how easy to use the web? help needed! I want to be able to order things from the web (from say, Amazon...) using the IPAQ. Is it practical to do that? Would it pick up an internet broadband (but slow) DSL connection I have from Verizon at home? Your help greatly needed. Thanks much. how easy to use the web? help needed! I want to be able to order things from the web (from say, Amazon...) using the IPAQ. Is it practical to do that? Would it pick up an internet broadband (but... » Read More how easy to use the web? help needed! I want to be able to order things from the web (from say, Amazon...) using the IPAQ. Is it practical to do that? Would it pick up an internet broadband (but slow) DSL connection I have from Verizon at home? Your help greatly needed. Thanks much. « Show Less
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I also have Verizon but am having no luck getting a connection to the internet. It shows as being connected to the WiFi connection but I can't get any internet pages to load.
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UPDATE--My bad!! Once I knew what I was doing, connecting through Verizon was a breeze. No problems! Perfect! Go for it!
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So How did it go Brent? I want to order this router as well and may just do it today. I am hoping they ship me V2 just to make my life easier. Would love some feedback from you.
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Yes, I now have a wireless router at home and I am able to use my safari browser with no problem. I have grabbed some ebooks from the webapps thru apple when I am using my safari browser on the itouch, there is a decent selection and I am sure it will grow as time goes on.I am glad the information was helpful:)
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Thanks for the tip !Amazon has usually been stellar on delivery, but this nonsense does not make me want to order this. Better to wait for the real deal - high speed, instant uploading, raw transferring version if they make it to that round of funding............
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I bought mine used (like new) and it did not show Amazon Prime as an option until I ran a firmware update. After the update it was immediately an easy to set up option.
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you need the internet. additionally,i never could get it set up without being able to hard wire it to a router before using it wirelessly. which made it useless for my situation.(no access to router, just a wireless signal.
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Yes it will stream Pandora on WiFi using amazon app store to download it. I am a bit computer challenged but finally figured out how to Download the apps. Google shop is not compatible with the player so it took me a while to figure out what to use. Another thing I like is I listen at work using an ear bud in one ear, running the cord behind my neck and putting the player in my pocket, so it doesn't look rude when I am walking around. When I need to talk to someone I can reach in my pocket and pull the ear bud cord out & the book I am listening to will stop at the point I unplug it. Pandora stops also. Yes it will stream Pandora on WiFi using amazon app store to download it. I am a bit computer challenged but finally figured out how to Download the apps. Google shop is not compatible with the player so it took me a while to figure out what to use. Another thing I like is I listen at work using an ear bud in one ear, running the cord behind my neck and putting the player in my pocket, so it doesn't look rude when I am walking around. When I need to talk to someone I can reach in my pocket and pull the ear bud cord out & the book I am listening to will stop at the point I unplug it. Pandora... » Read More Yes it will stream Pandora on WiFi using amazon app store to download it. I am a bit computer challenged but finally figured out how to Download the apps. Google shop is not compatible with the player so it took me a while to figure out what to use. Another thing I like is I listen at work using an ear bud in one ear, running the cord behind my neck and putting the player in my pocket, so it doesn't look rude when I am walking around. When I need to talk to someone I can reach in my pocket and pull the ear bud cord out & the book I am listening to will stop at the point I unplug it. Pandora stops also. « Show Less
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I found out how by searching on Google. You should be able to download directly from your browser. Then, you have to go into parental controls to allow the app to appear. Once downloaded, you will be able to get any apps from the Amazon app store.
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I agree with everyone else, the internet-based apps are a bit laggy and cumbersome when trying to control them through the remote control. Furthermore, you will need to purchase an adapter in order to take advantage of the wireless capabilities. It might be cheaper to just purchase or use an old router that you can install DD-WRT on, and create a wireless extension so that you can plug the receiver directly into the router. This is what I did instead of purchasing the adapter.
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Spring for Amazon Prime. At $99/a year - it is cheaper than Netflix and it gives you a semi-equivalent Amazon Prime Instant Video, Prime music streaming and free 2 day shipping on anything which Amazon labels with the Prime logo. So many things qualify for Prime shipping. Also, you can "gift" the Prime shipping to a certain number of family members (I think it is 3, but don't recall offhand). They won't get the free video and movie streaming but they will <3 you for free 2-day shipping. Basically, it is worth it and it will spoil you so that you have trouble shopping online anywhere that has slow and/or expensive shipping. :P Best of luck to you! :-) Spring for Amazon Prime. At $99/a year - it is cheaper than Netflix and it gives you a semi-equivalent Amazon Prime Instant Video, Prime music streaming and free 2 day shipping on anything which Amazon labels with the Prime logo. So many things qualify for Prime shipping. Also, you can "gift" the Prime shipping to a certain number of family members (I think it is 3, but don't recall offhand). They won't get the free video and movie streaming but they will <3 you for free 2-day shipping. Basically, it is worth it and it will spoil you so that you have... » Read More Spring for Amazon Prime. At $99/a year - it is cheaper than Netflix and it gives you a semi-equivalent Amazon Prime Instant Video, Prime music streaming and free 2 day shipping on anything which Amazon labels with the Prime logo. So many things qualify for Prime shipping. Also, you can "gift" the Prime shipping to a certain number of family members (I think it is 3, but don't recall offhand). They won't get the free video and movie streaming but they will <3 you for free 2-day shipping. Basically, it is worth it and it will spoil you so that you have trouble shopping online anywhere that has slow and/or expensive shipping. :P Best of luck to you! :-) « Show Less
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I didn't use the disc and I have a Mac book pro and an Ipad3. I down loaded a PDF manual from the manufacturers site. The manual needs a little better explanation of the " Modes" of operation available but other than that it has what you need to know about the unit. Good little routers for cheap...I couldn't find any info on an internal firewall but in my application not an issue.
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Use the online version, not the download version. Do it with your phone not your computer. Both times I did it with phone worked fine, once with iPad did not. Saw that someone else online had the same issue. iPad might have worked it I had the cell turned on, I think you need both wifi and cell capability in the device you use to set it up.
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I did buy the least expensive Kindle, and I do not have a router. I found out I don't need a router to download my ebooks. My computer is fairly new. I also have a Dell computer, windows 7. I followed the direction that I received and found it quite easy to add the books to the Kindle. Once you purchase your book go to 'Manage my Kindle', then request to download to your computer, save in your document file. Then use your UBS port to your Kindle and go to the document file and drag your book to the document file on your Kindle. I hope this help you. You can go to google to get instructions. That helped me. I did buy the least expensive Kindle, and I do not have a router. I found out I don't need a router to download my ebooks. My computer is fairly new. I also have a Dell computer, windows 7. I followed the direction that I received and found it quite easy to add the books to the Kindle. Once you purchase your book go to 'Manage my Kindle', then request to download to your computer, save in your document file. Then use your UBS port to your Kindle and go to the document file and drag your book to the document file on your Kindle. I hope this help you. You can go to google to get instructions.... » Read More I did buy the least expensive Kindle, and I do not have a router. I found out I don't need a router to download my ebooks. My computer is fairly new. I also have a Dell computer, windows 7. I followed the direction that I received and found it quite easy to add the books to the Kindle. Once you purchase your book go to 'Manage my Kindle', then request to download to your computer, save in your document file. Then use your UBS port to your Kindle and go to the document file and drag your book to the document file on your Kindle. I hope this help you. You can go to google to get instructions. That helped me. « Show Less
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I think a person can connect to listed frequencies in their area. I never could. Not enough power. I finally got Verizon's wifi and it is worth it. Just don't download movies or music or the time is taken up. Doesn't matter about email and looking up things on the internet
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Christopher...Unfortunately I am not a gamer so cannot speak first hand. But I wish I could get a screen shot of the App page on the TV...loads of games and access to the internet is oly dependent on your wifi connection speed. USB ports give you options for keyboards, etc. Go to a local retailer and try it out and ask all the questions you have.
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Yes, very easy. I did not even use their software. I just went straight to the switch's IP and use the web interface. Yes, good for VoIP also.
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I'm not sure about any of those questions. The internet is slower than dial-up, customer support is terrible and only holds a charge for about an hour. Piece of crap.There is an update for jellybean that should resolve the issues but Archos doesn't have it yet it and no word on if they ever will.