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Re: Technology Thread
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 11:38 pm
by R1366
Nice! elelinux? how's it run?
rumor is official 2.2 is to roll out this month but you know how it it is..
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: November 13th, 2010, 10:09 am
by Dave_B
What I run is Cyanogen Mod CM6 RC2.
Sprint will not officially release 2.2 for my phone since it's a Gen I Android phone and supposedly won't be able to handle 2.2
But a little OC work and it runs just fine on my phone.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 10:10 pm
by 96ls
Could anyone point me to an easy way to root my droid 2? I tried a couple of the walkthroughs with and without the use of a computer with no luck. Any input/help is appreciated.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 10:16 pm
by Dave_B
All I can say is read, read and read some more.
http://androidforums.com/droid-2-all-things-root/
I've always had good luck on that forum for anything Android related.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 10:21 pm
by 96ls
Thanks dave! I've been reading about it for about 5 hours this evening. I guess ill have to check that out tomorrow when I get home from work and see what happens.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 10:45 pm
by Dave_B
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 8:10 pm
by CivicBeater
OK so my X is rooted...
Wireless tether installed and it works awesome!
What app is great and easy to use for increasing battery life?
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 8:52 pm
by Dave_B
Use either OC widget or SetCPU.
Over clock it for screen on, and under clock for screen off. Battery life will improve.
Also, don't leave things like Wireless, blue tooth and others on all the time. Turn them on as needed.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 9:15 pm
by CivicBeater
OC widget? I'm not finding anything?
SETCPU cost $$ but I assume is worth it for $2 eh?
I messed around with the new app "CPU TUNER" and you have to be a bit knowledgeable in Linux to figure it out. hehe Uninstalled
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 11:03 am
by Dave_B
Don't know anything on CPU Tuner.
I've used both OC Widget in the market and SetCPU.
If you join XDA forums, you can get SetCPU for free.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 11:25 am
by Bradstard
Ok, phone talk needs its own thread or we need to change the name of this one.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 12:37 pm
by CivicBeater
Dave_B wrote:Don't know anything on CPU Tuner.
I've used both OC Widget in the market and SetCPU.
If you join XDA forums, you can get SetCPU for free.
Good to know! I joined there yesterday as that's where I got z4root from.
Brad - Ok, anyone have an iPad and want to tell me anything that's worthwhile about it?
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 12:41 pm
by itrsteez
Bradstard wrote:Ok, phone talk needs its own thread or we need to change the name of this one.
you know it gets bad when we trickle virtualization topics into the BS thread.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 1:01 pm
by Erik95LS
CivicBeater wrote:Dave_B wrote:Don't know anything on CPU Tuner.
I've used both OC Widget in the market and SetCPU.
If you join XDA forums, you can get SetCPU for free.
Good to know! I joined there yesterday as that's where I got z4root from.
Brad - Ok, anyone have an iPad and want to tell me anything that's worthwhile about it?
big screen angry birds.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 1:30 pm
by Dave_B
LOL @ virtualization NOT being in here.
Technology, I have to call Dell AGAIN!!! This touchpad still is giving me troubles. Already called them a couple months ago and had them send me a new one. Now it's acting up again!!!
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 5:29 pm
by coolhandluke
I'l take a stab at what they are going to say:
-System Restore
-Format and reload OS
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 5:47 pm
by Dave_B
LOL actually since I had a previous ticket, the next step is a laptop upgrade. I made sure that was clear last time. Known issue with this Inspiron series laptops.
So they will go through the Dell diagnostic tests again, fail and then replace. WOOT!
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 6:43 pm
by itrsteez
get a mac with applecare and you won't have to worry about anything again, they'll replace a laptop/iphone/etc without hesitation.
I hate to be the guy pitching apples, but I'm just saying.....
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 7:08 pm
by coolhandluke
Once upon a time Dell was better than Apple with warranty issues.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 7:49 pm
by Dave_B
LOL, I can't justify the price of an MPB for web surfing at the house.
However, if the opportunity were to arise in the future to get one, I wouldn't say no.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 7:55 pm
by itrsteez
You don't have to go full baller with one, they make semi-affordable options.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 8:30 pm
by coolhandluke
I couldn't justify a new one either. Used is your friend.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 8:37 pm
by Dave_B
Semi affordable, as in more than $4-500 for cheapo Inspiron laptops? I couldn't justify any more on one.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 8:53 pm
by coolhandluke
I bought a one year old unit that was 1/3 the price of a new one. I say I made out well. That was for a mondo unit too. A Macbook (I know they call them MBP's now) would be even cheaper.
Re: Technology Thread
Posted: December 19th, 2010, 12:18 pm
by Bradstard
You can get a nice MacBook Air for $1300ish. If I were to buy a new laptop today for normal home usage, that would be the one! I don't see myself buying another Dell.
Any of the Apple guys ever used on of these?
http://www.hengedocks.com/