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celtica96 · 08-23-2009, 11:35 AM

It looks like the ADV3500PC is taking a beating here and it's (mostly) well deserved.

However, I still like mine and find that it works well for many tasks.

I use the ADV3500PC to run FBReader and Mobipocket Reader, Foxit Reader, VLC Media Player, Internet Explorer (with Flash), Microsoft Office 2000, etc.

I've bought three things to improve usability:

1) A plate stand for < $5 to keep the unit vertical so the intake fan doesn't get blocked;
2) A mini-folding USB laptop notebook cooling fan pad like this $8 one (http://www.eforcity.com/pothmnnbfan1.html) to keep the unit well cooled while in its upright position;
3) A Solidtek ASK-3462 Bluetooth Keyboard to help with text and mouse input. The Solidtek keyboard has a built-in touch pad that addresses the recurring screen calibration problem (mine is in the lower right corner) but a USB mouse would do just as well.

Of course, these additions don't solve built-in drawbacks like ADV3500PC's 256MB RAM but they turn it into a useful and comfortable road companion.

08-23-2009, 11:35 AM	#55
celtica96 Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas, USA Device: Nokia N800, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, SmartQ 5 & 7, Mirus CT9W7	ADV3500PC--Goodbye or Good Buy? It looks like the ADV3500PC is taking a beating here and it's (mostly) well deserved. However, I still like mine and find that it works well for many tasks. I use the ADV3500PC to run FBReader and Mobipocket Reader, Foxit Reader, VLC Media Player, Internet Explorer (with Flash), Microsoft Office 2000, etc. I've bought three things to improve usability: 1) A plate stand for < $5 to keep the unit vertical so the intake fan doesn't get blocked; 2) A mini-folding USB laptop notebook cooling fan pad like this $8 one (http://www.eforcity.com/pothmnnbfan1.html) to keep the unit well cooled while in its upright position; 3) A Solidtek ASK-3462 Bluetooth Keyboard to help with text and mouse input. The Solidtek keyboard has a built-in touch pad that addresses the recurring screen calibration problem (mine is in the lower right corner) but a USB mouse would do just as well. Of course, these additions don't solve built-in drawbacks like ADV3500PC's 256MB RAM but they turn it into a useful and comfortable road companion.