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noal | # 2441 | 2011-03-22, 13:57 | Report

Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt View Post

It looks as if the Amazon Appstore is back!
http://www.amazon.com/apps

Nothing too crazy, but it features the typical amazon styling. Lets see how well it does. Amazon can be heartily aggressive.

EDIT: Angry birds RIO is FREE for the next 18 hours! Get it while it's HOT.

Arrrggghhh!!

Why can't anybody but the U.S. get it?

Although I can't really complain as we are getting the 3DS slightly earlier!

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noal | # 2442 | 2011-03-22, 14:03 | Report

Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt View Post

That's great to know! Apparently, the developer of the N64 emulator is quite good at continuing to update the software, so I expect that compatibility will improve in the future. It is a shame that only a few roms work properly, but as you said, its great that there's an emulator at all!

To make things more comfortable, check this out:

http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/20...r-control-pad/

I suspect this would work for the Tab as well, and would add some useful tactile feedback. It would be better still if it were embodied in a case that you could just snap on to your device, or like a band that you could slip around your device (weekend DIY project?). In any case, it's likely better than just the bare screen for these emu games.

Wow, thanks Capt'n.

They look like they could come in really handy.

I'll have to see if i can get hold of some.

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LTman | # 2443 | 2011-03-22, 14:09 | Report

Are There any roumors about a maemo/meego tablet?
Anybody

ysss | # 2444 | 2011-03-22, 14:35 | Report

@Capt'n: cool. Now we gotta wait and see what kind of positive effect Amazon can bring to Android's 'ecosystem (uhuh)'.

(no, wasn't being sarcastic).

@danramos: dude, CM7 (grabbed latest nightly) worked out SWELL on my nookcolor. Though the experience is still faaaar from the iPad (we'll have to see how a post-beta honeycomb rom with proper video acceleration perform on this baby), but I'm loving the form factor.

Originally Posted by LTman View Post

Are There any roumors about a maemo/meego tablet?
Anybody

Yeah dude, you should be looking at *points every other way but this thread*.

Btw, shouldn't this thread be renamed to The Android Thread or some such?

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Capt'n Corrupt | # 2445 | 2011-03-22, 14:59 | Report

Hahaha... Yeah, it would probably be better suited being named the Android Thread. We need to appeal to Etuoyo, who was the thread's father -- possibly mother... this is the internet afterall.

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Capt'n Corrupt | # 2446 | 2011-03-22, 15:01 | Report

For all of those hot and bothered by the ensuing Samsung event, you can watch it live!

My day is entirely too busy, so I'm going to miss out on the fun (just one of those days), but I will be with you fine folk in spirit.

http://androidandme.com/2011/03/phon...ia-event-live/

IT STARTS NOW!!!!

LIVE STREAM: http://www.samsungunpacked.com/
* JK Shin's english has really improved! Quite impressive!
* Omar Khan, the mac dad himself, is on stage. Really well spoken.
* '4G' speeds
* Both measuring 8.6mm thin

* PLS display (or some such)
* 6800 mAh on 10"

* Touchwiz UX

Here is the engadget liveblog:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/l...gs-ctia-event/

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chowdahhead | # 2447 | 2011-03-22, 15:05 | Report

Apple's app store is an unregistered trademark. Furthermore, many assert that it's a fairly generic term that predates the iPhone. I don't know how much protection Apple has on their claim or validity to it either, but anything is possible in the US judicial system. But it seems foolish to me that Apple is willing to spend resources pursuing something so irrelevant to customers.

Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt View Post

The Amazon App store goes live! Then Amazon gets sued by Apple for trademark infringement, and the store goes down...

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/a...comers-with-f/

What was Amazon thinking? They should have done a trademark search. Thankfully, the 'damages' are minimal in that they were live for only a handful of hours. It will be interesting to see if this case will be thrown out, or if Amazon will be forced to pay up for this minor infraction.

My guess? They are going to call it Amazon Apps -- as they should have done from day number one.

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Capt'n Corrupt | # 2448 | 2011-03-22, 15:10 | Report

Originally Posted by chowdahhead View Post

Apple's app store is an unregistered trademark. Furthermore, many assert that it's a fairly generic term that predates the iPhone. I don't know how much protection Apple has on their claim or validity to it either, but anything is possible in the US judicial system. But it seems foolish to me that Apple is willing to spend resources pursuing something so irrelevant to customers.

Great post! Shows me for making assumptions.

Thanks!

Capt'n Corrupt | # 2449 | 2011-03-22, 15:12 | Report

Here's an Engadget post about the new Tabs:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/s...nner-than-the/

Interesting bit:
It seems that both Tabs have a 3MP on the back. Samsung opted out of the 8MP camera, probably for cost saving reasons.

EDIT: Complete with video.

EDIT: Updated price

Originally Posted by

Samsung came clean with the pricing at its press conference this morning. The WiFi 10.1 will hit on June 8th -- the 16GB version will cost you $499 and the 32GB $599. The 8.9 is $469 and $569 for 16GB and 32GB, respectively.

Wow.. Talk about being competitive!

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Capt'n Corrupt | # 2450 | 2011-03-22, 17:13 | Report

This is the most exciting news I've heard *all day*...

I was almost forced to get a smartphone just to have a quick pick up and use phone. Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4avPDtNJ30

This pen-like device is basically a Bluetooth handset that you carry in your pocket. Your tablet stays in your bag, but you can make and place calls with this tiny pen device. This is ****ing perfect! Samsung nailed it! BT handsets are incredibly rare, and this is right on the money.

With low-cost data-plans, this is looking to be a shockingly solid offering.

I'm beaming... Time to simmer down..

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