MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Kindle and Nook app on same e-reader, plus color: does Pocketbook IQ fits the bill?

jocampo · 01-12-2011, 06:19 PM

fjtorres,

Thanks for reply.

When I asked for rooting, I was aware that is an Os rooting :-) .. what I am looking for is for a device that comes unlocked in some way, not that runs on top of Linux but it is encapsulated with another "face" or application, like Nook Color. Nook Color runs Android but it is not visible unless we root the device. As far as I know, the IQ does not look is locked in that way and that's what catches my attention. With NC if you root, will affect future upgrades or you will have to take additional steps to avoid problems, not sure if that's the case with the IQ.

Again, I am not afraid of rooting (my laptops at home all run Linux) but really want something working "out of the box". Out of the box to me means, I can run or install Nook and Kindle app without a major Operating System change or a minimum. I will have to investigate and check here what are the additional steps on IQ in order to do that.

Android Market would be ok, but my #1 priority would be running Nook and KIndle, so my wife can enjoy magazines and B&N stuff plus the books I already have on Kindle store. I can live without Android Market.

01-12-2011, 06:19 PM	#11
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	fjtorres, Thanks for reply. When I asked for rooting, I was aware that is an Os rooting :-) .. what I am looking for is for a device that comes unlocked in some way, not that runs on top of Linux but it is encapsulated with another "face" or application, like Nook Color. Nook Color runs Android but it is not visible unless we root the device. As far as I know, the IQ does not look is locked in that way and that's what catches my attention. With NC if you root, will affect future upgrades or you will have to take additional steps to avoid problems, not sure if that's the case with the IQ. Again, I am not afraid of rooting (my laptops at home all run Linux) but really want something working "out of the box". Out of the box to me means, I can run or install Nook and Kindle app without a major Operating System change or a minimum. I will have to investigate and check here what are the additional steps on IQ in order to do that. Android Market would be ok, but my #1 priority would be running Nook and KIndle, so my wife can enjoy magazines and B&N stuff plus the books I already have on Kindle store. I can live without Android Market.