Google without Android

I have recently thought about using my Android smartphone without the GApps network, to reduce CPU and RAM usage, as well as battery drain. I put together a 3-part article describing my process in detail, in case anyone is interested.

Part I: http://blog.monovertex.com/post/71103298554/android-without-google
Part II: http://blog.monovertex.com/post/71223168445/android-without-google-part-ii
Part III: http://blog.monovertex.com/post/71426772878/android-without-google-part-iii

Let me know what you think or post here if you have any questions.