Overlaying New Hardwood Floors

June 13th, 2012 · · Ice Cream Sandwich Phone Comments Off - Tags: , , ,

Overlaying New Hardwood Floors

As many flooring specialists would specify, hardwood floors are very durable and manageable. They can last up to a hundred years if the floor is given the proper care and attention. They give off a classic look that homeowners need not worry about the floor designs going out of style. On top of its boast about durability, it is pretty easy to clean and very cost effective. But because of this durability, hardwood floors don’t need to be replaced very often. It may need sanding and refinishing over time, depending on the amount of traffic put upon the floors, but replacements are rarely done on hardwood floors.
However, should this need to be carried out, it can be very easy as you can just install new hardwood floors over the old one. So now the question stands, when will you know that you need to install new wood floors on top of the old one or not?
Some people decide to do this because they wish to change the colour or the design upon the floor, which they cannot get be sanding down and re-varnishing. Sometimes the floors can be so worn that the original planks are too thin and the nails are starting to become visible. When the panels are too thin it is not going to create a very good surface, so placing down new thicker planks, helps to keep the floor looking great, can help to retain the heat better and fell much nicer underfoot too.
It should be noted, however, that overlaying new wood floors on top of the old one can elevate the floor, so if you are considering doing this, always consider how the new height elevation will affect the doorways, etc; you may need to do a little sanding down of the doors. The room with the new elevation may also become higher than the adjacent rooms, unless, of course, you plan on a complete replacement on the flooring, so you then need to think or putting in a ledge with and use a piece of moulding to ensure that the floor looks like it flows better.
If this does become a problem, and tearing out the flooring and doing a new installation is too expensive and would require an expert contractor for consultation, there is still the option of getting engineered hardwood, laminates or parquet tiles. These materials are thin and they also make it easier to install new wood floors over an old one since they come in strips that only add a 5/8 inch to the previous flooring. However, when installing these materials, despite how easy they can be, you should follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter. This is because each flooring company has their own installation recommendation.
Nevertheless, should you consider overlaying new wood floor on top of the old ones, or not, it would require careful consideration and thought. Hardwood flooring can cost money so it would be best if you have taken into account every pros and cons available.

Author:American Trust Flooring
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Ice Cream Sandwich Phone

February 16th, 2012 · · Ice Cream Sandwich Phone Comments Off - Tags: , , ,

After creating a lot of suspense, it is finally out that Samsung is going to manufacture the first ice cream sandwich phone for Google. Well, do not make any mistakes with the name ice cream sandwich, as this is not a new application. In fact, this is the completely new operating system from Google, which will be introduced in the market integrated into a Samsung handset. The release of this new operating system has been delayed for now, but it will not take long before you can actually get a piece of this new phone powered by this new operating system.

Ice Cream Sandwich Phone

Ice Cream Sandwich

If you compare the total of all android phones being sold in the market, then it will outweigh the number of iPhone sold, but for now it cannot be said whether the first ice cream sandwich phone will be able to take away the limelight from Apple iPhone or not. As per the rumors, the new device running on Ice Cream Sandwich will sport a gigantic 720p-rsolution display. Therefore, you will be able to enjoy Super AMOLED HD screen with this new phone from Samsung, and the news for the processor of this device has also leaked out.

Powerful performance

It is expected that OMAP4460 processor, which will offer a better and faster performance, will power the first ice cream sandwich phone. With this superphone, you will not only get amazing new features, but also get OEM customizations as well as carrier preloads. According to some sources, this upcoming Android phone will be named as “Google Nexus Prime”. It is also expected that this OS will be available with different carriers as well. This new handset will come with a 4.65-inch big display, which will keep pixel peepers very happy and contended, and the 5-megapixel camera will also enhance the experience offered by this Android phone.

Rise in competition

The ice cream sandwich phone can give Samsung the push that it needs to compete with the latest version of iPhone. One of the most sought after feature of this new operating system from Google is that it will offer easy multi-tasking and also offer the People app. This latest application will help in checking the status updates straight from Google as well as other social networking sites. The name of this new OS follows the same trend rather you can say the sweet trend of names like Gingerbread and Honeycomb. People expect the experience of this latest operating system to be sweeter as well.

Wait for the release of the ice cream sandwich

With affordable phones and better performance Android has grabbed a big base of customers, and with this new release, Google hopes to kick the sales even further with the first ice cream sandwich phone. The faster processor and bigger screen might turn quite a few heads out there, but noting can be said about the price until now. For this, and other details, you will have to wait for the official announcement to come from Google and Samsung. After a little wait, you can get a feel of this new operating system and the features that it offers.

The Motorola Razr An Overview Of The Software Incorporated In This Model

December 19th, 2011 · · Ice Cream Sandwich Phone Comments Off - Tags: , , ,

The new Razr handset from Motorola is not only one the highest specification devices currently available but also one of the easiest to use thanks to the software it incorporates. We take a look at the Google Android operating system used by this model together with the new user interface developed by Motorola.

The Motorola Razr is fitted with the Gingerbread version of the hugely popular Google Android operating system. Considering that Google actually own Motorola it is surprising to see that the model does not feature the latest Ice Cream Sandwich version of the OS however an update will soon be made available for this platform. The operating system offered by this new phone is still one of the very best available and features numerous improvements over earlier versions such as better video calling facilities, enhanced support for VOiP applications and a useful task manager facility. When we first heard news of the Razr handset we were concerned that the model would use the awkward Motoblur user interface that Motorola fitted on many earlier smartphones. Thankfully Motoblur as we know it is not present on this model and in its place is a new and improved UI that is very similar to the design of the Android Honeycomb OS that was developed for tablet devices. An attractive carousel design gives you a great overview of all of your available homescreens and the lock screen looks superb complete with its animation that looks rather like an old fashioned television being switched off. This format was used on the successful Google Nexus S phone and there is no doubt that it has found its way onto the Motorola handset thanks to Google‘s ownership.

Using the Motorola Razr is a pleasure thanks to its simple and uncomplicated user interface. Android is a very complex operating system and therefore it is the job of the UI to provide simple operation of all the features available. A great example of a simple UI is the Sense service developed by HTC whilst a complicated version such as the original Motoblur can simply confuse the user and be disastrous for sales of the device. Widgets can be resized on the Razr which means you can have your more frequently used options dominating the display and opt for a much smaller size for features you rarely use. Notifications can be accessed by a simple downwards swipe on the screen. Thanks to the powerful 1.2Ghz dual core processor that the phone uses swiping between your homscreens is a very speedy affair with no noticable delay between transitions. Multitasking is also very quick and when performing several tasks at the same time there is no ill effect on performance times offered by this device.

The Motorola Razr offers a super software package that makes using this device a very simple affair. The decision to dispense with the Motoblur user interface was a wise one whilst the option to upgrade to newer versions of Android means that this model is well equipped for the future.

The Motorola RAZR or the Apple iPhone 4S

December 18th, 2011 · · Ice Cream Sandwich Phone Comments Off - Tags:

The last quarter of 2011 is filled with new releases in terms of mobile phones. Last month, Apple released its much awaited smartphone the iPhone 4S. This November, the Google-acquired Motorola Mobility is set to revive the most iconic handset in history. This is the RAZR. Since both handsets are fresh out of the production line, it may be a confusing task choosing between the two. Let’s get to know the phones’ features to help you decide between the two.

When it comes to touch screens, Apple‘s new handset sports the same display with its predecessor the 4th generation iPhone. It sports a 3.5 inch Retina Display with a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels. This panel sports one of the tightest pixel densities the industry has to offer.

Motorola‘s new handset comes with a bigger display. It sports a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen. However, it offers a lower resolution at 540 x 960 pixels. It may not offer better resolution. However, it does have more real estate to offer for your touch interface needs.

When it comes to high-speed 3G internet capabilities, both smartphones share similar capabilities. The iPhone 4S will allow you to download at 14.4 MBPS. The Motorola RAZR can do the same. When it comes to uploading, the Cupertino firm’s handset can upload at speeds of up to 5.8 MBPS. Motorola‘s revival of a legend can upload at speeds of up to 5.76 MBPS. Both handsets have Wi-Fi capabilities.

The two phones come packed with superior processors under the hood. The Apple iPhone 4S comes packed with a 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor Apple A5 chipset under the hood. It also comes with a dedicated PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU for better graphics when playing games. The Motorola RAZR comes packed with a more powerful 1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU TI OMAP 4430 chip set under the hood. It also comes with a PowerVR SGX540 GPU for better graphics when gaming.

When software comes to mind, Apple‘s smartphone is pre-installed with the latest iteration of the iOS the iOS 5. This comes with new features such as Twitter integration and iMessage. Motorola‘s handset is pre-installed with the Android OS version 2.3 (Gingerbread). Since Ice Cream Sandwich is now available on Android’s new flagship the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, rest assured Ice Cream Sandwich will roll out to Motorola‘s new blower by next year.

As you can see both handsets are two of the most powerful handsets in the market. All you have to do now is choose. Will it be the Motorola RAZR or the Apple iPhone 4S?

The Samsung Galaxy R Another HighEnd Smartphone From the Korean Tech Giant

December 18th, 2011 · · Ice Cream Sandwich Phone Comments Off

When we think about the phones made by the Korean tech giant Samsung, the first handset that comes to mind is the S2. This powerhouse is one of the reasons why the company is now the number one smartphone manufacturer in the world. There are various reasons why this phone is one of the most sought after phones in the market. First of all, it comes with a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display. Secondly, it sports an 8 megapixel camera that can record videos in 1080p. Lastly, it comes packed with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM under the hood. This is what makes the phone one of the most powerful handsets in the market. Furthermore, it is powered by the Android OS version 2.3 (Gingerbread). This was the most up to date smartphone-optimized OS Google had to offer. Now, there is yet another high-end phone that will do wonders for the company. This is the Galaxy R.

The handset comes with a display that is slightly smaller than the S2′s. However, it is still larger compared to most phones in the market. It sports a 4.2 inch SC-LCD capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. This offers enough space for your touch interface needs. It will also allow you to watch movies in high-definition.

The Samsung Galaxy R comes with a 5 megapixel camera. It may not come with as much megapixel count as Samsung’s flagship. However, it will still allow you to capture images in high-resolution and record videos at 720p (HD). It also comes with a secondary camera for video calling.

When it comes to processing power, the Samsung Galaxy R comes packed with a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor Tegra 2 AP20H chipset coupled with 1 GB of RAM under the hood. This offers performance unsurpassed by most phones offered by the competition. It also comes with a ULP GeForce GPU for better game graphics.

Like the S2, the phone is powered by the Gingerbread version of Android‘s operating system. Today, the latest iteration of Android is version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Don’t worry about not being able to enjoy the latest OS from Google. The Korean tech giant did announce that it would be rolling out the Ice Cream Sandwich update to its latest smartphones.

If you are looking for an alternative to the S2, look no further. The Samsung Galaxy R is another high-end smartphone from the Korean tech giant.