yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Off-topic] urbanengine1:
yeah, i was thinking about that...

but the coverter box thingy is a bit big to fit inside the gamecbe controller, and if its outside, it looks a bit tacky :D :P :D

_

EDIT: i have it sorted now, im going to get the 4 way and just use a mini bluetooth dongle and mini usb drive, the other two will exit through the bottom of the gamecube controller, so as to make it a two way usb hub AS WELL AS a bluetooth and external hardrive unit :D

i will post a pic in a couple of weeks after the items arrive :D
[Off-topic] flyboyovyick:
I converted a original xbox headset into a usb pc headset.

Nice work with the NES!!!
[Off-topic] urbanengine1:
NICE!!

theres a guid on the net about putting eeepc netbook hardware in a super nintendo, with a cd drive inside a game cartride (*drool*)... i just hope someone here does that :D
[Off-topic] buddwm:
The specs are:

Intel E5300 @ 2.8GHz

Geforce 9300 onboard chip

40GB Intel SSD

150W Pico PSU

It's waaaaay overpowered for just playing NES games, but it barely manages to run Hyperspin (the front-end, aka the menu) with all the bells and whistles (it's very CPU intensive as the entire menu is based around flash). So that's the reason for having such a strong GPU/CPU. I could have possibly gone with another front-end that isn't so intensive, but I really like Hyperspin and the options it gives you for building out a menu.

For the SNES build, I'm going with a sleeper look, which means I can't cut holes in any of the case - and that means I need to have a passively cooled motherboard and proc that won't overheat. So I'll need to find a way to lower the specs while still managing to run Hyperspin at a decent framerate. It'll be interesting when I start it - I love these kinds of projects.
[Off-topic] vbetts:
Flash should be hardware accelerated, so it should be mainly dependent on your gpu. It is overkill for NES, but it is pretty sweet still. :D
[Off-topic] urbanengine1:
anyone know where i can buy a cheap (broken preferably) xbox original online?

ebay doesnt give any results (only broken xbox 360's)

any ideas?
[Off-topic] buddwm:
Really? Thought flash was CPU. Is flash run via DXVA now? Didn't seem like it on the box. Oh well, regardless, Hyperspin takes up a lot of CPU if you turn all its features on. But it's a great front-end. :D
[Off-topic] urbanengine1:
hmm... you could always try a via nano-itx motherboard (120mm by 120mm) for your sleeper build, the one with the 1.5ghz processor might work well as it's graphics chip supports hdmi output...

i just think it may be hard to fit a mini-itx board in the case without cutting some holes at the back.

EDIT: oh, what mobo did you use in your nes?
[Off-topic] buddwm:
I used a ZOTAC GF9300-I-E. Yeah, for the SNES build I'll need to go smaller perhaps. I won't be able to start on it for a few months though. But I already have a pretty good idea for what the video will be like. Should be fun!
[G4] Laur3nt1u:
I'm new in windows mobile modding and I whant to know how to add Romanian language to HTC Prophet

Need help quick!!!

so far we managed to unlock the phone but I dont found how to add romanian language bc it has fr language

thx
[G4] bmcmarcel:
daca reusesti sa pui limba romana pe el enunta-ma si pe mine.

bmcmarcel@yahoo.com
[Omnia II General] xheretic:
Good day,

I want to buy i8000 Bell version from Ebay and unlock code from FastGSM.

But I need to know something:

Bell has different 3G Band (UMTS 850/1900) than is using in the Europe (UMTS 900/1900/2100).

When I do successfully an unlock will it unlock these bands or not?

Or Bell version hardware is different than other i8000?

Thanks in advance and bye for now,

Lukas.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolsilver:
I'm glad it's coming soon. I'm wondering what benefits would buying from best buy vs verizon.

I am actually looking to buy two.

One as an upgrade for myself. The other for my girlfriend, porting her number over from sprint.

Upgrade for me I know either will be fine. But I am unsure how well BBY can port numbers and if it would be better dealing with verizon directly.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadpixell:
Best Buy no MIR (I guess none at Verizon too), larger selection of cases and accesories. Best Buy still has a machine that can transfer contacts and photos (e.g. if you're not coming from a prior google phone w/ backed up contacts). If you want protection best buy has a 9.99 a month option, covers accidental damage, battery replacement, hardware issues (but not theft) no deductible while verizon's insurance is cheaper, has a deductible. Free enrollment right now with the buy back program.

Cons: limited stock, generally not sent as many units as verizon (highly suggest you pre-order), some people just hate best buy and refuse to shop there. some accessories might be more expensive

As far as porting goes, just bring in your girlfriends bill or account number and best buy will have no problems porting over her sprint number. just make sure she is fully out of contract vs eligible for an upgrade. Otherwise she will pay an etf with sprint.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolsilver:
Thanks for the info!

I don't care much for best buy either but will shop there when deals are good.

She will have a etf regardless but with her contant dropped calls it is worth it.

Anyway, I don't usually load up on accessories. When I do it is usually an extended battery and holdster from seidio. I love seido. :D

One question.... can best buy bill equipment to my account if I pre-order?

I'd like to have one billed on my account for my upgrade... I asked a best buy rep.... said not possible. So VZW for at least one of them
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadpixell:
Yea they cannot bill through Verizon. As far as extended batteries go, the one that is currently sold for the evo probably wont work
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omen87:
Does anyone know if BB can transfer an upgrade from another line on the account for a preorder?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] two_cents:
just activate it on that line then call vzw and have them move the phones to the correct lines... I had to do this for my incredible... you just have to call and then hit *228 and reprogram both phones after they correct the esn numbers...
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jyabor91:
If i have an early upgrade (upgrade after 13 months on a 2-year contract) can i buy the phone at a 2-year contract price from best buy?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadpixell:
Yea, that's not a problem and can be done

And no, has to be done with Verizon.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jyabor91:
Yeah i thought so. Does anyone know if verizon will have the same release date as best buy?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbh00jh:
I don't think VZW will let anyone release this phone before they do.

They are too controlling.

Sent by my Droid Incredible
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omen87:
Darn, guess I won't be preordering.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Redneck Trash:
If you're buying off contract you'll have to go to Verizon. New contracts and upgrades only at Best Buy.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossiscatch:
Best buy won't sell you the phone at full price off contract? Really?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omen87:
Well I went and preordered, and no one said anything about requiring an upgrade. And I know that isn't true because you can buy phone's on BestBuy's website at full price without adding a contract.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossiscatch:
I hope you're right. I have $450 reward zone points with thunderbolt written all over them. (I did not buy all that myself) I'm just waiting for 4g pricing...
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omen87:
If they won't do it then they can have their gift card back, I want my $50 back, and I'll never be back.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] two_cents:
I bought at best buy cause it included the buy back program for free promotion... they estimated the phone will be worth 130 in 2 years when its at end of life...
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadpixell:
Best Buy will sell the phone out right without a contract
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebrina:
Best Buy will not do 1 year contracts, I refuse to sign a new contract that says I have to wait 20 months for an upgrade. Not in this day in age anyway.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stumbleflyx:
Just pre ordered. Buy back program is a good incentive makes for earlier upgrade possibilities. Paying full retail
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadpixell:
They technically can, but don't because of pricing/contract issues.

I want everyone to know, that come launch day more than likely priority will be given to customers purchasing with a new contract/upgrade. That being said I would call the store you pre-ordered from and get a confirmation saying they will sell it to you without a contract. This is sometimes not Best Buy's policy but something Verizon enforces.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ridobe:
...and worth $240 @ 10 months assuming $599 price. Sounds like you don't need a 1 year plan to me.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZuneNinja!:
I just pre-ordered at best buy. Great way to cash in my $50 best buy gift card. :)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbh00jh:
Droid Forums.net said they have a slide of a VZW memo saying that the release of the Thunderbolt will be on Feb.28th due to the iphone sales being so good. They will have the slide on their site Monday to confirm this statement. :(
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebrina:
Ouch... if that's the case I may jump the Android fence. I love Android and the Thunderbolt but I've head a near non-working phone for almost a week, when it comes down to it what I really need is a phone... and soon!
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbh00jh:
Just get a throwaway to tide you over.

Sent by my Droid Incredible
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Omen87:
I just called my Best Buy here in Manhattan, and they said it would be perfectly fine to pay full retail for the Thunderbolt rather than signing a contract extension. He also said it was good that I called because sometimes they are not able to do so.
[Nook Color Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
Download here http://muffinworld.net/android/nookcolor/honeycomb/ Thanks Mistar Muffin

Add root script soon.
[Nook Color Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
can someone test this?
[Nook Color Android Development] japzone:
What does it do?

Can you explain

EXACTLY

what this does? I may try this once I get my New MicroSD (got sick of Flashing back-and-forth between Nookie Froyo and Honeycomb) but I want to know

EXACTLY

what it does first before trying.
[Nook Color Android Development] Divine_Madcat:
Wait...... remove root? Huh?
[Nook Color Android Development] epakrat75:
Until the SuperUser.apk works with the su binary (no Allow / Deny popup right now), having root in the system means that any app can do whatever it wants without your knowledge / permission. If you're paranoid, being able to remove root (for now) is a good thing. I removed root myself for peace of mind. :D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] rrodxbox360repair:
I just flashed wp7 and called up MS and got a activation code, which i still can't believe how easy that was to do. Now that I have it activated, do I need to do that chevron mod thats posted all in this forum or am I good to go? Thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] nutmegy:
yea thats about it...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] CrAzYiaN:
well snice you are able to use marketplace i assume you already have your htc hd2 as a htc hd7, so now just incase you plug your phone to go your computer with zune, make sure you check to see if it's still unlocked cause sometimes it re-locks itself.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] timmymarsh:
Unless you have done the reg edit in this guide (but described elsewhere too), it will relock. If that doesnt bother you then no worries, you dont need to bother.

If you want an unlocked device read this guide

Chow.
[EVO 4G General] thanamesjames:
Why do manufacturers pump out so many phones, with none making a real name for themselves? It seems like if HTC released maybe three phones, and every network could have them, they would get some momentum, and a franchise product; a "Name" for themselves. Because no manufacturer does this, I don't think there will ever be an Android to stand up sales wise with the iPhone.

Imo, back in June, HTC should have used the Evo name and ran with it:

Evo

Evo Compact (the Incredible)

Evo Shift

Then once a year or even bi-yearly, the whole line is updated for all carriers with sequential numbers added to the end, ala apple. Does this not seem like a better model? It must not be I assume, because it's not what is being done... but I feel like with the Evo and Incredible being such great phones they would really gain significant traction had they had similar names, and been available on all networks... Instead there is Evo, Incredible, Atria, Thunderbolt, Pyramid, etc. Really confusing.
[EVO 4G General] Dan330:
well..

verizon is trying that with the "droid" name... notice how many have that? they have put a lot of branding to that brandname... "droid"

TMobile has the brand "mytouch"

rumor is ..

sprint will work with the "EVO" branding. EVO and EVO Shift.
[EVO 4G General] thanamesjames:
Yeah, thats true, and I guess I might would add the shift to my above lineup, so they have a keyboard model... but what I meant, and i just realized I didn't make it obvious in my post was, why do they send basically the same phone with a slightly altered design and different name to different carriers, as opposed to releasing one line up to all?

Edit: So from rereading what you said, it seems like the carrier has a big say in what the name of the phone is? Or is it up to the manufacturer?
[EVO 4G General] Dan330:
i would guess.. that the carriers have a large say in the names.

why would they make a few changes? again this is my guess.

it is a marketing thing... for PRICE specials....

if all 4 carriers had the exact same phone... then they loose some "identity". think of Yukon, Suburban, Escalade, Tahoe.

also..if one carrier has one on sale then the others will have to match the price. If not then the customers might feel a little cheated.

if different name or slight look change, the no longer have to match the price. Most dont know that they are the same; again look at the SUV example i gave.

Think about when Walmart has a Samsung LCD tv on sale.. it is model XY2100. Best Buy has the same samsung LCD XY2100B. they have the exact same specs, but the Best Buy has a chrome panel. Sorry no price match.
[EVO 4G General] SiL3nTKiLL:
to cater to everyones needs
[EVO 4G General] phatmanxxl:
Most people I know usually refer HTC brand as the Cadillac of phones.

And @Mitch...like apple dont have 1000's of pointless and useless apps and without a option to refund.
[EVO 4G General] Mitch Matrixx:
Touche' Phatman,

I wasn't trying to rant or complain, so sorry if I did. I've had a mixed experience with my phone, (and it shows.)
[EVO 4G General] Rydah:
Touch>Touch Pro>Touch Pro 2
[Android Apps and Games] gungh0:
V1.0 of Plink Log has been released on the Android Market today.

https://market.android.com/details?id=uk.org.milagro.plinklog

Feel free to comment on the blog - http://plinklog.blogspot.com/
[Focus General] Paolo01:
I travel extensively with my phones and my recent month long trip through Europe with my FOCUS brought to the forefront the at&t FOCUS' shortcoming. The fact that it is locked to the at&t network and at&t data and voice roaming rates are AWFUL! So my question to all of the experts on this site is this.

What is the best way to travel with the Samsung Focus, purchased through at&t?

I am willing to purchase a subsidy unlock. But even with an unlocked phone, is there a great international travel GSM commercially available.

I have a friend who has used this with their IPhone, however, it does not look as flexible as I would like for short notice travel. It does appear that it would work with a Focus, locked or otherwise.

http://www.iphonetrip.com/

What are your thoughts? How do I travel with my Focus? Data is my priority, but occasional voice access would be nice as well.
[Focus General] foxbat121:
Unlock your Focus and buy a local prepaid SIM card. Prices vary a lot depending on which country you go. But it will be always cheaper than pay AT&T roaming fee.

Focus is not any different than any other phones. All US carrier phones are locked. The only thing with Focus is you have to purchase 3rd party unlock code.

I had a short trip to China recently. I bought a local SIM card for about $15 that comes with 100 SMS/MMS and 50MB of data per month as well as voice minutes PPU. After a week, I used up the 50MB of data and half dozen SMS but the card still has about $10 of value left. These prepaid card typically expire if you don't use it within 3 months.
[Focus General] Paolo01:
Thanks Foxbat. That has always been my default option, obviously the only thing making the Focus more difficult is at&t's unwillingness to unlock the phone (They unlocked WM's no problem) requiring the third party unlock.

What I am looking for though is a solid data roaming provider, similar to the IPhone travel with cheap data rates no matter which country I am in.

I would be willing to pre purchase local SIM cards, however, I really cannot arrive in country and take the 45 minutes to go hit a local market or news kiosk and shop for SIM cards. (I have done this in the past). I often hit a half dozen countries on a trip and would like to use as few SIM cards as possible. Also, when traveling through some of these countries I need to not be locked into the one service provider of the SIM card. Tall order I know, but I am just wondering what options are out there.

Basically, I am polling this group of experts on a more 2011 solution to this problem instead of me defaulting to my tried and true 1997 Erickson GSM phone on PacBell solution.
[Focus General] foxbat121:
I see. There is place in US you can rent a mifi device (personal wi-fi hotspot using cell data connection) with international data preloaded. You pay a fixed fee and can use as much data as possible within the paid period. I don't remember the name of the business but you can search for it. This way, you get the data conenction covered but still have to pay AT&T for voice roaming and you don't have to unlock your phone.

EDIT: here is the Engadget review of this service http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/01/xcom-global-international-mifi-data-rental-service-review/
[Focus General] lqaddict:
I've traveled through Europe a few times, and would recommend Vodafone as your GSM provider in Europe provided you have your phone unlocked.

I used Vodafone SIM bought in Germany in most of the Eastern Europe.

Good luck.
[HD2 General] omarcflrr:
Hey fellow HD2 Owners... If you were to replace your device, say thinking of getting another one, which phone would it be with? I'm seeing more and more cool phones out there, and now that my HD2 is being repaired due to the dreaded no screen response issue, I've had more time to look at other devices. But still cant come to replacing my HD2. What would it take for you to just up and buy another phone?
[HD2 General] trashtakeout:
Well I work for t-mobile and I have a HD2 as well. I just loaded android via magldr with the Mytouch 4g build from motoman234 about 2 weeks ago. It looks great but just works ok. It lacks some of the actual features you would get like wifi calling with the real android 2.2, and the screen gets shaky and presses where it shouldn't. Makes games a little difficult. I liked the HD2 especially after some of the updates made it function as well as possible on windows. I would just spend the money and get a real mytouch 4g unless you don't have an upgrade or had a warranty still or insurance. Just get a legit android phone if you can..there are apparently always gonna be a few problems.
[HD2 General] kurolife:
i changed my HD2 To the desire HD in october last october after a pretty exciting year with the most versatile hand set every made,I'm pretty pleased with the DHD! Even if sometimes i miss the HD2 for it hacking capabilities, the difference in speed, stability and especially power consuption is quite obvious.
[HD2 General] xaccers:
I'd replace it with another HD2.

That's what i'll be doing when my contract is up for renewal, assuming it's still available and keep it in the box as a backup, otherwise i'll be getting whatever resales the highest on fleabay to then buy another HD2 from elsewhere or bank the money.
[HD2 General] trashtakeout:
you probably can get it cheap
[HD2 General] omarcflrr:
Thats what I was thinking also, about the DHD. One of my biggest peaves was the power consuption. If the HD2 is on standyby it can last 1 day and a half almost 2, but on heavy usage I can barely get it past six hours. Thats ok though. I love my HD2 and cant see myself getting anything other than maybe a DHD.
[HD2 General] souljaboy:
id get two hd2s
[HD2 General] AntonJart:
Didn't you say that HD2 crap earlier?
[HD2 General] kurolife:
You'll be getting about 30% more autonomy and on standby or minimum usage (answering some calls reading a couple of mails and sms and a little navigation) with syncro and 3g+ (hspda+) i get true several days usually 2-3

But still on heavy usage you ll get about 8-10hrs if the battery is well calibrated
[HD2 General] souljaboy:
no , my sig said hd2 is a cheap dhd ... depending how u look at it , alot of folks use it for android exclusive(me too) and are getting similar experience for less cost ... i still have much love for the hd2 tho
[HD2 General] orb3000:
I would keep my Leo and perhaps going for HTC Inspire
[HD2 General] breakbystealth:
i have gone for the mozart, but its nothing compaired to my old hd2. sold it and regret it now. may have to get a new one. i can even remember how to flash one anymore,lol
[HD2 General] omarcflrr:
Im not convinced of any other phone really. Im sticking to my HD2. Its been a week and a half and still haven't got it back yet from repair. Cant wait. I miss it so much. Now if only Google Voice would make it to Puerto Rico I would be super stoked!
[HD2 General] sagarjawaress:
look at the updates in hd2 nand android section,my Rafdroid HD v3 is working flawless and gives me the same performance like DHD!!...trust me bro,it is best phone ever build(for what it can do)!!!
[HD2 General] daemonfly:
Already a bunch of threads on this in the actual HD2 forums, most closed for being duplicates.

Most popular answer is: another HD2
[HD2 General] berlintzen:
I am currently using HD2 with NAND Android....and my next phone will be HTC Pyramid!!!! Native Super Android Phone!!!!
[HD2 General] mattfmartin:
Most definitely getting the Htc Pyramid. Can't go wrong with dual core.
[HD2 General] claub:
hy m8, in my opinion Hd2 is the ultimate devices (smart phone)

on this devices you can put WM 6, WP, Android, Meego, Unbunu, Win 98

I love my HD2 !
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
Why so many threads about replacing our lovely HD2s now. >.>

Well I guess that answer is that our HD2s is a last year's phone, and many people are having the chance now to get a new contract, etc.

Well I wouldn't trade it for anything on the market right now. However I don't think i will trade it (I want to experiment with it when I have enough skills to :D), I will get a new phone however later this year.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drbg101:
I have flashed my captivate back to stock with Odin and rooted using One Click Root. After installing Rommanager I tried to flash Clockwork and get this error message, "An error occurred while downloading your recovery." I have unistalled and re installed and get the same message. Can anyone help here?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcord11758:
dl this

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952

place on internal sd

Boot recovery

Reinstall packages

Repeat

Done
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drbg101:
Thanks very much.