sms/texts messages, bookmarks, games scores, etc.), so a backup of your data would be your first approach. Firmware installation process will wipe and delete all of them and there are no guaranties that you can recover them again once it already been wipe out. Below are the following free tools you may find and download on Android Market to help you back-up your essential data.But before you can install this tools, A rooted Galaxy Tab is required you may...

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