Information and hands-on experience reports are coming from two sources. First is Henrycat, who claims that

the device is stable
the problems are at the software company and the web company and not-all-all iRex' fault
we all will get our device
also, he has insider information


On the other hand, there is Rechard, claiming

the iRex crashes a lot and is sluggish
the chinese iLiad shop has no devices and chinese readers are buying Hanlin anyways


Now couldn't it be iRex is paying Henrycat, and Hanlin Rechard? What do you say?

I must be clarify that i have many respects for Henrycat,he selflessly done many working for us. But in 16th,may , i do saw iliad in Beijing , at least, it's performance to me disappointment. and i do call (Telephone Number:+8620 83646416-21) a company which is iLiad agent in China, their seller told me thaw there haven't goods now, and they don't know when it will be available, but he accept pre-order.
For my poor english ,i am so sorry if i confuse anyone.
referrence: http://blog.china.alibaba.com/blog/jcnip/article/b0-i542957.html
http://www.jcnip.com/

I am a teacher in one of Chinese university and i am a eBook Reader fan ,till now i had 5 type eRaders:Sony librari,Hanlin L12,Hanlin V8,Founder E120,Panasonic sigma book. if iLiad available , i shall buy one immediately.
That's all.

Frankly, I don't care if anyone is or is not. Show me the goods and I'll taste the pudding myself! ;)

now i had 5 type eRaders:Sony librari,Hanlin L12,Hanlin V8,


Hi, Rechard

How much does Hanlin V8 cost in China (in $$)?
Is it difficult to buy it, or it is easy available in China?
When did you buy it?
What is your impression from V8?

May be you could tell us about it in Hanlin thread? (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101)

I suppose you could say i was paid with a "permanent" loaned device :)

To Takir:I spend RMB3500(about430USD) for Hanlin V8 directly from Jinke Company' counter on 9th May.

It gave me very big impact expect a little case design and don't suppot PDF.

iRex keeps very quiet about anything related to the iRex, so I'd be surprised if they had paid anyone to be here and share details ;)

iRex keeps very quiet about anything related to the iRex, so I'd be surprised if they had paid anyone to be here and share details ;)


It could be a tactic to create hype around the product and get some feedback at the same time. Altough this seems a bit unlikely, as i dont think iRex would go to such lenghts. They have other problems to deal with.

It could be a tactic to create hype around the product

I think we -the forumdwellers- are more to blame for creating hype than Irex is. :D
Nah.. Irex are a bunch of wizzkids with a new toy that turns out to be in a somewhat larger demand than anticipated and who find themselves straight from the lab, suddenly dealing with suppliers, software glitches, I.R.S., international webshops, dealers and demands, forums and newspapers, contracts and employees.
And you guys want them to be on time and paying HenryCat? Geez... ;)

right you are High5...^^

High5, I think you hit the nail on the head! It's like getting scientists and engineers to try to handle the sales end as well ... or sales team to make ebook readers ... *shudder* ... ok, let's not even go there!