SmartQ 7 Full Review (Warning - many pictures) - Page 8

randy1967 · 11-28-2009, 12:06 AM

The SmartQ 7 looks like an interesting device, I am looking for something like this to route audio in and out of a remote location via internet, sure I could do it with a PC but a SmartQ7 may more reliable, generate less heat and use less power....it is essential though for it to boot up on powering up as I will switch power on & off remotely...if the SmartQ 7 only boots by manually pressing the on button it would be unsuitable for my requirements.
Question 2. It would also be necessary run it with battery removed so that it turns off when external power is turned off, does it work with external power connected and battery removed?
Would anyone on this forum kindly advise me about these two questions.

Nation.A.List · 11-28-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by randy1967

it is essential though for it to boot up on powering up as I will switch power on & off remotely...if the SmartQ 7 only boots by manually pressing the on button it would be unsuitable for my requirements.

The Q7 will boot when plugging in the mains adapter so you're OK there.

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Originally Posted by randy1967

Question 2. It would also be necessary run it with battery removed so that it turns off when external power is turned off, does it work with external power connected and battery removed?
Would anyone on this forum kindly advise me about these two questions.

This would involve disassembly of the unit to reach the battery, and the de-soldering the battery connections and re soldering upon completion. Unfortunately not something I'm willing to do. You could try asking jmaky2k over on http://www.ill-logix.com/forum as he has already dissected his.

Houndx · 11-28-2009, 12:59 PM

The more expedient method would just be to set the device to automatically power off in 1 minute when it's on battery. That is, of course, if it's not critical for it to immediately shut down.

randy1967 · 11-28-2009, 06:56 PM

Many thanks Nation.A.List and Houndx, great tips and information, totally answered my curiosity and it look like it will work. Basically I want it to work as voip connection for audio components of a remotely controlled amateur radio.

Blackranger3d · 12-10-2009, 11:38 AM

Been searching for a while. Can someone point me to a guide that will help me change my chinese smartQ to english. Its running wince 6 and I have a licence.

Cheers,

Blackranger3d · 12-10-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackranger3d

Been searching for a while. Can someone point me to a guide that will help me change my chinese smartQ to english. Its running wince 6 and I have a licence.

Cheers,

Ignore this I figured out that I have a chinese version of CE on the SD card. I'm assuming that if I replace it with an english version everything should work out.

Nation.A.List · 12-10-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackranger3d

Ignore this I figured out that I have a chinese version of CE on the SD card. I'm assuming that if I replace it with an english version everything should work out.

If you can't find an English version (not sure if there is one) there is always the option of using houndx's Chinese/English convertor CAB file (search in Other Devices for it) that will give you approx 95% English.

khanhleo · 01-27-2010, 03:16 AM

Anyone know howto cross-compiler for ARM(to be specific, working on SmartQ 7)

baixiong · 02-10-2010, 08:32 AM

Hi , ițd wish to buy a Smart Q 7, i travel a lot and i need a device for fun am reading, does it support flash , youtube works on it ?
Thank you i read the whole thread but i didnt see the answer

Nation.A.List · 02-10-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by baixiong

Hi , ițd wish to buy a Smart Q 7, i travel a lot and i need a device for fun am reading, does it support flash , youtube works on it ?

No. (this question has been asked hundreds of times)

Jaslin · 03-03-2010, 03:32 AM

hmm, after reading through the whole thread, sounds like a good ereader to invest in.. Chinese reader required? I will take a look and try to translate later, or if any of you need translation, just post the link and i will try to help!

Thanks Coldsun for the detail review!

Cheers!

KingDani · 04-19-2010, 12:46 PM

i have a favor to ask : i wanted to know if the browser in v7 (the new model) is capable of showing farsi/arabic font. can you load this webpage and take a snapshot of it?
cheers
http://news.gooya.com

KingDani · 04-20-2010, 10:47 AM

anyone interested to give a screenshot of news.gooya.com website on linux OS of smartQ v7?

Nate the great · 04-20-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingDani

i have a favor to ask : i wanted to know if the browser in v7 (the new model) is capable of showing farsi/arabic font. can you load this webpage and take a snapshot of it?
cheers
http://news.gooya.com

I'll get to it tonight. I don't have my unit handy.

BTW, the SmartQ 7 and the SmartQ v7 use the almost identical firmwares. I'd swear that they run the exact same version of Ubuntu. If you're going to get one of these, you can save yourself some money and get the older model.

KingDani · 04-20-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

I'll get to it tonight. I don't have my unit handy.

BTW, the SmartQ 7 and the SmartQ v7 use the almost identical firmwares. I'd swear that they run the exact same version of Ubuntu. If you're going to get one of these, you can save yourself some money and get the older model.

you are fantastic Nate , indeed the great!
well i have heard it from numerous people , that this device is very similar to older model , and since no major improvements ( OS , screen res etc.) many gave the same advice, however , i don't have a dedicated Full HD streamer , and i was thinking if i could merge two functionality with this device, although the last time i tried that with a chinese back-street engineered device , let's just say it didn't go well.
anyway , your help is extraordinarily appreciated in Farsi community geeks

02-10-2010, 08:32 AM	#114
baixiong Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: none	Hi , ițd wish to buy a Smart Q 7, i travel a lot and i need a device for fun am reading, does it support flash , youtube works on it ? Thank you i read the whole thread but i didnt see the answer Last edited by baixiong; 02-11-2010 at 04:08 PM. Reason: response came

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11-28-2009, 12:06 AM	#106
randy1967 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: none	The SmartQ 7 looks like an interesting device, I am looking for something like this to route audio in and out of a remote location via internet, sure I could do it with a PC but a SmartQ7 may more reliable, generate less heat and use less power....it is essential though for it to boot up on powering up as I will switch power on & off remotely...if the SmartQ 7 only boots by manually pressing the on button it would be unsuitable for my requirements. Question 2. It would also be necessary run it with battery removed so that it turns off when external power is turned off, does it work with external power connected and battery removed? Would anyone on this forum kindly advise me about these two questions.

11-28-2009, 12:59 PM	#108
Houndx Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 149 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: A81 MID, Dell Streak	The more expedient method would just be to set the device to automatically power off in 1 minute when it's on battery. That is, of course, if it's not critical for it to immediately shut down.

11-28-2009, 06:56 PM	#109
randy1967 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: none	Many thanks Nation.A.List and Houndx, great tips and information, totally answered my curiosity and it look like it will work. Basically I want it to work as voip connection for audio components of a remotely controlled amateur radio.

12-10-2009, 11:38 AM	#110
Blackranger3d Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: SmartQ V7	Been searching for a while. Can someone point me to a guide that will help me change my chinese smartQ to english. Its running wince 6 and I have a licence. Cheers,

01-27-2010, 03:16 AM	#113
khanhleo Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	Anyone know howto cross-compiler for ARM(to be specific, working on SmartQ 7)

03-03-2010, 03:32 AM	#116
Jaslin Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: smart device 7	hmm, after reading through the whole thread, sounds like a good ereader to invest in.. Chinese reader required? I will take a look and try to translate later, or if any of you need translation, just post the link and i will try to help! Thanks Coldsun for the detail review! Cheers!

04-19-2010, 12:46 PM	#117
KingDani Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philly, PA Device: iRex DR1000s,Gigabyte U60 UMPC, SmartQ v7,EKEN M001	i have a favor to ask : i wanted to know if the browser in v7 (the new model) is capable of showing farsi/arabic font. can you load this webpage and take a snapshot of it? cheers http://news.gooya.com

04-20-2010, 10:47 AM	#118
KingDani Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philly, PA Device: iRex DR1000s,Gigabyte U60 UMPC, SmartQ v7,EKEN M001	anyone interested to give a screenshot of news.gooya.com website on linux OS of smartQ v7?

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