Archive for August 15th, 2007

One thing I like is being able to customize my devices.  It makes it more unique and personal.  I thought is would be nice to talk about a  few things that can make using your device more enjoyable.

USB flash drives:  You can also use USB thumb drives with the DT375.  That is, if you don’t mind it sticking out of the device.  I got it to work using a file I got from the Epods Yahoo! user group.  If anyone is interested in getting it, let me know.

Virtual Display:  I bought this program because I don’t like reading in landscape mode, especially when viewing PDF files.  It can be unstable at times, but you can download the trial version to see if you like it.  Just make sure that you’ve backed up your files before installing.

Adding E-books:  In order for the Palm reader to see your books, they must in be in a specific folder.  When you install the software it creates a folder called “Peanut Press” in your m”My Documents” folder.  More than likely you will want to keep your e-book files on a memory card.  So, on your CF card create a folder called “My Documents”.  In that folder create another folder called “Peanut Press”.  Now copy your palm books into this folder.  When you start the reader it will now list all your books.  I also do this for Mobipocket and MS Reader.  For my Mobi books I create a folder called “My Ebooks” within the “My Documents” folder and place my e-book files inside.  For lit books I place a folder called “My Library” and then copy my lit files inside.  I find this keeps everything organized.  Also if for some reason you don’t want to go through the activation process, you can use Convert Lit GUI and downvert your lit files and the reader will  then be able to access the files.  I do this because I have had problems with reactivating the reader on my PC.  The Microsoft site says I am over my device limit, but I was just trying to activate the same device.  Anyway, I have ended up with two Microsoft passports. So the only way I can read all my books is to downvert them.  (More after the break to include pictures).

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When I finally got a chance to call Nokia, I was set for a long wait in the customer service queue and already dreading the red tape that other Wooters have experienced.   One customer recently reported that when he called to check the status of his repair, he was offered a refund, no replacement tablet, no fixing his.  I was pleasantly surprised.  I couldn’t have waited more than ten minutes on the phone.  I was greeted politely by a really nice lady.  In less than five minutes I had instructions and repair center address.  I only have two observations.  The Nokia operators talk really fast.  I could hardly keep up.  I would have been off the phone sooner if I didn’t have to ask her to repeat herself.  Another thing is that Nokia tracks services via a cell phone number.  Is it correct to assume that everyone has a cell phone number?  I understand that’s their main game, but my N770 isn’t a phone.  I really didn’t want to give them my cell phone number and asked if they could track my service ticket via my home phone.  The answer was no.  I was reading the community forum on Woot and one customer is reporting that new screens for the tablet won’t be available until mid- September.  See thread here, and a return date to him in October.  Also the turn-a-round time on the Nokia website says 30 days.  However, I was told that mine would be returned 14 days after they receive the device.  Maybe something has changed in their repair system or she was reading a scripted response.  We’ll see.