Pictures of Pocketbook IQ - Page 3

tobassam · 11-19-2010, 02:34 AM

Hi,

Is the November 20th software upgrade concerned with the whole Android operating system or is it just a fix to the Pocketbook reader software?

Thanks

P.S. for those able to test Firefox 4 for Mobile (Fennec), I'm not sure the processor on the IQ is ARM7-based. An ARM6 build is available here https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Plat...xperimental.29

fjtorres · 11-19-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

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 ?

Don't need an Android Phone for sideloading.
You can always go here with your PC and start stocking up:
http://www.freewarelovers.com/androi...gory/reference
(Or other equivalent sites.)
Kindle, Kob, B&N, Aldiko, even iSilo!
Still looking for a LIT reader, though. (sigh)
That would make the IQ a universal reader.
(I mean, *iSilo*?)

citac · 11-19-2010, 10:52 AM

Heh, I have a bunch of old LIT files that I'm loathe to convert. I'd prefer skipping that step altogether and just loading them onto the device. But I suppose I'll eventually have to.

speedtouch · 11-19-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvpupsik

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

I'm sure it'll work out for me. You're probably right, I will read on it before you. Heh! I'll let you know how it goes. Can't wait to get it soon!

fjtorres · 11-19-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citac

Heh, I have a bunch of old LIT files that I'm loathe to convert. I'd prefer skipping that step altogether and just loading them onto the device. But I suppose I'll eventually have to.

The best hope is that Stanza might show up on Android, but so far there is no sign of it...

Dulin's Books · 11-19-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

Don't need an Android Phone for sideloading.
You can always go here with your PC and start stocking up:
http://www.freewarelovers.com/androi...gory/reference
(Or other equivalent sites.)
Kindle, Kob, B&N, Aldiko, even iSilo!
Still looking for a LIT reader, though. (sigh)
That would make the IQ a universal reader.
(I mean, *iSilo*?)

oh that site is fantastic

I can just post the links that they provide for downloading.

much easier for me.

fjtorres · 11-19-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

oh that site is fantastic

I can just post the links that they provide for downloading.

much easier for me.

I thought it might be useful.

I hit it for 72 apps and 88MB this morning when I found it.
A few intriguing options in there, like the VLC client.
Very happy to see a Last.FM app as well as the Pandora one.
A bit lean on media players/streaming clients but no shortage on ebook readers.

Sure makes the IQ awfully attractive as a Webpad...

tvpupsik · 11-19-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobassam

Hi,

Is the November 20th software upgrade concerned with the whole Android operating system or is it just a fix to the Pocketbook reader software?

Thanks

P.S. for those able to test Firefox 4 for Mobile (Fennec), I'm not sure the processor on the IQ is ARM7-based. An ARM6 build is available here https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Plat...xperimental.29

November 20th is the expected date for receiving retail version of the PocketBook IQ firmware.

MmavisO · 11-20-2010, 04:44 PM

I called the US support phone number, and Regina said that the firmware would not be available until next weekend--Black Friday here in the US.

tvpupsik · 11-20-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MmavisO

I called the US support phone number, and Regina said that the firmware would not be available until next weekend--Black Friday here in the US.

The promised retail version of firmware for IQ was delivered today.

We are starting shipping all orders now. Folks who received IQ earlier (or have devices without this firmware on the way) please contact the seller you bought the device from to get the instructions for the upgrade.
Since it is not a regular firmware upgrade I am not publishing it for all. Thank you for understanding.

soondai · 11-20-2010, 11:15 PM

tvpupsik, have you tested out this new firmware? Does the reader software now work quickly and are PDFs aligning correctly?

tvpupsik · 11-20-2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soondai

tvpupsik, have you tested out this new firmware? Does the reader software now work quickly and are PDFs aligning correctly?

Sorry, I didn't have time for testing. Just checked couple of small things that didn't work before like opening fb2.zip files.
Installing the firmware on all IQ devices and packing orders we need to ship doesn't leave time for using/testing one of them myself.

K-Thom · 11-21-2010, 06:56 PM

Okay, here are some photos from my IQ in action.

First is the home screen of Amazon for Android, second is the imprint of an eBook in Amazan for Android (really sharp rendering! I use a rather dim background light right now!) and the last one is from a comic books page in Droid Comic Viewer.

And, yep, it's fun!

cfrizz · 11-21-2010, 07:36 PM

Looks great, is this backlit for easy reading at night?

K-Thom · 11-21-2010, 07:58 PM

Since you can easily adjust the backlit in the Kindle for Android or switch to sepia (or night) colored screen it is fit for any light conditions, day, evening, night. Didn't try it outside, though.

Also, I have to try it for a longer night time period.

11-21-2010, 06:56 PM	#43
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	Okay, here are some photos from my IQ in action. First is the home screen of Amazon for Android, second is the imprint of an eBook in Amazan for Android (really sharp rendering! I use a rather dim background light right now!) and the last one is from a comic books page in Droid Comic Viewer. And, yep, it's fun! Last edited by K-Thom; 11-21-2010 at 06:58 PM.

11-21-2010, 07:58 PM	#45
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	Since you can easily adjust the backlit in the Kindle for Android or switch to sepia (or night) colored screen it is fit for any light conditions, day, evening, night. Didn't try it outside, though. Also, I have to try it for a longer night time period. Last edited by K-Thom; 11-21-2010 at 08:03 PM.

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11-19-2010, 02:34 AM	#31
tobassam Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Poketbook	Hi, Is the November 20th software upgrade concerned with the whole Android operating system or is it just a fix to the Pocketbook reader software? Thanks P.S. for those able to test Firefox 4 for Mobile (Fennec), I'm not sure the processor on the IQ is ARM7-based. An ARM6 build is available here https://wiki.mozilla.org/Mobile/Plat...xperimental.29

11-19-2010, 10:52 AM	#33
citac Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	Heh, I have a bunch of old LIT files that I'm loathe to convert. I'd prefer skipping that step altogether and just loading them onto the device. But I suppose I'll eventually have to.

11-20-2010, 04:44 PM	#39
MmavisO Seeker Posts: 349 Karma: 479648 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, MO USA Device: Asus TF, PB 360, Jetbook Lite	I called the US support phone number, and Regina said that the firmware would not be available until next weekend--Black Friday here in the US.

11-20-2010, 11:15 PM	#41
soondai Guru Posts: 672 Karma: 1109784 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Paperwhite	tvpupsik, have you tested out this new firmware? Does the reader software now work quickly and are PDFs aligning correctly?

11-21-2010, 07:36 PM	#44
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,579 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	Looks great, is this backlit for easy reading at night?