Viewsonic Airpanel 100 - Poor Man's Iliad? - Page 5

maqsudbd · 02-19-2009, 10:32 AM

Hi Nate

I have ordered an Airpanel 100 after reading your post and expecting to receive it on early next week.

After reading in the forums www.hpcfactor.com, it seems to me that it is going to be useless for me.

My primary use would be to read pdf documents, browsing internet, remote desktop. Can you please let me know which wi-fi or LAN card will work on airpanel 100 ( I am assuming v4.1 on it) to set up remote desktop ?

In case I could not setup remote desktop, will it be possible to read pdf documents on it as a standalone unit ? How I can store my documents on it ? I guess CF card would do ? Will any CF card would do ?

Thanks and Regards

Maqsud

Nate the great · 02-19-2009, 10:56 AM

I don't know which cards will work. I haven't had much luck. Have you seen the HCL over at HPCFactor?
http://www.hpcfactor.com/hcl/

As for PDF, I'm very happy with the Airpanel.

maqsudbd · 02-19-2009, 01:08 PM

Hi Nate

Thanks for the link.

How do you read pdf ? Do you read them off CF memory ? Will any CF memory work with Airpanel ?

Regards

Maqsud

Nate the great · 02-19-2009, 01:15 PM

Any CF card will do. But a better card means better read write times.

And yes, I store everything on a CF card, both files and programs.

maqsudbd · 03-02-2009, 10:52 AM

Hi Nate

I have received my airpanel 100. It came with .net 4.1. The pdf reader is OK although some of the pdf don't want to open. It also came with windows media palyer but not enough codec to play files. Do you use any other software on it to play movies ?

Have you ever tried bluetooth on it to pair with mobile to browse Internet ?

Regards

Maqsud

Nate the great · 03-02-2009, 11:18 AM

Here is where I got my PDF viewer. Scroll down, and look for:
"adobe acrobat reader 2.0 for HPC2000" or
"adobe acrobat reader 2.0 for ce.net 4.1 devices"

You should try both, but the second one is supposed to work for you.

I use TCPMP for a media player. You can find it here. You'll need to change the video setting on the Airpanel becuase the default setting won't work with TCPMP. Don't worry, one of the other two will.

One nice thing about the 4.1 firmware is that it has the drivers for the graphics chip. The 3.0 doesn't have them.

Ankh · 03-03-2009, 09:29 PM

The evaluation version of Foxit reader for Win CE (http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/mobile/winmobile.htm#) installed like a charm on my WebDT 375.

I would give it a try.

LostNewbie · 03-20-2009, 06:57 PM

Hello forum members. I'm a 10000% newbie to this whole mobile reading thing so please bear with me. I purchased an airpanel from ebay and I cannot get anything PDF to work on it. Mine has WIN CE version 4.1 on it. I isntalled mobireader but it would not open PDF files. How can I delete the version of mobireader I have on it now? I cant find an uninstall. All I want to do is use this thing to read my PDF files while I'm traveling or in the bedroom. Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Nate the great · 03-20-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostNewbie

Hello forum members. I'm a 10000% newbie to this whole mobile reading thing so please bear with me. I purchased an airpanel from ebay and I cannot get anything PDF to work on it. Mine has WIN CE version 4.1 on it. I isntalled mobireader but it would not open PDF files. How can I delete the version of mobireader I have on it now? I cant find an uninstall. All I want to do is use this thing to read my PDF files while I'm traveling or in the bedroom. Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Here is where I got my PDF viewer. Scroll down and look for "adobe acrobat reader 2.0 for ce.net 4.1 devices".
http://hpcmonex.net/izemize.htm

Also, you should read this:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32551

LostNewbie · 03-20-2009, 10:00 PM

Nate thanks for your links. That PDF viewer is the one I downloaded. When I click on the abobe.exe file I get a box on the bottom of the screen that opens that says Liscense Agreement, but thats all it does.

My apolgies again if I am missing something very simple but I am doing a bunch of research and just cant find any answsers.

I do I go about unistalling programs?

Nate the great · 03-20-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostNewbie

Nate thanks for your links. That PDF viewer is the one I downloaded. When I click on the abobe.exe file I get a box on the bottom of the screen that opens that says Liscense Agreement, but thats all it does.

My apolgies again if I am missing something very simple but I am doing a bunch of research and just cant find any answsers.

I do I go about unistalling programs?

You have to agree to the license first. There are supposed to be yes and no buttons. Perhaps they are off the bottom of the screen.

There is no uninstall utility on the Airpanel. The only way I know to remove programs is to remove the main battery and the backup battery (which is behind the panel on the back).

LostNewbie · 03-20-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

You have to agree to the license first. There are supposed to be yes and no buttons. Perhaps they are off the bottom of the screen.

There is no uninstall utility on the Airpanel. The only way I know to remove programs is to remove the main battery and the backup battery (which is behind the panel on the back).

How do I go about pulling the picture up so I can see the buttons????

Nate the great · 03-20-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostNewbie

How do I go about pulling the picture up so I can see the buttons????

You should be able to click on the window's title bar and drag it.

If that doesn't work, there is a tiny hole on the upper edge of the Airpanel. Insert the tip of the stylus into the hole. This will reboot the Airpanel. After it boots, try to install Adobe again.

LostNewbie · 03-20-2009, 10:35 PM

I copied and pasted the files onto the airpanel because the airpanel did not recognize the zip file.

I will try what u just recommended

LostNewbie · 03-22-2009, 04:35 PM

I give up on these things... I have 2 of them and cant get em to do what I want. LOL

03-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#70
LostNewbie Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Airpanel 100	Nate thanks for your links. That PDF viewer is the one I downloaded. When I click on the abobe.exe file I get a box on the bottom of the screen that opens that says Liscense Agreement, but thats all it does. My apolgies again if I am missing something very simple but I am doing a bunch of research and just cant find any answsers. I do I go about unistalling programs? Last edited by LostNewbie; 03-20-2009 at 10:05 PM.

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02-19-2009, 10:32 AM	#61
maqsudbd Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: hanlin v3	Hi Nate I have ordered an Airpanel 100 after reading your post and expecting to receive it on early next week. After reading in the forums www.hpcfactor.com, it seems to me that it is going to be useless for me. My primary use would be to read pdf documents, browsing internet, remote desktop. Can you please let me know which wi-fi or LAN card will work on airpanel 100 ( I am assuming v4.1 on it) to set up remote desktop ? In case I could not setup remote desktop, will it be possible to read pdf documents on it as a standalone unit ? How I can store my documents on it ? I guess CF card would do ? Will any CF card would do ? Thanks and Regards Maqsud

02-19-2009, 10:56 AM	#62
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I don't know which cards will work. I haven't had much luck. Have you seen the HCL over at HPCFactor? http://www.hpcfactor.com/hcl/ As for PDF, I'm very happy with the Airpanel.

02-19-2009, 01:08 PM	#63
maqsudbd Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: hanlin v3	Hi Nate Thanks for the link. How do you read pdf ? Do you read them off CF memory ? Will any CF memory work with Airpanel ? Regards Maqsud

02-19-2009, 01:15 PM	#64
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Any CF card will do. But a better card means better read write times. And yes, I store everything on a CF card, both files and programs.

03-02-2009, 10:52 AM	#65
maqsudbd Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: hanlin v3	Hi Nate I have received my airpanel 100. It came with .net 4.1. The pdf reader is OK although some of the pdf don't want to open. It also came with windows media palyer but not enough codec to play files. Do you use any other software on it to play movies ? Have you ever tried bluetooth on it to pair with mobile to browse Internet ? Regards Maqsud

03-02-2009, 11:18 AM	#66
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Here is where I got my PDF viewer. Scroll down, and look for: "adobe acrobat reader 2.0 for HPC2000" or "adobe acrobat reader 2.0 for ce.net 4.1 devices" You should try both, but the second one is supposed to work for you. I use TCPMP for a media player. You can find it here. You'll need to change the video setting on the Airpanel becuase the default setting won't work with TCPMP. Don't worry, one of the other two will. One nice thing about the 4.1 firmware is that it has the drivers for the graphics chip. The 3.0 doesn't have them.

03-03-2009, 09:29 PM	#67
Ankh Guru Posts: 714 Karma: 2003751 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo Glo HD	The evaluation version of Foxit reader for Win CE (http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/mobile/winmobile.htm#) installed like a charm on my WebDT 375. I would give it a try.

03-20-2009, 06:57 PM	#68
LostNewbie Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Airpanel 100	Hello forum members. I'm a 10000% newbie to this whole mobile reading thing so please bear with me. I purchased an airpanel from ebay and I cannot get anything PDF to work on it. Mine has WIN CE version 4.1 on it. I isntalled mobireader but it would not open PDF files. How can I delete the version of mobireader I have on it now? I cant find an uninstall. All I want to do is use this thing to read my PDF files while I'm traveling or in the bedroom. Any help you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated.

03-20-2009, 10:35 PM	#74
LostNewbie Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Airpanel 100	I copied and pasted the files onto the airpanel because the airpanel did not recognize the zip file. I will try what u just recommended

03-22-2009, 04:35 PM	#75
LostNewbie Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Airpanel 100	I give up on these things... I have 2 of them and cant get em to do what I want. LOL

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