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Originally Posted by Blossom
I just use ES File Explorer on my phone to get the apk needed. You can backup the app using the app manager and it will give you the apk file. I did this for the Coby I had for 8 hours and it worked well. I now back up each app before upgrading so I can downgrade should the new version cause any problems.
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I never had access to the Market until I got my Thrive so it never crossed my mind to backup apps to port them. So thanks for the tip. I downloaded the newest version of Astro which lets me backup apps and successfully ported MX Video Player and its CODECs to my Coby 7024. Played some of my home brewed AVIs and MP4s without a hitch. So it looks more and more like a Fire may be in my near future. Gotta find some way to stream those videos from "The Cloud".
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I am so hoping that the app will work on the Fire with it's new interface then having the default Android launcher it's really up in the air till someone tries it.
Right now we know Mantano works. It's getting really exciting! 
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You sent the Coby back right? Did you get a replacement or going with something else. Someone else here had similar issues and went with the Vizio Tablet and is very happy with their purchase. The A1 is having some nice reviews as well.
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Yep, the Coby went back. I've got a thing for 8" tablets so I ordered a Archos Arnova 8 G2 which is due here the 17th. That is why I hope Mantano updates the way they handle two pages.
Anyway, I'm glad that Mantano will work out for you. Put you in the cat-bird seat. Kindle app for the mobi and Mantano for the epubs. Since the Kindle app appears to much improved, if I were to have a Fire I could quit disinfecting book files! Then I could settle down and spend my time reading instead of fiddling with tablets and ereader apps.
Regards - John