I like NDK, so much for the raw power . This release of NDK would be a great addition to Game Developers for Android and would seed some cool games for Android. So far iPhone and Symbian based Mobile OS phones were poised to dominate as great gaming platforms. Now it doesn’t have to hold true.

For now, lets just assume Google doesn’t get forced to trade Java for C/C++ layer, of the Android OS stack. Go Native!!!

I get the impression that the “master” build, from the git, supports more Microsoft Exchange than the regular/out-of-the-box ROM that came with the device. I guess thats OK, since I got all my contacts synchronized from my Exchange Contacts folder.

Let me see how this setup of my phone goes for a month. Hopefully I don’t have to load any out-of-the-box OS image to my phone. Now the challenge is to customize this to an extent it would become my phone. I am planning to donate some time to “my little precious” .

1. REDFLY has already put a great product in the market extending Windows Mobile Phones. Now REDFLY working on Android proof-of-concept, trying to get their Laptop (Shell) running Android. Though still in prototyping status, this is a clear sign of emerging devices that can pair with a mobile phone.
2. Now a member of the OHA, ASUS is looking into Android for Eee Phone and Eee PC. With ASUS’s R&D strength and ability to reach faster to market, this could push us in between some serious competition among Laptop/NetBook vendors. This could become a buyer delight, since competition brings more innovation and cost savings to the buyers. Note that the port of Android to ASUS Laptops have already produced successfull results.
3. Intel Atom based Tablet…better a Convertible Tablet announcement by ASUS (visit here and here) is very interesting. They have managed to pack GPS and TV within this Touch Screen based Convertible Tablet. I would buy it without blinking, provided it comes preloaded with Android (Yes, I am becoming a serious Android fan).
4. I always welcomed the idea of bringing computers to the living room. CES has showcased so many things  including “Seamless Computing Vision” by Bill Gates in CES 2004. To my surprise, this time at CES 2009 ASUS (again ASUS, I know…) has announced a Home Entertainment variant in a Keyboard Profile. What an idea…take a look at the image gallery from Engadget here and see for yourself.
5. Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 All-in-One Desktop (here and here) is a nice to have (could be pricy). I like the aspect ratio, keyboard (with the track pad placed on the right hand, should have been this way everywhere) and their motion sensitive remote control capable of acting as VOIP handset and regular remote as well.

CES 2009 is a great show. I am eagerly waiting for the CES 2009 Innovations and Tech & Engineering Emmy® Award winners list.

By looking at the new set of members joining the Open Handset Alliance this month (Ref: Open Handset Alliance announces 14 new members), there is a good chance for Android to make its in-roads into consumer electronics like a great virus (in a good way).

I am still worried about letting self-branded applications from the for-profit organizations (like Google) to come under this open source OS. From what I can see, this can be removed as long as the device manufacturers (ODM and OEM vendors) allows the device owners to load their own custom version of the OS to satisfy their individual needs.

Believe me freedom is like fresh air, where we are and will forever be addicted to it. Is it too much to ask for the freedom to load what we want in our mobiles/devices, just like the freedom we have with the Desktops?