Chinese Hand Held Gaming Device

Posted by Dr. Bill | General Information | Friday 27 July 2012 7:02 pm

This is actually pretty cool! An Android hand held gaming device made in China. Obviously, it will run Android based games like “Angry Birds”… but it is a neat idea!

‘Droid X360′ handheld console runs Android 4.0 in a PS Vita-style shell

“The existence of knockoff consoles from China isn’t exactly big news at this point, but we just came across this one and thought it went a little further than most. The excellently-named Droid X360, from Shenzhen Xunlong, essentially amounts to a PlayStation Vita running Android 4.0. While the case looks nearly identical to Sony’s latest handheld, the internals are in line with a smartphone — you’ll find a 1.5GHz processor, 512MB RAM, and a 5-inch 800 x 480 display. It actually beats the Vita in some areas, too, with a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera and 8GB internal storage, though it doesn’t look like there’s a rear touchpad. Instead, you’ll find a bright green Android logo.

Of course, its Android base means it should be an ideal platform for emulators, with nine systems apparently built in, so if you’re still waiting for PSone games to come to the Vita this might actually be a better bet. Unfortunately there’s no word on pricing yet, so keep your eyes peeled on your next trip to China.”

FoxFi WiFi or Bluetooth HotSpot Application

Posted by Dr. Bill | General Information | Thursday 19 July 2012 11:50 am

FoxFiThis is an EXCELLENT Android HotSpot “tethering” tool! Try it, you will be impressed! At right, you see it on my DroidX 3G phone.

FoxFi WiFi or Bluetooth HotSpot Application

“FoxFi enables WiFi or Bluetooth Hotspot on your Android phone – no tether plan or rooting required! This is a new Android app with great reviews in Android Market. Bluetooth mode works for all phones. WiFi mode currently works on most Samsung/Motorola/LG phones and new HTC phones with Android 4.0 (HTC One etc). WiFi mode does NOT work on Motorola Droid 1, Motorola Triumph, Samsung Admire, LG Revolution or older HTC phones, use Bluetooth mode instead. Connect your tablets, computers or game console with WPA security. FoxFi usage is covered under your phone’s existing data plan.

FoxFi is much better than other tether software on Android. The advantages are obvious:

  • No rooting required, avoid hassle and risk of bricking
  • No need to install anything on the computer
  • Supports connection from any tablets including iPad, Kindle, Nook etc.
  • Supports connection from PS3, XBox, WII etc.
  • Supports multiple connections at the same time
  • Secured with WPA2. Avoids the security risk of enabling USB debugging.”

Hand Held Hack #11 – Video – “Open Garden of Hand Helds”

Posted by Dr. Bill | HHH - Video Netcasts | Saturday 14 July 2012 11:40 pm
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Microsoft Surface tablet, hand held sign language translator, Nintendo 3DS XL hand held gaming device, what to do with a Galaxy Note and a Nintendo PS3 Controller, Open Garden Mesh Network.


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Hand Held Hack #11 – Audio – “Open Garden of Hand Helds”

Posted by Dr. Bill | HHH - Audio Netcasts | Saturday 14 July 2012 11:39 pm

Microsoft Surface tablet, hand held sign language translator, Nintendo 3DS XL hand held gaming device, what to do with a Galaxy Note and a Nintendo PS3 Controller, Open Garden Mesh Network.


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Open Garden Mesh Network Video

Posted by Dr. Bill | General Information | Friday 13 July 2012 7:19 pm

Open Garden Mesh Network – demo from Open Garden on Vimeo.

Disrupt TechCrunch Finalists for 2012. Open Garden allows you to share your phones Internet connection with other devices, computers, etc. Very cool! Available in the Android Market (Google Play), and via download from the OpenGarden.com website.

What To Do With Your Galaxy Note and PS3 Controller!

Posted by Dr. Bill | General Information | Friday 6 July 2012 6:29 pm

What can you do with a Galaxy Note, and a Nintendo PS3 Controller? Create the ultimate portable gaming device! Modding at it’s best, check out the photos of it, at this link:

Galaxy Note + PS3 Controller = Ultimate portable gaming