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Archive for September, 2010
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Do you remember landmark games like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Asteroids? Well, here’s an exciting opportunity to build and/or port these games to one of the hottest mobile and netbooks platforms today: Google’s Android.
Pro Android Games teaches you how to build cool games like Space Blaster and the classic Asteroids from scratch on the latest Android platform. This book also shows you how to port other classic freeware/shareware games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D from C using the Java Native Interface (JNI) for Android.
This book is all about a unique perspective in Android game development: a well-balanced, powerful combination of pure Java and hybrid game development, mixing Java and C. By combining the elegant object-oriented features of Java and the raw power of C, there is no limit to the types of games that you can build for the platform. With actionable real-world source code in hand, this book allows you to dive right into games development on Android. You’ll definitely have fun, and perhaps you’ll even make some money. Enjoy!
What you’ll learn
- How to write/port advanced 3D games for any Android device.
- How to setup a Linux system for hybrid game compilation.
- How to combine Java and C code in an elegant manner by building a simple Java application on top of a native library.
- How to tackle pure Java gaming with two practical games: Space Blaster and the arcade classic Asteroids.
- How to mix OpenGL API calls in Java and C for high performance 3D graphics using the 3D cubes sample by Google.
- How to bring two of the greatest PC 3D shooters to the Android platform: Wolfenstein 3D and Doom using Java and C.
Who is this book for?
This book is for Google Android developers interested in game application development in Java or porting existing C-based games via JNI into Android and developing/deploying from there. It is targeted to developers who already know such basics of Android development as activity, view, and layout. Additionally, it assumes that you are a seasoned game developer in Java and C, and have a basic knowledge of Linux and Shell Scripting.
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This revolutionary new Internet Tablet from eLocity combines the power of a lightning-quick PC with the functionality and mobility of a smartphone to create the ultimate technology companion. More powerful than any smartphone and faster than the iPad, this sleek unit is has the fastest mobile CPU available today – NVIDIA’s Tegra 2, Dual ARM 9 CPU (1GHz clock speed) with 8 separate processors that can run independently or together for maximum performance. Built for the Android 2.2 operating system, this versatile device allows constant access to the web with built-in Wi-Fi and can be customized in virtually unlimited ways through thousands of Android apps available online. Power and speed are key features, but equally impressive are the bright, crisp 7-inch screen and the HDMI output that allows you to send HD media to a big screen TV in true 1080p high definition. And the 3-axis accelerometer will bring your games to life… arcade style. Enjoy your favorite movies, music, or 3D games on the go and never worry about power – with up to 5 hours of video or a hundred hours of music on a single charge of the 2-cell Lithium Polymer battery, this affordable tablet will probably outlast you!

The Freedom of Android
Although the eLocity A7 Internet Tablet comes ready for use with a selection of pre-installed applications for Android 2.2, it can be customized with third-party apps available online. Because it is an Open-Source platform, the number of applications designed for Android has skyrocketed. Almost 75,000 apps are currently available, ranging from Sip Phone to map and email utilities to apps that allow you to work with Microsoft Office files. Most of the apps are free to download and can be modified relatively easily. With Open-Source flexibility, you have the power to create your own applications or tailor existing apps to suit your own personal tastes. Now that’s freedom!
High Resolution and 1080p Viewing
With a high-resolution 800 x 480 capacitive touch screen and the fastest mobile processor ever – NVIDIA’s Tegra 2, Dual Core 1Ghz CPU – eLocity’s A7 Internet Tablet was made for multimedia. Watch HD films in the palm of your hand or output them in 1080p for a big screen experience with a quick and easy HDMI connection. The 4GB internal high speed flash memory can store up to 4 feature films, 40,000 photos, or 2,000 songs for countless hours of entertainment. For accessing unlimited media, the unit offers 2 different options for expanded memory. A micro SDHC slot supports memory cards up to 32GB and a USB 2.0 port supports flash memory devices up to 64GB, increasing your media storage to nearly a million photos, 48,000 songs or up to 96 movies at any given moment. Watch videos in the most popular formats, even in 1080p. Supported codecs include H.264, MPEG-4, DivX and Real Video with MOV, FLV, MP4, AVI, and MKV file formats. With such versatility, you may wonder if this is a media player or a computer server… with the HDMI output for true 1080p viewing, the eLocity A7 Internet Tablet is both.
For accessing unlimited media, the unit offers 2 different options for expanded memory. A micro SDHC slot supports memory cards up to 32GB and a USB 2.0 port supports flash memory devices up to 64GB. Watch videos in the most popular formats, even in 1080p. Supported codecs include H.264, MPEG-4 and Real Video with MOV, FLV, MP4, AVI, and MKV file formats. With such versatility, you may wonder if this is a media player or a computer server… with the HDMI output for true 1080p viewing, the eLocity A7 Internet Tablet is both.
3D Gameplay at Your Fingertips
NVIDIA sets the gold standard for gaming, and that’s what you get in this powerful package. The eLocity A7 Internet Tablet is a gamer’s delight, packing processing speed that can easily power the most demanding 3D games available for the Android platform. Enhancing your experience is a 3-axis accelerometer that puts you so close to the action you feel it. And now there’s no need to strain your eyes on tiny smartphone screens. For the first time, game play in 1080p true HD is possible with the HDMI output. Quick and easy access to the Amazon gamestore offers endless choices – you might never want to put the tablet down, and with a feather weight of only a single pound, you won’t have to.
Apps Galore
Whether you’re a social networker or an on-the-go office worker, there’s an Android app for you. The eLocity A7 Internet Tablet lets you stay connected and productive in the ways that matter most. For social networking, popular sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are as easy to reach on the Tablet as they are with a conventional computer. If productivity is the key factor for you, you’ll like the Adobe PDF Reader app and the Documents To Go app that allows you to view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint files. And let’s not forget shopping… Android applications are available to take you almost any place you want to go, including apps for the Amazon store and a special app for buying Amazon MP3 downloads.
Surfing the Web
All roads might lead to Rome, but how do you find the World Wide Web with a computer tablet? With eLocity’s A7 unit, browsing is both easy and beautiful. The unit supports Flash, so you’ll be able to view web content the way it’s meant to be seen! Several browsers are available to send you on your way, and the high-resolution touch screen displays websites in crisp and vivid detail. The Android default browser is a powerful utility that loads pages faster than Safari, supports Flash unlike Safari, and does everything you need a browser to do. Excellent third party apps like Dolphin and Opera Mini offer alternative browsing options. If you’re tired of scrolling and zooming on your mobile phone, it’s time to see what this powerful 7-inch tablet can do!
An Endless Jukebox
Storing thousands of songs is a great start, but we know that accessing what you want when you want it is important. That’s why the eLocity A7 Internet Tablet allows you to create playlists for all occasions as desired. Want to mix and match formats in a single playlist? You can! A wide range of audio formats are supported, including MP3, WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC, AAC and non-protected WMA files. The unit comes with earbuds so you can enjoy your tunes in solo mode, but it also has built-in stereo speakers that allow you to share your music wherever and whenever you like.
A Wireless Wonder
Constant connectivity with 802.11b/g wireless and Bluetooth offer maximum performance, and with the wireless status screen giving you information at a glance, it’s easy to monitor and manage connection settings for VPN, Bluetooth and Mobile Networks. There’s even an Airplane Mode that allows you to disable all wireless connections in a single place! The eLocity A7 Internet Tablet’s unlocked card slot provides a breath of fresh air to most users who have been tied to specific networks with long contracts and expensive termination fees. Now you can flip from network to network, depending on which one suits your convenience. Download and upload speeds are dependent upon the network, location and traffic.
Touch Screen and Keyboard Control
Capacitive touch responds to your slightest command. No need for a stylus here, just take advantage of a screen that actually responds like it’s supposed to! Experience the next generation convergence of desktop efficiency, communications and multimedia entertainment. Designed for maximum performance and ergonomic effect, the Internet Tablet has a virtual keyboard that makes it easy to send email, surf the web and perform countless other everyday activities. The A7 Tablet also comes complete with a full-size wireless keyboard giving you the perfect option to operate the tablet from across the room while using the HDMI output for viewing on a big screen TV.
Full PC Functionality
Ever experienced the fact that size does matter? Compromising on performance and speed when going for small? Welcome to the new world of ANDROID – where small is beautiful and POWERFUL too! Hundreds of apps are available to meet your needs. Documents To Go allows you to view and edit Microsoft files. Productivity continues with Adobe Reader for PDF files. For social networking, MySpace Mobile and Facebook are just two of the apps available. How about shopping? It’s easy with the Amazon.com app, and there’s even an app for downloading music from Amazon.com. If you’re a reader, you’re in luck. eBooks are easy to read in a vertical format with the A7’s high contrast display.
Photo Mania
Upload, organize and view hundreds or even thousands of your photos on the bright, crisp 7-inch screen. Create a slide show with photos and music and use the tablet as a digital photo frame or send high-resolution images to your big screen TV with the HDMI output. With an archive in hand, you’ll never leave home without photos of your loved ones ever again. Pictures can be uploaded directly through the USB port, the micro SDHC slot or through the Wi-Fi internet connection via any file transfer utility. JPEG, BMP, GIF and PNG image file formats are supported.
1.3 MP built in webcam
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HDMI out – connect your tablet to your TV and experience 1080p video playback! Does this make the DVR along with the other boxes near your TV belong to the stoneage?
Plug ‘n’ Play
Finally a product that is ready to kick off from the word go – open your package, charge it up and you’re on your way! No installation CDs, no signups, just experience your android!
Power Packed
No more do you have to contend with different gadgets. This tablet is an e-Reader, a Desktop computer, a travel companion, a jukebox, a personal movie pass, a video phone, a browser and yes even an Office!
Video Conferencing
Remember those old sci-fi movies that predicted portable video phones of the future? Well, the future is finally here! With its 1.3 megapixel webcam and crisp viewing screen, eLocity’s A7 Internet Tablet lets you see who you are talking to… regardless of where you happen to be. As long as you’ve got a Wi-Fi signal and an online friend with a webcam to talk to, you’re set. And with the 7-inch screen giving you clarity and maximum detail, the person you’re talking to will actually look like the person you are talking to!
Accessorize
To make sure you have the best experience possible, the eLocity™ A7 Internet Tablet comes complete with a 6-foot high speed HDMI cable and a full USB-to-USB cable. You’ll be copying files from your PC and watching 1080p content on the big screen almost as soon as you open the box!
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Connections:
• 1 HDMI output
• 1 USB 2.0 input
• 1 MicroCard input
• 1 Docking Port
• 1 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output
Warranty:
12 months for parts and labor backed by Stream TV’s toll-free phone and online support
What is in the box:
eLocity™ 7-Inch Internet, Tablet with 4GB internal memory stereo earbuds, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, HDMI cable, USB 2.0 cable, user manual and safety guide, warranty card and AC adaptor with power cord.
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If you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you already have the tools you need to develop Android applications. This hands-on book shows you how to use these open source web standards to design and build apps that can be adapted for any Android device — without having to use Java.
You’ll learn how to create an Android-friendly web app on the platform of your choice, and then convert it to a native Android app with the free PhoneGap framework. Discover why device-agnostic mobile apps are the wave of the future, and start building apps that offer greater flexibility and a broader reach.
- Learn the basics for making a web page look great on the Android web browser
- Convert a website into a web application, complete with progress indicators and more
- Add animation with jQTouch to make your web app look and feel like a native Android app
- Take advantage of client-side data storage with apps that run even when the Android device is offline
- Use PhoneGap to hook into advanced Android features — including the accelerometer, geolocation, and alerts
- Test and debug your app on the Web under load with real users, and then submit the finished product to the Android Market
This book received valuable community input through O’Reilly’s Open Feedback Publishing System (OFPS). Learn more at http://labs.oreilly.com/ofps.html.
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Now you can store, carry and transfer files quickly in an affordable, convenient device. The DataTraveler from Kingston helps budget-conscious users break storage barriers, allowing you to easily store and move files in a device no bigger than a pocketknife. As easy as click and drag, the DataTraveler can hold just about any file you can think of – reports pictures, spreadsheets or other important documents. It works with virtually any device with a USB port – even cross-platform from Macintosh to PC and vice versa. The DataTraveler also makes a great promotional item for your organization; it’s simple to add your logo to increase brand-recognition, and it comes in multiple colors based on capacity. Backed by a five-year warranty and Kingston’s legendary service and support, the DataTraveler is a reliable, inexpensive solution for carrying files or your next promotion
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Unique design and tons of features compliments of the 1.6 Android Operating System. Download thousands of helpful applications. Also has a USB port and Ethernet connetion to plug directly into internet connections. Webcam also featured on this unit. Specifications : CPU: VIA 8505 450Mhz Screen: 7 inch touch screen Screen resolution: 800*480 (16:9) Memory: 256MB DDR2 Harddrive: 2GB Net weight: 370g Dimensions: 200 * 127 *16mm Operation system: Android 1.6 Memory card slot: Micro SD card Network adapter: built-in IEEE802.11b / g (wireless LAN), RJ45 (through interface converter) Built-in speaker, microphone, audio/video output Online video playback Adroid application install/uninstall Skype / Google Talk E-mail client Photo format support: JPG/BMP/GIF/PNG Audio format support: MP3/WMA/APE/FLA/OGG/AC3 Video format support: MP4/FLV/H.263/H.264/RMBV Interface: USB 2.0 host / USB 2.0 device (through interface converter), power socket, microphone socket, MIC input / memory card slot Languages: Arabic(Egype), Arabic (Israel), Blugarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Duth, English, French, Finnish, Spanish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian Bokmal, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Chinese
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Kingston and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging materials such as wire ties, hard plastic “clamshell” casings, and plastic bindings. It’s designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box, and Amazon.com is continuing to work with manufacturers to make the packaging even more streamlined.