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Got it, thanks. I already installed some of those I think.
One disappointment was that the Google Talk app does not support video - I did some research and apparently there's a bug that's being fixed (it does work on certain hardware but not on the Nexus 7). The bug's got something to do with not detecting the camera. 
Skype video chat does work though.
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Yes, I too use Skype.
/ravi
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Ravi Bhavnani wrote: NP! Let me know if you end up buying it - I'll send you my pick of favorite free Android apps - the same list I sent CG.
Can I get the list as well?
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Here ya go (sorry about the unlinked-URLS :
UTILITIES
- Adobe Reader (version 10.3.1 *ONLY* - newer versions render horribly slow - ask me for this version)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.reader
- ASTRO File Manager / Browser (use only to backup your .apks to your PC)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro
- File Manager by Rhythm Software (the world's BEST Android file manager)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm
- MX Player (J2 Interactive - the world's BEST Android movie player)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad
- Penceraha Brightness by KIYUT (user configurable brightness presets - VERY useful)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiyut.android.pencerahan
- Camera Launcher for Nexus 7 r3 by MoDaCo (*much* better camera client)
http://www.1mobile.com/camera-launcher-for-nexus-7-424050.html
- Screen Off FX (one touch display switch-offer)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.kixx.tool.offwidget
- Volume Control Widget by Adam Wolfe Gordon
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.xvx.volume
- WiFi OnOff by CurveFish (one-click WiFi on/off widget)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.curvefish.widgets.wifionoff
NON-UTILITY APPS ("GAMES")
- 3D Digital Weather Clock
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=factory.widgets.ThreeDDigitalWeatherClock
- Pool Master Pro by TerranDroid (one of the only 2 games I own - very nice)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forthblue.pool
- Chess Free by AI Factory Limited (one of the only 2 games I own - very nice)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.aifactory.chessfree
- Scanner Radio by Gordon Edwards (very nice worldwide police scanner - track police, fire and rescue chatter globally)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scannerradio
/ravi
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Skip those and get the DoublePower (DOPO for short) TD-1010 10.1" w/Android 4.0 for $140.00 at Wal-mart, Best Buy, NewEgg or Amazon.
Has 8GB; 512MB for apps (needs to be more, though), Bluetooth, 1028 x 600 screen resolution (1080p HD output), Wi-Fi, and an automatic espresso maker (OK, I'm lying there...), MicroSD up to 32GB, 2 USB ports, 1/8" headphone out, stereo speakers built-in.
In short, the thing just ROCKS!
I have 2 of 'em. Dual-core 1.6GHz (3.2GHz); the thing is wicked fast.
Or, call the manufacturer directly on Wednesday ~ doublepowertech.com
It can be rooted to get 4.1 or 4.2 on there (or so I read).
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It needs to be standalone as I don't want to install it and it will be handy to use when fixing up idiots computers when installing is not wanted or impossible to do.
I have a bucket load of small USB drives that I keep in my car with MP3's on them. Occasionally I will buy enough albums of a particular artist/band that they get a stick of their own. When I do this it requires removing them from the Various artist sticks I have. My Alpine car stereo seems to read in the order the folders and files are stored on the drive and not by names of the folders.
I have been using JKDefrag as I don't want his newer MyDefrag that needs installing. There doesn't seem to be an option where I get to tell it how I want to defrag done.
Anyone got a recommendation?
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Michael Martin wrote: My Alpine car stereo seems to read in the order the folders and files are stored on the drive and not by names of the folders.
Is that maybe not just a date issue? Just set the file/folder attributes to have the same dates. (Can be done easily with Total Commander)
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Richard A. Abbott wrote: Regarding portable applications, there are plenty here for you ... http://portableapps.com/apps[^]
Nice; bookmarked.
Software Zen: delete this;
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Richard A. Abbott wrote: Perhaps this might help.
http://funblog.themeparks.de/tag/mp3dirsorter/[^]
Thanks, looks like it's what I need, downloaded and I will try it out tomorrow.
Richard A. Abbott wrote: Regarding portable applications, there are plenty here for you ... http://portableapps.com/apps[^]
I know about that site and did have a quick look through, but get overwhelmed by the number available.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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