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With all the subsequent problems you mentioned, I'm not sure I'd classify it as a success!
Yes you are spot on Headlight
It was only a success in that I managed to get Froyo to actually install and run on the device.
Android-S said in an earlier post, that it was not possible to run Froyo on the RK2818 processor but that is not true. The processor can run Froyo, but needs a kernel update for everything to work correctly.
I wish the kernel source was available for this device. That would make it possible to compile Gingerbread 2.3 for this device instead
Cheers!
I've had mine for a few weeks now and it's much what I expected. Not in the same class as my Samsung Galaxy S. Can't play angry birds or any other decent games, so it's really only useful for web browsing type things.
I am however impressed with the video playback. And the prepackaged video player is better than any I've found in the market place.
Problems:
1. for some reason it no longer charges via usb
2. seems the gyro has been installed upside down, works backwards for most applications.
Think i'll have to send it back.
I am however impressed with the video playback. And the prepackaged video player is better than any I've found in the market place.
Problems:
1. for some reason it no longer charges via usb
2. seems the gyro has been installed upside down, works backwards for most applications.
Think i'll have to send it back.
Spotted in the manual on page 7!
I wouldn't have thought USB charging would work at all; the charger is 9v so a 5v USB connection isn't going to transfer many ergs. USB charging isn't mentioned in manual, either.
Might be poor QA. Mine works fine, although I do have to sometimes ask myself which way is up!
I haven't been able to play MPEG 2 files. Anybody else have any luck with them? It's good with 900kbps H264 and Divx50; only occasional stutters.
cheaptrick
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Hi all, I have just won an auction on Ebay for one of these Pendo Pads and it is for my sons birthday. I haven't paid for it yet (and yes I realize if I don't pay I will get left a negative feedback) but just reading this forum thread I'm starting to have second thoughts about it.
It doesn't allow Flash is that right? Does that mean that you can't play games, or many games, on it? Playing games on it will be the main reason for my son having it so I really need one that he can play games on, so would you really recommend this pad or should I opt for a different one?
It doesn't allow Flash is that right? Does that mean that you can't play games, or many games, on it? Playing games on it will be the main reason for my son having it so I really need one that he can play games on, so would you really recommend this pad or should I opt for a different one?
It won't play internet Flash movies (apart from Youtube) and it won't run Flash websites like Moshi Monsters. I understand it needs (but probably won't be getting) Android version 2.2 to support Flash. It currently only has Android 2.1. Perhaps you were misled?
I have only tried a few games, but it will run: Air Control Lite, Solitaire, Sudoku (as you can tell, I'm not a kid!).
On the Whirlpool forum:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1608467
There's quite an extensive thread running, some posts mention games.
I have only tried a few games, but it will run: Air Control Lite, Solitaire, Sudoku (as you can tell, I'm not a kid!
).On the Whirlpool forum:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1608467
There's quite an extensive thread running, some posts mention games.
I didn't expect much but thought I would give it a try. I also got the wireless modem/router deal which works well although Pendo's wifi stuggles if your ar emore than 6 foot away. Follow the intructions you find here to better the battery performance. Keep it simple and you should get a few hours use from batter.
I recommend using dxtop as default home. Also for easeof use eyeonapps and jkappswitchex as a shortcuts for ease of use.
Makes a good ebook reader. Also good for budgeting. A good paper weight too.
If I power off I have to reset date and time....This would be my biggest complaint
Also if I power off it takes several power off/ons to get the orientation working again
My power jack is loose and has to be connected just right or it wont charge.
Are these standard problems or is it just my piece of 'Pendo'?
I recommend using dxtop as default home. Also for easeof use eyeonapps and jkappswitchex as a shortcuts for ease of use.
Makes a good ebook reader. Also good for budgeting. A good paper weight too
. If I power off I have to reset date and time....This would be my biggest complaint
Also if I power off it takes several power off/ons to get the orientation working again
My power jack is loose and has to be connected just right or it wont charge.
Are these standard problems or is it just my piece of 'Pendo'?
No problems here on both issues.
This has been mentioned on the Whirlpool forum, but no problems here yet.
The biggest annoyance for me is that "Suspend" really just dims the screen -as soon as I touch it, bam, she's back up. Not helpful when it's in my bag and it gets bumped. I thought it might work like Suspend in Windoze.
Thanks for the app tips.
I must have a good one!
You can download the manual here:
http://www.pendo.com.au/pdf/manual_pendo_pad.pdf
http://www.pendo.com.au/pdf/manual_pendo_pad.pdf
was begining to attempt to root with z4root .
pendo pad Android 2.1 .
to see if i was able to gain deeper access into settings ect due to some cellphone protacols and templates still remaine in the pad slowing it or taking up un necesary space,
anyway,, i keep getting an error saying "Process.android.acore has blah blagh blahh... its not possable to reset the unit and or fact: restore due to no ability to get past error prompt,, is there any devices i can d load to suit/connect to my unit via usb cable and acess the pad??
pendo pad Android 2.1 .
to see if i was able to gain deeper access into settings ect due to some cellphone protacols and templates still remaine in the pad slowing it or taking up un necesary space,
anyway,, i keep getting an error saying "Process.android.acore has blah blagh blahh... its not possable to reset the unit and or fact: restore due to no ability to get past error prompt,, is there any devices i can d load to suit/connect to my unit via usb cable and acess the pad??
Hi, someone mentioned previously about reading books with pendo.
I'm relatively new to this, so please be gentle with me.
How do I go about getting books onto the pendo.
Do I need an app (and not really sure where to get this from either).
Are there particular types of books I should be looking for?
And where would be the place to get these from?
As you can see, I need some help with this, so any advice would be appreciated
I'm relatively new to this, so please be gentle with me.
How do I go about getting books onto the pendo.
Do I need an app (and not really sure where to get this from either).
Are there particular types of books I should be looking for?
And where would be the place to get these from?
As you can see, I need some help with this, so any advice would be appreciated
The user manual is available on the pendo pad website
Plug your USB lead into the top USB port on the Pendo. Two drives should appear in Windows Explorer: A "Rockchips" drive, which is the internal SD memory, and "Removeable Disk", being the SD card in the Pendo.
The lower USB slot can only be used with the modem, and make sure only one or the other (modem/USB lead) are being used at one time. You can't plug in both together.
Hey can sum 1 help me ive just got 1 of these pendo pads for my son i cant even get it to work.. i put in the usb internet stick and keeps saying mass storage deviced removed it wont connect to the net please help...the mobile usb thingy turns on then off thats when it says about the mass storage deviced removed i donno wat to do help this pendogirl in trouble.. if u can help please add me on msn thank you
this Pendo pad is great for what i want it for, have figured out most stuff, BUT, i want to set it up so i can look at an email account, but having no luck, my msn, mail sorted, face book sorted, even ebay, but my outlook express on my normal computer where my service provider emails go to , have got no idea... please help set up an email to recieve them or at least view them...Thanks Dits
Make sure its plugged into the bottom usb port, and go to settings and go to wireless @ networks tick the mobile network box, the internet stick will flash orange then flash green until its stays green, it may take a few minutes, also check it is activated through dodo, hope this helps , i too am new at this...lol
It does take some time to eventually connect. But if it hasn't done so after say 5 minutes, then your 3G signal from Optus (Dodo's provider) probably isn't strong enough. My Pendo wouldn't connect 30 floors up in the Brisbane CBD!
Potentially tricky bits are:
Incoming mail: mine is set to port 110, and outgoing mail is set to port 587.
bulgealicious
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Can we go on skype with the pendo pad or not????????