- September 2, 2010 8:16 am
The greatest thing about Android is that even though it has “an image”, end users (and regrettably, carriers) are allowed to mod and customize the UI as they see fit. With that said, there are plenty of home replacement options in the Android Market if the stock Android (or carrier provided) home app doesn’t exactly mesh into the fabric of your daily life. I’ve tried pretty much every home replacement on the market, eventually finding a winner in LauncherPro.
For a short time, I managed to get a sort of working/sort of broken HTC Sense launcher on my Droid, but it was far too buggy. And in the end, I missed the stock look of Android. Where HTC’s Sense UI failed, perhaps the freshly ripped-off-the-LG-Ptimus Home app can do better, no?
The fine folks at XDA have taken yet another proprietary offering and ripped it’s guts apart, ‘splaying them on the XDA forums for the world to enjoy, regardless of Android device. I loaded the LG Home app on my Moto Droid 1 and it worked fine — a bit slow, but fine. With the home app comes a pack of widgets to boot. The only thing I’m still left wanting is the weather widget that is present on the LG Ally’s build. Maybe next time I guess. For the record, the LG Launcher is said to work on any Android device, but it hasn’t been tested. As such, hope for the best, plan for the worst.
Anywho, I know you all just want the goods. Stop on by the thread over at XDA to get your download on…
- February 12, 2010 8:42 pm
It all but seemed like the dual 15.4″ screened GScreen Spacebook was never going to grace our presence. As the “end of 2009″ came and went, my hopes for this dual-screened beast were quickly evaporating. And then I woke up today to hear that they did in fact purposely delay the GScreen Spacebook. But it wasn’t because of a manufacturing glitch, parts shortage, or internal bickering. Instead, they delayed it to make it better.
The old Spacebook came with (2) measly 15.4″ screens. The new Spacebook comes with (2) 17″ screens. Ok, so a whole 1.6″ isn’t that big of a difference all things considered. Sitting a few feet from even a tiny screen will make it look a whole lot bigger though. Sitting close to two screens? Well then, that is damn near panoramic if you ask me.
In case you forgot about the specs that make the Spacebook purr, take note, because the screens aren’t the only talking point. Underneath the two large expanses of glass sit a 2.66GHz Intel Core i7-620M processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTS 150M GPU all told what to do by Windows 7 Ultimate. So you see, this isn’t just some gimmicky laptop with two big screens and nothing to back up it’s hulking size.
Speaking of size, while many have called it thick and even gone as far to say that it’s too big to carry around, sit down. If you have that much trouble carrying around an 8lb. laptop you need help or not to purchase a powerhouse laptop in the first place. (Hell, even a 12-15lb. laptop isn’t that bad.) For those worried about weight, there are plenty of netbooks out there.
Mini rant aside — Come this spring, we’ll all be able to pick up a GScreen Spacebook for a cool $2,895. A bit of sticker shock at first until you realize you’re getting 1-1/2 laptops with quite a bit of power under the hood. Ya, you want one don’t ya?
Engadget > GScreen
Are you one of the many people disappointed with Apple’s choice glossy only? Or, are you in disgust that they are forcing matte screen lovers to shell out for the top end MacBook Pro AND pay an extra $50 just to be able to see the screen in a brightly lit room? If you answered yes to either of the above, Tech Restore has a solution for you. They have put together a matte screen replacement package that will rid you of the awful glare the glossy screen throws at your eyes. The service is only for the new “Uni-body” MacBook Pro’s. The package isn’t a simply cover, but an entire replacement of the LCD panel. Included in the package is the replacement of the stock bezel with a matte black bezel that also reduces glare. There’s no need to worry as the replacement screen will be to the exact same specifications as the screen that shipped with the laptop from Apple. Cut outs for the iSight camera are also integrated as to make the replacement look just like it came from Apple. Tech Restore provides a 1 year Tech Restore warranty. So, how much will being able to see your glossy screen cost you? A cool $199.99. Should Apple offer the option, Yes. But since they don’t this is the next best thing.
Source: Tech Restore, Gizmodo
