11-27-2011, 01:41 PM | #1 |
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Just looked at pocketbooks site and they are now listing the iq for $88
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11-27-2011, 02:41 PM | #2 |
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That was the only one I saw on sale right now, and shop.pocketbookreader.com also cut their price down to $125. There also looks to be something called an A10 that is new but not yet for sale.
http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/products http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/pro...ocketbook-A-10 Lots of stuff "Out of sale" at that site at the moment. Thanks for the heads-up! |
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11-28-2011, 03:22 PM | #3 |
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No problem. I've had one since Xmas last yr and love it.
Some say it's slow, but I've found that without any add ons it's pritty good. I have launcher pro + and a bunch of other stuff on it. The thing that really slows it down is virus/malware detection programs. With a two yr warranty and metal frame it just can't be beat for the price. |
11-30-2011, 03:08 PM | #4 |
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I took advantage of the sale price, and my new 701 just got delivered this morning. Thanks for pointing out the sale. Now I have to decide whether someone gets it for Christmas or whether I need a backup 701.
Mine arrived with the 2.1.1 firmware: Eclair (W701.2.1.1.20110715_130755). |
12-02-2011, 11:31 AM | #5 |
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no problem! If you do give it as a present you might want to back up to 2.06
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12-02-2011, 06:46 PM | #6 |
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I'm starting to think about maybe getting some WiFi here and using the new device for access to Android Market (or whatever it's called), assuming I can get that working with 2.1.1 firmware.
Taking it back to 2.0.6 might be best if it goes to someone that just wants to use it. For now I want to see how things work, especially 'net connectivity-wise. |
12-06-2011, 11:06 AM | #7 |
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That's where the rub comes in. Even choosing factory reset after loading 2.2.1, the wifi and internet and slow...........and I even experianced getting kicked of the net many times. reverted to 2.01 and all problems went away.
You can't get market unless you root your device. I haven't bothered because you can get tons of apps from amazon and other free site downloads. |
12-07-2011, 05:02 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the info, musicman. I started to do the Kindle app install at one time there was some issue I had to resolve first. Might have been wifi access. I also recall reading about a technique that used the developer kit on a pc to download things that you could then shuffle over to the 701. Lots of things to explore, will report results as they slowly roll in.
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12-08-2011, 04:01 PM | #9 |
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yes, you could download from kindle by getting the kindle for pc program off amazons site.
I have NOT purchased more than 3 books since I got it. Go to Smashwords click on free books, highest rated and wade through. These you would download as epubs into a "new ebooks" folder on your pc then just connect your iq to the computer and put them on the iq. If you like sci fi I would highly rec. The unearthing |
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