Archive for August 14th, 2007

Several applications and tips have been added to the DT375 site since I last visited.  Yesterday I mentioned EzBackup.  I was able to install without a problem, however when I tried to create a backup, options were limited.  When I chose full backup it attempted to backup my storage card files along with everything else.  So I cancelled the backup and had to select files individually.  This took quite a while not to mention tedious.  If anyone knows how to do this better, please let me know.  I tried to test my backup by recreating my reset issue when pressing the power button, but I couldn’t.  So I forced a reset and went from there.  The backup didn’t go well the first time.  The second time was a charm.  One thing, to keep from reinstalling the backup software, install it to your storage card.I also installed GAPI for Handheld PCs along with the multimedia applications.  I viewed an Mpeg4 video I downloaded from archive.org.  Viewing was really pixelated and I could hardly hear it.  I tried using Sound Widget, but I got a pop-up saying it could not find the exe file.  I don’t understand since it installed without any problems. The problem with the video could be the video quality of file I downloaded.  I’ll try again later with one of own files when I get the chance.  I also could not use my regular earphones which is a drag.

I must say that my tablet is behaving quite well.  I wonder if it is because of GAPI.  I got excited when I saw screen orientation options in the settings, but it doesn’t work for the DT375.  Instead I got a pop-up screen suggesting Virtual Display.  I already own this application, but have been reluctant to use it since the time I thought I had bricked my device. I have been using it today without fear now that I know I can restore everything from backup.  Since this has taken so long, I’ll continue with my software and desktop enhancement tips tomorrow.

Yesterday my husband’s N770 somehow got turned off.  He went to turn it on and there it was…the WSOD.  I tried turning it back off and it did eventually.  When I turned it back on the WSOD was gone, but the screen colors and letters bled together.  Reflashing the device the device didn’t help. His screen is dying.  So today I will start the tedious task of getting it fixed.   According to this excerpt from their warranty section on the N770:

The limited warranty for the Product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product. This one year period is extended by each whole day that the Product is out of your possession for repair under this warranty.

So inspite of every precaution, the screen failure seems unavoidable for some tablets.  My daughter is terrified that hers is the next to go.  I hope hers doesn’t since she enjoys it so much.  Then again, maybe it should fail while early in the warranty period. Wish me luck and I will keep track of the repair experience here on the blog.