Best free Android Games – Other than Angry Birds :-)

Hi all Androidians, When I first started using an Android Phone, I found it difficult to find top free android games. But after spending lot of time (and money in Data Plans ), I found lot of good games. Here I would like to share them with all.

Note : This list is from my personal experience, It might not suite all, but I hope the most. Also this list is not in any order.

Diversion

• Diversion is a 3D platformer with many levels and lot of rewards to unlock and collect.
• Good 3D graphics
• Challenging gameplay
• 3rd Person View

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ezone.Diversion&feature=search_result

Blast Monkeys

• Moki is a hungry monkey, and only one thing can fill his rumbling belly, Bananas!.
• Help the poor monkey to solve puzzle and collect bananas.
• Challenging as you proceed and to collect all bananas in each level.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.yobonja.blastmonkeysfree&feature=search_result

Penguin Toss

• Try to toss the penguin as high as possible.
• Right angle and power is the key.
• You will try and try and try, to get the NEW TOP.
• You might also enjoy other Penguin games from the same dev.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mmappforce7.toss&feature=search_result

Labyrinth Lite

• The classic game where you control a steel ball by tilting a wooden labyrinth.
• Lite version contains only 10 levels
• Good graphics and good response to motion.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=se.illusionlabs.labyrinth.lite&feature=search_result

Frozen Bubble Plus

• Good old bubble shooting game.
• Very small download size, just 400kb
• Good graphics and sound effects for such a small game.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nrsmagic.bubble&feature=search_result

Slice It!

• Slice a given shape into equal size pieces. Sounds easy? No, it is really challenging.
• Very good animations, kids will love it.
• Often asks you to buy other stuffs and rate it.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.com2us.sliceit&feature=search_result

Mouse Trap

• Toughest game in this list, requires logic, skill, and patience.
• The goal is to help a trapped mouse find the exit of a given maze.
• They say there are 1900 levels !!! (I haven't tried it)

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.magmamobile.game.mousetrap&feature=search_result

Pinball Deluxe

• As they say, it is is an arcade in your pocket.
• Gorgeous graphics
• Has all the elements you expect from a pinball game.
• Runs only on Android 2.1 and above.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.greencod.pinball.android&feature=search_result

Pool Master Pro

• Game list without a Pool game? Here it is.
• 8 Ball and 9 Ball Pool Game.
• Controls are very good and simple.
• Very good animation.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.forthblue.pool&feature=search_result

Speedx 3D Full and Free

• Accelerometer-controlled tunnel racer with amazing 3D graphics.
• Test your reflex in this high speed challenge.
• They say, Speedx is the only game on Market that supports 3D glasses. But I have not tried it.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beepstreet.speedxads&feature=search_result

Space Buster 3D

• Good fast paced brick breaker.
• 100+ free levels.
• Very unstable, crashes often. You need to bare with this to enjoy the game. Hope this will be fixed soon.

Market Link : https://market.android.com/details?id=com.storybird.spacebusterlite&feature=search_result

Please comment, if you find other good free Android games.

Best PC Configuration for Rs.20,000–Low End Config–Aug 2011

 

Note : This is a old post, Please check the latest config here
Low budget PC configuration 2013

 

Type	Details	Price (Rs)
Processor	AMD Athlon II X3 440	3000
Motherboard	Asus M4A78LT-M LE	2600
Memory	Transcend 2 x 2GB DDR3	1600
Hard Disk	Seagate 500 GB	1990
Keyboard & Mouse	Logitech Keyboard + Mouse SET	700
Speakers	Creative SBS 2.1 A235	1000
Optical Drive	Samsung DVD Writer	850
Graphics Card	-	-
Power Supply	Zebronics 500W	1850
UPS	Numeric 600 VA	1500
Monitor	DELL LCD 18.5" - IN 1920	4950
Cabinet	Zebronics Bijili/Butterfly	1000
Total		21,040

Prices are as of August 2011 in Chennai, India.

Other PC and Laptop configurations :

• Best Intel Configuration Rs.30,000
• Best Intel Configuration Rs.50,000 – Gaming PC
• Ultra High end Intel Configuration for Rs 1 Lakh (Sandy Bridge)
• Best AMD Configuration for around Rs. 50,000 - Gaming PC
• Best AMD Configuration for around Rs. 30,000
• Best PC config for Photoshop and 3Ds Max

Updates:
24-July-2011 – Initial Draft

My Samsung Galaxy S2 Review– Personal Experience

Last month, I bought the newly released Samsung Galaxy S2. After using it for a month, here is my short review

NOTE : I am reviewing my phone, after some hands on experience on similar smartphones like Sony Ericsson Arc and LG Optimus 2X

What’s Good :

• Super AMOLED display is crystal clear. Pictures are ultra sharp and clear. You will love just to see the screen.
• Gorilla Glass – Put it in your pocket, scratch it, place it on floor, whatever you do, the screen is clean without a single scratch.
• Ultra fast – 1.2 GHz Dual Core processor on a phone . Previously I didn’t switch to an android phone, because of its performance issue in phones with lower processors <800 MHz. But this is stunningly fast.
  
  1) Scroll a folder with 200 pictures in it – It is fast and shows all thumbnails
  2) Scroll with 250+ contacts – It is fast
  3) Play any 3D game – It is fast and doesn’t lag.
  
• 16 GB built in memory and 1GB RAM (Normally you don’t need a separate SD card)
• 2 MP front camera which is very good for self shot and video calls
• 1080p video recording is very good.
• As Light as feather – Just 116 grams, when you first hold the phone you will say ‘Hey it is very light weight’
• Touch is very good, touch is very response, accurate and smooth. It feels like liquid.
• Some good features in Samsung’s Touch Wiz 4.0.
  1) Shortcut to disable data network
  2) Lock screen wallpaper
  3) Customizable home screen and app screen.

What’s Not So Good : (I have not mentioned BAD, intentionally)

• Battery Life :
  1) If you use it heavily it stands only for 1 Day. 
  2) But on moderate use it stands for 2 Days (Good for a smart phone)
  3) If you use it just for few calls, it will come even for 4 Days.
• Head Phone :
  1) Headphone quality is not bad, but for a smart phone of this price it doesn’t match.
  2) Also it doesn’t fit properly in my ears.
• Picture Quality : 8 MP Camera quality is good, but not great.
• No Camera Key : As we have used a separate camera key in many phones. It looks odd.
• You need a really big pocket to put this phone – 4.3 inch phone is very difficult to manage, if you travel a lot.
• Some firmware issues, rarely doesn’t connect to Internet and doesn’t charge up and heats up – But all are fixed just by a restart. Hope Samsung will release a firmware update.

Verdict : Best android phone yet or simply the best smart phone yet. To the envy of iPhone.

Some Tips :

• Don’t charge often, Do a full charge when the battery goes down fully. This will improve the battery’s performance

Sample pictures (Click to enlarge) :

Sample Video :

Sample Galaxy S2 Video

Vengai Movie Review

Here is my very short review of the Movie Vengai

Positives :

• Hari's racy screenplay right from first scene
• Hari's dialogue
• Some intelligent scenes
• Dhanush : Looks more matured than his previous films
  

Negatives:

• Resembles some Hari's previous films

Verdict : If u like racy action movies, u can enjoy Vengai. Else, not your kind of movie.