Smart Q7 Tablet - Page 12

montsnmags · 05-28-2009, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klikklak

It's half kilo heavy right? Just how comfortable is it to hold in your hands when your lying on your back (in bed/sofa)? A cooler reader would be under 200g, but half a kilo might be too uncomfortable to read on like this. The ones with one, can you read on lying on your back or is it too uncomfortable?

I don't know if this helps at all, but I just took three pbooks - a normal paperback, a trade paperback, and a hardback - each of about 400 pages, and weighed them upstairs on the kitchen scales. They came out as follows:

Paperback - 225g
Trade Paperback - 515g
Hardback - 680g

Sorry if it's no help. I just got curious, and thought I better share.

Cheers,
Marc

Chippy · 05-28-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdSun

Since I haven't received the device yet..

Any news on your delivery yet? I havent seen any news of anyone getting a delivery yet. Do you have tracking status?

Gibbo · 05-28-2009, 06:36 AM

I ordered mine last Sunday and they said it would be delivered in the next 3-4 days.

ylefox · 05-28-2009, 08:34 AM

chippy, what do you think about the a680 tablet with android os from eletroworld

klikklak · 05-28-2009, 10:19 AM

@montsnmags thanks, that did help. I didn't realise regular books were so heavy. Of course holding them might be easier, but still, weight probably won't be a problem.

TuxMeister · 05-28-2009, 10:26 AM

Hey guys, first time around here! Between yesterday and today, I've been going through the entire thread. There's a very easy to follow (I think) installation guide for Mer 0.13 on the SmartQ5. Install instructions can be found here. Anybody up for a try? What do you say ColdSun (btw, nice to see you again)?

wwang · 05-28-2009, 11:55 AM

I was wondering and watching Chippy's video. Web page loading looked reasonable.

And while web page loads are not awesome speedy, is there a comparison of web browsers for the same page? As in web page loading compared to an Iphone or itouch for the same page so we have a comparison? Any one have both an iPhone device and the Q7? If using an iphone, can you use it on your wifi network for the page load, so we have a reasonable comparison of load time?

wwang · 05-28-2009, 12:16 PM

I am working up the guts to order one of these as an upgrade to a Palm TX. which is almost ideal for 90% of my needs.

I use plucker and sunriseXP to get web content to the Tx using a SD card.
I use warp to increase performance and increase battery life as needed.
I use tcmp to watch videos but some shows skip, which is annoying.

I browse some web pages but it can't load some larger web pages and live with that.

So based on what I see this should almost be a direct replacement with 7 inch screen? Am I missing anything?

ColdSun · 05-28-2009, 12:28 PM

Chippy,
I received my tracking information for EMS - it should be here (Phoenix, AZ) within 4-5 business days.

Project,
I thought about your questions for a bit, and formulated my answer. So far my dealings with Eletroworld.cn have been extremely good. They were quick to respond to all of my questions, even after the sale. Not only that, they sent me emails out of the blue with updates on customizing the device and are providing a web page with links to different language packs, firmware upgrades, and other things. I know their webpage doesn't look like much, but they seem to me to almost be as excited about playing with the device as we are. I've already received my tracking information which means it has shipped. By no means is my relationship with them complete yet, but so far I'm very happy with the service. As for buying it from the eBay auction, well it does give you a little extra protection. At the same time, its still coming from China and its still being shipped via EMS (I think). They aren't selling you the english version. I believe Eletroworld is actually taking the time to load the english language pack for you before shipping it. Looks like its just a matter of choice, but I ordered mine from them based on Chippy's experience, which seemed good to me.

Tux,
Hey good to see you! Welcome to Mobileread and we hope you stick around to share your experiences with us. Once the Q7 arrives I'll likely spend a couple days doing my review with the stock OS and then I'll start toying with the Mer install. I look forward to doing that. I've been chatting with the Mer folks in IRC just about every day to see what the latest info is. Thanks for the link to the easy install. It should be exactly the same to install it on the Q7.

wwang · 05-28-2009, 12:45 PM

So the Q7 is larger. Ideas of ways to carry the thing to protect it?
Screen protector is probably a must.
Holster or case suggestions are of course very important, because one of the things that make ebook readers convenient is the ability to have it handy to read or use at a moment's notice. Holster would be great, so it can be slim when we want to use it without the case, but safe and available at other times... I might have to break down and make a Kydex holster for it if I get one and can't find a good holster for it.

wwang · 05-28-2009, 01:33 PM

how about remote access to the SD card for disk storage? The ability push data to the SD card across the network? As in a network share like in Windows, I would think SAMBA access?

klikklak · 05-28-2009, 01:51 PM

http://www.eholster.com/ I've thought about getting one of those for getting into augmented reality, but it can wait. I think it looks a bit too military and dorky to actually use, but I haven't found anything better.

Mockman · 05-28-2009, 02:51 PM

From someone that does not know how these devices work. Could this device, the Q7, download books off the internet and then the book be read on the ereader program? Thanks!!

Nate the great · 05-28-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockman

From someone that does not know how these devices work. Could this device, the Q7, download books off the internet and then the book be read on the ereader program? Thanks!!

Yes, just not anything with DRM.

wallcraft · 05-28-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockman

Could this device, the Q7, download books off the internet and then the book be read on the ereader program?

Assuming by "ereader" you mean the installed FBReader application, the answer is yes - providing the ebooks in question are DRM-free (i.e. are not encrypted). Unfortunately, most ebooks you buy from stores come with DRM. These are not readable on the Q7 unless you first strip the DRM.

05-28-2009, 02:51 PM	#178
Mockman Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: none	Q7 question From someone that does not know how these devices work. Could this device, the Q7, download books off the internet and then the book be read on the ereader program? Thanks!!

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klikklak Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 124 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: helsinki Device: nokia 770, PRS-500	@montsnmags thanks, that did help. I didn't realise regular books were so heavy. Of course holding them might be easier, but still, weight probably won't be a problem.

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TuxMeister Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Barcelona Device: SmartQ7	Hey guys, first time around here! Between yesterday and today, I've been going through the entire thread. There's a very easy to follow (I think) installation guide for Mer 0.13 on the SmartQ5. Install instructions can be found here. Anybody up for a try? What do you say ColdSun (btw, nice to see you again)?

05-28-2009, 11:55 AM	#172
wwang Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California, USA Device: Palm TX SmartQ 7	I was wondering and watching Chippy's video. Web page loading looked reasonable. And while web page loads are not awesome speedy, is there a comparison of web browsers for the same page? As in web page loading compared to an Iphone or itouch for the same page so we have a comparison? Any one have both an iPhone device and the Q7? If using an iphone, can you use it on your wifi network for the page load, so we have a reasonable comparison of load time?

05-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#173
wwang Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California, USA Device: Palm TX SmartQ 7	I am working up the guts to order one of these as an upgrade to a Palm TX. which is almost ideal for 90% of my needs. I use plucker and sunriseXP to get web content to the Tx using a SD card. I use warp to increase performance and increase battery life as needed. I use tcmp to watch videos but some shows skip, which is annoying. I browse some web pages but it can't load some larger web pages and live with that. So based on what I see this should almost be a direct replacement with 7 inch screen? Am I missing anything?

05-28-2009, 12:28 PM	#174
ColdSun Developer/Device Reviews Posts: 591 Karma: 22183 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Kindle Paperwhite 2, Lenovo Yoga 8, IPad 3	Chippy, I received my tracking information for EMS - it should be here (Phoenix, AZ) within 4-5 business days. Project, I thought about your questions for a bit, and formulated my answer. So far my dealings with Eletroworld.cn have been extremely good. They were quick to respond to all of my questions, even after the sale. Not only that, they sent me emails out of the blue with updates on customizing the device and are providing a web page with links to different language packs, firmware upgrades, and other things. I know their webpage doesn't look like much, but they seem to me to almost be as excited about playing with the device as we are. I've already received my tracking information which means it has shipped. By no means is my relationship with them complete yet, but so far I'm very happy with the service. As for buying it from the eBay auction, well it does give you a little extra protection. At the same time, its still coming from China and its still being shipped via EMS (I think). They aren't selling you the english version. I believe Eletroworld is actually taking the time to load the english language pack for you before shipping it. Looks like its just a matter of choice, but I ordered mine from them based on Chippy's experience, which seemed good to me. Tux, Hey good to see you! Welcome to Mobileread and we hope you stick around to share your experiences with us. Once the Q7 arrives I'll likely spend a couple days doing my review with the stock OS and then I'll start toying with the Mer install. I look forward to doing that. I've been chatting with the Mer folks in IRC just about every day to see what the latest info is. Thanks for the link to the easy install. It should be exactly the same to install it on the Q7.

05-28-2009, 12:45 PM	#175
wwang Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California, USA Device: Palm TX SmartQ 7	So the Q7 is larger. Ideas of ways to carry the thing to protect it? Screen protector is probably a must. Holster or case suggestions are of course very important, because one of the things that make ebook readers convenient is the ability to have it handy to read or use at a moment's notice. Holster would be great, so it can be slim when we want to use it without the case, but safe and available at other times... I might have to break down and make a Kydex holster for it if I get one and can't find a good holster for it.

05-28-2009, 01:33 PM	#176
wwang Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California, USA Device: Palm TX SmartQ 7	how about remote access to the SD card for disk storage? The ability push data to the SD card across the network? As in a network share like in Windows, I would think SAMBA access?

05-28-2009, 01:51 PM	#177
klikklak Connoisseur Posts: 86 Karma: 124 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: helsinki Device: nokia 770, PRS-500	http://www.eholster.com/ I've thought about getting one of those for getting into augmented reality, but it can wait. I think it looks a bit too military and dorky to actually use, but I haven't found anything better.

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