CE's Geekbook

Vizio VTab1008 Bad Skype

2012-01-19T19:19:00.002-07:00

From So I got the Android Vizio VTab1008 running Gingerbread 2.3.2 for a couple of reasons. First cause it was cheap Second is because the Vizio 8" Tablet has GPS and bluetooth. GPS is some what important seeing that I would like to get rid of my dedicated GPS for the truck and minimize some toys. :) and For Skype and Google+... First off the Vizio Vtab1008 is really a good running tablet

8" Android Tablet Model 80461

2012-01-18T17:08:00.000-07:00

From tablet So there is not much information on this little Unbranded MID tablet so I will try and fill in some of the blanks. First off there is nothing on the box or in the manual as far as what brand this is or even the manufacturer. How they got a Google certification for Android Market I have no clue. Especialy when the Pandigital Tablets are 100 times better and work great. System info

HP Envy 14 Spectre At CES

2012-01-12T15:54:00.002-07:00

(Image Cnet) As I mentioned before that CES would be filled with UltrBooks from different manufacturers trying to capture the same market place that Apple has had for the last couple of years with the MacBook Air. HP not to be left behind came out with the Envy 14 Spectre. Basically a thin and light notebook targeted at the small business market. Almost fully clad in Gorilla Glass.. "Glass

{Update} Asus 7" Tablet 249 Tegra 3 at CES

2012-01-09T17:53:00.006-07:00

Asus 7 inch Tegra 3 Quad-Core ICS Tablet Asus Announces a 7" tablet and if I understood correctly it will have the Nvidia Tegra 3 "Quad-Core Processor" which is actualy 5 cores.. at a stunning price of 249.00 USD??? really ... :) this is right up my ally With Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system While the previous version ran on Honeycomb and utilized a dual-core Qualcomm 8260-1.2Ghz

Samsung at CES announces 2nd Gen Series 9

2012-01-09T15:49:00.005-07:00

Samsung announces 2nd Gen of the Series 9 as thin as ordinal tablets This is going to be the year of the UltraBooks or Copies of the Apple Air??? :) Samsung follows suit by announcing the 2nd Generation of their Series 9 Ultra-Books or thin and light series. Weighing in at 2.5 lbs and only 1/2 inch thick reduced 30% in size from the first generation 30,000 hour worth of development all

Dish Network Press release at CES Hopper

2012-01-09T13:36:00.005-07:00

Dish Network announces the Hopper and the Joey whole home DVR The Hopper has 2GB of storage space running on a 7200 rpm hard drive. Featuring Bluetooth and PrimeTime anytime that records every show during prime-time hours for the four major networks for a full 8 Days worth of programing. Is also capable of recording 6 shows simultaneously The Hopper is the main unit that will broadcast to

Sharp Announcement at CES 80 Inch TV

2012-01-09T11:34:00.008-07:00

Holy smokes 80" Sharp Aquos "At CES in Las Vegas today, the company unveiled its Aquos Board, 80-, 70-, or 60-inch screens that offer an all-new "touch solution" and that gives users new ways to share content among workers." And the "Sharp continues its 2012 Quattron onslaught with four new models, in 60-inch and 70-inch versions, featuring its brightest Quattron panels with 3D and an ultraslim

Problem Rooting with CWM 5 HoneyComb

2011-12-29T23:50:00.002-07:00

Rooting the Dell Streak 7 with HoneyComb problems with rooting using Superuser7.zip Placed the superuser.zip in the root of the internal memory, then from CWM5 I can find it but when I select it it gives me the following error: E: Error in /emmc/Superuser7.zip (Status 0) Installation aborted. If this occurs ... you could try the files below **** If you have problems with Superuser7.zip Like

Bluetooth Fashion / Function Ring

2011-12-29T14:53:00.002-07:00

Who Said that communications had to be ugly... People walking around seaming to talk in to thin air till you see that ugly black bug in their ear.. Well now talking to your self has become a fashion at least in concept. There is nothing about the ring / ear piece being BlueTooth technology but I'm sure that would be the only tech that could carry the signal. The do Mention "HiWave™ technology

Root Dell Streak 7 with HoneyComb 3.2

2011-12-29T13:28:00.009-07:00

Root the Dell Streak 7 that came with HoneyComb 3.2 Native It is done ... have Rooted my Dell Streak... I did have to modify the way it was done from the instructions on XDA due to issues with SuperUser7, but Will Provide links to what I used instead.. Followed a good portion of the instructions From XDAdevelopers Props to several folks but mostly to EwanG for their easy to follow instructions

Dell Streak 7 Honeycomb and Mac OSX

2011-12-29T12:07:00.003-07:00

Picked up a cheap Dell Streak 7 brand new in the box (sealed) yesterday with HoneyComb 3.2 pre-installed.. Let me just say this is an awesome fast 7 inch android tablet with the 1GHz Dual Core nVidia Tegra T20 Processor. There are some design issues I am not exactly happy with but on the most part I am very pleased with it. This was picked up due to some issues with the Pandigital SuperNova

Pandigital SuperNova won't boot up

2011-12-25T21:51:00.003-07:00

Pandigital stuck on battery charge or supernova stuck on boot up screen. Or Panditigtal SuperNova bricked. This should help even if you have not rooted or added Android Market to your Pandigital SuperNova and are having problems. If after the Market hack or tying to Root the Pandigital SupeNova and it will no boot up for some reason ... you may try this I am not sure if it will work because

Install Android Market Pandigital SuperNova

2011-12-21T17:36:00.010-07:00

So you want Android Market on your Pandigital SuperNova?? It Works Android Market is now installed on the SuperNova!!! This was done on IR80_S_BN_W_A_A_09282011 with no OTA updates... YMMV Remember do this at your own risk!!! ** You should also be able to remover Market or reset the the Pandigital SuperNova by going in to Settings > Privacy settings and press Factory data reset. if you don't

Root Pandigital SuperNova

2011-12-21T15:43:00.011-07:00

Rooting the Pandigital SuperNova fast and easy using GingerBreak v1.2. This 8" Android Tablet is the bomb straight out of the box fast great capacitive touch screen ready to rock and roll with Amazon Appstore (download required) GingerBread Android the Pandigital SuperNova will be a great gift to someone that does not want to carry around the heavy bulky laptop for light internet surfing,

Android Pandigital Planet Easy Market and Root

2011-12-21T10:40:00.005-07:00

SPz0 over at SlateDroid has updated the OpenRom to v2.0 have not tried it yet .. Just so you know. :) This Hack will get Android Market and will root your Pandigital Planet. And will speed it up so fast you would think you paid much more for it. I have been playing with the Android Pandigital Planet for the last few weeks and to be honest it is an amazing little 7 inch tablet. Now mind you it

HTC Incredible Root with Unrevoked ??

2011-12-06T19:24:00.001-07:00

HTC Droid Incredible Root With the Unrevoked3 ... will not work if you have done the current OTA 4.08.605.2 for Gingerbread 2.3.4. "failed to get root. Is your firmware too new ...‎" I have tried just straight running the program and following the instructions on XDADevelopers as follows Thanks scotty1223.. BTW I am using a MAC to Root the HTC Incredible and modifyed the instructions just a bit

HTC Droid Incredible Low Memory Fix "Gingerbread"

2011-11-22T16:29:00.003-07:00

HTC Droid Incredible "Low Memory" after initial Droid GingerBread Update 2.3.4 4.06.605.3 HTC Droid Incredible Low on Space issues. BTW Mine is the Verizon HTC Droid Incredible .... Not the Incredible S / IncredibleS or the new ones. Big issue going on with the "low on storage" notification coming up when there really is storage space available. I am thinking this was due to the update

Best Buy Price Match Scam

2011-07-06T22:15:00.001-06:00

Watch out ... here is another one to Watch out for. Best Buy will Price Match at their discretion. "Best Buy Retail Store Price Match Guarantee SCAM If you find a lower advertised price on the same available brand and model prior to your purchase or during the exchange and return period, we will match that price. Simply bring in the ad of the local retail competitor or Best Buy, while the

iPad Manufacturing Explode

2011-05-21T12:47:00.003-06:00

Foxconn Explosion halted production could affect iPad production and the supply of iPads in the future. Begs the question what are they putting in the iPad 2?? Ref: ReutersBut really this is very serious the details of what was really being produced at the manufacturing plant have not been released. The very sad thing is it was confirmed that 2 people were killed in the explosion at Foxconn and

iPad Flexable Arm

2011-05-21T12:19:00.006-06:00

Holding your iPad or even Android Tablet in bed could definitely put a strain on your arms for long periods of time depending on how you are holding it. Now there is an end to that with the iPad Flexible Arm. Ref: Crunch GeariPadNow this could be like Velcro and be one of the best products out there or could just be a flop. Or if you were watching the Season Finale of the Mentalist you saw six

Buy a New PC Get Xbox 360 Free

2011-05-19T17:50:00.004-06:00

Microsoft is giving away Xbox 360's to the college students this fall. This is not one of those internet scams that you bop a mole and win the Xbox 360. I am not a huge fan of Microsoft but in a press release today: "starting May 22nd for a limited time, we are bringing students a very special offer.When students buy a Windows 7 PC over $699, they will receive a FREE Xbox 360*."Well if you

Weight on your TV

2011-05-19T16:29:00.004-06:00

Worst gadget / idea I have seen this year so far. "Withings is proud to announce.... " So goes the press release. An application that will connect your body scale to your Panasonic Viera ConnectTM HDTV. Hey guys there is already an App for that its call a WII Fit ... does the same thing to make you feel bad if you want it and it will connect to any tv.. Ooops .. I should say any post Rabbit

Xfinity TV on iPod Touch

2011-05-19T11:25:00.005-06:00

Xfinity TV releases the TV app to the iPhone and the iPod Touch. You can now view VOD (video on-demand) on your Touch and iPhone over wi-fi only.Come on Comcast ... Need to get off your duff and Get the App working for Android.. Tablets and Android Phones are where its at .. didn't you know they are comming out with Quad-Core tablets .. with GPU's from Nvidia that will handle HD much better ...

Tegra Powerd Droid X2

2011-05-19T05:08:00.006-06:00

Droid X2 the newest in the line of Verizon's Android phone was introduced on 18 May 2011. And should be available in your local Verizon Store on "26 May 2011" *Update May be available now in a store rumor birds say* but you should be able to order it today online. Just watch out for the mandatory internet fee's Verizon will slap you with on top of your normal contract. Droid X2 features the

Acer No Chrome OS Yet.

2011-05-18T18:02:00.004-06:00

Acer says No Go, on Chrome OS. So the rumors that have been spread by quite a few blogs including yours truly are wrong unless Acer has something up its sleeves for Computex.In a press release dated May 17th 2011 Acer states: "Despite recent rumors in the press regarding the launch of Chrome OS based Netbooks at Computex, Acer today confirms that it has no short-term plans for such a product."So