Pocketbook IQ 701

zetareticuli · 11-29-2010, 09:59 AM

Does anybody know where the latest firmware can be downloaded? The firmware on my unit just reads "Eclair". When I go to the Pocketbook website, the firmware section still says "coming soon". I received my device 10 days before Nov 20th so I know it doesn't have the firmware. Was this firmware (Nov 20th) ever released? Thanks.

speedtouch · 11-29-2010, 10:04 AM

The November 20 firmware was only released to sellers of the IQ. It was not released to the public at large. However, there is supposed to be a public release of a *new* firmware today. So keep checking http://www.pocketbook-usa.com/support/pocketbook-iq/ for the update. It is not the Nov. 20 update, I guess we should call it the Nov. 29 update---or whatever day it comes out.

Your IQ will say Eclair whether you're running the Nov. 20 firmware or not.

zetareticuli · 11-29-2010, 10:09 AM

Rob,

Thanks a lot. I will check back every few hours.

TallMomof2 · 11-29-2010, 02:32 PM

We need a foot tapping watch checking smilie icon.

speedtouch · 11-29-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallMomof2

We need a foot tapping watch checking smilie icon.

I agree. Doesn't look like the expected firmware drop is going to happen today. It's well beyond close of business in Ukraine now.

K-Thom · 11-29-2010, 07:40 PM

In Germany it's scheduled for Wednesday/Thursday. Should be out the same time for US, I suppose.

It seems to be finished, but they're still testing it.

zetareticuli · 11-29-2010, 08:26 PM

Any release notes as to what this firmware update is expected to address?

speedtouch · 11-30-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetareticuli

Any release notes as to what this firmware update is expected to address?

Not yet. But I did get this email from Bookland today regarding the registration issue with the IQ: Hello. You need to update your firmware on IQ device. The firmware will appear in few days. You will be informed by email. We apologize for any inconvenience.

I guess this is the Nov. 29 firmware that was supposed to be up yesterday. We'll just have to wait a few more days...

citac · 12-01-2010, 08:58 AM

They just added a video files converter. I haven't had a chance to check any videos on it since I've been concentrating more on the reading side of it, but how can one play a video on the IQ? I haven't seen a video player, just a music player. Or should I see about finding an app for it?

Apps are another thing. I'm finding that there's a limit to the number of apps that can be installed. I'm currently testing three office apps: DocumentsToGo, OpenOffice and QuickOffice, and the order of preference for the time being is DocumentsToGo, then QuickOffice then OpenOffice. I am able to open an .xls file and enter student attendance without any problems, which is really all I need to do in class. I can then transfer the data to our uni system. I will have to weigh the price vs. features of those apps and decide on which one I will buy.

But I'm not quite happy with the reading apps. The Pocketbook program doesn't seem to read .txt files, or I haven't been able to find how. I think Aldiko doesn't eiter, tho I might be mixing it up with another app - I tried a lot of them. I don't like that I have to import books one by one - I'd much prefer going to the folder with my fic series and read them from there.

But Pocketbook app is great when it comes to epubs. I just don't feel like converting the enormous number of fics I've collected during the years. Is there an app that reads epubs, and .txt, and .html files? With hopefuly some other formats? Or will I have to cave in and start using Calibre?

I'm also looking forward to text to speeach!

speedtouch · 12-01-2010, 10:27 AM

I think the app RockPlayer will do video. I downloaded it last night, but haven't installed it. I haven't had as much time as I hoped to test out apps. I have done a decent amount of reading with it. I think I have decided I really don't like reading on an LCD screen. It just doesn't feel right with my eyes.

JimMcLaren · 12-01-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citac

Apps are another thing. I'm finding that there's a limit to the number of apps that can be installed. I'm currently testing three office apps: DocumentsToGo, OpenOffice and QuickOffice, and the order of preference for the time being is DocumentsToGo, then QuickOffice then OpenOffice. I am able to open an .xls file and enter student attendance without any problems, which is really all I need to do in class. I can then transfer the data to our uni system. I will have to weigh the price vs. features of those apps and decide on which one I will buy.

I'd look at OfficeSuite Pro too.

citac · 12-01-2010, 10:59 AM

I found it and installed it recently. I only had a short time to test it, but I am impressed, and it is not that expensive either. I think I have another favorite. I will spend some more time on it and see what else it can do. Thank you for the tip!

fjtorres · 12-01-2010, 12:36 PM

Good tip. I'll try it once my IQ gets in. Looks like an outfit that gets it; you can buy and download direct from their site quick and easy and they offer a 30-day free trial.
If the software matches their business practices it will be a worthy buy.

citac · 12-01-2010, 01:43 PM

I just opened some textbooks I have, written in Bosnian, and all the Central European characters are displayed perfectly, which is something I struggled with on my Astak and with .epub files. It took some time to open the document, since it's quite a large Word doc, plus it has many photos, but I was able to read the first pages while the rest of it was loading. I had already tried .xls without a hitch, though the speed of opening also differs depending on the size of the file. I had no problems with .ppt files either, and I will try .pdf in a little while.

11-29-2010, 09:59 AM	#1
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	Pocketbook IQ 701 Does anybody know where the latest firmware can be downloaded? The firmware on my unit just reads "Eclair". When I go to the Pocketbook website, the firmware section still says "coming soon". I received my device 10 days before Nov 20th so I know it doesn't have the firmware. Was this firmware (Nov 20th) ever released? Thanks.

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11-29-2010, 10:04 AM	#2
speedtouch eBook Newbie Posts: 373 Karma: 1724 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD	The November 20 firmware was only released to sellers of the IQ. It was not released to the public at large. However, there is supposed to be a public release of a new firmware today. So keep checking http://www.pocketbook-usa.com/support/pocketbook-iq/ for the update. It is not the Nov. 20 update, I guess we should call it the Nov. 29 update---or whatever day it comes out. Your IQ will say Eclair whether you're running the Nov. 20 firmware or not.

11-29-2010, 10:09 AM	#3
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	Rob, Thanks a lot. I will check back every few hours.

11-29-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
TallMomof2 Kindlephilia Posts: 2,017 Karma: 1139255 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Snowpacolypse 2010 Device: Too many to count	We need a foot tapping watch checking smilie icon.

11-29-2010, 07:40 PM	#6
K-Thom The one and only Posts: 3,302 Karma: 535819 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: yup!	In Germany it's scheduled for Wednesday/Thursday. Should be out the same time for US, I suppose. It seems to be finished, but they're still testing it.

11-29-2010, 08:26 PM	#7
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	Any release notes as to what this firmware update is expected to address?

12-01-2010, 08:58 AM	#9
citac Fanatic Posts: 550 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	They just added a video files converter. I haven't had a chance to check any videos on it since I've been concentrating more on the reading side of it, but how can one play a video on the IQ? I haven't seen a video player, just a music player. Or should I see about finding an app for it? Apps are another thing. I'm finding that there's a limit to the number of apps that can be installed. I'm currently testing three office apps: DocumentsToGo, OpenOffice and QuickOffice, and the order of preference for the time being is DocumentsToGo, then QuickOffice then OpenOffice. I am able to open an .xls file and enter student attendance without any problems, which is really all I need to do in class. I can then transfer the data to our uni system. I will have to weigh the price vs. features of those apps and decide on which one I will buy. But I'm not quite happy with the reading apps. The Pocketbook program doesn't seem to read .txt files, or I haven't been able to find how. I think Aldiko doesn't eiter, tho I might be mixing it up with another app - I tried a lot of them. I don't like that I have to import books one by one - I'd much prefer going to the folder with my fic series and read them from there. But Pocketbook app is great when it comes to epubs. I just don't feel like converting the enormous number of fics I've collected during the years. Is there an app that reads epubs, and .txt, and .html files? With hopefuly some other formats? Or will I have to cave in and start using Calibre? I'm also looking forward to text to speeach!

12-01-2010, 10:27 AM	#10
speedtouch eBook Newbie Posts: 373 Karma: 1724 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD	I think the app RockPlayer will do video. I downloaded it last night, but haven't installed it. I haven't had as much time as I hoped to test out apps. I have done a decent amount of reading with it. I think I have decided I really don't like reading on an LCD screen. It just doesn't feel right with my eyes.

12-01-2010, 10:59 AM	#12
citac Fanatic Posts: 550 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	I found it and installed it recently. I only had a short time to test it, but I am impressed, and it is not that expensive either. I think I have another favorite. I will spend some more time on it and see what else it can do. Thank you for the tip!

12-01-2010, 12:36 PM	#13
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Good tip. I'll try it once my IQ gets in. Looks like an outfit that gets it; you can buy and download direct from their site quick and easy and they offer a 30-day free trial. If the software matches their business practices it will be a worthy buy.

12-01-2010, 01:43 PM	#14
citac Fanatic Posts: 550 Karma: 1020204 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 (Android)	I just opened some textbooks I have, written in Bosnian, and all the Central European characters are displayed perfectly, which is something I struggled with on my Astak and with .epub files. It took some time to open the document, since it's quite a large Word doc, plus it has many photos, but I was able to read the first pages while the rest of it was loading. I had already tried .xls without a hitch, though the speed of opening also differs depending on the size of the file. I had no problems with .ppt files either, and I will try .pdf in a little while.

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