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Old 11-29-2010, 09:56 PM   #1
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Got my pocketbook iq701. My review.
Got my pocketbook this week. Its a nice tablet with a good build. My only problems with it is that it is heavy for a tablet and the screen is alittle grainy to me and hurts my eyes. It runs the internet well and does better using Skyfire browser. I also downloaded Open Home which allows you to get rid of the standard pocketbook white screen and have the standard Android homescreen. Overall its a geat tablet and worth the money, but if you want to customize a tablet your alittle limited with it.
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Old 11-30-2010, 08:40 AM   #2
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I agree with your observations. The display and the weight of the device are the biggest negatives. The quality of the display is below average and the device is heavy for a portable e-reader. I still think it is a pretty good deal for the money.
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Old 12-01-2010, 03:38 PM   #3
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Got my pocketbook this week. Its a nice tablet with a good build. My only problems with it is that it is heavy for a tablet and the screen is alittle grainy to me and hurts my eyes. It runs the internet well and does better using Skyfire browser. I also downloaded Open Home which allows you to get rid of the standard pocketbook white screen and have the standard Android homescreen. Overall its a geat tablet and worth the money, but if you want to customize a tablet your alittle limited with it.
How new is this ereader and do you know if they are going to upgrade to 2.1? Also if you could post pics of the different screens that would help. I'm thinking about getting one of these for my wife. Especially since its an android reader, it should be able to play videos as well.
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:33 PM   #4
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How new is this ereader and do you know if they are going to upgrade to 2.1? Also if you could post pics of the different screens that would help. I'm thinking about getting one of these for my wife. Especially since its an android reader, it should be able to play videos as well.
It suppose to have an update coming but I dont know what that will include. Ill put up some pics later. It is a well built device.
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:38 PM   #5
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With skyfire browser i can watch youtube videos.
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How new is this ereader and do you know if they are going to upgrade to 2.1? Also if you could post pics of the different screens that would help. I'm thinking about getting one of these for my wife. Especially since its an android reader, it should be able to play videos as well.

From what I have read, Pocketbook are planning to upgrade to Froyo in the near future. I do hope it will come soon! I am still waiting for my IQ but I can't wait to try it.
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From what I have read, Pocketbook are planning to upgrade to Froyo in the near future. I do hope it will come soon! I am still waiting for my IQ but I can't wait to try it.
I just read that its going to be in December.
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Here the homescreen I use. Youll have to download and install Open Home or Launcher Pro to change the homescreen.

This is Skyfire on youtube. You can see at the bottom left the pop up of Skyfire wanting to play the vid. You click it to play.

This is the video playing. Skyfire does a really good job of this.
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Old 12-01-2010, 07:30 PM   #9
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Well, look at that! Thanks J.M.G!!

What version of Skyfire is that?
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Old 12-02-2010, 11:21 AM   #10
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It would be awesome when they do an update that it would be compatible with Flash Player 10.1. But right now I'm sure it can install flash lite. Anyway, does the connection from device to PC work correctly? Is there drivers that need to be found?
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It would be awesome when they do an update that it would be compatible with Flash Player 10.1. But right now I'm sure it can install flash lite. Anyway, does the connection from device to PC work correctly? Is there drivers that need to be found?
The USB connection from the IQ to PC works perfectly. No drivers needed. I use it with Windows 7 daily. Don't know about Vista, XP, Mac, or Linux.
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Old 12-02-2010, 12:55 PM   #12
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The USB connection from the IQ to PC works perfectly. No drivers needed. I use it with Windows 7 daily. Don't know about Vista, XP, Mac, or Linux.
I have a mac and I have not been able to get the IQ to mount yet. It does however work nicely with Windows XP.
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I see that this tablet does not have market, I know that you could use slide sam 5, but I still would like the official as an option
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There are ways to use the Market. You just need to look for them.
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From what I have read, Pocketbook are planning to upgrade to Froyo in the near future. I do hope it will come soon! I am still waiting for my IQ but I can't wait to try it.
Just talked to one of corporate guys today and it looks like 2.1 is coming soon. No word yet on whether 2.2 will follow any time soon. Will update if I hear anything.
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