Gadget discussions (Meet Gadget)

Best mobile OS

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:46:53 -0600

Discussion
Cell Phones, Samsung, Microsoft, Apple, NOKIA, HTC, Google, iPhone 4, HD7, Focus, Galaxy S II
Hey I want to know people's overall opinions on the best Mobile OS and why they think it is the best.

What benefits will Cyanogen Mod bring to Google Nexus S?

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:01:22 -0500

Question
Cell Phones, Google, Nexus S
What are the advantages of changing the stock Android OS on Nexus S with the latest Cyanogen version 7.1? Thanks.

Do you think Google will come up with their own tablet?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:45:56 -0500

Discussion
Tablets, Google
After almost every other tech company has it's own vision about this ground breaking computer device - the tablet, don't you think it is time for google to expand their portfolio with one? They've outed 2 generations of cell phones and internet netbook, a third generation of cell phone is heading towards...

What's the reason behind cancelling Google/Samsung UNpacked event?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:20:31 -0500

Discussion
Cell Phones, Samsung, Google, GALAXY Nexus, GALAXY Nexus CDMA
Today Google and Samsung announced that they will postpone the event which was supposed to be held on 11-th this month. What changed their mind?

Some people think it has something to do with Steve Jobs's passing away, some think it may be Android's new version isn't quite ready for the...

Is there an app to make the contact picture fullscreen for incoming calls?

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:32:12 -0500

Question
Operating Systems, Google, Android 2.2
I was wondering if there was an app like that? The best example that comes to mind is the iPhone receiving call screen: http://www.321iphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/iphone_incoming_call_screen.png

Google buying Motorola - what do you expect?

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:15:58 -0500

Discussion
Cell Phones, Tablets, Motorola, Google
It's been all over the media, Google and Motorola are getting married. There are plenty of reasons for the merge, also being covered lately (hint: patent war), but I'd like to put those behind and focus on what we, as users will benefit.

I'm pretty excited, as Google is very careful in...

Downloading and installing Chrome OS

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:37:58 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Google, Chromium OS
Can I install unmodified, original version of the newest Google Chrome OS to any hardware? And if so, where I can download a copy of it? I've got an old notebook I'd like to refresh and use only for the casual web/email stuff.

Gingerbread interface to Honeycomb tablets

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:20:17 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Google, Android 3.0
If you change the display density of your rooted Honeycomb tablet, then you get the UI of the Gingerbread. That is not bad, but I don't know if it changes only the UI or the whole menage of the device? Other thing is that, you increase the density and it may corrupt the display. What do you think about...

Does anyone knows if Google going to produce their own Chromebooks?

Mon, 23 May 2011 07:35:50 -0500

Discussion
Google
Quite interested in this one, are Google going to manufacture their "own" Chromebooks or just going to relay on other Manufacturers, i.e. Acer, Samsung? I'm thinking If they make something smooth like the original Cr-48 + a couple of extras only available at their own branded notebook, that's gonna be...

Rumoured $20 price of the Google Cr-48 notebooks

Mon, 16 May 2011 07:23:01 -0500

Discussion
Notebooks, Google, Cr-48
There are rumors floating around that Google will be selling the Cr-48s for $20 per month to students, which is quite affordable. If you have any info on that please share.