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zetareticuli · 11-08-2010, 10:44 AM

Same here. The pocketbook software is one of the best in the industry. Also, the fact that the device is not locked down is huge. If you ever want to turn it into a tablet 100% you know you can do it.

asjogren · 11-09-2010, 10:06 PM

I found an interesting device - a Mi-Fi 3G WiFi Router that runs on rechargeable battery. In the UK "3" bundles it with data service for 15 pounds sterling a month. It is the Huawei E585.

It would enable 3G data for the PocketBook IQ (or ANY other WiFi device) while traveling.

I did not find a vendor in North America. But, I found a Hong Kong seller for $US130. Unfortunately, it has the 3 prong UK AC power adapter for those who do not live in the UK.

I have a query into the Hong Kong seller. Perhaps they have alternate power adapters.
http://www.kfstores.com/index.php?ro...&product_id=54

katzki · 11-10-2010, 12:53 AM

It seems that the shipment of Pocketbook IQ in the USA will be delayed untill 20th Nov. according to a thread I've read here. This is quite disappointing as I was looking forward to receiving it at least by the end of this week. Sad.....

asjogren · 11-10-2010, 10:10 AM

I got a reply from the Hong Kong Store for the hand held 3g WiFi Router:

"for your question, we have 2 suggestion

1. you can buy e585 from us and add 1 usd to get the us ac power adaptor.

2. you want buy e585 US AC power connector you need to add 5usd.

Regards
KFStores"

garthoid · 11-10-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetareticuli

Same here. The pocketbook software is one of the best in the industry. Also, the fact that the device is not locked down is huge. If you ever want to turn it into a tablet 100% you know you can do it.

If I want to turn the IQ in to an android tablet does the same approach for the pandigital white work? Can anyone share links on this conversion for the IQ?

Thanks

fjtorres · 11-10-2010, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garthoid

If I want to turn the IQ in to an android tablet does the same approach for the pandigital white work? Can anyone share links on this conversion for the IQ?

Thanks

You don't need to.
The Pocketbook IQ is unlocked so you don't have to hack it.
Not only are you allowed to install whatever you want to (it's *your* reader, after all) but at least one of the retailers (Dulin's Books) has talked of hosting some of the more useful/popular apps.

Logseman · 11-10-2010, 01:10 PM

If that is true, could we start making suggestions for software?

asjogren · 11-10-2010, 02:28 PM

There are 4 issues that I can think of right now concerning APPs:
1) Does it generally work, or, does it need something the IQ does NOT have?
2) Does it work and do the buttons and windows adjust well to the different screen size, pixel density? In other words, does it look and work WELL?
3) How do we BUY an App that only appears on the Android Market?
4) How about Google APPs?

I would love to see a Wiki where we could document our experiences with each APP along with work arounds. Also some way of ranking the top APPs for our community on the PocketBook IQ.

fjtorres · 11-10-2010, 05:58 PM

Guys, any apps that we might get running on the IQ is just frosting on the cake; they are *explicitly* marketting it as a color reader, remember. They won't stop you from using it as a tablet (and they might even help a bit) but it is worth remembering that Google does not support Android on anything but smartphones. Which means there are limits to the assistance the powers-that-be in IQ-land can legally offer.

So if we want a specific app, especially a commercial Marketplace app, it will be up to us to get it. The most viable procedure would be to buy it using an Android Phone and then sideload it to the IQ.
A web page listing which Android apps are known to be compatible or not with the IQ would be useful but it's not something we can assume will be available.

For now, let's wait until the IQ ships and the reviews start to filter in. Then we'll know how viable a reader it is and how viable a tablet it might be.

asjogren · 11-10-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Guys, any apps that we might get running on the IQ is just frosting on the cake; they are *explicitly* marketting it as a color reader, remember.

Agreed. Yet, a group of your customers could document their experiences. It would reduce repeating poor experiences.

If a reseller or PocketBook itself could get specific purchased APPs that would be fantastic!

As for me, I *want* iBird Pro if it works reasonably and possibly Audubon Birds. Most of the free ones I can figure out how to get.

Actually, the interactive nature guide genre could be a specialty that fits quite well with the color eBook reader marketplace.

fjtorres · 11-10-2010, 06:42 PM

I'm a potential customer myself (without an Android phone) so I'd love to see as many apps readily available as possible. But I'd hate to see Pocketbook or their resellers called on the carpet over this. As an end-user effort, sure. As a corporate sponsored thing, though, it could get touchy.

Logseman · 11-10-2010, 07:27 PM

I propose we open a separate thread: "IQ Apps" where people document their experiences with different software available for Android and played in the IQ. I daresay the bookstore-tied apps would get a lot of attention for what seems to be an underdog.

fjtorres · 11-11-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logseman

I propose we open a separate thread: "IQ Apps" where people document their experiences with different software available for Android and played in the IQ. I daresay the bookstore-tied apps would get a lot of attention for what seems to be an underdog.

A good idea.
We already have a thread for Themes, after all.
A thread listing the apps, how they behave, and *how* to get them would be useful.

Dulin's Books · 11-11-2010, 10:58 PM

look at the picture from Yaroslav (mine arent in hand yet

)

from https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=106440

File manager , Spare Parts , Slide Me ....

Dulin's Books · 11-11-2010, 11:02 PM

sorry- big picture is big

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11-08-2010, 10:44 AM	#46
zetareticuli Addict Posts: 367 Karma: 228 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Aztak Mentor	Same here. The pocketbook software is one of the best in the industry. Also, the fact that the device is not locked down is huge. If you ever want to turn it into a tablet 100% you know you can do it.

11-09-2010, 10:06 PM	#47
asjogren Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 1378 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle / San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico Device: Kindle & WiFi Nook & PocketBook IQ	I found an interesting device - a Mi-Fi 3G WiFi Router that runs on rechargeable battery. In the UK "3" bundles it with data service for 15 pounds sterling a month. It is the Huawei E585. It would enable 3G data for the PocketBook IQ (or ANY other WiFi device) while traveling. I did not find a vendor in North America. But, I found a Hong Kong seller for $US130. Unfortunately, it has the 3 prong UK AC power adapter for those who do not live in the UK. I have a query into the Hong Kong seller. Perhaps they have alternate power adapters. http://www.kfstores.com/index.php?ro...&product_id=54

11-10-2010, 12:53 AM	#48
katzki Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 736 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: sony prs 650	It seems that the shipment of Pocketbook IQ in the USA will be delayed untill 20th Nov. according to a thread I've read here. This is quite disappointing as I was looking forward to receiving it at least by the end of this week. Sad.....

11-10-2010, 10:10 AM	#49
asjogren Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 1378 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle / San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico Device: Kindle & WiFi Nook & PocketBook IQ	I got a reply from the Hong Kong Store for the hand held 3g WiFi Router: "for your question, we have 2 suggestion 1. you can buy e585 from us and add 1 usd to get the us ac power adaptor. 2. you want buy e585 US AC power connector you need to add 5usd. Regards KFStores"

11-10-2010, 01:10 PM	#52
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	If that is true, could we start making suggestions for software?

11-10-2010, 02:28 PM	#53
asjogren Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 1378 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle / San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico Device: Kindle & WiFi Nook & PocketBook IQ	There are 4 issues that I can think of right now concerning APPs: 1) Does it generally work, or, does it need something the IQ does NOT have? 2) Does it work and do the buttons and windows adjust well to the different screen size, pixel density? In other words, does it look and work WELL? 3) How do we BUY an App that only appears on the Android Market? 4) How about Google APPs? I would love to see a Wiki where we could document our experiences with each APP along with work arounds. Also some way of ranking the top APPs for our community on the PocketBook IQ.

11-10-2010, 05:58 PM	#54
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	Guys, any apps that we might get running on the IQ is just frosting on the cake; they are explicitly marketting it as a color reader, remember. They won't stop you from using it as a tablet (and they might even help a bit) but it is worth remembering that Google does not support Android on anything but smartphones. Which means there are limits to the assistance the powers-that-be in IQ-land can legally offer. So if we want a specific app, especially a commercial Marketplace app, it will be up to us to get it. The most viable procedure would be to buy it using an Android Phone and then sideload it to the IQ. A web page listing which Android apps are known to be compatible or not with the IQ would be useful but it's not something we can assume will be available. For now, let's wait until the IQ ships and the reviews start to filter in. Then we'll know how viable a reader it is and how viable a tablet it might be.

11-10-2010, 06:42 PM	#56
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	I'm a potential customer myself (without an Android phone) so I'd love to see as many apps readily available as possible. But I'd hate to see Pocketbook or their resellers called on the carpet over this. As an end-user effort, sure. As a corporate sponsored thing, though, it could get touchy.

11-10-2010, 07:27 PM	#57
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I propose we open a separate thread: "IQ Apps" where people document their experiences with different software available for Android and played in the IQ. I daresay the bookstore-tied apps would get a lot of attention for what seems to be an underdog.

11-11-2010, 10:58 PM	#59
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	look at the picture from Yaroslav (mine arent in hand yet ) from https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=106440 File manager , Spare Parts , Slide Me ....

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11-11-2010, 11:02 PM	#60
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	sorry- big picture is big