MobileRead Forums - iRex Digital Reader http://www.mobileread.com/forums E ink, 10.2-inch SXGA 1280x1024, 16 grey scales, optional: touch-screen, WiFi, Bluetooth en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mobileread.com/feeds/images/mr/misc/logo.gif MobileRead Forums - iRex Digital Reader http://www.mobileread.com/forums Can anybody do this? http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62778&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:14:41 GMT It is a long time not being here. After using the DR, it is really good and useful for my research. I get a problem of the color of words displayed on the screen. Has anybody noticed the color of the words displayed on the screen is a little light? If you make notes on the screen and fresh the screen, the color of your notes is more deeper. I mean more black. So is there any way to increase the contrast of the screen to make the color of words on the screen more black? Thanks It is a long time not being here. After using the DR, it is really good and useful for my research. I get a problem of the color of words displayed on the screen. Has anybody noticed the color of the words displayed on the screen is a little light? If you make notes on the screen and fresh the screen, the color of your notes is more deeper. I mean more black.

So is there any way to increase the contrast of the screen to make the color of words on the screen more black? Thanks ]]> iRex Digital Reader yingwu http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62778 viewing scribbles on your computer http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62682&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:06:55 GMT Hi all,

I just fooled around a bit with the portable scribble merger (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32602), and wrote a shell script which I can use as my standard pdf viewer, which allows me to view the pdfs with the scribbles on my computer screen. I just select the script in the "open with" dialog of my system.

I think this can be very useful for just skim-reading texts you have annotated on the DR1000 before.

Below is the script, feel free to improve it and post your suggestions here. Particularly, it does not distinguish different error messages of the scribble merger.
To avoid previous merged files to be accidentially deleted or overwritten, you can automatically rename all your previous merged files with the command
find ./ -name *Merged.pdf -exec rename "s/Merged/an/g" {} \;
from the root of your SD card (change "an" into anything you want)


#!/bin/bash
#view DR pdf files by first merging the file
options="-all -color blue"
pdfviewer="evince"

#possibly add -overwrite

mergedfile="${1/.pdf/_merged.pdf}"
path=${1%/*}
echo $path

if [ -e $path"/metadata.db" ] #needed because otherwise ism gives a fatal error
then
error=`ism $options $1`
else
error="no metadata"
fi
echo $error
#error=${error%$1*}
error=${error%% *} #cuts the error string to the first word (a bit dirty, but should be no problem unless ism gives more than one error message, which are then not distinguished)

if [ -z $error ]
then
$pdfviewer $mergedfile
rm $mergedfile
else
$pdfviewer $1
fi ]]> iRex Digital Reader scotsman http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62682 Question about Adobe Digital Editions on DR. http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62081&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:47:26 GMT My Question is: If the availability of Adobe Digital Editions will improve speed of .pdf file handling on the DR100S - namely, large .pdf's with pictures? (The reader seems to be very slow dealing with those at the moment).

I would also like to report a bug, namely, when reading handling .mobi files, the reading application sometimes crashes and has to leave the document - which is really bad, because when i open the book again, it doesn't remember where it left.


__________________
Currently reading:

- The Lost City of Z, by David Grann's
- Ringworld, Larry Niven

Previously read:
- The Crowded Universe, Alan Boss ]]> iRex Digital Reader ExtraSF http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62081 <![CDATA[I'm just about to buy the DS1000s, but...]]> http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61848&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:40:55 GMT I'm just about to buy the DS1000s, but... I'm having some last minute doubts. :D

I've been waiting to see what the competitors will bring to the table next year, but except Aztak, they all are aiming for the business market. That translates to "more expensive". If I consider that Aztak is USA based and that means I'll have to pay an extra 40% at customs if I import it, the price ceased to be the main factor in my decision.

Most people are giving favourable opinions about the eReader, although considering it far from perfect. I've alread read some threads here about unhappy costumers too... So that makes me tremble before making the decision to splash 700€ + 50€ (cover) + S&H.

The DR800 is around the corner, so maybe I don't really need the 10,2" screen... But 8" seems small to me, considering that my main purposefor a new ereader is to read some image heavy PDFs and, not less important, read comics books/manga. What do you think? I know there's some iLiad owners here, so you might have a better idea about what would be better: 8" or 10,2"? DR800 or DR1000?

I've also heard that the latest firmware (1.7) is giving problems. Are they solved with the 1.7.1 patch?

Also, how's battery life, after one year of development?

Finally, for DS1000s owners... What's your honest opinion about it, months after buying it?


Thank you for any answers and opinons you might share with me. :thumbsup:

PS: Oh, is there any rumour about a possible price drop? I would hate to buy it now and see it cheaper in Christmas. :S ]]> iRex Digital Reader Over http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61848 Possible to use outside of USA? http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61406&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:19:22 GMT I am planning to buy a reader, and currently Irex 1000 is at the top of my list. I have 3 questions: 1. Is it possible to use this reader outside the US? I read somewhere that some Irex readers require you to register your device using a valid USA address, is this correct or applicable to the 1000S? 2. How well is the .pdf support? 3. How well is the .chm support? Would it be wise to convert the chm to pdf if the support is weak? Thanks! I am planning to buy a reader, and currently Irex 1000 is at the top of my list.

I have 3 questions:
1. Is it possible to use this reader outside the US? I read somewhere that some Irex readers require you to register your device using a valid USA address, is this correct or applicable to the 1000S?
2. How well is the .pdf support?
3. How well is the .chm support? Would it be wise to convert the chm to pdf if the support is weak?

Thanks! ]]> iRex Digital Reader Majorix http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61406 is Irex 1000 good for reading PDF? http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61290&goto=newpost Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:52 GMT what I want is to read PDF liking a realy paper is IREX 1000 screen big enough for reading PDF? what about taking notes? covenient? thanks what I want is to read PDF liking a realy paper
is IREX 1000 screen big enough for reading PDF?
what about taking notes? covenient? thanks ]]> iRex Digital Reader kaileslie http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61290 iRex DR800SG Delayed till end of November http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61210&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:48:09 GMT Got the following response from iRex when I inquired as to when the DR800 would be available (ie the end of October has come and gone). I received the following response within 12 hours..


Thank you for showing interest in our product.

The release has been delayed, the Dr800SG will hit stores end of
November.

http://www.irexreader.com/
http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/

I hope this information is sufficient, if there are any questions don't
hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The iRex Shop.

So, a bit disappointing, I'm really looking forward to the DR800 but it drives me crazy when companies make announcements but don't deliver.

Larry

Also received the following info in same email.
Attached Files
File Type: pdf DR800SG.pdf (535.9 KB)
File Type: pdf IREX-comparison-readers.pdf (876.9 KB)
]]> iRex Digital Reader KindleMan http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61210 Companion software wont run http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61134&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:41:54 GMT Just got my Irex, but the Companion software wont run. Whein I run the UpdateIrex file I get a window saying that it checks for updates and the says done. However, first it doesnt find anything - had to install 1.7 manually - secondly it just stops, no Companion Software runs or anything... Just got my Irex, but the Companion software wont run. Whein I run the UpdateIrex file I get a window saying that it checks for updates and the says done. However, first it doesnt find anything - had to install 1.7 manually - secondly it just stops, no Companion Software runs or anything... ]]> iRex Digital Reader mikkelninn http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61134 1.7.1 Patch Released http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61110&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:48:45 GMT See here: http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/ It is meant to stop the freezes when switching between tabs. See here:

http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/

It is meant to stop the freezes when switching between tabs. ]]> iRex Digital Reader curbarthedog http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61110 When will iRex release the next firmware? http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60752&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:07:58 GMT Looking here:

http://support.irexnet.com/index.php...9&pcid=0&nav=0

they appear to have a 3 month development cycle (assuming that the release of the notes match the release of the firmware) and so, following this logic, I would predict this will be mid-November. Why they cannot release bug fixes I do not know but I guess they must have their reasons??

If they do not fix these lock-ups, I have to say I will have just about run out of patience! ]]> iRex Digital Reader curbarthedog http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60752 Printing to Irex Digital Reader http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60542&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:16:38 GMT I was wondering if there is an option to really print to the Digital Reader in a streamlined way..

The problem is that right now, I have to :

1. attach the device via USB
2. choose 'Connect to PC'
3. Print the document
4. remove USB connection
5. Pick the right folder
6. Open the document

This isn't really fast and requires a lot of action from the user.

Is there some way to make it really easy for example:

1. attach the device via USB
2. print the document
3. document is on screen so you can detach the devivce from USB and directly start readying the printed document

So basicly the device should automaticly watch a folder for new pdf files and directly open them when a new file is found.

And on connection a USB cable the Reader should automaticly answer the question with yes (or make this a setting in the configuration of the device)

And 3th the device should make it posible to show files when connected to USB.

Anybody know if there are such posibilities ? tools that makes this kind of things happening ? ]]> iRex Digital Reader Antonieb http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60542 Severe case of battery drain after 1.7 http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60325&goto=newpost Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:02:43 GMT sorry if it's a double post , but as far as i have read , nobody mentioned this behaviour:
after upgrading , i seem to have been encountering an old problem with increased frequency : after a seemingly full charge , which is over 3 hours with the battery icon on device shows fully charged state , i disconnect , mind you , i don't do anything , it's my macbook that feeds the device , so i just disconnect it( i never answer that question on DR , that says do you want the device to be used as a storage of something to that effect ) . and i happen to not be able to use the device for a couple of days ( uber busy , i know ) and then , bam , there is not an iota of energy in the DR , not even to boot. it takes 10 minutes in charge , just to turn the red light into green , essentially enabling the DR to boot.
any suggestions?
i am sick of it , i might as well use some sort of charger , i just am worried , any unofficial wall charger might hurt the battery.
cheers ]]> iRex Digital Reader KingDani http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60325 Science pdf reading http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60123&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:31:53 GMT I have DR and im trying to find out, how to read science pdf where all written in columns. I have iliad and im using some ipdf readers like column wise. Just wanna know if there is something like that in DR I have DR and im trying to find out, how to read science pdf where all written in columns. I have iliad and im using some ipdf readers like column wise. Just wanna know if there is something like that in DR ]]> iRex Digital Reader romanas http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60123