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Blackberry Playbook query
Andy2
06-01-2012
I've just been given a Playbook 7" tablet and it seems pretty nifty.
After loading up a few PDF's to read, I'm trying to find the documents folder. The only way I can access the PDF's so far is to open the Acrobat Reader software, then it shows me the pdf's in a 'documents' folder. But there's no sign of a documents folder on the icon screen. Confused...
craigdawes
06-01-2012
Originally Posted by Andy2:
“I've just been given a Playbook 7" tablet and it seems pretty nifty.
After loading up a few PDF's to read, I'm trying to find the documents folder. The only way I can access the PDF's so far is to open the Acrobat Reader software, then it shows me the pdf's in a 'documents' folder. But there's no sign of a documents folder on the icon screen. Confused...”

My playbook is at home so will have to have a good look there.
Is there not a 'file' folder or something like that on there?
Cant say I have used that on my Playbook yet, I do all the time on my BB but not playbook..
Andy2
06-01-2012
Thanks Craig. I'm useless at spotting stuff like icons and filenames etc, but this time I'm convinced there is not a documents folder or a files one either.
The pdf's work really well ( a million times better than my old Elonex 700, which was very touchy with pdf files) and the tablet itself is nice and speedy, but I just wish I could go straight to my docs. It's just a bit inconvenient to have to open up Adobe and prod at files. God, what a hard life
BTW, it downloaded 300MB+ of updates during the setup, so God knows what it's been up to...
craigdawes
06-01-2012
[quote=Andy2;55729068]Thanks Craig. I'm useless at spotting stuff like icons and filenames etc, but this time I'm convinced there is not a documents folder or a files one either.
The pdf's work really well ( a million times better than my old Elonex 700, which was very touchy with pdf files) and the tablet itself is nice and speedy, but I just wish I could go straight to my docs. It's just a bit inconvenient to have to open up Adobe and prod at files. God, what a hard life
BTW, it downloaded 300MB+ of updates during the setup, so God knows what it's been up to...[/QUOTE

LOL - I got mine last year and paid a fortune for it when new, a little peed off now as half the price, I got the 64GB one. I lov eit though, BBC Iplayer etc all excelletn quality and fantastic sound. The only thing I struggle with is getting a good wifi signal in the bedroom from the moden downstairs but have bought an extension wire for the aerial so will see if that boosts the signal
Andy2
06-01-2012
"LOL - I got mine last year and paid a fortune for it when new, a little peed off now as half the price, I got the 64GB one. I lov eit though, BBC Iplayer etc all excelletn quality and fantastic sound. The only thing I struggle with is getting a good wifi signal in the bedroom from the moden downstairs but have bought an extension wire for the aerial so will see if that boosts the signal "

Yup, apparently this one cost £169, a bargain for such a nice piece of clobber. Not keen on all that signing-up at first, but once it's done you're away. Very nice display and almost faultless swiping etc. Does it charge from your PC via the USB? I'm charging mine from the little charging unit.
LostFool
11-01-2012
Originally Posted by Andy2:
“I've just been given a Playbook 7" tablet and it seems pretty nifty.
After loading up a few PDF's to read, I'm trying to find the documents folder. The only way I can access the PDF's so far is to open the Acrobat Reader software, then it shows me the pdf's in a 'documents' folder. But there's no sign of a documents folder on the icon screen. Confused...”

Yes, for some strange reason there is no file browser provided as standard with the Playbook. There are quite a few in the App Store. AIR Browser is pretty good - and it's free.

http://crackberry.com/free-air-brows...berry-playbook
Glawster2002
12-01-2012
Originally Posted by LostFool:
“Yes, for some strange reason there is no file browser provided as standard with the Playbook. There are quite a few in the App Store. AIR Browser is pretty good - and it's free.

http://crackberry.com/free-air-brows...berry-playbook”

I use Air Browser on mine and it works fine.

I paid "full" price for mine last September and, to be honest, for what I need a tablet for it is perfect.

It will be interesting to see what the new version of software is like when it is released next month, I've heard some very good reports so far.
Andy2
13-01-2012
I plumped to pay £3 for the 'Files & Folders' app. It allows you to open files directly (I don't think AIR does this) and it has a TXT reader which can be very handy for me.
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