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    Interesting idea, but will it work? need someone smart to helpzer mez :D

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Bobtheflea, Oct 16, 2010.

  1. Bobtheflea

    Bobtheflea Notebook Consultant

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    Ok guys i recently got a droid x (phone)
    I was wondering if there was anyway to boost my processor speed by using my phone to help it XD
    This is a true question might be stupid but it might lead to a new invention :p
    :cool:
     
    Bobtheflea, Oct 16, 2010
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    aggiekevin Notebook Consultant

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    I'm going to go with no. If this was possible then we would already be using the power of our older computers instead of throwing them at the homeless.
     
    aggiekevin, Oct 16, 2010
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    I think its a safe No.
     
    MaxGeek, Oct 16, 2010
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    With a manual offload it can make some difference, so run your browser, email, IM etc on your phone and keep the laptop clean for gaming :)

    This also works with older PCs :)
     
    surfxombie, Oct 16, 2010
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    wow, i am at loss for words. I thought I've seen them all.
     
    Ghosthavok, Oct 16, 2010
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    +1

    filling 10 characters
     
    jaeyang9, Oct 17, 2010
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    Bushman87 Notebook Guru

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    LOL! I doubt it. :) But, you can use your phone for other fun utilities. I have had lots of fun installing interesting bluetooth programs.

    I used a program called SallingClicker, which basically turns your phone into a remote for your pc. Watch movies, browse movies and full music remote from your bed. :) +1 for human laziness.

    Another program that was quite fun was Blue Proximity. I used the Windows version, and basically it recognizes the MAC address of your phone, and when you move away from your computer it locks it up. :) I havent figures it out how to make it log back in; but on the Ubuntu version it logs you back in as well. Its still has some teething issues (pun intended :/); specifically when you leave the range, and your phone tries to reconnect to your pc's bluetooth. But still fun to play around with.

    My fun fact for the day... :)
     
    Bushman87, Oct 17, 2010
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    You got the wrong phone. My Evo sure can.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 17, 2010
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