Radical Development

December 15, 2012
by Steven Swafford
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The 2nd Generation Nest Thermostat Replaces My Outdated Thermostat

I finally decided some time ago to replace the original thermostat that was installed when my house was built with the . I must say that I waited for the second generation and the idea of spending $249.00 for a thermostat was not easy to swallow, but if all of the reviews that I have read are true then I expect with one year I will have recovered the cost of the thermostat and at that point the monthly savings will be money in my pocket. First let me say that the installation was much simpler than I expected and …

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April 26, 2012
by Steven Swafford
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Ballistic Shell Gel Case For Android Phone Review

Do you have one of those spiffy Android smartphones? If so do you have a protective case? If no, why not? Until a year or so ago, I was not a fan of protective cases because of the usual reasons that included it made my phone bulky, it was hard to place in a pocket, and finally often cases pick up lint. The day I dropped a MyTouch 4G and shattered the screen was the day that I invested in a case. I personally own a Galaxy S II from T-Mobile and I have the which Amazon now has listed …

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October 18, 2011
by Steven Swafford
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Samsung Galaxy S II

The Galaxy S II is a phone that any Android fan would love to own.Features include an 8-megapixel camera with Full HD 1080p video capture, 16 GB internal memory, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, DLNA wireless streaming capabilities, GPS for navigation and location-based services, access to over 200,000 apps in the Android Market, and up to 3 hours of talk time (see full specifications below). The Brightest, Most Colorful Screen With an incredibly colorful 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, the Galaxy S II delivers 50 percent more sub-pixels than …

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March 18, 2011
by Steven Swafford
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Product Review: AndroXplorer

AndroXplorer is an essential application for everyone who owns an Android device. Its natural process is the way for Android users to explore folders and files proficiently. While there are numerous file explorers on the market today each falls short in its own way when it comes to measuring up to AndroXplorer. The fine folks at the AndroXplorer has graciously provided five FREE licenses of AndroXplorer v3, just continue reading for details on how to win. Editions There are two versions available and depending upon your needs they provide two very different feature sets. Version 2 is the free light …

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November 30, 2010
by Steven Swafford
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T-Mobile And AT&T 4G War Is Never Dull

Sit back, grab the popcorn and prepare to be entertained. I am a T-Mobile customer and I waited to hear from others before upgrading to the MyTouch 4G in the event this new phone was not as good as the marketing made it out to be. I must say that so far this phone has exceeded my expectations and the only negative thing that I have to say is about the preinstalled software it comes with, I personally do not like my electronics jammed packed with applications that I do not like. Now there may be a way to uninstall …

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July 21, 2010
by Steven Swafford
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Must Have Political And News Android Applications

If you’re looking for that app that keeps you connected to the daily news and events that occur in real time then the following applications you may find very beneficial. This is a list of apps that I personally use on a daily basis however, there are one or two that I uninstalled for reasons that I will not go into at this time. The Android phones, which are growing in market share and supported apps, can be host to several politically-driven mobile apps which can help you stay on top of the news and know exactly what is happening …

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June 5, 2010
by Steven Swafford
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Ten Must Have Android Applications

If you’re anything at all like me, you have come to love and depend upon your Android devices, which of course leads to the wealth of applications on the Android Market. I often hear from the iPhone users that unlike the iPhone App store, not every Android app is a worth downloading. Due to this reason you may have found yourself installing and quickly removing a number of apps from your phone, hoping to find those apps that are truly useful. Like the iPhone and Blackberry smartphones, users of Google Android phones are able to access a marketplace to download …

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