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Forum: Kobo Reader 03-01-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By rjpawlak
Is it possible that an old version of Calibre got...

Is it possible that an old version of Calibre got restored or installed? I know that before I updated Calibre, it would not recognize my new Forma. Maybe it's worth installing the latest version...
...
Forum: General Discussions 04-07-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,708
Posted By rjpawlak
What I observed

People may not agree with the rules, but there are consequences. I was on a flight last year when the guy behind me refused to obey the flight attendant after repeated requests to turn off his ipod....
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 03-31-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,932
Posted By rjpawlak
FYI - I have a tablet, and rooted that. I did...

FYI - I have a tablet, and rooted that. I did find a few quirks. Running with a rooted device can do all sorts of unpleasant things to the file system - especially if you have a child using the...
Forum: Nook Color & Nook Tablet 03-31-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,348
Posted By rjpawlak
one more thing...

I had a similar experience - took 30 minutes with the Nook rep very slowly reading through a set of instructions, since the rep had never done it before. It's not a difficult process - they have a...
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 03-18-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,744
Posted By rjpawlak
Have to say that I would like a better dictionary...

Have to say that I would like a better dictionary too. The built-in dictionary many times references a root word with no defintion of the root. I think the dictionary on my Sony PRS-900 was way...
Forum: PDF 03-09-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,057
Posted By rjpawlak
Thanks for the tip - I'll check it out. Bob

Thanks for the tip - I'll check it out.

Bob
Forum: News 01-20-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,578
Posted By rjpawlak
Thanks for the interesting link. Lots of neat...

Thanks for the interesting link. Lots of neat data to look at there - I went and followed the link for the ipad stats too.

One thing to note is that about 1/4 of Fire users are not happy with the...
Forum: General Discussions 01-20-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,411
Posted By rjpawlak
I would say this is true of any Pynchon book I've...

I would say this is true of any Pynchon book I've ever read. They have flashes of brilliance, but can be quite a long slog.
Forum: General Discussions 01-20-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,864
Posted By rjpawlak
My longest delay was taking a bag with many...

My longest delay was taking a bag with many zippered compartments, containing chargers, earphones, ipod, usb cables, and reader. Everything came out, then they scanned again - discovered they missed...
Forum: General Discussions 01-16-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,864
Posted By rjpawlak
Which airports, if I may ask? Since TSA...

Which airports, if I may ask?

Since TSA requires a bin fo reach computer, it can be a bit tedious. (bin for laptop)+(bin for tablet)+(bin for shoes, jacket and liquids)+bags.

If this were the...
Forum: General Discussions 01-16-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,864
Posted By rjpawlak
Yes, I abandon myself to the travel gods... But,...

Yes, I abandon myself to the travel gods... But, I do have to travel with a work laptop, and the process of 'personal disassembly' that one has to go through is getting longer and longer.

I...
Forum: General Discussions 01-16-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,864
Posted By rjpawlak
TSA experiences? 9+" Readers/Tablets

I'm just curious. One of the reasons I decided to go with a 7" tablet is that TSA doesn't require removal of the device from my luggage. I've been in many different airports over the years, and it...
Forum: PDF 01-16-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,057
Posted By rjpawlak
Technical, multicolumn PDFs on Nook Tablet

Hi all,

I didn't know whether to post this here or in Nook forum. For those that need to view multicolumn pdfs with equations and charts, EZPDF seems to work quite well. I found it easy to use to...
Forum: Flea Market 01-08-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,812
Posted By rjpawlak
On e-bay now

FYI - if you are interested in this item, it is now on e-bay. Here is the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160712854038?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Or search for item...
Forum: Nook Color & Nook Tablet 01-07-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,990
Posted By rjpawlak
Caseen also good...

I purchased the Caseen Glareshatter screenguard for mine, and I would say my experience is similar to RAH's - I feel it improves readability. You sacrifice a tiny bit of clarity, but it really cuts...
Forum: Flea Market 01-04-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,812
Posted By rjpawlak
PRS-900 - Good Condition, $125

I'm selling my PRS-900BC, having purchased a Nook. The reader is in good shape, no scratches on the screen, and works well. No problems with the unit at all. Unit includes everything (stylus,...
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 12-24-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By rjpawlak
I'm going to have to see if this is really the...

I'm going to have to see if this is really the case - although I've never noticed the icon showing a full charge...

Bob
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 12-23-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By rjpawlak
When reading a book (epub or PDF), there is a...

When reading a book (epub or PDF), there is a battery icon that appears at the top of the screen, when you press at the bottom to access content, font size, etc. The battery level shown in the icon...
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 12-23-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By rjpawlak
Bug in battery readout with Nook STR?

Hello all,

I got my new STR a few weeks ago, and have noticed that the battery reads alot lower (about 60%) when reading a book, then when checking in the "Device Info" menu. I am running ver...
Forum: Nook Color & Nook Tablet 12-23-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,198
Posted By rjpawlak
Battery usage and case?

Hello All,

I've had my tablet a few weeks now. I recently got a new case, and am noticing decreased battery life. I am wondering if the case is the issue, or if maybe it's a software problem. I've...
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 12-11-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,619
Posted By rjpawlak
I was wrong about the syncing...

What you just described is the phenomena I am observing. Thanks a bunch for the tip - it never would have occurred to me!

So no syncing of sideloaded books still...

Bob
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 12-09-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,619
Posted By rjpawlak
This may also be a bug - what is happening is my...

This may also be a bug - what is happening is my nook is telling me that I've read to a different page number on another device, and it offers to go to that page. However it believes I am always on...
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 12-07-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,045
Posted By rjpawlak
I think many of the cases are just going to use...

I think many of the cases are just going to use cardboard or fiberboard as protection (encased within the cover material). I purchased the iPearl case, which is nice for the price (about 1/3 of what...
Forum: Barnes & Noble NOOK 12-07-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,619
Posted By rjpawlak
may be changing

Just FYI - I noticed the other day that my two nooks (tablet and STR) attempted to sync one of my sideloaded books. So maybe B&N is making some changes.

Bob
Forum: Which one should I buy? 11-23-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,644
Posted By rjpawlak
Yes, congrats Area51 :-) No, I only know a few...

Yes, congrats Area51 :-) No, I only know a few words in Bahasa. My wife is from Jakarta though.

Good luck with the post office - we always had trouble with items making it through...

Best,
Bob
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