06-06-2011, 04:07 PM | #16 |
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Not sure you saw my preceding post? There are apps that implement that HID support.
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06-07-2011, 02:36 AM | #17 |
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portable setup
I picked up the Pocket Edge last month from woot! and have been learning a lot from using the device and the online forums. I'm really diggin' the device!
Here is my portable setup with some of the accessories I have added: 1. Entourage Pocket Edge 2. Energizer XP8000 (Another woot! purchase. Battery is 30 watt hours) 2.5. Energizer Cable 3. Fellowes USB Stowaway Keyboard ($5.00US thrift store find, FTW!) 3.5. Stowaway Cable 4. Vogduo 4 port USB 2.0 mini hub ($1.00US clearance item, FTW!) 5. Retractable ethernet cable (no name) 6. Star Tech USB Ethernet dongle (USB2106S) 7. 5 LED USB light (no name) 8. Rothco Venturer Travel Portfolio Bag (lots of pockets!) Even though the Rothco bag is kinda like a murse, it's more manly than others I've seen and doesn't look too bad if I wear it with the strap across my chest and the bag hanging low. Oh, I forgot to add...usb fans will work too and can come in quite handy, especially if you can find a fan/light all in one. If you use a USB hub, be careful about how many devices you put on there and the energy it draws. I haven't had any issues yet but I try not to have too many things attached. All of the USB devices above work natively, so no drivers or additional software...just plug 'n play, baby! Here is my portable workstation all setup: Hope this helps! Mike Last edited by miked1541; 06-07-2011 at 11:58 PM. Reason: Changed XP8000 battery note. |
06-07-2011, 03:10 AM | #18 |
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I love my GearHead wireless keyboard. It fits easily in my carry bag, designed for a 12" laptop. It uses a USB "dongle", not Bluetooth.
The addition of a USB Ethernet adapter has helped a lot. Look for a StarTech USB2106S on the WalMart website. It plugs straight in and works well. Then you can QUICKLY copy files from another computer on your home network, and get the speed benefit from a higher "class" micro-SD card. Although the onboard wireless G brings in connections well, you cannot configure some home routers via wireless. I already had a Bluetooth GPS receiver, and with a little effort, got it working on the eDGe, so my mapping is position-enabled. By tethering my cell phone 3G, I have WiFi anywhere. I use a USB barcode reader, but most people wouldn't need one. Quality earbuds are essential, so you can watch movies on the go and actually HEAR them. The speakers aren't bad but produce fairly low volume. I often use Pandora, KeePassDroid (password store), IMDb, and the AT&T utility that lets me control my uVerse DVR from anywhere. With effort you can get the Gmail client running, but apparently Market is a tougher nut to crack. WiFiAnalyzer is fun to look at, even if it doesn't really help very much. I use DVDFAB on my media center PC to convert movies down to iPod (MP4) format. |
06-07-2011, 12:44 PM | #19 | |
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- what receiver model? - what effort? - is it eDGe or Pocket eDGe? - what reader model? Thanks. Last edited by ptsenter; 06-07-2011 at 12:55 PM. |
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06-07-2011, 01:43 PM | #20 |
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06-07-2011, 08:28 PM | #21 |
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The xpal energizer thing is wonderful, just like carrying around another battery. That's because you ARE carrying around another battery. It's rated about the same capacity as the EE battery, so bigger than the PE battery. If the PE adapter tip is the same size as the EE one, that would be the NB05, which came with the battery, at least when I got it from Woot.
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06-07-2011, 10:44 PM | #22 |
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I, like 5thWiggle used a 10" net book case. I picked one up at 5 below and figured it needed more protection than a thin layer of neoprene. As a result, I picked up one of those silicone roll-up keyboards to wrap it in (and it doubles as a keyboard too . All of the accessories fit snugly in the case and the extra protection is needed for the irreplaceable PE.
As for apps, the rest have it pretty covered. |
06-07-2011, 11:22 PM | #23 |
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keyboards!
The hinge makes the PE an awesome laptop replacement. I've barely used my netbook since I bought it. Recently, I got a USB keyboard in the mail (in fact, it arrived today). It was $10 and seems to be of excellent quality. The color scheme also fits beautifully with the eDGe. The two look they were made for each other.
Heh Sarah, where can I buy the little droids that float over my e-ink pad? |
06-07-2011, 11:31 PM | #24 |
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06-07-2011, 11:55 PM | #25 | |
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So far, the XP8000 seems to work fine. I even tested it with my multimeter and compared it with the power supply that came with the Pocket Edge. The XP8000 comes with plenty of different adapters and I found that the NB05 works. No need to special order or anything. Just plug it into the green cable and output port (DC9V-12V) and you should be good to go. The battery has sense resistors to determine the proper voltage. Also, I found out that the cells inside the PE (2x 3.7v Lithium Polymer) are rated at 14.8 watt hours. The XP8000 cells (4x 3.7v LiPo) are rated at 30 (29.6) watt hours. So I guess I can use the PE for quite some time without connecting to grid power. miked1541 |
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06-08-2011, 12:17 AM | #26 |
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Great, thanks for the info!
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06-08-2011, 01:04 PM | #27 |
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06-10-2011, 04:55 PM | #28 |
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USB GPS receiver
Does anybody know which one would work with PE?
Or, at least, point me where to look? Thanks. |
06-12-2011, 12:18 AM | #29 | |
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In any case, thanks again. |
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06-12-2011, 02:04 PM | #30 | |
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I followed your link, Kenny, but I couldn't find size information. How long and wide is it, please? I urgently need to buy a small keyboard, and I haven't find the one I am looking for. My ideal is not longer than 28 cm.... Thank you very much! |
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