Pictures of Pocketbook IQ - Page 2

aceflor · 11-18-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zetareticuli

I finally got the WiFi connection to work and did some internet browsing using the built-in browser. Very good. The speed at which the pages load is actually very good. Pages are easily readable when you turn the IQ to "landscape" orientation. I compared the speed at which the ipad loads pages to the IQ and the difference is not very big. The ipad is slightly faster but definitely not anything overwhelming. For $140, I would say the tablet capabilities of the IQ reader are an excellent value.

I still have to try the games and dictionaries. I will try them tonight and post feedback.

This is good news, thank you for keeping us posted, K for you !!
Could you when you have time see if you can get the Kindle android app as well as the aldiko app on the IQ and working ? Those two I would really like to have .....

speedtouch · 11-18-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by aceflor

This is good news, thank you for keeping us posted, K for you !!
Could you when you have time see if you can get the Kindle android app as well as the aldiko app on the IQ and working ? Those two I would really like to have .....

According to Nathan at The eBook Reader, he did get both the Kindle and Aldiko apps to run on the IQ. http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...t-impressions/

aceflor · 11-18-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by speedtouch

According to Nathan at The eBook Reader, he did get both the Kindle and Aldiko apps to run on the IQ. http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...t-impressions/

oh right... next question then : how ?;-)

zetareticuli · 11-18-2010, 11:47 AM

I will give the Kindle apps a try tonight and report back.

Initially, I was not sure whether I was going to be happy with the IQ. I was hesitant the first couple of days. But as soon as I got the WiFi working and saw the performance, I knew that for $140 US, it is a great value. As I mentioned early, the screen clarity is not comparable to a netbook or an ipad and the text on the IQ appears a bit fuzzy. Sometimes this is more apparent than others depending on what you are looking at. But for the money, it is a good value for what it can do. Also, I am confident that as new firmware is released, the functionality and usability will get better and better.

fjtorres · 11-18-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aceflor

oh right... next question then : how ?;-)

You download or sideload the APK file.
No hacking needed.
The trck is finding the apps in the first place.
(Which isn't looking to be much of an issue for the IQ.)

aceflor · 11-18-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fjtorres

You download or sideload the APK file.
No hacking needed.
The trck is finding the apps in the first place.
(Which isn't looking to be much of an issue for the IQ.)

Sideloading without an Android phone won't work for Kindle, or I am an idiot, since I have looked everywhere for the app. I don't care if I am an idiot btw

, I just would like the app on the IQ. I guess the SlideMe icon on the IQ helps

, but does the IQ come with it or is it part of a future updater ? I know Nathan has it on his devicte in the video, but he has a lot of apps installed on his device that I did not see on the OP pics, so Nathan's IQ could be a press one.

Dulin's Books · 11-18-2010, 02:28 PM

i have the Kindle and Borders apks . tried them last night and they work fien. Ill be posting them for download on my site soon. I also have the NYTimes, USA Today, Engadget, Pandora, Skype, Aldiko, FB Reader J, BeamReader and Adobe apps so far. I thought I had a working YouTube APK as well but it wouldn't load. Ill have to search some more for it.

I actually ran out of space on the SD card I was using

So i didnt get a chance to try the Fennec browser.

Palladin · 11-18-2010, 08:50 PM

Dulinsbook, is the IQ ready for shipping; I was hoping to get one before Thanksgiving?

garthoid · 11-18-2010, 09:43 PM

Is there a planned android upgrade?

speedtouch · 11-18-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by garthoid

Is there a planned android upgrade?

Yes, there will be a major firmware update made available on Nov. 20.

speedtouch · 11-18-2010, 11:11 PM

I couldn't wait any longer. I went ahead and ordered a white IQ from Tvpupsik since his/her business is barely 15-20 miles from my home. Hope it's a worthy purchase! I'm trusting you, PocketBook. You haven't let me down on the 301+, don't start now.

Dulin's Books · 11-18-2010, 11:14 PM

Yes we are shipping the IQ now. There is an update coming on the 20th If we shipped tomorrow(Friday) it would make it anywhere in the US before Thanksgiving. After tomorrow I wouldnt guarantee it.

tvpupsik · 11-18-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by speedtouch

I couldn't wait any longer. I went ahead and ordered a white IQ from Tvpupsik since his/her business is barely 15-20 miles from my home. Hope it's a worthy purchase! I'm trusting you, PocketBook. You haven't let me down on the 301+, don't start now.

speedtouch, thank you very much for your order! I hope you will not be disappointed with your purchase.
And I have a feeling that now you will read a book on IQ before I try to do that.. can't think of reading not from E-Ink yet

Yar-PocketBooker · 11-19-2010, 12:20 AM

IQs are available for immediate shipping.

Blue color sells triple as much as white and the read is the lowest mover...(let's wait until Feb 14!

aceflor · 11-19-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

i have the Kindle and Borders apks . tried them last night and they work fien. Ill be posting them for download on my site soon. I also have the NYTimes, USA Today, Engadget, Pandora, Skype, Aldiko, FB Reader J, BeamReader and Adobe apps so far. I thought I had a working YouTube APK as well but it wouldn't load. Ill have to search some more for it.

I actually ran out of space on the SD card I was using

So i didnt get a chance to try the Fennec browser.

Please please, pretty please, do post the Kindle, borders, Aldiko, FB Reader apks when you can

How do you get them (do you have an android phone) ? I really don't want to have to get a new phone, I am really happy with my old iphone 3G, but how to get apks on the IQ otherwise ?

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11-18-2010, 11:47 AM	#19
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	I will give the Kindle apps a try tonight and report back. Initially, I was not sure whether I was going to be happy with the IQ. I was hesitant the first couple of days. But as soon as I got the WiFi working and saw the performance, I knew that for $140 US, it is a great value. As I mentioned early, the screen clarity is not comparable to a netbook or an ipad and the text on the IQ appears a bit fuzzy. Sometimes this is more apparent than others depending on what you are looking at. But for the money, it is a good value for what it can do. Also, I am confident that as new firmware is released, the functionality and usability will get better and better.

11-18-2010, 02:28 PM	#22
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	i have the Kindle and Borders apks . tried them last night and they work fien. Ill be posting them for download on my site soon. I also have the NYTimes, USA Today, Engadget, Pandora, Skype, Aldiko, FB Reader J, BeamReader and Adobe apps so far. I thought I had a working YouTube APK as well but it wouldn't load. Ill have to search some more for it. I actually ran out of space on the SD card I was using So i didnt get a chance to try the Fennec browser.

11-18-2010, 08:50 PM	#23
Palladin Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: PRS-700, 350 & Pocketbook IQ	Dulinsbook, is the IQ ready for shipping; I was hoping to get one before Thanksgiving?

11-18-2010, 09:43 PM	#24
garthoid Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Device: axim, bebook, BPDN	Is there a planned android upgrade?

11-18-2010, 11:11 PM	#26
speedtouch eBook Newbie Posts: 373 Karma: 1724 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD	I couldn't wait any longer. I went ahead and ordered a white IQ from Tvpupsik since his/her business is barely 15-20 miles from my home. Hope it's a worthy purchase! I'm trusting you, PocketBook. You haven't let me down on the 301+, don't start now.

11-18-2010, 11:14 PM	#27
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Yes we are shipping the IQ now. There is an update coming on the 20th If we shipped tomorrow(Friday) it would make it anywhere in the US before Thanksgiving. After tomorrow I wouldnt guarantee it.

11-19-2010, 12:20 AM	#29
Yar-PocketBooker Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 6976 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Device: PocketBooks and Onyxes and anything E-Ink...	IQs are available for immediate shipping. Blue color sells triple as much as white and the read is the lowest mover...(let's wait until Feb 14!