Android This Week: Droid Lands on Verizon; Google Adds Navigation

The big announcement in the Android world this week was the official release of Motorola’s (s mot) Droid on the Verizon (s vz) network. The Droid is the first Android phone for Verizon, and the carrier is throwing a lot of advertising weight behind the launch. GigaOM has a Droid for review, so look for continued coverage of it here. The handset is almost as thin as the iPhone, but it brings a physical keyboard into the mix, something Apple’s (s aapl) handset lacks. The next version of Android, 2.0, is standard on the Droid, making it the first phone with the new OS.

The announcement coincided with a report Wednesday that Google Maps is gaining turn-by-turn navigation capabilities. Google Map Navigation will originally be released for Android 2.0, ensuring that the search giant takes care of its own business first and foremost. The features rival those of dedicated navigation devices — and even surpass them with the ability to display the route in either satellite or street view. Street view users can see how upcoming turns will look by seeing the route superimposed over a photo of the actual intersection. Following the announcement, the stock prices for some of the major navigation device makers took a dive.

Also this week, a few details about another Android phone emerged. The Droid Eris by HTC is expected to be Verizon’s second phone with the OS. The Eris lacks a keyboard and appears to be a more budget-friendly phone. If rumors prove accurate, the Eris will be released shortly after the Droid, so there won’t be long to wait.

Google introduces free GPS

With the release of the Droid from partners Verizon and Motorola comes with something unseen in mobile phones.  A service that’s free.  Google just introduced a service on the droid to provide free turn by turn directions.  With the announcement, the stock prices of both Garmin and Tom Tom tumbled.  Both Garmin and Tom Tom provide gps navigation but with a fee.

The service brings features never seen on any gps system.  The free service from Google, allows for turn by turn direction in conjunction with street view so that you can actually see the intersection that you’re supposed to turn on.  Sometimes its difficult to even follow turn by turn directions by looking at a surface map but with having a visual of the actual intersection, getting lost will be a thing of the past.

The gps system that Google is bringing to the Droid may be available of the Apple iPhone however executives from Apple may think otherwise.  Apple has recently acquired a mapping company that may be enhanced features to its own turn by turn gps navigation.

Motorola develops totally Wi-Fi campus at Lewis University

By Anna Marie Kukec | Daily Herald Columnist
Published: 4/3/2009 10:47 AM

Lewis University

Daily Hareld

Schaumburg-based Motorola Inc. combined some of its key wireless network products to create an all-WiFi campus at Lewis University in Romeoville.

The campus is perhaps the first in the nation to have wireless, high-speed broadband both inside and outside its buildings, reaching out to its outdoor sporting events as well as its own airport.

It’s also the first time Motorola combined some of its industry-known products, such as Mesh, wireless connectivity for governments and the public sector, and its recently acquired AirDefense wireless security to cover the entire campus.

“At the end of the day, it’s about access for people where those people are,” said Tim Mason, Motorola senior director of wireless broadband in Schaumburg.

Lewis University officials felt something was needed, especially since its current wireless system was outdated and unreliable, and it didn’t meet the needs of the incoming wave of new students. So it enlisted Motorola along with wireless service provider Scientel Wireless.

“In today’s competitive, quickly evolving education environment, it is crucial to provide high-speed wireless Internet access in every part of the campus,” Lewis University President Brother James Gaffney said in a statement.

It also was necessary to not only connect students and teachers, but to provide full services for data, video and voice applications. The new network also serves as a backup to the university’s wired infrastructure, Mason said.

“If they had clouds or wind or when the trees changed with the season, the outside elements all changed the game a bit,” Mason said.

So Motorola combined its products, coupled with AirDefense, which offers wireless security to repel hackers.

Now, students or faculty can open their laptops anywhere on campus, inside or outside the classroom, and connect to the Wi-Fi network, Mason said.

Motorola aims to market similar Wi-Fi systems for other universities, Mason said.

“The benefits are so great and this offers a blueprint,” Mason said. “It’s not as cumbersome or expensive either.”

Surfing: The Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce has created a profile on Twitter with the username “AuroraILChamber.” The group is using Twitter to tout its business news and events.

• Verizon Wireless, which has its Midwest headquarters in Schaumburg, is joining the Joint Innovation Lab established by China Mobile, Softbank and Vodafone to help create mobile technologies for the mass market. They’re focusing on creating a global platform for mobile widgets, which will enhance the mobile Internet for smartphones as well as some handsets that are on multiple operating systems.

• Chicago-based GenXpense.com offers Generations X and Y a change to keep up on their finances with its educational resources.

• AT&T, which has its Midwest headquarters in Hoffman Estates, said its U-verse TV, Internet and Voice services are now available to more than 1 million of what the company called “living units” around the Chicago and suburban area. Living units – formerly known as households.

Motorola Droid

The Motorola Droid ($200; November 6) is Verizon’s newest iPhone competitor, and the star of its new iDon’t advertising campaign. Apart from being the first device to debut running Android 2.0 — complete with the all-new Google Maps Navigation — it including an ARM Cortex A8 processor, a 3.7-inch, 480×854 touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, Bluetooth, GPS, a slide-out keyboard, an included 16GB SD card, and more.

DAMN THIS PHONE SOUNDS CRAZY.

Celular Motorola Rokr EM25

Quero dizer os prós e contras deste celular. Que na minha opinião tem mais contras do que prós.

Prós

• Carregador USB (não proprietário)
• Fone de ouvido P2 (não proprietário)
• Câmera de 1.3 Megapixels embutida
• Não precisa instalar nada – nenhum software ou driver – para fazer o PC se comunicar com o celular. Ao menos não no Windows XP Professional SP2.

Contras

• Interface não intuitiva. Menus são difíceis de navegar.
• BUG: quando você quer ver a hora enquanto uma música está tocando e a música acaba ele sai dos menus de música. Você tem que navegar novamente até eles.
• BUG: eu coloquei mais de 1.000 ringtones no meu celular e agora ele não quer mais mostrá-las para mim. Listagem de arquivos muito grande.
• Não descobri uma forma de descarregar as fotos dele pro meu PC.
• Não possui cronômetro.
• Quando você escreve um SMS para alguém e ele não tem sinal ele não deixa salvar o SMS como rascunho. Sabe lá Deus porque.
• Poucos modos de alarme.

Por este motivo eu me arrependi de ter comprado este celular que é muito caro e oferece pouco em troca. Minha recomendação é passem LONGE da marca MOTOROLA.

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Eu particularmente adoro campanhas em que os concorrentes se estapeiam, principalmente quando isso é feito com elegância. Inclusive sinto uma enorme falta desse tempero especial na nossa propaganda, mas, com o Conar e todos os santos (do pau oco!) no Brasil, fica um pouco difícil.

Mas é justamente sobre uma ação DUCA que eu quero falar hoje. A Motorola vai lançar um novo aparelho, ao qual deu o singelo nome de Droid. Bom, uma introdução é necessária, já que todos meus aparelhos sempre foram Motorola, e eu sou o maior dos críticos, só para ninguém pensar que é uma puxação de saco. Voltando. Para gerar expectativa, aquele buzz bacana, e obviamente chamar a atenção para o produto, a Motorola adotou a estratégia de cutucar o maior concorrente: ninguém menos que a Apple e o mundiamente consagrado iPhone.

A cotovelada (cutucão é muito sutíl para o que fizeram com esta ação), segue o estilo você-sabe-de-quem-estou-falando, mas de maneira milimétricamente calculada: o início do vídeo tem a mesma linguagem visual dos comerciais da Apple (incluindo a fonte Myriad Pro Semibold e uma trilha toda bacaninha, jovem e hype) e uma “listinha” de coisas que o iPhone não faria.

Na página teaser do produto (http://www.droiddoes.com) você pode cadastrar seu email e tentar decodificar a contagem regressiva ao estilo Predador até o dia 31 de outubro.

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Você trocaria seu iPhone por um desses?

New Motorola SMART Branch Wireless Solutions Disrupt High Cost of 802.11n Networking

Powerful AP650 802.11n access point and multi-function RFS4000 802.11n integrated services controller set low-cost benchmark for enterprise-class 802.11n networks at branch or remote locations

October 19, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. – October 19, 2009 – The Enterprise Mobility Solutions business unit of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), today announced two additions to its enterprise-class 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) SMART Branch portfolio – the powerful dual-radio AP650 802.11n access point and the RFS4000 802.11n integrated services controller with an optional integrated dual-radio 802.11n access point (AP). Each of these solutions offers ease of use, a rich integrated feature set and pricing that enables more companies to deploy and maintain high-performance 802.11n wireless networks in remote facilities, both large and small.

“Motorola is right-sizing the cost of 802.11n wireless LANs, so customers can deploy an enterprise-class access point for less than $500 each without sacrificing performance, reliability or security features,” said Darryl Morin, president and chief executive officer, Advanced Wireless, Inc. “What really sets the SMART Branch apart is the ability to run troubleshooting, spectrum analysis and even intrusion prevention from any AP in the network so IT can dramatically improve user support, network visibility and security.”

Motorola’s SMART Branch portfolio includes WLAN, management and complementary solutions that revolutionize the economics of 802.11n networking. SMART Branch solutions make it easy for remote IT departments to operate just as if they have an IT expert in every branch, resulting in wireless networks that are fast, secure and simple to deploy, users that are always on, and technical support that is immediate and effective.

“Recent ratification of the 802.11n standard and the growing interest from both small and large organizations to leverage mobility applications throughout their operations are helping accelerate the adoption of high-performance wireless LANs beyond the headquarters,” said Phil Solis, practice director, Wireless Connectivity, ABI Research. “While many organizations see the benefits enterprise mobility offers, they are concerned with the high cost of deploying and managing a distributed wireless network, and seek solutions that offer full functionality, security and services while helping drive down on going operational and maintenance costs.”

AP650 802.11n Thin Access Point
The powerful dual-radio Motorola AP650 thin multi-purpose access point offers a 2 x 3 MIMO with 24 dBm radios. List prices start at $495, so the cost of deploying 802.11n networks is reduced without compromising performance. The AP650 is controller-managed and offers all Motorola Wireless Next Generation (Wi-NG) operating system features, including SMART RF, security and plug-and-play (zero-touch) installation. Its multi-purpose capability allows IT departments to enable one radio for networking and another for sensing, so any dual-radio AP650 can support simultaneous access and services, including Motorola AirDefense intrusion prevention, advanced troubleshooting or vulnerability assessment solutions. Because the AP650’s frequency bands are unlocked, a single radio can monitor both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequency bands concurrently for complete 802.11n vigilance and visibility. In addition, the AP650 offers 100 percent performance using standard Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the need for costly infrastructure upgrades.

RFS4000 802.11n Integrated Services Controller
The RFS4000 802.11n integrated services controller integrates wired, wireless and security networking features into a compact and easy-to-use form factor, enabling organizations to create survivable branch networks using a single platform. The RFS4000 is also available with an integrated dual-radio 802.11n access point, which features powerful 3 x 3 MIMO with 27.7 dBm dual-band 802.11n radios for extensive coverage and performance. The wireless services controller’s multi-purpose capability allows IT staff to enable one radio for networking and the other for sensing, so the RFS4000 can support simultaneous access and services that include Motorola AirDefense intrusion prevention, advanced troubleshooting and vulnerability assessment. In addition, the frequency bands are unlocked so a single radio can monitor both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequency bands concurrently for complete 802.11n vigilance and visibility. A distributed enterprise with RFS4000 services controllers in multiple branch offices can leverage Motorola’s RF Management System (RFMS) to enable central management, monitoring and policy compliance across the entire network.

Beyond offering rich wired and wireless networking and security services, the RFS4000 also delivers robust application services, including voice-over-WLAN (VoWLAN), video conferencing and video surveillance, locationing (Wi-Fi and RFID) and 3G backhaul via an express card slot. List pricing for the RFS4000 starts at $1,299.

“Working closely with customers and partners in the enterprise and government markets, Motorola recognizes the need for wireless infrastructure solutions that help them take advantage of new business opportunities while minimizing the total cost of ownership for these capital investments,” said Bob Sanders, corporate vice president and general manager for Wireless Network Solutions, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions. “By expanding and strengthening the SMART Branch portfolio, Motorola is providing its customers and partners with solutions that make extending enterprise mobility applications and services affordable and hassle-free.”

Motorola relies on a worldwide network of best-in-class partners to deliver enterprise mobility solutions that provide real-time information for better decisions and better results. With a level of industry experience and business acumen that can only be garnered through in-the-field experience, our partners can add significant value to enterprise mobility solutions. The AP650 and RFS4000 will be available worldwide through Motorola channel partners and Motorola sales in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Motorola delivers seamless connectivity that puts real-time information in the hands of users, which gives customers the agility they need to grow their business or better serve and protect the public. Working seamlessly together with its world-class devices, Motorola’s unrivaled wireless network solutions include indoor wireless LAN, outdoor wireless mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point networks and voice-over-WLAN solutions. Combined with powerful software tools for wireless network design, best-of-breed security, management and troubleshooting, Motorola’s solutions deliver trusted networking and access anywhere to organizations across the globe.

Verizon's anti-iPhone gets its first commercial: 'Droid Does'

The 30 second clip reels off a number of things that the iPhone can’t do, and then abruptly goes into full-on tease mode by flashing glimpses of a robot-controlled future and a tagline that simply states: “Droid Does.” No shots of the actual Motorola Droid (or Sholes, as it was known in the past) are shown, but a dedicated teaser portal has already been erected; through that, we’re told that the phone will boast Android 2.0 and a 5 megapixel camera. At this point, we’d say the gloves are definitely off — AT&T, have anything to say for yourself, or is the iPhone doing just fine on its own?

What does this accomplish?

Verizon released a new commercial tonight about their new smartphone by Motorola that will be known as the Droid. The commercial doesn’t show any kind of phone and it doesn’t even mention Verizon. Check out the video below and let me know what you think, cause I’m seeing people believe this is a movie and not a smartphone.

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• Motorola Droid (alias Sholes) finally gets a decent headshot (engadget.com)

Verizon Wireless realizing people like phones?

The Big Red is stepping up its phone game.

It’s no secret that when it comes to US cell phone carriers, Verizon wireless is king. Not having Verizon is to be out of the loop. What?! You have AT&T? How am I supposed to tell if you got my texts, there’s no check mark!?

However when it comes to its actual phone lineup, the king isn’t really the king.

Verizon consistently loses exclusivity deals on shiny new phones to competitor carriers. The most obvious being the Iphone and AT&T. It doesn’t stop with Apple’s baby though. The Palm Pre is exclusive to Sprint for the time being; even T-mobile and the G1 scored the first Android phone before Verizon. RIM and their Blackberry(s) are Verizon’s only real heavy hitters in the Smartphone market. Even so their flagship phone on Verizon, the Storm, did not impress.

Verizon’s focus over the years has consistently been on its network as opposed to its actual phones, and recently the Basking Ridge NJ based company has pretty much admitted that the network is their priority.

Oh how things can change quickly.

The Palm Pre is widely regarded as one of the only Iphone competitors and it’s coming to Verizon early next year.

Verizon and Google have partnered to bring Android devices to the carrier, starting with the Motorola Sholes and HTC’s Hero.

The new Blackberry Storm 2 is releasing this holiday on Verizon and has been met with much more favorable reviews than its predecessor.

Even the Iphone won’t be exclusive to AT&T forever, and now Verizon customers finally have some phones to be excited about in the coming months.

Android This Week: Quick Search Box, Liquid With Snapdragon Debut

Android (s goog) news is getting hotter every week, as the platform becomes poised to take off. This is due to new handsets being released now through the end of the year. And the ability to search across a phone’s content and the web for that desired nugget of information is a highly desirable feature for consumers. The latest version of Android addresses that craving by adding a universal Quick Search Box widget that facilitates searching across Apps, Contacts, Browser and Music. The widget can be put on the home screen, making universal search just a tap away.

Plus, Acer this week showed off an early version of a new Android phone based on the speedy Snapdragon processor. The Liquid, as it is currently dubbed, is a touchscreen-equipped phone with a large display. The 1GHz Snapdragon processor in the Liquid is beginning to be used in smartphones, and currently is the fastest processor used to run handsets. Like Motorola (s mot), Acer is customizing Android to provide social-network integration on the Liquid to appeal to consumers.

Meanwhile, Barnes & Noble (s bks) is expected to announce its own branded e-book reader soon. In leaked photos online, the reader looks like the Amazon Kindle with a second small color screen at the bottom of the display to handle touch controls. What does this have to do with Android? Rumor has it this reader will feature Android under the hood.

Nokian 3G Booklet laajaan levitykseen USAssa

Nokia tiedotti tänään että AT&T alkaa subventoimaan sen 3G Booklettia ja että laaja ja kattava Best Buy ketju ottaa sen jakeluunsa. Tämähän oli erinomainen uutinen Nokian booklettibisneksellä ja ylipäätään bisnekselle USA:ssa. Läppäri lähtee kotiin 299 dollarilla kunhan sitoutuu kahdeksi vuodeksi AT&T asiakkaaksi (kuukausisopimuksen hinta 60 dollaria). Ekat toimitukset marraskuun puolivälissä eli ehtii hyvin joulukauppaan ja on ensimmäisiä myyntiin tulevia tietokoneita varustettuna Windows 7:lla. Kovasti AT&T pomo hehkuttaa laitetta: “The Nokia Booklet 3G is a really sharp, exciting device and we look forward to powering it with the nation’s fastest 3G network,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Consumers and small business customers can’t get enough mobile broadband. Nokia’s mobile device leadership, together with AT&T’s mobile broadband network leadership, Best Buy’s retail reach and Windows 7, is a very strong line-up to drive this fast-growing market.“

Mitä olen nettiä selannut niin kovasti tuosta laitteesta ja sen designistä tykätään ja akunkestoa ylistetään. Ainoa mistä on tullut moitteita on hinta ja nyt kun amerikkalaiseen malliin myyntihinta näyttää subventoinnin takia alhaiselta niin kauppa voi hyvinkin käydä ja Nokian brändi ja asema USA:ssa voi parantua. Ja saa nähdä tuoko tuo huhuttu T-Mobilen “project black” entisestään parannuksia Nokian asemaan. Forbes-lehti kirjoitti erinomaisen jutun Noksun PC suunnitelmista. Eli lisää läppäreitä on luvassa ja osassa niistä on mukana myös Nokian Comes With Music – palvelu.

Muutaman vuoden takainen Telsim-ceissi nostaa päätään. Olinkin jo melkein unohtanut koko jutun, kunnes törmäsin google news haulla tähän uutiseen. Olisi kieltämättä hienoa jos Nokia saisi jo kauan sitten alaskirjattuja rahojaan takaisin noilta turkkilaisilta huijareilta. Motorolalle tuo raha olisi varmasti elintärkeä ja antaisi hieman lisäaikaa ja varmasti Motorolan lakimiehet tekevät kaikkensa että rahat saadaan palautettua sinne minne ne kuuluvat.

Torstaina sitten nähdään mikä on Nokian kunto ja se taas aika pitkälti määrittää oman salkkuni kunnon loppuvuodeksi.

Telnet Pada Motorola ROKR E2

Apakah telnet itu?

Telnet adalah semacam P2k Commander di ponsel-ponsel Motorola lain atau file manager untuk mengeksplor (mengakses) file system. Tidak hanya itu, telnet banyak kegunaannya,  misal mengeksekusi skrip, menjalankan command dan banyak lainnya. Telnet merupakan langkah awal setelah flashing Firmware, serta  harus dipelajari untuk memodifikasi E2.

Amankah bila melakukan telnet?

100% Aman, tidak seperti Flashing yang kalau kita salah jalan, HP bisa matot alias mati total. Alhamdulillah Udah bolak-balik Flashing HP 99% berhasil, tapi pernah 1x (1%) E398 saya mengalami matot kurang-lebih 1 mingguan, namun pada akhirnya E398 saya normal kembali setelah mengalami koma berkepanjangan hoho.. sereem..

Langkah-langkah telnet adalah sebagai berikut.

1. Pada ponsel, Pilih Main Menu -> Settings -> Connection -> USB Settings -> USB Net.

2. Pada PC, pilih Start -> Run -> Ketik cmd dan enter. Jendela Command prompt akan muncul. Koneksikan HP dengan PC melalui kabel data, Windows akan meminta driver.

3. Sekarang kembali ke jendela Command prompt, ketik ipconfig dan enter. Anda akan melihat banyak tulisan, perhatikan ip address-nya. Biasanya sih 192.168.16.1.

4. Selanjutnya ketik telnet ip. Dimana ip adalah ip address yang telah Anda catat di langkah ketiga. Disini Anda harus menambah 1 dari angka terakhir ip di atas. Contohnya 192.168.16.1 menjadi 192.168.16.2. Jadi Anda harus mengetik telnet 192.168.16.2. Enter!

cmd -> enter!

5. Jika sukses, Anda diminta untuk login. Lalu ketikan root. Tapi jangan ditutup dulu Command promptnya.

pass -> root

jika sukses

6. Sekarang di Windows Explorer, pada bagian Go To ketik \\192.168.16.2 jendela baru pun muncul.

explore -> ketik \\192.168.16.2

7. Ya, itulah file system E2! Anda akan melihat banyak folder di dalamnya. Untuk tambahan, folder yang bisa ditulis ulang adalah ezx_user, ezxlocal dan mmc/mmca1 (ini memory card Anda).

Oke selesai, Anda siap memodifikasi ponsel Anda hoo..

Appliance Review: LG 21.0 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Model: LSC2194ST

Lucky Goldstar, or LG, appliances have become some of the best and most requested appliances in the industry. This company is constantly pushing the envelope in designs and technologies so you are able to receive one of the best appliances in the industry. If you are in the market for a new refrigerator, I would highly suggest viewing an LG refrigerator so you can understand what true and high-quality refrigeration is really like. The LG 21.0 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Model: LSC21943ST is one of the best refrigerators in the market for its unique style and its amazing refrigeration technologies. I highly recommend this product for all consumers.

Product Ratings:

User-Friendliness: 4.5/5 Stars

Refrigeration Technologies: 4.5/5 Stars

Product Features: 5/5 Stars

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Main Product Features:

Within this LG refrigerator, you will find some of the coolest, literally, features within the industry as well as a smartly designed exterior. With a gorgeous stainless steel exterior that is highlighted with steel handles and an ultra-large water and ice dispenser this refrigerator will greatly enhance any kitchen it is placed in.

There is a digital LED control panel, which will allow you to view the temperatures within the refrigerator/freezer as well as the temperature of your kitchen. There is also a child lock safety feature as well as a water filter status indicator. Of course, you will be able to choose between crushed and cubed ice as well as purified water from this control panel.

Within the refrigerator, there are a total of eight digital sensors located throughout the unit. These sensors will detect the slightest temperature change, and thus activate the compressor. You will always have consistent temperatures within this advanced refrigerator.

The fresh foods section features the OptiChill Drawer, which will provide you with three different temperature placements, so you can store extra-sensitive food items without having to cool your entire refrigerator. This drawer is perfect for fruits that you wish to chill but not freeze, which are perfect for smoothies and other cold food items.

There are a total of three spill-proof glass shelves, which will contain any spill that may happen. These shelves include one folding shelf, which can be enlarged or closed depending on what you are storing. There is also one fixed shelf and one slide-out shelf, which is perfect for long casserole dishes. There are numerous door baskets as well as basic features as dairy storage and a meat drawer.

Within the freezer section, you will have a total of three drawers that will slide out, giving you optimum access to your frozen foods. There are also two freezer door bins and you will also be able to enjoy over 10% more freezer space than comparable refrigerators due to the ice maker being located in the door and not on a freezer shelf.

Product Price:

This LG Side-by-Side Refrigerator can be purchased online and in retail stores for an average price of $2,000.

D-pad Behavior MB200-Motorola Add-on

Some of you in the many developer email lists were asking about the MB200 Motorola emulator D-pad behaviour. The post about the bug is here. As Anas of Motorola has mention you could use:

public void whatsAvailable() { Configuration myConfig = new Configuration(); Context context = getApplicationContext(); int duration = Toast.LENGTH_SHORT; CharSequence text = ""; myConfig.setToDefaults(); myConfig = getResources().getConfiguration(); switch (myConfig.orientation){ // test for Configuration. // and display a toast }

..to get the values as you cannot depend on model numbers, see the post here.

An Apology to MotoDEV Studio Team

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My intention was to see if I would be able to use the MotoDev Studio for Android  in producing Android Applications for several book proposals that I am submitting to Apress. But due to everal short-sighted decisions that are evidently part of the core MotoDev Studio philosophy I cannot accomplish that feat. Let me explain.

Part of the Android OS Mobile Platform design philosophy has been  applications without limits. Imagine you as the Star Trek Captain character named James(Jim) T Kirk. You do not want to be told by your engineer that you cannot have full power. By limiting the whole MototDev Studio series both in JavaMe and Android to not including CVS and SVN, Mylyn, TPTP and WTP for such things as the Eclipse Memory Analyser Tool to analyse Android heap dumps..Motorola has effectively told mobile developers that  you do not want full power.

That is not to say that the other additions ot MototDev Studio in term sof emulator/device control, code templates, SQLite view(in Android’s case)..are not important additions to making it easier fro first time developers. However, it is too much of a sacrifice to ask that first-time mobile developer that  they give up their right to be able to go to full developmental power for those features. Yeah, it is probably why both my interviews at Motorola both ’sucked’. I cannot help it, I have a full blown user(in this case user is the mobile developer both beginner and advanced) full power ethics bent and it is somewhat impossible to turn it off.

I am sorry that all that hard work by the MotoDev Studio team cannot be appreciated by those who want both the beginner and advanced mobile developer to have full power at their finger tips in their mobile IDE. Due to the limitations to MotoDev Studio for Android I will not be using it in the development of the Android Programming WebView Web code using Goolge Web Toolkit book. I certainly hope that a ‘re-tooling’ of MototDev Studio addressing  these issues occurs as it would be a huge win for both the beginning developer and the advance developer.