Use Nokia N810 as Bluetooth keyboard & mouse remote

by Geekboy on 4 January, 2011

My Nokia N810

Need a small bluetooth keyboard & mouse? I almost ordered one from the ebay then it hit me I can use my unused Nokia n810!

My room PC is a tablet TC1100 and it’s used as desktop computer in the room.. mainly for downloads, streaming media and quick net surfing to the 17inch Samsung monitor. The Logitech wirelesss mouse and keyboard is brought over from the desktop tower which I don’t use anymore because of the higher power consummation (as compared to using a laptop/tablet PC).

The wireless keyboard is too big and bulky everytime I pull it up to type just a URL for web surfing. And its too big to put on (or around) my bed.

I have tried some Android apps – Gmote, Desktop Remote to have some control over the machine but they all use Wifi and need installation of an extra software. And there’s no hardware keyboard on my Samsung Galaxy S i9000.

Then I hit upon the idea to use my neglect n810, that has been sitting around without much sunshine or love for almost a year (since I got my blackberry and android phones).

Did a quick google and here’s prove it works!

n810 as keyboard & mouse for PCNokia N810 turned into Bluetooth keyboard & mouse remote – SlashGear.

I turned on my n810, went to the apps directory, did a search for Bluemaemo and it installed without any problems.

Paired up both the n810 (you should follow the procedure in the link below) and my HP tc1100. Within seconds I’m controlling the WindowsXP tablet PC with my n810 via bluetooth!

Though I wish the app would be more refined but it works out of the box as stated.

And Here’s the link to download BlueMaemo if you can’t find it in the app market.

Saved $50 here! :)

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Which multi-device (iOS, Android, Blackberry) to write apps with?

by Geekboy on 27 December, 2010

Writing an app for 1 device is crazy enough.. try writing for 3! iOS, Android and Blackberry.. These programs offer a write once export to different platforms possibility. I’m still going thru them to figure which I may use.

Most of them let you write in simple HTML, Javascript, CSS or up to C++ language.

Factors I’m considering;

  1. Cost to use the software,
  2. How much time it takes to learn the software
  3. How ‘native’ the app coding will be
  4. Language it uses
  5. Very importantly, how easily to learn to use the program

Here are the list of programs I’m considering…

  1. Appcelerator – Open Source / Slick / good videos to get started, you pay to learn for more advance systems http://www.appcelerator.com/showcase/videos/
  2. AirPlay – Free to code for iOS / iPhone app on PC, but need to pay US$99 a year, still reasonable.  http://www.airplaysdk.com/features_macsdk.php
  3. WorkLight - http://www.worklight.com/
  4. Phonegap – Open Source / less slick but looks well supported for writing app - http://www.phonegap.com/start

Will share more when I get more into them…

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registered as an iOS developer!

December 22, 2010

Registered as a iOS Apple Developer. It was easy and painless. Just logged in using my iTunes or Apple Account and filled in some more information, like company name and after a verification email. I’m now an Apple Developer! Now to decide which software to use…. hmmm…

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Mac OSX running on my Sony Z128 (Win7 64bit!)

December 21, 2010

Short of giving in to temptation and buy the new 11inch MacBook Air (still tempting after I do this hack), I came across some articles of running Mac OSX as virtualization (as a App not boot up native) program. With that my Sony VPCZ128GG will run Mac OSX AND Windows 7 64bit together! I started [...]

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Good guidelines for developing a mobile app

November 7, 2010

In my search to find the best way to start on my app development, I came across this article. Though it’s written for iPhone app development. It rings thru for any kind of application or program. Covering these  things Have an idea – A Good Idea > Yes! without which, why are you even doing [...]

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Building my first Mobile (Android) App

November 7, 2010

With so many useful applications out there, why would I still want to write my own app? Because the app I want to build has all the stuff I want to do. It’s a simple bill splitter app I want to build. You see, I eat out with my colleagues or friends a lot. There [...]

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My Samsung Galaxy S i9000

November 7, 2010

It’s been a while since I updated my tech blog. Like all hobbyist blogs, it gets neglected from time to time. I’m been swarmed with work and the new tech stuff I got over the last months. I did lose my Blackberry 9800 only after 2 months of usage. It was taken over by the [...]

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NEW digital photography site – photos.mylivingtech.com

July 20, 2010

I have always have a strong interest in photography, and the digital age has made things a lot easier and cost effective. So here’s a site dedicated solely to my digital photography journey thru my Canon digital Ixus, Powershots to now Samsung NX10 cameras. Jump over here. http://photos.mylivingtech.com

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The best time to buy Stuff!

March 15, 2010

Here’s a rough guide to know when’s the best time to buy stuff thru the year.. (applicable mostly to the US for the seasons… but may still apply to else where)

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Top 20 Free Apps for BlackBerrys

December 2, 2009

Got yourself a new Blackberry? Doesn’t matter you have the Blackberry Bold, Storm or Curve, they all need apps (short for applications). So PCMag has kindly compiled a list of Top 20 Apps for our smart phone… not just any Top 20, the Top 20 Free apps! My favourites are World Mate, UberTwitter, Facebook, Gmail, [...]

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