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Google Android on a Netbook? Yes, it is now possible!

Who would have thought of doing that? Well, not us, but the folks at VentureBeats thought of doing so and they have been able to run the Google Android OS on the ASUS EEE 1000H. After some work, they were able to get Graphics, Sound and even Wireless working on it. An interesting point to note is that the Android was actually able to adjust itself according to the resolution of the EEE 1000H.

Google Android on a Netbook? Yes, it is now possible!

Sadly, since they were using the Open Source version, which does not include the Android Market. This deprived them of downloading applications to their Android EEE (yet)

It is great that very soon, there will be an option to run the Google Android, but with a Netbook, which has the capability to run full OS like Windows XP, Vista or any Linux Distro, it makes less sense to run such a “weak” mobile OS. Let us better leave them for the ARM devices :)

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Also read  ASUS EEE 904HA REVIEW

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HP wants to use Intel Atom processors in the regular Notebooks.

HP is reportedly in negotiations with Intel to use the Intel Atom processor in the regular notebooks. Sadly, it would be difficult to do so as the Intel Atom was made to be run only on the netbooks and due to the restriction that they are allowed to be used only in the devices with 10.2″ or less, HP is going to have a hard-time convincing the Intel to use the Atom in their regular notebooks.

HP wants to use Intel Atom processors in the regular Notebooks

Well, it is true that the Intel don’t want the OEMs and companies to use the Intel Atom processor in the regular notebooks. But, the Dell mini 12 is a 12.1″ Netbook, which uses regular notebook resolution too (1280 x 800) uses hte Intel Atom processor. So, this means that Intel has infact allowed some companies to use Intel Atom processor in some devices.

Is the market ready for the netbooks breaking into 13-inch+ category? Well, not all people need the power of the Core 2 Duo or Dual-Core processors. Majority of the Notebook users use their devices for Internet and for running office productivity applications. Intel Atom has no problem running them.

HP has a great brand image and with high volume sales, HP may be able to get Intel convinced.

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Also see: ASUS EEE 1000H running Vista with no problems. ASUS EEE 1000H with Windows 7

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SensorScroll [HTC DIAMOND and HTC TOUCH PRO]

The SensorScroll uses the Diamond’s scroll wheel to perform scroll-up and scroll-down functions. By default, it performs different functions in different applications. For example: In IE mobile, it scrolls few lines or hop to the nearest link; in notes, it zoom in/out and so on. When using SensorScroll, it OVER-RULES their functions and performs scrolling-up and scrolling-down.

Instructions:
1. Install the application. It adds shortcut in Programs and in WindowsStartup folders
2. Right after installation you may run the application from Programs shortcut (name is Diamond SensorScroll)
3. To use application open a Window with horizontal scroll bar like Programs or File Explorer and try rotating the scroll sensor clockwise for scroll down and counter clockwise for scroll up.
4. Have fun!
5. To stop the application run it again and it will give you an option to stop it.

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T-Mobile Dash Black now available [Windows Mobile Standard]

Remember the T-Mobile Dash 2 we mentioned few days back? Well, it has now been made available on the T-Mobile’s website. As we mentioned before, it is exactly same as before except few cosmetic changes, which include:

  • Removal of aluminum front piece
  • Windows Mobile 6.1 replacing the old Windows Mobile 5.0(which was later replaced by Windows Mobile 6.0 by a ROM upgrade)
  • More spaced-out keys

T-Mobile Dash Black now available

T-Mobile Dash black is still a decent QWERTY phone. It costs just $99 now after discount and mail-in rebate, which still makes it a pretty good deal.

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Some great S2U2 themes [windows mobile professional]

The S2U2 is a great application, which uses iPhone-like lock/unlock mechanism to lock/unlock your Windows Mobile device. It comes with the following theme. Without a doubt, everything looks too iPhone-ish.

There is a way to give it a completely new look. See the following theme, which I’m using on my HTC DIAMOND.

Visit BOB_55’s website for more S2U2 stuff, which includes: Continue reading “Some great S2U2 themes [windows mobile professional]”

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DredSensor – Reassign Answer and End key when needed [HTC TOUCH DIAMOND and HTC TOUCH PRO] – quick look

It is not unknown fact that the HTC Diamond’s and HTC Touch Pro’s D-Pad is very difficult to use. Quite a lot of time, I press the keys around the D-Pad when pressing one of the direction keys. Dredger97, a great coder at Xda-Devs has developed an application, which lets you modify the functions of Answer key and End key respectively.

To use it, just go to the application where you wish to change the functions of those keys surrounding D-Pad. Then, take the stylus out and put it right back-in in 1 seconds or less. You will get a message box telling you the application name. In the following screenshot, I am playing “Lemonade”.

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ASUS going to launch S101H

According to the reports of Fudzilla, ASUS is preparing the launch of it’s new another variant EEE PC, the S101H. There are not much details on this new model, but since it is using the suffix “H”, we surmise that it will have a Hard Disk instead of the SSD, which comes with the S101.

The S101 is the lightest 10.2″ netbook. It sports an ultra-thin design, a la Macbook-Air style. So far, Solid-state drive on the S101 has been of shabby capacity so far (16GB on the Windows XP version). The use of hard disk in S101H will attract more buyers who need more space to store the data and stuff.

Also, it will also help ASUS to lower the price a bit by using hard disk, which are cheaper than the SSDs. We will keep you updated with this new model from ASUS

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Innovisoft VirtuaMouse One-Hand review

Windows Mobile has attained a certain level of single-hand use. But, many-a-times, we do come across certain applications, which are either very old applications or they fall into the category where the developer itself has not made the application finger friendly.

Innovisoft VirtuaMouse One-Hand gives you a PC-like virtual mouse on the screen of the Windows Mobile. VirtuaMouse One-Hand gives you a virtual mouse pointer that can be used instead of the stylus, anytime that the stylus isn’t convenient for you.

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