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Minor necro: I picked one up finally off Woot. I'm surprised my wife let me do it as I've been collecting a bunch of silly gadgets recently. I just turned a used Droid into a PipBoy 3000 complete with arm mount (running CM7 and a custom kernel). I guess I earned some husband points by rooting her Nook Color.

It's awesome that it comes with Documents to Go (even an older version) and I can plug in a USB keyboard. I learned on typewriters, so little mushy Bluetooth keyboards just don't cut it for me. (Now to find a good foldup USB keyboard that feel right...)

It's sad that enTourage didn't encourage customization, as I'd really like a custom ROM. The specs on the device seem like it should support Gingerbread handily. As it is, I'm planning to load up ermine, root, and maybe figure out how to get ROM Manager to work on it before I play with it too much, although it seems there isn't a simple way to get into a true recovery mode. One thing I do want to fiddle with is to move directory pointers around, to expand /data into the space filled by /sdcard (why oh who would anyone structure like that) and treat the card as /sdcard instead of /extsdcard.

So now my new questions:

1) Does Mobileread have a files archive where the various zips are stored? I mean things like the golden update Donut recovery ROM, the ermine ROM, etc.? I need to get all mu ducks in a row before I start playing with the OS.

2) How does the Docs to Go work? Since the enTourage Market is gone, does it go away when you update to ermine? Or is a replacement included in the ermine update? Do I need to save the apk file before wiping? I have it already at version 3 but it's tied to Google market, which I may or may not get to work.

3) Has anyone done any work with the battery? Can it be replaced or is the PE a limited lifespan device? How about an extended battery?

4) What's a nice protective folio-style case? (Maybe none given the clamshell; if so I'll just toss it into a Rockefish case and get a gel skin.)

5) Screen protector recommendations for both sides, since I'll be marking up on e-Ink? I really like the Zagg shields for capacitive touchscreens, but don't know if they work well on resistive or whatever the e-Ink touchscreen is.

6) Must I use a Wacom stylus for e-Ink? If I do, anyone have a good rec for one that will work on both sides?

7) Anyone ever use a foldup USB keyboard that feels good?

Thanks for being such a great community!