External Keyboard for Cruz eReader? I am seriously considering purchasing this reader. I do, however, have one question and I can't find the answer. Are you able to use an external keyboard on it?
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There's an app in the Android market (and AppBrain, which can be accessed without rooting Cruz) called WiFi keyboard that lets you use your computer's keyboard to input into the Cruz. I use my Blackberry keyboard to input into the Cruz. It's nice on occasion. Has only worked on private networks. Public networks (such as at McDonald's or Starbucks) don't allow two devices to network, as far as I can tell.
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thanks for the info... unfortunately i bought the stupid external keyboard before reading this :P
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--I contacted Velocity Micro asking if an external USB keyboard would work and I got the following answer:No the device is not plug and play compatible so a USB keyboard will not work with the reader. -AndrewCruz Support Technician--(follow-up query)Is there any chance an app can be written to enable an external USB keyboard to work or is the USB port on the Cruz Reader strictly for file transfers? Thanks.The usb is strictly for data transfer, it could be possible to write an app that goes around this however we do not have a development team here so it would be up to a third party developer.-AndrewCruz Support Technician--apparently the USB is not a full host controller. --I contacted Velocity Micro asking if an external USB keyboard would work and I got the following answer:No the device is not plug and play compatible so a USB keyboard will not work with the reader. -AndrewCruz Support Technician--(follow-up query)Is there any chance an app can be written to enable an external USB keyboard to work or is the USB port on the Cruz Reader strictly for file transfers? Thanks.The usb is strictly for data transfer, it could be possible to write an app that goes around this however we do not have a development team... » Read More --I contacted Velocity Micro asking if an external USB keyboard would work and I got the following answer:No the device is not plug and play compatible so a USB keyboard will not work with the reader. -AndrewCruz Support Technician--(follow-up query)Is there any chance an app can be written to enable an external USB keyboard to work or is the USB port on the Cruz Reader strictly for file transfers? Thanks.The usb is strictly for data transfer, it could be possible to write an app that goes around this however we do not have a development team here so it would be up to a third party developer.-AndrewCruz Support Technician--apparently the USB is not a full host controller. « Show Less
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Thank you for the follow up! I did take the plunge and purchased it and unfortunately, it will be going back. The WiFi doesn't stay online and the unit overall is VERY heavy. I am really sorry it didn't work out. The screen is very crisp and it is a great product that unfortunately falls short.
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You can't access the Android market on the Cruz, so this doesn't work. AppBrain goes through the Market, so that doesn't work either. It would have been nice though :-/
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I have the reader & want to plug in a usb drive. Do they make regular to mini usb adapters?
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Has what been fixed? I have an occasional problem where the display driver crashes without warning. About 2/3rds of the time it recovers by itself otherwise I have to reboot the machine. When I say occasional, mostly I go months without interruptions and the I have it happen several times in a row and then it stops. This is the only error I know of. This tablet is a very good eReader for me, I cannot speak for others. I virtually never have troubles with the touch Windows key when I use the tablet without the keyboard. The keyboard conceals the touch Windows key so you never have any problems when the keyboard is attached.
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I think there is a problem with the Google system on this tablet. (Google caused it by drastically changing the system after the Cruz was released). The Kindle Fire is a much better product. Send this one back and get a Kindle. (And no, I don't work for Amazon or Kindle...just a better product, IMO). Good luck!
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I purchased a keyboard case for my nook color and also got adapters. No luck with the keyboard working. Please let me know what else i can do. thanks, Pam from PA
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Sorry...can't help with the question. I got it for a friend and he has only used it as a reader.
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Hey, I don't know about anyone else's keyboard but MINE has two USB ports along the upper edge under the number lock and caps lock lights! They're not on the ends of the keyboard like the Apple keyboards I've used. I use wired mice and I plug the card reader for my camera into them all the time! I also use the USB ports to download books to my Kindle... They're out of sight but they work just fine!
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Yes. My next7 is still going strong, but I only read on it. I have the kindle app, aldiko, and an ereader app to read my old palm pilot ebooks.
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Somehow, I got to be an expert on the Slick e-reader. I remember little about it, other than I returned it after a few days. And, that was a while ago. I don't believe that it is a tablet, which would allow you to get the Kindle app. Since it is an epub reader, one will have to convert the Kindle .mobi format, but is it possible? Do a Search on your computer.
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It comes with the Kobo eReader app already installed on it. There are currently no Kindle or Nook apps for it, but when it is able to run Android apps, I'm sure that you'll be able to get both those readers on it. I hope that helps.
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I know it's probably too late for the person who asked this; but for anyone else with the same question...I think giving any of the Kindle e-readers (not necessarily the kindle fire 'tablets') would be a better idea...they are CHEAPER, and they'll be much more versatile. Not only can you install a Bible on them, they can hold virtually thousands of other books!! I have owned this particular item AND I've had a Kindle touch; the latter was cheaper, lasted longer and was sooooo much more versatile! (I do not have any connection or work with Amazon)
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It has an eReader from Kobo as one of the packaged apps, which reads all the standard books, magazines, etc. It reads epub, and other books like any other reader. The display is high definition so it is easy to read in both light and dark situations. There are many other apps availble for free and purchase that allows you choices in the apps you want to install and use besides the packaged versions which is nice.
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http://liliputing.com/2011/11/use-a-third-party-keyboard-with-a-rooted-amazon-kindle-fire.html. Check this out, apparently there is no USB keyboard app on the Fire. I did notice that all keyboards for Kindle were Bluetooth?
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Certain phones and tablets are labeled OTG (on the go) and can be used with external keyboards, thumb drives, etc. using that cable. A few devices aren't compatible as may be the case with your kindle. There may be a way to enable the OTG capability with a custom rom (aka jailbreaking) but this may end up voiding your warranty or "bricking" your device. There may be apps available in the Google play store to enable OTG or to trouble-shoot your tablet/phone but these don't work on all devices. YMMV
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For some reason I seem to have an abundance of USB cables in all different sizes. I keep finding them around my house while cleaning. I'm hoping that at least one will work with the Cruz Reader when I get it. Also, Amazon has a great selection of cases/covers and pretty neat decal "skins" for the Cruz reader. I think it would be neat if someone could figure out a way to make personalized decal skins and cases for the Cruz reader that would really make your reader "yours" no doubt!
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I purchased a keyboard case for my nook color and also got adapters. No luck with the keyboard working. Please let me know what else i can do.thanks, Pam from PA
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On the sony website when the e-reader is described they indicate that you can access 500,000 free books from google ebook website. Can you tell me whether you have tried this and if it works?
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I have the Zenithink tablet, but I don't know about which e-reader you are asking. Personally, I'm sorry I ever bought the Zenithink tablet. Unlike an iPad, one cannot upgrade the operating system. Thus, many apps downloaded from the PlayStore are not compatible. It's not a bad tablet, but it mostly sits on my coffee table collecting dust because it's a "klunker." Wish I had an iPad or even the new Windows tablet. I can suggest getting on the Android Forum where better tech minds may be able to offer help. If I could, I would send it back for a refund. BTW ... the battery life sucks. Good luck.