IQ Any information about Pocketbook IQ? - Page 5

katzki · 11-12-2010, 11:38 AM

Thanks, Dulin.

I hope you to receive yours soon and post your quality reviews or photos for the new Pocketbook products

purcelljf · 11-13-2010, 08:38 PM

I sees the specs for the Pocket IQ at Dulin's Books has it weighing in at 516 grams. That would put it at 1.13758527 pounds. That seems heavy for a 7" tablet, at least if you consider the Sony 7" eREader is at 293 grams or .65 pounds.

garthoid · 11-19-2010, 12:31 PM

Any comments on the functionality of this unit as a generic Android Tablet? Yes, I do read lots, but I have other devious plans.

This works for me on price point, but if its going to support future version of android (which sounds like it) and its functional as a tablet(has the horsepower), then that would tip me over the edge.

I am considering developing educational apps (mainly to help my son) for android.

This seems like the right form factor and price point to support this kind of thing. But I hesitate since I do not want to buy a unit (like the BPDN) which is limited from upgrade by hardware.

Thoughts?

Dulin's Books · 11-19-2010, 12:35 PM

Read through this other IQ thread https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=107147&page=3 for more information regarding apps.

sunwestdog · 11-19-2010, 04:04 PM

If you live in the Kansas City Area, They sell them at the Independence Center Mall. There is a pocketbook kiosk close to Sears. $139

sunwestdog · 11-19-2010, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garthoid

Any comments on the functionality of this unit as a generic Android Tablet? Yes, I do read lots, but I have other devious plans.

This works for me on price point, but if its going to support future version of android (which sounds like it) and its functional as a tablet(has the horsepower), then that would tip me over the edge.

I am considering developing educational apps (mainly to help my son) for android.

This seems like the right form factor and price point to support this kind of thing. But I hesitate since I do not want to buy a unit (like the BPDN) which is limited from upgrade by hardware.

Thoughts?

It works great, tons of fun, but there are a few glitches inherent in anything new. There is a download online that repair all of them. I believe it will be available tonight or tomorrow.

citac · 11-20-2010, 02:01 PM

A translation project just landed in my lap and I'm going to be paid more than what I usually charge. I was thinking about getting a skin for the IQ from decalgirl, but they don't have one made specifically for it. They do have one for a Cruz reader. I think it was mentioned somewhere that it, the Pandigital Novel and IQ all have the same hardware, so would a skin made per the Cruz specifications fit an IQ? If it would, I'd order the skin today, as they're having a sale at 50% off and it ends at midnight tomorrow.

soondai · 11-20-2010, 02:15 PM

the IQ has a metal casing and extra buttons. almost certainly a close, but not perfect, match

citac · 11-20-2010, 03:25 PM

Are dimensions the same? It might be worth it to mark the location of the buttons on the skin and cut it out with an X-acto knife. Otherwise I'll see if they plan to add the IQ to their production line.

soondai · 11-20-2010, 05:54 PM

IQ: 263 х 190,3 х 11 mm (according to pocketbook)
Cruz: Measures 7.5" x 5.6" x .57" (according to Borders)

They don't match closely at all. Is the IQ really 10 inches tall?

fjtorres · 11-20-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soondai

IQ: 263 х 190,3 х 11 mm (according to pocketbook)
Cruz: Measures 7.5" x 5.6" x .57" (according to Borders)

They don't match closely at all. Is the IQ really 10 inches tall?

Nope.
Those pocketbook numbers look to be the 902/903.
More credible are the numbers from The ebook reader review:
http://www.the-ebook-reader.com/pocketbook-iq.html

•Dimensions: 192 x 144 x 14mm

Which works out to: 7.56" x 5.67" x 0.55"

It's about the size of a DVD case, judging by the video review.

MmavisO · 11-20-2010, 07:51 PM

I just measured mine and fjtorres's measurements are correct.

Roos · 11-21-2010, 08:33 AM

How long does the battery goes when only reading? Is there a app like i use on my Desire that can stop running apps? And last but not least, how long is the standby period? Anybody out there with hands on experience to help me make up my mind?

mtravellerh · 11-21-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roos

How long does the battery goes when only reading? Is there a app like i use on my Desire that can stop running apps? And last but not least, how long is the standby period? Anybody out there with hands on experience to help me make up my mind?

Reading and online gave me a good 5 hours of battery life, standby is nearly instant reawake and doesn't seem to take any energy at all

Roos · 11-21-2010, 08:56 AM

I Think you made up my mind for me ;-)

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11-12-2010, 11:38 AM	#61
katzki Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 736 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: sony prs 650	Thanks, Dulin. I hope you to receive yours soon and post your quality reviews or photos for the new Pocketbook products

11-13-2010, 08:38 PM	#62
purcelljf Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: ipod touch	I sees the specs for the Pocket IQ at Dulin's Books has it weighing in at 516 grams. That would put it at 1.13758527 pounds. That seems heavy for a 7" tablet, at least if you consider the Sony 7" eREader is at 293 grams or .65 pounds.

11-19-2010, 12:31 PM	#63
garthoid Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Device: axim, bebook, BPDN	Any comments on the functionality of this unit as a generic Android Tablet? Yes, I do read lots, but I have other devious plans. This works for me on price point, but if its going to support future version of android (which sounds like it) and its functional as a tablet(has the horsepower), then that would tip me over the edge. I am considering developing educational apps (mainly to help my son) for android. This seems like the right form factor and price point to support this kind of thing. But I hesitate since I do not want to buy a unit (like the BPDN) which is limited from upgrade by hardware. Thoughts?

11-19-2010, 12:35 PM	#64
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Read through this other IQ thread https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=107147&page=3 for more information regarding apps.

11-19-2010, 04:04 PM	#65
sunwestdog Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 16 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Device: pocketbook 701 IQ, pocketbook 302	If you live in the Kansas City Area, They sell them at the Independence Center Mall. There is a pocketbook kiosk close to Sears. $139

11-20-2010, 02:01 PM	#67
citac Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	A translation project just landed in my lap and I'm going to be paid more than what I usually charge. I was thinking about getting a skin for the IQ from decalgirl, but they don't have one made specifically for it. They do have one for a Cruz reader. I think it was mentioned somewhere that it, the Pandigital Novel and IQ all have the same hardware, so would a skin made per the Cruz specifications fit an IQ? If it would, I'd order the skin today, as they're having a sale at 50% off and it ends at midnight tomorrow.

11-20-2010, 02:15 PM	#68
soondai Guru Posts: 672 Karma: 1109784 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Paperwhite	the IQ has a metal casing and extra buttons. almost certainly a close, but not perfect, match

11-20-2010, 03:25 PM	#69
citac Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	Are dimensions the same? It might be worth it to mark the location of the buttons on the skin and cut it out with an X-acto knife. Otherwise I'll see if they plan to add the IQ to their production line.

11-20-2010, 05:54 PM	#70
soondai Guru Posts: 672 Karma: 1109784 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Paperwhite	IQ: 263 х 190,3 х 11 mm (according to pocketbook) Cruz: Measures 7.5" x 5.6" x .57" (according to Borders) They don't match closely at all. Is the IQ really 10 inches tall?

11-20-2010, 07:51 PM	#72
MmavisO Seeker Posts: 349 Karma: 479648 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, MO USA Device: Asus TF, PB 360, Jetbook Lite	I just measured mine and fjtorres's measurements are correct.

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11-21-2010, 08:33 AM	#73
Roos Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 2371918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Almere, Nederland Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Scribe, Phone	How long does the battery goes when only reading? Is there a app like i use on my Desire that can stop running apps? And last but not least, how long is the standby period? Anybody out there with hands on experience to help me make up my mind?

11-21-2010, 08:56 AM	#75
Roos Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 2371918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Almere, Nederland Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Scribe, Phone	I Think you made up my mind for me ;-)