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kennyminot · 05-29-2011, 01:14 PM

I solved the problem with the sdcard by essentially switching it with the internal storage. The process is pretty easy, and it has relatively little chance of messing up your machine. You can find my instructions on how to do this from Kelsynn's thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1091658

Of course, this solution isn't perfect, largely because it similarly renders the internal memory as somewhat useless. However, I'd much rather have my expandable sd card for storing games, movies, music, and pdf files. In addition, I've found the internal memory is somewhat useful for storing backup application files and other such data.

Also, I use Titanium Backup to move applications to the sdcard, which is an extremely useful feature. You just need to go the "batch" section in the menu.

The best we can hope for with the Pocket Edge is a final version of Ermine. Don't expect a development community to suddenly sprout up around the device. A number of factors make this almost impossible: (1) little support from the company (they wouldn't even point me to where I could download the update.zip file for Ermine), (2) a relatively unusual processor (which is used mostly for e-reader and household appliances. From what I can tell, the only other major device that uses it is the Chumby, and I've only seen vague references to its use in other Android tablets), (3) the fact that it is essentially a "last generation" product that lacks many standard features, such as an accelerometer and multitouch capabilities. This device is appealing primarily to business professionals and academics because of its e-ink reader and its resistive touchscreen. However, it's certainly not a sexy tablet. It's not something like the G-tablet or the Nook Color, which were products with enormous potential that were limited by UI design choices. What do we actually want developers to do? Make it so we can browse the web on our e-ink screen? Make it a little faster so we can play games (what would be the point without multitouch capabilities)? My only real request would be the ability to annotate on pdf files in landscape mode and watch Netflix. Otherwise, it works pretty much as I expected. Like most of you, I'll be upgrading to a new tablet in a year when the most recent crop drops in price.

If I actually made any real money, I'd own the HTC Flyer, which seems to be the tablet that most closely caters to the need of academics. But I'll be damned if I'm going to drop $600 for something that will be $300-400 in six months.

05-29-2011, 01:14 PM	#7
kennyminot Groupie Posts: 183 Karma: 90022 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Device: HTC EVO View 4G, HTC Wildfire S, Asus T91MT	SD Card woes I solved the problem with the sdcard by essentially switching it with the internal storage. The process is pretty easy, and it has relatively little chance of messing up your machine. You can find my instructions on how to do this from Kelsynn's thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1091658 Of course, this solution isn't perfect, largely because it similarly renders the internal memory as somewhat useless. However, I'd much rather have my expandable sd card for storing games, movies, music, and pdf files. In addition, I've found the internal memory is somewhat useful for storing backup application files and other such data. Also, I use Titanium Backup to move applications to the sdcard, which is an extremely useful feature. You just need to go the "batch" section in the menu. The best we can hope for with the Pocket Edge is a final version of Ermine. Don't expect a development community to suddenly sprout up around the device. A number of factors make this almost impossible: (1) little support from the company (they wouldn't even point me to where I could download the update.zip file for Ermine), (2) a relatively unusual processor (which is used mostly for e-reader and household appliances. From what I can tell, the only other major device that uses it is the Chumby, and I've only seen vague references to its use in other Android tablets), (3) the fact that it is essentially a "last generation" product that lacks many standard features, such as an accelerometer and multitouch capabilities. This device is appealing primarily to business professionals and academics because of its e-ink reader and its resistive touchscreen. However, it's certainly not a sexy tablet. It's not something like the G-tablet or the Nook Color, which were products with enormous potential that were limited by UI design choices. What do we actually want developers to do? Make it so we can browse the web on our e-ink screen? Make it a little faster so we can play games (what would be the point without multitouch capabilities)? My only real request would be the ability to annotate on pdf files in landscape mode and watch Netflix. Otherwise, it works pretty much as I expected. Like most of you, I'll be upgrading to a new tablet in a year when the most recent crop drops in price. If I actually made any real money, I'd own the HTC Flyer, which seems to be the tablet that most closely caters to the need of academics. But I'll be damned if I'm going to drop $600 for something that will be $300-400 in six months. Last edited by kennyminot; 05-29-2011 at 01:17 PM.