Testing BlogPress app for iPad

Well I am trying to update my blog on a regular bases and found BlogPress for iPad. So far looks great, here's a pic of the blog entry interface, simple and to the point.




- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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Updated Blog...

Ok I have been meaning to update and choose a theme / template that was alot nicer and cleaner, well I think I found it, it is called OneRoom.

I think this one will most likely stay up for awhile.

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Testing Monarch iPad social App

I like to try and find easier ways to add content to my blog, from using Blogger online to Blogger-Droid for my Dell Streak.

Since I got my iPad I have been looking for a free app to enable me to update my blog, I found Monarch which enables you to link with pretty much most of the social networks like Blogger, Twitter, Facebook and more.

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Speck Blackwing Black CandyShell Case for iPad

I received my Speck Blackwing Black CandyShell Case for my iPad, it was straight on my iPad and it looks great, my darling wife has already informed me that she is stealing it for her iPad that I am getting her over the next week or so...

Speak has a wide range of cases for the iPad so you will find something that will suit you to a tee.. Find your next iPad case below...


CandyShell for iPad - BatWing Black

Fitted for iPad - Fadeaway Gray


PixelSkin for iPad - Black

Fitted for iPad - Black & White Plaid

PixelSleeve Plus for iPad - Black/Grey

SeeThru for iPad - Clear

CandyShell for iPad - GoGo White

DustJacket for iPad - Black Leatherette

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Update for Ozy Streak still coming...

for those that have the Australian Dell Streak with baseband GAUSB1A111800 may still be waiting, hopefully Dell is releasing the update per Baseband and the update shouldn't be to far away... ctoss fingers...

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

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Dell Streak update still waiting....

It seems that Dell is still getting things sorted out with the update for the Dell Streak, hope iy is soon...

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

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Dell Streak getting ready for 2.2 update...

With the Dell Streak's update looming closer and closer most Streak owners have been checking daily if not for me hourly it seemed there was some movement as it changed from just text to showing Dells logo.

For me the the Streak is great even with 1.6 but would just be Awesome! With 2.2 - Widgets and more...

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

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New toy - Dell Streak

Ok finally gave up on WinMo and gone for Android with the Dell Streak.

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

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Panasonic VIErA Neo-Plasma TV

Check out Panasonic VIErA Neo-Plasma TV, a must have TV for all that is 3D, I checked one out recently and loved it, I have been using Panasonic products for years and I must admit for me their stuff gets better each year...

Click here to visit Panasonics Neo-Plasma website

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Android on HTC HD2... is it a good thing?

Most HD2 people that own the HD2 have been left in the lurches by Microsoft after they announced that they would not be updating the HD2 to WP7, even after it was first advised by HTC that it would...

With the new kid on the block - Android taking the market share in leaps and bounds it didn't take long for the Whiz Kids over at XDA to port the Android OS over to the HD2, currently you have to boot from the root of you SD card and use "CLRCD" to enable sound and "HARET" to boot the ROM.

Most ROMs are cooked off either the EVO 4G, Nexus and desire ROM's or a bit of all are mixed depending on the chief, each has pro's and con's involved and all are still been worked on as new Kernels come out and fixes to bugs or on going issues for example


- Robot voice on calls
- Echo / background noise
- Camera not working (Desire HD ROM Beta)
- Some data connections
- SOD (Sleep Of Death)


I have been trying out the latests builds from the chiefs at XDA and some work great, but for me it just is not at the level that I can say "Hey this is an OS I can use on a daily bases on my HD2". I think this might change once someone can complete a NAND base ROM.


And that is the next argument Boot from SD or NAND - for me NAND is a must as I turn off my HD2 at least twice a week - I work for a Mobile Phone repair centre and we advise all customers to do this to help with reconnection to the network, enable the handset to have a power cycle (this happens a lot for iPhone 3GS users that never turned their handset off and then found their iPhone had turned off while in their pocket, bag etc) and clear cache system. 


The problem with turning off the HD2 with Android is that when it powers back up it reboots back into Windows, so with it going to NAND this would hopefully not happen, have to wait and see.


Hopefully I will look at some of the new Android ROMs going to the HD2 and post my reviews of them over at MobilitySite.com so keep any eye out over their and here.


Cheers

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Dolphin Browser HD

Dolphin Browser HD

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Duttys Creme de la Creme (V5) 5.2.24623 [WWE]

Duttys Creme de la Creme (V5) 5.2.24623 [WWE]

New Dutty Rom updated to V5, this Rom is Android Friendly, visit www.htcpedia.com

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[Review] Boxwave Armor case

I decided to repost this review I did for both Tech@Play and MobilitySite.com here on my Blog...


For those people that need a little more protection for their devices wether it is on a belt clip or in your pocket then maybe the Armor Case is for you. This review is on the 'Open Front' Case.

I am not new to Boxwave's Armor style cases, as I have bought one for my Motorola Q9h Smartphone a few years back and as you can see my Armor Case on the Moto Q9h has taken a bit of punishment on the plastic screen but is still going strong.

0. Boxwave Armor Case on my HTC HD2 & my Motorola Q9h Smartphone..

Armor Case Features:
* Form-fitting case designed to perfectly fit your HTC HD2 (EU and Asia Pacific version)
* Made of anodized aluminum that is strong yet lightweight
* Interior is padded with a thin layer of foam that holds your device securely in place
* Secure side closure design
* Cut-out design for the touchscreen so that you can keep the same tactile feel as using the HTC HD2 (EU and Asia Pacific version) without a case
* Accessible openings provides quick access to control buttons and camera
* Includes a high quality, simple-to-use, and detachable belt clip (uses Swivel Belt Clip - Model D)
* Available in black or metallic silver color

Source: www.boxwave.com

1. Boxwave Armor Case packaging...

2. The pack contains the Armor case, Belt Stud and Clip...

As per my last review (Boxwave CorsaModa Leather Case) I will be using the same review key indicators on how the Armor case stacks up.

* Style - How does the case fit in with its look
* Protection - Does it protect my HD2
* Functionality - Does it meet my every day needs
* Design - How well has the case been designed and made
* Price - Does the price reflect the product.

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[Review] Boxwave CorsaModa Leather Case

I posted a review of Boxwave's - CorsaModa Leather Case for the HTC HD2 (EU and Asia Pacific version) at Tech@Play and expanded on a thread posted on MobilitySite.com, so I thought I would post my full review here on my Blog as well. From the first day I bought my HTC HD2 I have been looking for a leather case, do you think it was easy No!, well the guys at Boxwave think they have a winner, so I took the challenge and was sent the CorsaModa Leather case to see how it would handle every day use. I received my Review case and I can tell you it was worth the wait.

1. Christmas has arrived early for me, can't wait to see what the case looks like, box contains the CorsaModa case (of course) and the Belt clip & stud.

For this review I will be looking at the following key indicators and how the CorsaModa case stacks up.

* Style - How does the case fit in with it's look
* Protection - Does it protect my HD2
* Functionality - Does it meet my every day needs
* Design - How well has the case been designed and made
* Price - Does the price reflect the product.
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[Review] Laurentius26 WWE HD2 ROM

 Here is a nother mini-review I did at Tech@Play and also over at MobilitySite.com

Since I have had my HD2 I have tried both Stock ROM (1.66, 1.72) and Cooked ROMS (Dutty, NRG, Miri) and still haven't found a ROM that meets all my needs from Stability, Speed, Looks and overall use... Until now.

I found Laurentius26 GoldEdition V2.1 Default/Spike™ WWE 23568 based on 2.13 for both HD2 US/EU devices.

Here are some pics of my HD2 with Laurentius26 ROM, I am using the following Mods and apps.

* Co0kies Home Tab v1.80 [Link]
* CHTEditor v1.80 [Link]
* Spike's Co0kie Icon Fix [Link]
* DINIK Anastasia - Start Icon v1.0 [Link]

I have found the main icons that Laurentis used is Coquette Icons set (8 in Total) there are 50 icons in each set, they come in the following sizes: 16x16px, 24x24px, 32x32px, 48x48px, 64x64px and 128x128px, I used 128x128.

Coquette Part 1 Icons | Coquette Part 2 Icons | Coquette Part 3 Icons | Coquette Part 4 Icons
Coquette Part 5 Icons | Coquette Part 6 Icons | Coquette Part 7 Icons | Coquette Part 8 Icons.

On my Home tab I have the standard Sense with Co0kie's Home Tab mod which in my view is a must have app, it give's you so much choices and additional screens and views.

Home Screen (Today Tab)

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[APP] HomeScreenJump

I posted this at Tech@Play and MobilitySite.com so again wanted to added to my blog...

I was checking out XDA-Developers a few weeks ago and found a nice little App by dotcompt which is based on an app form the HTC Wildfire. It has now been updated to 2.0.

Originally Posted by dotcompt

"I was watching a Youtube video showing up the new HTC Wildfire with an awesome feature, pressing an hardware key you have access to an homescreen from where you can run the widget you desire.

So I´ve decided to create a small app for our Rhodium:

Name: HomeScreenJump for TouchPro 2
Version: 2.0
Author: dotcompt
Requirements: .NET CF 3.5

Description: HomeScreen from where you can jump to the Manila Tab you want.
Tabs available: Home, People, Messages, Mail, Weather, Twitter, Music, Photos&Videos, Call History, eReader, Documents, GPS Tracker, Settings, Calendar, Internet, Manila TV, Stocks, Footprints, Facebook and Programs Tabs."

HomeScreenJump - pic taken from my HD2 via Pocket Controller - Pro.

Here is the change log from his XDA-Developer thread.
Change Log 12-06-2010:

* One Cab Installer.
* Fullscreen view (no more WM6.5 buttons).
* Visual enhancements and animations.
* Favorite wallpaper crash fixed.
* Readme file added to install folder

Change Log 07-06-2010:

* 3x3 grid with 9 Tab links
* 20 Manila Tabs available now
* Wallpaper changer easy to skin
* Favorite wallpaper - you need to copy your favorite wallpaper to \Program Files\HomeScreenJump\Wallpapers with the name "favorite.jpg"
* Option to choose which tabs to show

I have tested this on my HD2 and works great, I had it connected to my end key with a long press. If you want to give this great little app a try click here

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[Head-To-Head] HTC HD2 vs. Apple iPhone 3G

First published by me over at Tech@Play and also added to the HD2 thread over at MobilitySite.com - re-published here on my Blog also...

"I decided to have a look at both my old iPhone 3G and my new HTC HD2 and compare some of the functions that they have and give my personal view on what I like. The iPhone is running OS 3.1.3 and is not Jail broken, the HD2 is running Sense 2.5 on stock rom 1.66 (WWE) it has only one tweak Co0kies Home Tab.

Background: For all of 2009 I was using the iPhone 3G, the last time I used a WinMo touch screen device was my old Dell Axim X51v (Non-Phone) and my Apache (PPC-6700) in 2008. Now this is my PERSONAL view so take it as it is... enjoy.

LOCK SCREEN

Lock Sceen

As you can see the lock screens have similar information like the – Time, Date, Battery Indicator, Network, and unlock system. Now the HD2 has three very important differences that I love (^)

HTC HD2 (16GB microSD)
1. Time, Date, Battery Indicator, Network, and unlock system
2. Calendar info on lock screen^
3. Slider moves left and right giving better one handed operation ^
4. Notification alerts via unlock button – tap shows alert – swipe left or right opens application.^

iPhone 3G 16GB Black
1. Time, Date, Battery Indicator, Network, and unlock system
2. No Calendar info
3. Slider only moves left to right
4. Notification pop-up, once unlocked have to navigate to application manually

For me the HD2 wins this round, just with the Calender info and the ability to go straight to application via notification is a big one for me.

HTC HD2: 1
iPhone 3G: 0

Read more after the break...

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[News] Speck Releases First Wave of New iPad Sleeves, Cases, and Screen Protectors

Speck CandyShell in Batwing Black

 Well Speck are really added some great cases and styles to their range by now including some of their well known and loved cases for iPhone & MacBooks to now include the latest and greatest iPad, have a read of my post of at MobilitySite by clicking here.

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[News] Speck Protects Kindle 2 with Stylish New Cases

Speck’s DustJacket for Amazon’s Kindle

A few days ago I posted on MobilitySite about the news release of Specks new cases for Kindle 2, if more info head over to my post by clicking here and find out how to add some protection and style to your Kindle 2...

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[My Thoughts] My New Device...

HTC HD2

Well I have finally come back to the land of WinMo, as I now have bought the HTC HD2. This mammoth power house of a device sports a 4.3 inch screen with power to boot - 1GHz processor.

I am currently writing an artical comparing the HD2 and my old iPhone 3G. It will be a head to head rounds with a winner chosen on best overall performance for that round and why I gave the point to that device.

I will most likely post it to www.mobilitysite.com and as well as part here, so check back for more info.

It has been well over 18 months that I have used a WinMo Touch screen device, my last one was the Dell Axim X51v, after that I had my Moto Q9h smartphone (non-touch device) and then my iPhone so big learning curve as I am having to get used to WinMo 6.5 and HTC Sence 2.5, which I really like, I have tried to go back to the today screen that I was so used to before like on the X51v, Apache (PPC-6700) or the Harrier (PPC-6600) but just keep going back to Sence as it makes 'Sence' to me so easy to use and with Co0kie Monstors (XDA-Developers) mods for the Home tab - Giving more shortcut icons on 3 pages either 3x3, 4x4 or 5x5 and then adds more to the calendar info - allows you to swipe down and show up to next 5 or so appointments.

So far I have only tried one cooked ROM didn't like it and when I tried to add one of the authors cabs it froze at the White screen with HTC logo, had to root via MicroSD with the original stock ROM. So I finally fixed that and then reflashe the ROM to 1.66 (WWE) which has been stable and working well.

Well got to get back to writting my artical, cya...

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[APP] Windows Live Writer…

Well just decided to try and use Windows Live Writer to enter my posts, hopefully give me more options for posting.

So this is just a test post, to see how easy it will be and if I can post pics as well test logo below.

Will post more soon.

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