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dkperez · 11-25-2011, 11:38 PM

I'm quite comfortable "fiddling" as long as what I'm fiddling with is at least marginally rational. And as far as speed, I'm now getting three drastically different answers... There's the "you need at least 16GB of class 6 SD card" to the "a really fast class 4 card like a Sandisk will work well", to now the "class 2 card"... I"m currently using an off-brand class 4, 4GB card, which certainly isn't providing dazzling performance.

But, you've clearly got much more experience and knowledge of Android, and it's operation on the Nook Color, so if I can get a few answers I'll know if it's worth messing with this or better to just reformat the SD card and go back to being an NC. And if the answer is just "because it's the way Android is" just let me know.

BTW, one of the REASONS FOR unlocking is to have a BETTER bookreader/library/setup than the NC.

How do I start applications from the beginning? For example, I run the Market, and install Dolphin Browser. End up with an "Open" or "Uninstall" screen. HOW do I shut down "Market" app so the next time I hit "Market" it DOESN'T dump me onto the same "Open" or "Uninstall" page from the Dolphin Browser I last installed?

Settings... There are a bunch that don't make sense... Is there a list somewhere of what all these things are and what the settings change?

Can I get specifics on which bookreader works best for reading epub books on this thing? Aldiko SORT-OF works, but getting books from memory to the reader/library is painfully inefficient. There's GOTTA be an easier way to get the book to the reader than having to go to home/apps/file manager/down to directories/into the books and on and on...
How do I get a library/catalog/whatever that looks and WORKS as much like the Nook Color or, worst case, Calibre. It needs to be able to access memory (where my books are) and the SD card.

How do I make the Back button, actually do a BACK? Just unwind where I am to the last place I was, not dump me all the way back to the desktop.

How do I delete all the refugee cell phone stuff? Camera, Car Home, Phone, Talk, Voice Dialer, etc? 'Cause even though a trashcan shows up at the top of the screen when I hold them, they never go away.

Is there SOME WAY to turn on an indication that the thing is actually DOING SOMETHING as opposed to still waiting for a command?

11-25-2011, 11:38 PM	#94
dkperez Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 1047931 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: nine	I'm quite comfortable "fiddling" as long as what I'm fiddling with is at least marginally rational. And as far as speed, I'm now getting three drastically different answers... There's the "you need at least 16GB of class 6 SD card" to the "a really fast class 4 card like a Sandisk will work well", to now the "class 2 card"... I"m currently using an off-brand class 4, 4GB card, which certainly isn't providing dazzling performance. But, you've clearly got much more experience and knowledge of Android, and it's operation on the Nook Color, so if I can get a few answers I'll know if it's worth messing with this or better to just reformat the SD card and go back to being an NC. And if the answer is just "because it's the way Android is" just let me know. BTW, one of the REASONS FOR unlocking is to have a BETTER bookreader/library/setup than the NC. How do I start applications from the beginning? For example, I run the Market, and install Dolphin Browser. End up with an "Open" or "Uninstall" screen. HOW do I shut down "Market" app so the next time I hit "Market" it DOESN'T dump me onto the same "Open" or "Uninstall" page from the Dolphin Browser I last installed? Settings... There are a bunch that don't make sense... Is there a list somewhere of what all these things are and what the settings change? Can I get specifics on which bookreader works best for reading epub books on this thing? Aldiko SORT-OF works, but getting books from memory to the reader/library is painfully inefficient. There's GOTTA be an easier way to get the book to the reader than having to go to home/apps/file manager/down to directories/into the books and on and on... How do I get a library/catalog/whatever that looks and WORKS as much like the Nook Color or, worst case, Calibre. It needs to be able to access memory (where my books are) and the SD card. How do I make the Back button, actually do a BACK? Just unwind where I am to the last place I was, not dump me all the way back to the desktop. How do I delete all the refugee cell phone stuff? Camera, Car Home, Phone, Talk, Voice Dialer, etc? 'Cause even though a trashcan shows up at the top of the screen when I hold them, they never go away. Is there SOME WAY to turn on an indication that the thing is actually DOING SOMETHING as opposed to still waiting for a command?