Will @MyBBOTA Go Android?

We have been carrying on a running conversation amongst the group known as #TeamOTA.  This all started as a joke almost a year ago.  I predicted that both @Andres516 and @MyBBOTA would make the switch to Android.  I even went so far as to predict a date window when each would make their move.  I … Read more

Rom Review : SkyRaider Zeus Preview 1.2

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One of the many things I’ve learned about flashing roms is no rom is ever perfect. There will always be that little something that bugs me. However, I find SkyRaider Zeus Preview to be nearly flawless. In fact better that an official carrier stock rom. If you have your Android device rooted and decide to venture out into the forum world you will find options galore.

In my hand is the HTC Incredible 2. Rooted? Check. Warranty voided? Check. Freshly flashed rom and mods? Check.

The rom I seem to always come back to is Ihtfp69’s SkyRaider Zeus Preview found at Team Bamf Forums. I’m partial to the rom mod work of asollerd. His mods can be found very near a quality HTC rom.

What’s under the hood of SkyRaider?
Ihtfp69 used the Sense 2.1 rom base and then enhanced and optimized basically everything. The power button shows more options including a screenshot function. Restart gives 4 options. The status bar was completely remodeled. Recent apps are no longer fixed at the top of the drop menu. Now triggered by a long press on the status bar. The drop menu tabs have been removed. Quick setting are shown by a tap on the status bar. You will find a total of 17 quick settings. What more can a guy ask for? Skins? You bet. All skins have been enhanced with a nice edge glow. Interestingly enough any Sense 2.1 skin will work on SkyRaider. What about some Sense 3 goodness? You will br pleased to find there’s just enough to be pleasant and not ao much to be overkill. Lock screen, incoming call screen, photo album, mms/sms, clock, stocks, friend stream and weather all Sense 3.

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Misc Pics Of The Week

I find it fun to collect miscellaneous images from various sources.  Most need no explanation.  However, three this week will have an added caption. —@QBall45 If you were around in 1919 and came upon the following poster… I mean, seriously Wouldn’t you just keep drinking? This I find most funny simply because it was my … Read more

QBall45’s Android Journey updated 10-11-11

This is an account/journey/dateline of sorts. I will try to keep it updated with what’s going on as I move to Android and attempt to learn a new language. Stay tuned this should be interesting. —@QBall45 October 11, 2011 I can’t believe ita been this long since I’ve updated this. I guess I’ve been way … Read more

The Rant #2 QBall45’s Job Stimulus Plan

We have been hearing Obama give speech after speach on the economy and employment.  The deal is simple.  Government can not fix the problem.  Government is the problem.  Increasing regulations and increasing the corporate tax rates always have a negative effect on jobs and the economy.  I am just not certain why most liberals do … Read more

Aircraft Quiz

This should be an easy quiz for those who have even a modicum of knowledge about aircraft.  The answer may surprise you. “What is the primary advantage of rotary-winged aircraft over fixed-winged aircraft?” Answer… I got it wrong, too!

The Rant #1

Here are a few things that have bothered me this week.  Agree or disagree with me.  These are my opinions and no one else’s. Steve Jobs – dead While this should come as no surprise considering Steve’s long battle with cancer, news of his death has rocked the nation.  If ever there was one man … Read more

Misc Pics

These pictures are just a few of the more interesting ones that presented themselves this week. —@QBall45

Billy Bob’s Tractor

Cletus is passing by Billy Bob’s hay barn one day when, through a gap in the door, he sees Billy Bob doing a slow and sensual striptease in front of an old green John Deere. Buttocks clenched, he performs a slow pirouette, and gently slides off first the right strap of his overalls, followed by … Read more