MicroCruz Reader and Tablet (at Borders)

mdmorrissey · 09-14-2010, 08:53 AM

See here.

Unfortunately the video only shows the tablet, not the reader.

Any opinions on these?

pholy · 09-14-2010, 09:08 AM

Unfortunately, Borders doesn't sell across borders, so I can't check this out. However, I think I saw some mention of these in the Android forums. I'm waiting until I can see these things in Canada before I do any serious shopping.

mdmorrissey · 09-14-2010, 02:06 PM

They supposedly ship internationally, but I can't find out for sure yet.

sark666 · 09-14-2010, 11:11 PM

I don't like the kobo reader software for other devices. You can't seem to side-load your own books etc to view with it.

Can I install 3rd party e-reader software on this?

SameerH · 09-15-2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sark666

I don't like the kobo reader software for other devices. You can't seem to side-load your own books etc to view with it.

Can I install 3rd party e-reader software on this?

Our iphone and ipad apps now allow side-loading epubs / pdfs. Expect the same functionality to come to other platforms soon.

mdmorrissey · 09-15-2010, 10:47 AM

I haven't gotten an answer to my query about intl. shipping.

sark666 · 09-15-2010, 07:59 PM

@SameerH

Thanks for letting me know that; I'm glad Kobo made that move. But still, I'd like to know if this device can load any of the android e-readers mentioned in the below thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70921

I like the idea of the android platform but I keep reading how the carriers lock down the device and not allow you to upgrade it etc. I'm wondering if the same thing will happen with the android tablet/e-reader variants.

I want total control of the hardware I buy.

SameerH · 09-15-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sark666

@SameerH

Thanks for letting me know that; I'm glad Kobo made that move. But still, I'd like to know if this device can load any of the android e-readers mentioned in the below thread:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70921

I like the idea of the android platform but I keep reading how the carriers lock down the device and not allow you to upgrade it etc. I'm wondering if the same thing will happen with the android tablet/e-reader variants.

I want total control of the hardware I buy.

On the Velocity Micro device, I'm not 100% sure. I moved off that particular project while it was in its infancy.

I'm pretty sure if you can find an .apk you'd be able to install it. I don't think it has access to Android market yet. I'll try and find out for you.

09-14-2010, 08:53 AM	#1
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pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	Unfortunately, Borders doesn't sell across borders, so I can't check this out. However, I think I saw some mention of these in the Android forums. I'm waiting until I can see these things in Canada before I do any serious shopping.

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mdmorrissey Addict Posts: 232 Karma: 262 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PocketBook 360	They supposedly ship internationally, but I can't find out for sure yet.

09-14-2010, 11:11 PM	#4
sark666 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: colognesbook	I don't like the kobo reader software for other devices. You can't seem to side-load your own books etc to view with it. Can I install 3rd party e-reader software on this?

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mdmorrissey Addict Posts: 232 Karma: 262 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PocketBook 360	I haven't gotten an answer to my query about intl. shipping.

09-15-2010, 07:59 PM	#7
sark666 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: colognesbook	@SameerH Thanks for letting me know that; I'm glad Kobo made that move. But still, I'd like to know if this device can load any of the android e-readers mentioned in the below thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70921 I like the idea of the android platform but I keep reading how the carriers lock down the device and not allow you to upgrade it etc. I'm wondering if the same thing will happen with the android tablet/e-reader variants. I want total control of the hardware I buy.