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Bit of a random post... thought i'd chronicle my top 10 things installed on my Galaxy Tab now i'm using it a bit more.
In alphabetical order.
1. ADW Launcher / ADW Launcher EX + Gala theme
What is it?
The Samsung stock launcher is, well, a bit nasty isn't it. So-so performance, unorthodox horizontal scrolling, those strange coloured squares behind the icons... ugh. Thankfully something better is out there, in the form of ADW Launcher / ADW Launcher EX (paid version) together with the Gala theme for some nice extra icons.
What do I like about it?
I love the extreme customisability of the desktop, dock and drawer, transparent drawer background, icon pack, speed, backup / restore of settings and much more. Having a 5 column setup in the app drawer is an instant win.
Where and how much?
Grab ADW Launcher for FREE or ADW Launcher EX for $3.15. The GS ADW Theme is also free (and has a great icon set).
2. Documents to Go
What is it?
An office documents viewer with great integration to online services such as Google Docs.
What do I like about it?
It's the best office viewer out there and if - like me - you work with Google Docs a lot, it's a must have. I'm guessing a few of us here use a Tablet and a Phone too, so it's a great way of keeping documents in sync when editing on both.
Where and how much?
Grab Documents to Go (basic version) for FREE and the upgrade key (to provide editing and online functionality) for $14.99.
3. Dolphin Browser HD
What is it?
A web browser!
What do I like about it?
Great UI, plugin support with a LastPass plugin (a MoDaCo Plus benefit and a brilliant tool), Gesture support, themes (the blue one looks great on the Tab) and a really nice UI that lets you access bookmarks / history / most visited off the left of the screen and plugins / themes off the right. It works brilliantly.
Where and how much?
Grab Dolphin Browser HD for FREE and optionally the Dolphin Browser License (which removes the non-intrusive ads, buy really if you wanna support the developer) for $4.99. I recommend the Blue Theme and the LastPass plugin too.
4. Gingerbread Keyboard
What is it?
The keyboard from Gingerbread.
What do I like about it?
It's a great keyboard and it works particularly well on the Tab. I've tried a *lot* of keyboards and this is the one I stick with, and it's free too. Bonus!
Where and how much?
Steven Lin has posted the keyboard on the Market FREE, with a handy little tweak in 'Advanced Settings' which lets you fix haptic feedback on the Tab. A paid version is also available for $0.99.
5. LogMeIn Ignition
What is it?
A utility to remote control PCs.
What do I like about it?
As well as wanting to connect into my home PC periodically, as the tech-geek of the family i'm tasked with 'desktop support' for family members. LogMeIn Free makes this a lot easier, letting me remote control their computers and fix them from home. LogMeIn Ignition is the mobile client... a great demo of the benefits of the increased resolution of the Tab!
Where and how much?
Grab LogMeIn Ignitionfor a (frankly overpriced, but it's super-useful for me) $29.99.
6. NewsRob
What is it?
A Google Reader client.
What do I like about it?
It's simply the best RSS client on the Market. It's fast, effective, it looks great with it's recent cosmetic refresh and, in a nutshell, the Tab is great for catching up with your feeds.
Where and how much?
Grab NewsRob for FREE and optionally the Pro licence (to activate additional features and remove ads) for $6.85.
7. Tasker
What is it?
A utility to perform selected tasks on events or schedules.
What do I like about it?
It's one of my 'indispensable tools' for Android. On my Tab I've set it to turn off WiFi and 3G when I turn the screen off (with a 1 minute delay), then turn on WiFi when I turn the screen on (if i'm at home) else turn 3G on. A real battery saver. I also have a couple of other tasks running every 15 minutes, as well as silencing notifications at night and turning them back on in the morning.
Where and how much?
Grab Tasker for $6.30.
8. TweetDeck
What is it?
A Twitter / Facebook / Foursquare client.
What do I like about it?
It is without a doubt (imho) the best Twitter client for Android and Facebook / Foursquare integration is a bonus. TweetDeck is particularly well suited to the Tab because you can choose a custom font size. It also has great support for Landscape mode.
Where and how much?
Grab TweetDeck for FREE.
9. Widgetsoid
What is it?
A fully customisable switcher widget.
What do I like about it?
I like having buttons on my honmescreen for things like reboot, media scanner, wifi, airplane mode, contacts, etc. etc. - this widget has them ALL (literally). Hopefully the 'flashlight' function will soon work on the Tab too.
Where and how much?
Grab Widgetsoid FREE or optionally the donate version for $1.37.
And finally... MoDaCo Custom ROM alpha2
What is it?
My custom ROM for the Galaxy Tab.
What do I like about it?
It's FAST - and it's gonna get a whole lot better too! This is only for the brave however...
Where and how much?
Grab my MoDaCo Custom ROM FREE (of course!).
In alphabetical order.
1. ADW Launcher / ADW Launcher EX + Gala theme
What is it?
The Samsung stock launcher is, well, a bit nasty isn't it. So-so performance, unorthodox horizontal scrolling, those strange coloured squares behind the icons... ugh. Thankfully something better is out there, in the form of ADW Launcher / ADW Launcher EX (paid version) together with the Gala theme for some nice extra icons.
What do I like about it?
I love the extreme customisability of the desktop, dock and drawer, transparent drawer background, icon pack, speed, backup / restore of settings and much more. Having a 5 column setup in the app drawer is an instant win.
Where and how much?
Grab ADW Launcher for FREE or ADW Launcher EX for $3.15. The GS ADW Theme is also free (and has a great icon set).
2. Documents to Go
What is it?
An office documents viewer with great integration to online services such as Google Docs.
What do I like about it?
It's the best office viewer out there and if - like me - you work with Google Docs a lot, it's a must have. I'm guessing a few of us here use a Tablet and a Phone too, so it's a great way of keeping documents in sync when editing on both.
Where and how much?
Grab Documents to Go (basic version) for FREE and the upgrade key (to provide editing and online functionality) for $14.99.
3. Dolphin Browser HD
What is it?
A web browser!
What do I like about it?
Great UI, plugin support with a LastPass plugin (a MoDaCo Plus benefit and a brilliant tool), Gesture support, themes (the blue one looks great on the Tab) and a really nice UI that lets you access bookmarks / history / most visited off the left of the screen and plugins / themes off the right. It works brilliantly.
Where and how much?
Grab Dolphin Browser HD for FREE and optionally the Dolphin Browser License (which removes the non-intrusive ads, buy really if you wanna support the developer) for $4.99. I recommend the Blue Theme and the LastPass plugin too.
4. Gingerbread Keyboard
What is it?
The keyboard from Gingerbread.
What do I like about it?
It's a great keyboard and it works particularly well on the Tab. I've tried a *lot* of keyboards and this is the one I stick with, and it's free too. Bonus!
Where and how much?
Steven Lin has posted the keyboard on the Market FREE, with a handy little tweak in 'Advanced Settings' which lets you fix haptic feedback on the Tab. A paid version is also available for $0.99.
5. LogMeIn Ignition
What is it?
A utility to remote control PCs.
What do I like about it?
As well as wanting to connect into my home PC periodically, as the tech-geek of the family i'm tasked with 'desktop support' for family members. LogMeIn Free makes this a lot easier, letting me remote control their computers and fix them from home. LogMeIn Ignition is the mobile client... a great demo of the benefits of the increased resolution of the Tab!
Where and how much?
Grab LogMeIn Ignitionfor a (frankly overpriced, but it's super-useful for me) $29.99.
6. NewsRob
What is it?
A Google Reader client.
What do I like about it?
It's simply the best RSS client on the Market. It's fast, effective, it looks great with it's recent cosmetic refresh and, in a nutshell, the Tab is great for catching up with your feeds.
Where and how much?
Grab NewsRob for FREE and optionally the Pro licence (to activate additional features and remove ads) for $6.85.
7. Tasker
What is it?
A utility to perform selected tasks on events or schedules.
What do I like about it?
It's one of my 'indispensable tools' for Android. On my Tab I've set it to turn off WiFi and 3G when I turn the screen off (with a 1 minute delay), then turn on WiFi when I turn the screen on (if i'm at home) else turn 3G on. A real battery saver. I also have a couple of other tasks running every 15 minutes, as well as silencing notifications at night and turning them back on in the morning.
Where and how much?
Grab Tasker for $6.30.
8. TweetDeck
What is it?
A Twitter / Facebook / Foursquare client.
What do I like about it?
It is without a doubt (imho) the best Twitter client for Android and Facebook / Foursquare integration is a bonus. TweetDeck is particularly well suited to the Tab because you can choose a custom font size. It also has great support for Landscape mode.
Where and how much?
Grab TweetDeck for FREE.
9. Widgetsoid
What is it?
A fully customisable switcher widget.
What do I like about it?
I like having buttons on my honmescreen for things like reboot, media scanner, wifi, airplane mode, contacts, etc. etc. - this widget has them ALL (literally). Hopefully the 'flashlight' function will soon work on the Tab too.
Where and how much?
Grab Widgetsoid FREE or optionally the donate version for $1.37.
And finally... MoDaCo Custom ROM alpha2
What is it?
My custom ROM for the Galaxy Tab.
What do I like about it?
It's FAST - and it's gonna get a whole lot better too!
This is only for the brave however...Where and how much?
Grab my MoDaCo Custom ROM FREE (of course!).
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