My Top Android Apps

Six months of using Android on my tablet and smartphone exposed me to quite a number of useful apps. That short span of venturing through the marketplace and 3rd-party source of apk's made me witness a fast-paced apps development in the android ecosystem. But first the stats, Android Market has about 350k active apps available for download and compared to hitting 1 billion downloads between 2008 and 2010, it has reached 10 billion milestone by Dec 2011.

Btw, Apple's iTunes/appstore has 400k+ active apps and 15B downloads in latest stats while BlackBerry RIM has approximately 50k apps.

But even with these large number of apps to choose from, selection of top-rated (free/paid) app is not that difficult to do because we're guided by user ratings (5-star rating system) and editor's pick. User reviews are also there for the final kick before one is convinced to buy or download one.


Now as for own top choices, I've chosen not more than 3 from selected categories (not necessarily in order):




Business & Productivity
- ColorNote / Evernote
- QuickOffice Pro

- Goodle Docs

Communication
- Skype



Entertainment
- MoboPlayer
- Speaktoit Assistant

Books and Reference 
- Moon Reader
- ColorDict
- Appy Geek

Tools and Utilities
- AndSMB
- 2X Client
- Traffic Statistics

Games
- Cut the Rope
- Defender
- Medieval Defense

Project: Enterprise Wireless Solution

So we're now considering an enterprise-type wireless LAN solution, and it's about time.

Gone are the days when users mostly connect to WiFi just to check emails and browse the net. Now they demand uninterrupted use of enterprise apps such as ERP systems (Nav, SAP) and report generators (JetReports, Cognos), unadulterated VoIP and streaming audios/videos, and whatnot.

But as an evaluator, how we use it ain't plainly the criteria to consider whether to jump onto the technology or stick with the good ole cables (wired LAN). Besides, wireless APs or access points are still essentially being shared amongst client users connected to it compared to LAN switches that offer dedicated bandwidth per port. Nonetheless, wireless is the practical direction in enterprise connectivity to partially replace the more expensive and inflexible wiring setup.

So my take? I won't jump to a 100% wireless LAN infrastructure (probably not ever). I'd rather have it hybrid depending on the number and profile of users (desktops vs. laptops/tablet users)

Going back to the subject, I wonder which really is the better among these two wireless solution?


Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex

Fast facts/myths:
1.) 90% of SM Malls nationwide are powered by Ruckus, someone told me.
2.) Claims 80% of worldwide enterprise traffic (can't find any proof just yet).


OR


Motorola Wing5 WLAN

Fast facts/myths:
1.) Awarded by Guinness in 2010 for the "most powerful access point" by streaming videos simultaneously to 80 laptops.
2.) Among the best of breed in the wireless network solution industry.


Btw,why not Cisco? Hmmm...