PEs at Walmart - Page 2

Gunnerp245 · 11-22-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by InnurMind

The version for the Amazon app is 201000 when accessed via the Manage Apps. I think I will do a factory reset and start the process all over. If can't get it load still have time to return to WallyMart and order something else.

There are other app stores; See obsessed2 sticky; Resources for New Edge and Pocket Edge Owners about three-fourths the way down under the heading; *** The eDGe and Pocket eDGe Do Not Have Access To The Android Market *** Right after Widgets.

InnurMind · 11-22-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by johnseeking

Upgrade to Ermine and try it again. If it doesn't work for you, you can always take it back. It's Wal-Mart... they'll "take back" anything.

I do not have the confidence to try the update so I think I will return if I can figure out how to do the factory reset to wipe out the personal info (Wifi etc...) It has loaded.

InnurMind · 11-22-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunnerp245

There are other app stores; See obsessed2 sticky; Resources for New Edge and Pocket Edge Owners about three-fourths the way down under the heading; *** The eDGe and Pocket eDGe Do Not Have Access To The Android Market *** Right after Widgets.

The one thing I need on this is the Kindle reader since I have dozens of titles on my laptop I would like to take with when I have hospital stays. I have not found that app in other app sites.

tekknogenius · 11-22-2011, 11:00 AM

Try downloading this http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/201...allation-pack/ There is a kindle reader apk as well as a few other included see link in the blog.

InnurMind · 11-22-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunnerp245

There are other app stores; See obsessed2 sticky; Resources for New Edge and Pocket Edge Owners about three-fourths the way down under the heading; *** The eDGe and Pocket eDGe Do Not Have Access To The Android Market *** Right after Widgets.

SUCCESS! THANKS GUNNER! After trying several older Kindle ver from the Suggested Freewarelovers site got ver 2.05 to load AND Work! Thanks to everyone who had suggestions as I really do enjoy this unique tab/ereader.

baggage1 · 11-22-2011, 03:09 PM

1st post as well. I got this one last week and was very concerned to learn the Co. went belly-up. Upon researching,learned the device yet lives on, and with gusto, prompted me to Wally up another one. Don't know much about rooting but plan on doing it very soon. What a gas it can upgrade out the gate. New to android too but read so much about it. Fact that development takes place outside corporate confines sits well with me too.

Filark · 11-22-2011, 04:26 PM

Whew! Congratulations, InnurMind!

baggage1, welcome to MobileRead and the wonderful world of the not-totally-defunct eDGe!

mokel22 · 11-24-2011, 08:56 PM

Just picked up one of these for my little sister in preparation for the holidays. She's an avid reader and does not have anything but a DS electronic-wise, so I'm sure she'll love it.

Gunnerp245 · 11-25-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mokel22

Just picked up one of these for my little sister in preparation for the holidays. She's an avid reader and does not have anything but a DS electronic-wise, so I'm sure she'll love it.

Is it a v2 with the "X" logo on the outside or without?

bunodosoma · 11-25-2011, 09:32 PM

Walmart usually doesn't mess around with small quantities. I wonder how many they have?Was tempted to pull the trigger on one of these for my youngest son but when he decided on a refurbished Nook Color from B&N Ebay for $119. Among other things he liked the fact it can boot CM7 off the sd card and can run netflix. The "unique tablet" approach did not sway him. No adventure in his soul, I guess.

queenaisadora · 11-26-2011, 04:18 AM

Hey I am one of those who bought a wal mart PE. i just ordered it tonight and i am so excited! It should be perfect. I am so glad all of you are here. Look forward to being part of a great community.

Gunnerp245 · 11-26-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by queenaisadora

Hey I am one of those who bought a wal mart PE. i just ordered it tonight and i am so excited! It should be perfect. I am so glad all of you are here. Look forward to being part of a great community.

Welcome to Mobileread and entourage edges, queenaisadora!

Forum member obsessed2 has compiled an extremely detailed list of Resources for New Edge and Pocket Edge Owners.

mad_cat · 11-29-2011, 08:04 PM

New PE owner here, got from the Walmart deal. I am amazed with the product. I'd rather have a Droid tablet, but don't have the money for one of those. I really wanted a laptop, but once I saw this, figured it was a solution since all I really need is something to read books with and write notes (hooking-up a keyboard was what sold me).

I at first had problem with rooting, trying to get the Amazon App store loaded first and just kept messing around, but then found this website, flashed my PE, and then updated the firmware to 2.2. I am still trying to figure it out and make the most out of it, but I have read the horror stories of the BSOW, so I am trying to configure little as possible. I am happy that I have access to 300 of my Amazon apps for this device.

I am glad there is a community for this device, as amongst my geeky friends, I am the only one who is aware of this (though prior to black friday deals of Walmart, I was never aware of this device).

Filark · 11-29-2011, 09:16 PM

Welcome, mad_cat!

It might be worth your while to browse through the User's Manual that (I think!) should be in your Library. There are lots of things you might not think of trying until you read about them.

Also, there are YouTube videos demonstrating various aspects of the eDGe and Pocket eDGe (I'm too lazzy to find the links, but a search of this forum or Google should bring them to light).

Enjoy!!

Gunnerp245 · 11-30-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mad_cat

New PE owner here, got from the Walmart deal. I am amazed with the product.

The vidoes Filark mentions posted on YouTube by entourage that will assist in learning to use this little gem! They are also on your PE by selecting HELP.

11-22-2011, 03:09 PM	#21
baggage1 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Pocket Edge	New owner 1st post as well. I got this one last week and was very concerned to learn the Co. went belly-up. Upon researching,learned the device yet lives on, and with gusto, prompted me to Wally up another one. Don't know much about rooting but plan on doing it very soon. What a gas it can upgrade out the gate. New to android too but read so much about it. Fact that development takes place outside corporate confines sits well with me too.

11-26-2011, 04:18 AM	#26
queenaisadora Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: pocket edge	Hi all Hey I am one of those who bought a wal mart PE. i just ordered it tonight and i am so excited! It should be perfect. I am so glad all of you are here. Look forward to being part of a great community.

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mokel22 Zealot Posts: 147 Karma: 22 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA (Poconos, PA) Device: Entourage Edge	Just picked up one of these for my little sister in preparation for the holidays. She's an avid reader and does not have anything but a DS electronic-wise, so I'm sure she'll love it.

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bunodosoma Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 466 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SATx Device: PE,Novel,Nook Color	Walmart usually doesn't mess around with small quantities. I wonder how many they have?Was tempted to pull the trigger on one of these for my youngest son but when he decided on a refurbished Nook Color from B&N Ebay for $119. Among other things he liked the fact it can boot CM7 off the sd card and can run netflix. The "unique tablet" approach did not sway him. No adventure in his soul, I guess.

11-29-2011, 08:04 PM	#28
mad_cat Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: Pocket edge	New PE owner here, got from the Walmart deal. I am amazed with the product. I'd rather have a Droid tablet, but don't have the money for one of those. I really wanted a laptop, but once I saw this, figured it was a solution since all I really need is something to read books with and write notes (hooking-up a keyboard was what sold me). I at first had problem with rooting, trying to get the Amazon App store loaded first and just kept messing around, but then found this website, flashed my PE, and then updated the firmware to 2.2. I am still trying to figure it out and make the most out of it, but I have read the horror stories of the BSOW, so I am trying to configure little as possible. I am happy that I have access to 300 of my Amazon apps for this device. I am glad there is a community for this device, as amongst my geeky friends, I am the only one who is aware of this (though prior to black friday deals of Walmart, I was never aware of this device).

11-29-2011, 09:16 PM	#29
Filark Armed with a smile :) Posts: 1,421 Karma: 2463560 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California, USA Device: enTourage eDGe & Pocket eDGe, Samsung Galaxy Note II	Welcome, mad_cat! It might be worth your while to browse through the User's Manual that (I think!) should be in your Library. There are lots of things you might not think of trying until you read about them. Also, there are YouTube videos demonstrating various aspects of the eDGe and Pocket eDGe (I'm too lazzy to find the links, but a search of this forum or Google should bring them to light). Enjoy!!

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