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Anyone heard of LePan TC 970?

Hi -- I am considering buying this for my dad as a Christmas present, but he really wants something that will double as an ereader that can handle epub, mobi, pdf and txt documents. Does anyone know if this can do that? If I would need to download an app for that, if someone could recommend an easy-to-use one that would work, that would be sooo appreciated! TIA! :)

Hey, I have the same question about how it handles pdf and txt documents, is this a good unit for that?
 
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Thanks so much for your response! :) Does one usually need to have more than one app for this sort of thing or do they just do different things? (Would you use one app for one type of file and the other one for other file types?)

Yes, the kindle does kindle and pdf while nook does epub etc. You can get along with one app if you use Calibre a library/converter program. You can take one format and convert it to another format though there are limitations on purchased books that are protected.

Almost any electronics you buy right now will be obsolete in 6 months. New features/products are coming out fast and furious.

The Le Pan II (I've read online) is due out in Feb. but nobody seems to know for sure. It has a slightly faster processor and newer android system.

Had I known it was coming out I would have waited, but since I already have the older version I will be satisfied with it. It is a nice unit and even if I waited till the II as soon as I got it something neater would be coming up :)
 
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Yes, the kindle does kindle and pdf while nook does epub etc. You can get along with one app if you use Calibre a library/converter program. You can take one format and convert it to another format though there are limitations on purchased books that are protected.

The Le Pan II (I've read online) is due out in Feb. but nobody seems to know for sure. It has a slightly faster processor and newer android system.
:)

Thanks again! I ended up buying the Le Pan of Amazon.ca, and am hoping it will get here before Christmas. I did some research on the ereaders, and I think I'll give the Alkido one a try -- it looks like it will do most of the stuff I'm looking for. There was one called Stanza that looked really good, but is apparently not being updated or supported anymore, so I'm thinking it's probably not the best choice.

Interesting about the Le Pan II -- Amazon currently has it listed as currently out of stock. Unless I'm looking at an older version than the one I ended up buying...

In any case -- I'm really excited and can't wait for this thing to get here, even if it is not for me! (At least I will get to play with it while I get it set up!) :D
 
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Thanks again! I ended up buying the Le Pan of Amazon.ca, and am hoping it will get here before Christmas. I did some research on the ereaders, and I think I'll give the Alkido one a try -- it looks like it will do most of the stuff I'm looking for. There was one called Stanza that looked really good, but is apparently not being updated or supported anymore, so I'm thinking it's probably not the best choice.

Interesting about the Le Pan II -- Amazon currently has it listed as currently out of stock. Unless I'm looking at an older version than the one I ended up buying...

In any case -- I'm really excited and can't wait for this thing to get here, even if it is not for me! (At least I will get to play with it while I get it set up!) :D

The Le Pan II should be out by the beginning of February - Le Pan just added the specs and description to their own site today.

Try Mantano Reader, if you want to buy a eBook app - I prefer it over some of the other choices.

I've had my Le Pan for about a week now, and other than some minor annoyances (a freeze here or there), it's been well worth the $170 I paid for it, shipped!
 
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I got my LePan TC970 about 2 weeks ago and I love it!!! I have achieved permenant root and was able to change the screen density to get the icons and task bar smaller. It's quick and very responsive. I read several reviews on it and ordered the screen protector from ebay. It got to me before the tablet did, so I put it on before I even powered it on. The GPS is flawless! I use Sygic and it works great!! I got a Targus case for the Ipad that fits pretty well. I did have to make a SLIGHT modification, but no one even noticed. My friends and co-workers saw it and are pretty mad that it's sold out everywhere now. I cant seem to put it down for too long, lol. The battery life is ridicuous!! I still haven't been able to let the battery drain. It lasts forever, lol. It's truly the best bang for your buck!!
 
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I am getting the Lepan TC970 for Christmas this year. I have read all good reviews, but I have a few concerns. First, does anyone have a decent, usable video chatting app they know of that will work on the tablet?? I really want to use Skype or something of that sort but everyone is saying it's not compatible... Any advice?:thinking: Also, any ideas were I can get some screen protecters? On Amazon the ones made for that specific tablet are $8.90 plus $4.90 for shipping WITH ONLY ONE SCREEN PROTECTOR!! help..! Are there an good, cheap cases out there that will work for the Lepan? Lastly, any good apps? If so, please name your favorites that are cheap or free... Please hurry I want to be ready for it by Christmas.. Thanks!!
 
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Got my last month from Walmart. It worked fine until two days ago. I am not able to create the initial Google account and load other aps such as YouTube. I get the following message: Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server" But, Yes I am able to browse the internet using the browser on the tablet. I downloaded and reloaded latest V. of Android 2.2 and problem continues. I submitted a help request to manufacture, waiting for answer.
 
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I bought 3 of them from Walmart for $198 each......now trying to locate the case thats in a pic from their site that's similar to the one for iPad2.
Staples has the Targus Truss Folio iPad case (SKU 403973 regularly $49.99) on sale for $9.99 for a few more days. This is the iPad version not the iPad 2 or the iPad 1 and 2 version. I bought one this morning in AZ. You can press on the the upper right hand case tablet holder which covers the power button to turn the tablet on. All the ports and switches on the tablet are accessible with the case closed and the four touch switches are not covered when the case is open like they are in most iPad cases. There was no stock online but the stores had the case in stock (my store's computer said 15 and there were several on the shelves. It's a little heavy but is made of leather, will be very protective and definitely shows the Targus quality.
 
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Question regarding WIFI connection issues with Le Pan. Ive read about the issues with Le Pan having troubles re connecting to Home WIFI after connecting to another WIFI. My problem is I cant get my new LE PAN to connect to my HOME WIFI at all! It sees it, recognizes it, allowed me to select and enter WEP password, but it wil not connect.

Under WIFI it says " obtaining IP address from WIFI NAME" then "scanning" then "connecting" then "disconnected." this cycles over and over

Under WIFI NAME it says "obtaining IP address" then "remembered, secured with WEP" and that cycles over and over

Ive contact Le Pan online support and have heard nada. Anyone have suggestions?

Thanks
 
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I have only had my Le Pan for about five hours. I shut off my tablet after connecting it to charge on my home computer. When I turned Le Pan back on maybe thirty minutes later, the entire touch screen was working normally other than a one inch column on the right hand side-where the "soft buttons" are. This area of the touch screen was completely unresponsive. I rebooted the tablet a number of times, and the problem persisted. I even tried the filmware update. I then restored Le Pan to factory settings, and the problem did not go away.
Is this fixable? Or is this thing DOA?
 
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I am getting the Lepan TC970 for Christmas this year. I have read all good reviews, but I have a few concerns. First, does anyone have a decent, usable video chatting app they know of that will work on the tablet?? I really want to use Skype or something of that sort but everyone is saying it's not compatible... Any advice?:thinking: Also, any ideas were I can get some screen protecters? On Amazon the ones made for that specific tablet are $8.90 plus $4.90 for shipping WITH ONLY ONE SCREEN PROTECTOR!! help..! Are there an good, cheap cases out there that will work for the Lepan? Lastly, any good apps? If so, please name your favorites that are cheap or free... Please hurry I want to be ready for it by Christmas.. Thanks!!

I've had mine for a week and after doing the update, it fixed the camera mirror effect. I'm using the Skype app for video calls with no problems...worked fine for me.
 
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its going for $99 at walmart.com
I was on walmart.com and noticed these tablets that come part of a bundle, and saw what they had some tablets for $99, then there was a button to see "9 other tablets" and that's where I see the le pan for $99
now as for the "bundle" the other items in the bundle are optional. you can just take the le pan. funny thing is that the same tablet is listed at regular price if you just type in le pan tc 970 in the search bar. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tablet-PC...?findingMethod=Recommendation:wm:Best Sellers
 
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Question regarding WIFI connection issues with Le Pan. Ive read about the issues with Le Pan having troubles re connecting to Home WIFI after connecting to another WIFI. My problem is I cant get my new LE PAN to connect to my HOME WIFI at all! It sees it, recognizes it, allowed me to select and enter WEP password, but it wil not connect.

Under WIFI it says " obtaining IP address from WIFI NAME" then "scanning" then "connecting" then "disconnected." this cycles over and over

Under WIFI NAME it says "obtaining IP address" then "remembered, secured with WEP" and that cycles over and over

Ive contact Le Pan online support and have heard nada. Anyone have suggestions?

Thanks

Have you got online yet? Im having the exact same problem.
 
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