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Originally Posted by GreatCanadian
Hi everyone,
I am new to android, and wondering which apps are best for my vox. I want a good file manager for starters.
Secondly, is the built in reader good enough? Will ebooks NOT purchased through Kobo show up in indexes, listings, shelves, whatever? Does it have nighttime reading setting?
Opera seems to be best browsing software?
Best PDF reader?
Photo managing software?
Music managing software?
My main concern is demand on resources. I want to be able to listen to music while I read. I want to be able to browse reasonably trouble-free. What built-in apps need replacing, and what built-in apps work well enough without replacing. i am not one to overload my devices with apps I don't intend to use. I've read EVERY post that's been written over the past few days that's been written in the VOX thread, so I have an idea of what I need but still nothing concrete.
I dont' actually have the reader yet (I've hinted around enough that I assume I'm getting one for Christmas)! If not, I'll be buying one.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
GC
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I use music from the Vox in the background all the time, when reading mags and newspapers. I find that if you turn on AIRPLANE MODE and AUTOBRIGHT features, you are good for about 4 hours when only powered by the battery. Also, you can enjoy .wma files on your Vox, where somebody said they were not supported. Also, I suggest you get the App Pack zip file that another fellow (thank you!) put together on this forum...and install all of the apps found within. You will find an app that adds music effects, an equalizer, etc. This is a must download! Not only will it greatly enhance the sound envelope, but it also adds way more scope of volume than the Vox comes shipped with.
I don't find a reason when home, to not have the
Vox plugged into the wall socket (with a lite weight extension cord) and in that mode---I can surf the net, have the screen at any light level, with of course music in the background, and not worry at all about battery drainage or taking another battery charge life cycle off the battery itself. You will not damage the Vox, (most laptop users leave their battery connected when they are also hooked in the house current) by doing so. You WILL though...add 3 years to the life cycle of your Vox battery!
Enjoy.