yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vega General] paulswift36:
Answers to previous questions.

Definitly has an accelerometer and rotates in all directions quickly, no log. Not tried any games with it yet though. Will try that today if you can suggest a good game that uses it...maybe Abduction...I'll try that!!! NEWS Abduction doesn't work properly. The accelerometer does do something but it appears to only respond to one axis but the wrong one for this game, i.e., Abd runs in portrait mode but the accer. wants to work in landscape only. There is a game setting but it made no difference as far as I can see. Seems that it is trying to work but its not right for this game. BE WARNED. it doesnt put me off massively as it feels like something in the software that could be fixed.

Flash: That's good too, iplayer works nicely, you can zoom in and out of the videos as well, didn't expect that. web sites with flash on, like BBC news with the weather video worked perfectly.

Full market support, bought and free apps, no issues at all

I did like the 8 gig on the Archos but not found it a big issue yet. I only have an 8 gig card in there but I always prefer using a card than internal memory anyway. Got a couple of divx films on there and they are brilliant, no conversion needed at all, good old Android. Using stock player.

I streamed stuff to the Archos too but found it laggy on DVD vob files, only divx seemed smooth enough to really watch. I've got Astro file manager on there and that supports streaming I think but will give it a try today. Any other file managers that you know are good for that out of the box?
[Vega General] Zebwen:
Great news! I wasn't aware that ASTRO could be used in this way, I'm going to test it now. Thanks for the info on DIVX, how about XVID? Does that work perfectly too? I'm not interested in streaming VOB files, only really commonly used formats like DIVX, XVID, MP3 and possibly WMV/WMA. I know these worked well on the Archos before they broke the firmware recently, but it would be great to know if it works on this device well as that is something I would be using it for a lot.

Unsure of other file managers that can do this, but I think that ORB should be available on the market? But it might be a pay-for app?

The accelerometer thing is something I expected, but it is a shame, hopefully this will be fixed in a firmware update and it isn't a fault in the hardware. Keep us updated with your progress!
[Vega General] paulswift36:
Divx, Xvid, MP4 all okay. MKV didn't work with standard video player but I know the Rock one plays those anyway.

I think there is an issue with the accelerometer software as it just decided everyhing was upside down and had to mess around to get it back to normal. Defo just a software issue there though.

The HDMI image on a TV is acceptable but not very sharp because it doesn't change the resolution. Depends on the TV and what you want to do I guess.

I've used it properly for a few things now like MSN chatting and that was good.

Keep playing.
[Vega General] paulswift36:
Ah, its down to the game. Some games do not scale up but others do nicely and some work perfectly. Just tried Speedx and that works okay with the accelerometer, not as responsive as the phone version but it works.
[Vega General] Zebwen:
Thanks for the answer! Another question though :P when plugged in to the HDMI on the TV, does the image display on both the device and the TV, or just the TV with the device acting like a giant laptop trackpad?
[Vega General] paulswift36:
On both at the same time which is probably why it doesn't scale. Doesn't seem to be a switch or setting anywhere either it just does it when you plug it in. Maybe an app or something will come out to change that as the GPU should easily copy with full 1080p tv out. At least it works
[Vega General] Zebwen:
Yea, nice that it works, but technically that means that you can't correctly display 1080p Video o your TV as the resolution is wrong? However, this is better than the Archos as I believe that while the archos DOES scale correctly (to the right resolution), it ends up turning the device screen off, so it becomes a giant trackpad. That's my understanding from reading reviews anyway.
[Vega General] paulswift36:
yep, that's right unless there's something else I've missed but I can't see anything else you can do. Tried using it more on the TV last night and as you cannot see any form of pointer, as on a PC, you can't use it as a giant track pad when you cannot see what you are touching. In otherwords you need the image on the pad as well so you can see what you are doing. This is true of all pads plugged into a TV, you just cant see what you are pressing so it makes no sense to turn the pad screen off. You also end up looking at the pad all the time to see where you are touching it so the one and only application for this is for film watching. Personally I have a media player already which plays 1080p so I don't need this feature.

Having spent 2 days solid with it now the only problem I am finding is that I don't know what to do with it any more. Seriously thinking about ebaying it either clean or with all the mods applied. Let me know if you are interested.
[Vega General] Zebwen:
What a shame! lol! What did you thin you would be using it for? Is it not fit for purpose or did you just kinda buy it as a gadget on impulse and now your not sure what to use it for? :P

My plan is to use mine to read books (Lapuda), watch TV shows using the iPlayer and streamed from my media server and play SNES games using SNESOID, and hopefully some PSX games too. I'm also hoping I can put some toddler-friendly games on it for my 1 year old to play with, because she is obsessed with PC's/Laptops, but can't yet get the hang of a mouse and keyboard, I think some simple touchscreen games might be just the thing for her :)
[Vega General] paulswift36:
Not sure if I had a real purpose for it other than lounge gadget for internet, games and tv. It does do all that and much more conveniently than a netbook. Reading books is great apart from the weight.

The acceleromtere needs some work as it does seem to get confused now again and go upside down. That's just an annoyance.

I don't think this technology replaces anything yet but is more of a suppliment but I think that's down to the right apps. In my technical opinion it's like we've stuck a couple of technologies together without having a proper target in mind so we've done it because we could, not because we should, but it will replace netbooks and possibly notebooks in time for the average user anyway.

To be honest, the reason I'm not sure about keeping it (and my 9 year old firmly disagrees with this) is as much as I love technology, I don't like having gadgets around that don't have a real purpose otherwise it will just end up gathering dust somewhere...I hate waste.

I'll keep using it over the weekend and see what that brings. Having had a 7 inch device I think this one is a little on the heavy side so you wouldn't take it out hardly ever, not when I've got a fully functional netbook. If someone gets a Linux distro or W7 running on it as well...and its definitly capable of that, then I'll get more interested.
[Vega General] Zebwen:
I guess I kind of envisioned them as "always on" devices? That might be the wrong way of thinking about it, but right now, if I want to go on the internet, and my laptop isn't booted up, I might just whip out my phone and open the page on that instead, as my phone is never turned off, just on standby, so I think I just kind of thought of android tablets as larger versions of the phone. Something that is always on and ready for quick access. Another thing I like are web apps. For example I actually really like the XDA app on my phone, and find it very easy to use and navigate the forums, so given the choice on a touchscreen device I would much rather use that than actually visit the site in a web browser.

I guess I just enjoy fiddling with devices too, I've had my Hero for a year now and I'm still not bored with playing/learning/breaking it :P So there's definately an element of that as well.

I must admit, the one DOWNSIDE that I can see with something like this, is with a netbook, you could have facebook open in a web page, MSN open seperately and a media player open and positioned to the side for example. With Android, you are kind of forced to do one of these at a time, so you couldn't watch an episode in the corner while chatting to friends, which is a bit of a shame really. I guess all of this is why I still haven't bought one yet, but I'm still very tempted :P

My stance with phones USED to be "I only use it for text and phone calls so I dont need a flashy phone". then I got my Hero and I've used it for WAY more than I ever thought I would, which is why im really interested in getting the Vega, as kind of an extension of that :P
[Vega General] paulswift36:
Good point although with a task manager you can switch between thing quite easily (listening Apple?). I've never thought about using this in the same way as a laptop, in the way you describe, it is like a phone and I only expect to be using one app at a time in reality.

I agree with just about everything there, its a pick-up and use item which would probably stay in the lounge. I've been into phones forever including rooting, changing roms, all that. I get bored too quickly.

It is a simplification of a PC which for a lot of users will definitly hit the mark. Imagine all the people out there that still hate or don't quite get using a mouse and the complexity of windows or other platforms. There is the ease of which one can wreck Windows too if you don't know what you're doing. This sort of device removes the complexity and the risk and makes it so simple and intuitive that you can't do much harm. I think that'll be the appeal especially at the price. Needs more storage for a replacement for most people even just for photo collections.

Have you got one on order?
[Vega General] Zebwen:
Nope, haven't ordered one yet, still out of stock with Dixon's stores and I'm not in any rush to pay over the odds to get one quickly! Will probably order one after Christmas unless something else comes out in the same price range which I doubt!
[Vega General] paulswift36:
That's what I thought but curiousity got the better of me. I watching some ebay ones to see what they do but might just settle for getting my costs back. Sorry, not trying to sell it to you
[Vega General] Zebwen:
How much did you get yours for on ebay out of interest? PM if you dont want to advertise :P
[Vega General] paulswift36:
£300 including postage so not that much over. It was quite rash and I didn't expect to win it at all. One of those mad punts that comes off.
[Vega General] TerrAme0:
More stock out right now!!! anyone wants it, do it in now !!
[Vega General] grandmasterethel:
Just did. Here's the link again for ease of use http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/advent-vega-internet-tablet-08258762-pdt.html

HURRY!!
[Vega General] Zebwen:
Out of stock again! This thing is hot property this Christmas it seems!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] dan138zig:
sorry guys
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
Hi everybody,

I gave my nexus one to my wife and started using wildfire. I tried Cyanogen but it is very slow. Cyanogen was my rom on nexus one. I tried wildpuzzle and open fire. Then i came with this rome. It is similar to wildpuzzle but (for me it feels) more stable and snapier.

You can download the rom from their web page. I recommend you to give a chance.

http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/s...sents....-VillainROM-1.0-for-the-HTC-Wildfire
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
Reserved
[Wildfire Android Development] cioconebunu:
Hi, this is Villainrom that was launched last month? If so, i allready installed it and is ok. What do you know about the SuperVillain Rom, when will be out?

Thanks
[Wildfire Android Development] Endless Dark:
And why is this faster? I see the last Screenshot on this Site and there are only 2.000 MFLOPS in Linpack. This is not very much.

It is not overclocked and i think it have the same Problems with GPS like the WildPuzzle and Cyanogen-Mod.

What is better in this Rom as the other ones?
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
Hi,

First of all, bogo mips it not a good criteria as it is stated in its name.

Second i feel it is snapier, compared to others beside openfire. It is a subjective opinion and i can not have any proof for that.
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
Hi,

This is the one you mentioned. I have not heard of super villianrom
[Wildfire Android Development] double_ofour:
as far as i know, this is 2.2 not 2.2.1..
[Wildfire Android Development] cioconebunu:
Ok, thanks, i'm interested in a Vanilla like ROM but with HTC - calendar, dialer, contacts and messaging.
[Wildfire Android Development] Deep-Knight:
I too. I would like to get a got Rom without SENSE but with HTC calendar, dialer ,contacts and messaging :-)
[Wildfire Android Development] Jac2911:
any bug on this rom?
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
No, i have not see one.
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
You are correct. I should change the topic title
[Wildfire Android Development] Jac2911:
no problem on weather / location and friendstream?

what the different between 2.2 and 2.2.1?
[Wildfire Android Development] SAN93:
Location (Weather and another services based on Location) doesn't work!
[Wildfire Android Development] cioconebunu:
Yep, the supreme ROM for me is Custom Froyo 2.21, Vanilla like but with dialer, contacts phone and messaging, JIT ON by default and stock Kernel !

But hey, this is my wish. :)))
[Wildfire Android Development] atkinchris:
Am I the only one that remembers why this ROM is not featured on XDA? Despite it's excitable release, pushing it as a bugless super ROM, it was later proved (and admitted) to be nothing more than a repack of DanneJo's WildPuzzle. There is nothing this ROM gives that Wildpuzzle does not, with the difference that Wildpuzzle is actively developed.

This is not a dispute of opinions; VillianROM is basically Wildpuzzle.

On an aside, although mega FLOPS are not a steadfast mark of a ROM's quality or speed, they are a good benchmark.
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
Nobody is pushing. I am not aware of the history or anything. I started using wildfire for one week and tried most of the roms. For me this rom suited best for me. I just wanted to share. Thats all
[Wildfire Android Development] atkinchris:
It was originally pushed quite heavily, with a lot of hype. It was promoted as having no flaws and being unaffected by the location bugs. However, this was obviously incorrect.

I just thought it was important to correct your topic; the ROM was pulled from this site, and it shouldn't be raised as a potential new ROM or good recommendation, when it is for many reasons, not. After all, it is pretty much just old Wildpuzzle.
[Wildfire Android Development] saltinbas:
Okey.

How can i change the topic then ?
[Wildfire Android Development] atkinchris:
You can edit the topic from the first post if I remember correctly, else contact a mod/admin to edit it for you. To be fair though, there is no need to delete the topic; it is just important for people to know that VillianROM should not be considered over Wildpuzzle, being that it is little but (originally) a vastly uncredited repack.
[Wildfire Android Development] RunTimeWorld:
I agree on that, and indeed it feels very stable and fast. Nice share!
[Wildfire Android Development] lemmykoopah:
Is there a trackball wake included in the rom?
[Wildfire Android Development] NickHu:
I'd just like to point out that not only is it completely unoriginal content, the original dev plagiristically tried to take credit for DanneJo's (WildPuzzle dev) work, claiming that this was built off a RUU when it was proven to be built off WPR. That's why VillainROM was pulled from the site. Do you really think we should support people like this?
[Wildfire Android Development] bassmonkey:
I very much doubt that was intended, the villain team have brought a whole lot to the table for the hero, much of which has been included or modified by other devs, guess its the open source thing :)
[Wildfire Android Development] dannystppls:
Yep :( My 3g isnt working and i cant send any text messages >.>

In Holland, my provider is NL KPN
[Wildfire Android Development] NickHu:
The "dev" confessed to stealing DanneJo's work.
[Wildfire Android Development] kevin2516:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=817014

Read the first post. ;)
[Wildfire Android Development] bassmonkey:
Oh dear. I'm new on xda but not new to villain, them guys made the hero awesome, but gotta say I am surprised. At least he owned up to it I guess. Thanks for providing the link
[Wildfire Android Development] raadio13:
how Unroot and return to stock htc wildfire. Android 2.1
[General Topics] Product F(RED):
What do you guys think of this thing?

I think LG ripped off the Evo's look, at least on the front. The FF-camera is in the same position. The volume rocker is on the right instead of the left. The speaker grill is the same shape. The only thing that's different is this thing has a huge bezel and the menu and home buttons are swapped. I've been hearing the silver thing on the back is even a kickstand.

Aesthetics aside, power is nice, but at the same time it comes at the expense of battery. I think this thing is going to die within a few hours. I don't quite trust LG with high-end phones; they're not known to be in that market. Still though, the internals sound awesome. Finally a dual-core phone with a good GPU.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/...one-with-dual-core-tegra-2-and/#disqus_thread
[General Topics] lsxrx7:
so ugly looking
[General Topics] Hamsteriel:
The back metal stripe reminds me of my Rhodium.
[General Topics] hexskrew:
All I have to say is DAMN!

That's got some power to it regardless of how fugly it is!
[General Topics] Product F(RED):
I'm telling you, it looks like a fake Evo. I think that's a vertical kickstand on the back. Notice how it's curved at the top? I think you push it in and the stand pops out.
[General Topics] Alex530:
Even if they were trying to copy the evo what so bad about that? If it was Samsung on the other hand....*facepalm*
[General Topics] cqbaby:
Is there a soft ip phone work on Android system can register to CISCO Callmanager.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] sparker366:
Preferably free but not more then 10 bucks am looking for an app that I can securely store my bank account information and passwords I guess. Desktop sync is not needed but would be nice.

KeePass Droid just doesn't do it for me. Even an encrypted notepad would do the trick.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] joeshmoe08:
Hey What I do for such things is to just get a file manager that can open docs and make a word document and save it encrypted. It works great. You can also do same thing for pdf. If you don't know how to encrypt then google it. So all you need to do is:

1) make doc with whatever info.

2) save it encrypted

3) copy it to phone sd

4) open with file manger and type in password to view it.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] henkishere:
Hello,

Is there anyone that can explain or have a tutorial about setting up navigation software on a hd2?

Thnx.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] henkishere:
no-one????
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bernhard12345:
Hi,

i think nobody understands what your problem is. Each navisoft is slightly different, but in most cases simply install, activate and use.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] cypher79:
So I just updated my xperia mini with the 2.1 android and after the restart everything is in chinese, so i cant figure out were to go in the menu to change the language. Is there anything i can do to sort this? I dont know anyone who speaks chinese! :(
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] gld1987:
“设置” is Setting

"语言和键盘" is Language & Keyboard

"选择语言区域" is Select Locale

“Then I encountered the problem is my Chinese songs in the English display abnormal condition”-i use google,sorry my English,I am a Chinese
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] cypher79:
ok thanks man, i got it now.
[Windows Mobile] kokotas:
XrMeLg is a tool to convert provxml files to reg files and reverse:

Prerequisites:

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (Windows Vista / Windows 7 have it pre-installed)

Usage:

Really simple to use as a GUI:

Click the button [...] - Select file to convert - Click the relevant button [-->%new_file_type%] - Done!

It also works without even launching it. Just drag n' drop a file on the XrMeLg.exe and have it converted!

<=>

In cli you can have a file converted by typing :

XrMeLg.exe %file%

Command line usage to convert all provxml files at a given path to reg files:

XrMeLg.exe r:%path_to_look_for_provxml_files%

The application automatically does a backup of the processed file(s) inside a folder named "Files" in the directory where it is located.

Change Log:

16/Nov/10 - Initial release

16/Nov/10 - v.1.1.0.0

Added drag n' drop support (Just drag n' drop a file on the EXE and have it converted)

Removed unnecessary creation of *_mui_sz.reg

19/Nov/10 - v.1.2.0.0

Fixed reg-->provxml bug regarding registry key removal

29/Nov/10 - v.1.2.1.0

Fixed provxml --> reg bug (the reg file was not created in some cases)

If you test it please report any suggestions or any bugs found:)

Regards!
[Windows Mobile] Jackos:
Thanks for sharing, this is really a helpful app for chefs :)

Subscribed.
[Windows Mobile] dheewatara:
Great Tools, Thank you for sharing.
[Windows Mobile] greg17477:
hey,

very nice tool, thx for sharing.

Now the BUT part :) or maybe just a hint..

I have converted regkeys to provxml where some registry keys should be removed. But your converter wont translate it to provxml. The reg entries will be just skipped.

Example: [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Kamera.lnk]

Usually this would remove the key, but the converter skipps this part.

greetz,

greg
[Windows Mobile] kokotas:
Thanks guys for testing this.

I made a typo in the string that the application searches and instead of

[-HKEY_...

I had

-[HKEY_...

Thank you Greg for noticing it:)

v.1.2.0.0 attached at 1st post is a revised version of the app to fix this issue.

Regards!
[Windows Mobile] Jackos:
Thanks for the update!

Haven't tried yet, but I cook a lot so it will be useful later for sure :)
[Windows Mobile] greg17477:
:)

thanx for the update. Now this is working great!

Ye typos, the first place i take a look on if something goes wrong with my stuff :D
[Windows Mobile] _Madmatt:
Hey,

When I use your tool in command line, it does not work...

I type XrMeLg.exe :rC:/BlaBlaBla/someFolder/

And this does not work...
[Windows Mobile] kokotas:
Hi,

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

The switch is r: NOT :r.

I will correct the 1st post.

So if you type:

XrMeLg.exe r:C:\BlaBlaBla\someFolder

it will work but don't expect any console output!

Just check the Files folder and you should find the reg files there.

Regards!
[Windows Mobile] orb3000:
Thanks for sharing this tool:)
[Windows Mobile] kokotas:
I'm glad to give something back (even this small:)).

I've found a little bug regarding provxml --> reg usage, so there is an updated version @ 1st post.

Regards!
[Windows Mobile] ai6908:
Thanks, I will try this.:)
[Windows Mobile] dsixda:
Great work, as usual from you! :) I don't think I would have learned to cook roms without your kitchen either!

I think I was using CeRegEditor to do the conversions before, but this looks way more convenient to use. You may want to compare.
[Windows Mobile] erickwill:
Very useful tool, thanks for sharing! :)
[Windows Mobile] ct_moi:
Hi,

Many thanks for the soft, using it all evening to prepare a new xda_uc and working nicely and simply.
[Windows Mobile] KAIGAMO:
Bravo Kokota!
[Windows Mobile] Laurentius26:
Thank you Kokotas :)
[Windows Mobile] kokotas:
Thank you all for using this tool and for your kind words:)

My old friend from the "elfin good old times";),

allow me to borrow the phrase from Laurentius signature:

I'm learning from you, you are learning from me. TOGETHER IS POWER !!!

Regards!