Boy have I got good news for all of you! Today I contacted iRex about some matter, and in the answer they sent me, they made this interesting offer: Anyone who is a fellow MobileReader and happens to be from Europe can receive an invitation - remember, an invitation is currently obligatory if you want to purchase the iLiad iRex e-book reader.

"We have got requests from several consumers to have access to the shop. We have no problem in doing so when they mention they are aware that the iLiad is not yet fully functional and that they do not mind that functionality is coming in sw releases.

They also need to register with iRex technologies in order to get access to those sw upgrades (enclosed a description of the process).

If you wish to collect a list of emails at your forum, we do not mind to give them access. (remember, no shipping outside Europe yet - US expected second half of July)"


News: US residents can get their invites by signing up here:
http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6933

So this is what I'll do:

In this thread, you simply state that you acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that you know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised. You also state that you live in a country within the EU.
You then send me your email address via private message (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&userid=5024).
I'll compile a list and send it to iRex. Your invites should arrive soon after.

Depending on the amount of interested people and the time frame during which your replies arrive, I'll put you all in one list or collect the e-mail addresses for two days and then send the list, and make another list later for the "latecomers".

So go ahead...get your invites! :deal:

PS: I don't get paid for this nor do I get any privileges from iRex. I'm doing this for this forum and its members during my private time. Also, shipping is set to start on Thursday, because - quote - "iRex is implementing an interface between SAP and the logistics partner that unfortunately is not ready yet. iLiads should be expected next week."

CommanderROR, thank you very much for your involvement. I've been reading the forum for quite some time, but I've just register to MobileReader after reading your post :)

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and software update will be needed to make it fully functional. I'm leaving in EU.

I've sent You my email address.

Thank you very much.

Regards,
Paviko

Sounds great, CommanderROR.

[OT] I mentioned this forum in my "please give me access to your shop"-email too. :happy2:

The good news is: irex has obviously enough iLiads in stock.

2.) Shipping is set to start on Thursday because:
"iRex is implementing an interface between SAP and the logistics partner that unfortunately is not ready yet.
iLiads should be expected next week."

Interface between SAP and partner?
One week?

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm....
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm....
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm....
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm....
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm....
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm....

Om.

Thanks CommanderROR for all your effort. It means that I will not have to buy an alternative ebook reader while waiting for the iliad to become available.

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional. I live in the United Kingdom.

I will PM you asap. once I have worked it out :-)

Thanks.

Please, let us try to keep this thread clean...acknowledgements and directly invite related posts only.
Thanks.

I certainly agree to test the preversion of the iLiad reader (from the user point of view). I acknowledge that the full possibilites of the reader, and many bugfixes will happen with the v2.6 software release in September.

Yet I agree to buy the v2.4 reader, even in its youth. I live in Paris, France.

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and software update will be needed to make it fully functional. I live in the EU.

I've sent You my email address.

Thank you very much.

Regards,

Jamie (THJahar)

Hi!
I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and software update will be needed to make it fully functional. I live in the EU.
I'll send my e-mail right away, thanks.

So far I've collected 6 requests...I think i'll wait until it's ten and then send the first mail to iRex. i'd wait for more, but I think it might get confusing if I wait too long.

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.
I live in the EU.

Email has been sent.

Great job, CommandeROR!!

hi,
As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and software update will be needed to make it fully functional. I'm leaving in EU.

thanks

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.
I live in Germany.

Mail is on its way. --Björn Kaiser

(somehow i feel like a Beta tester paying for being that. Am i alone with that?)

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.
I live in the United Kingdom.

Email on its way.

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I'm living in Germany.

And i'm dieing for an Iliad.

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I live in England.

Mail on its way!

- I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

- i live in germany

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I live in England.

Mail on its way!

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional.

I live in the USA and am aware that shipping to the US will not begin until the second half of July, so I won't order before that.

I can do this, right?

Drool...

- I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I live in the EU

I just sent the first list, 14 requests in all.
Marwick will be Nr.1 on the new list.

@GreatGonzo...
I really can't do that. I asked iRex about arranging a similar "SignUp" procedure for US customers and will post when I receive their reply.
As soon as the invites start coming in, somebody open a new thread and post there so we can all check progress on this "mobileread project"
^^

Man i love you :)

Now I just hope they keep their end of the bargain and actually invite all of you...otherwise this might very well turn into hate...:-)

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I'm living in Austria.

Hmm. I hope I'm not late ...

Thanks commanderROR, sounds great!! :cool:

I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated to make it fully functional. I live in Barcelona (Spain).

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I live in Austria.

thanks CommanderROR!

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.
I live in the EU.

UK

email sent

Damn.. if this isn't a reason to evolve from lurker to member ;-)

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I'm living in Germany.

The next batch is sent...all those who sent their addresses, including Parzifal should now be on the list and receive their invites soon.
I can't say how long irex will wait until they actually sen those invites, but I hope you'll be able to order your devices very soon.

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I am living in Spain

Alejandro Rivero

As required: I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised. I live in the EU (Spain).

Thank you very much CommanderROR. This is great :-).

I want my Iliad too :-b

Great work!

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to
make it fully functional. I live in the United Kingdom.

I'll mail you with my addresses asap.

Go here to post when you've received your invites.

http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=30903#post30903

Thanks!

As required: I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I live in the EU (Denmark).

Congratulations to our European friends who have the luck to embark early on the Iliad to the Iliad...

I just received permission from iRex to make the same offer to US citizens. Apparently the issues with american distribution are cleared up and all that is missing are the paper (they are underway).
I'll put up a new thread for US residents in a little while so they can start applying as well.

Let me to congratulate you by your initiative. I had (as some others, I guess) asked individually for aproval, which without doubt is more problematic than a by-organisation approval.

Hi CommanderROR,

normally this is not the appropiate style of using a forum - just registering for getting an invitation - but anyway, here is the mantra:

I solemnly acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad (awful device) isn't finished yet - and for that will never quite finish - and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I live in the EU (Germany).

Greetings,
Frank

I solemnly acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad (awful device) isn't finished yet - and for that will never quite finish - and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.


burn the heretic http://ghostpilot.org/lee_smilies/flamer.gif

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.
I live in Switzerland.

Good work CommanderROR!

...
I love your nickname! (I'm more the Lawrence Pritchard type; not cool enough for Enoch.)

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.
I live in The Netherlands.

Way to go CommanderROR! :happy2:
E-mail address is under way.

I've sent all addresses out up to this point. I hope I didn't mix too many europeans among the americans (who will probably receive their invites a couple of days later). If I have, then I apologize.
As FGFuzaxx correctly stated, this is not the appropriate way to use a forum...and i'm doing this all by hand and thus can easily mix things up a bit...I hope it doesn't happen too often.

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to
make it fully functional. I live in the United Kingdom.

E-mail follows.

Great news! Thanks a bunch, Commander. Finally getting my birthday present (it was in March) :)

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.

I live in Spain.

Email sent via private message.

Thanks again.

Is this still happening...? Have been busy the last couple of days, so this the first I've see this...

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional. I live in the United Kingdom.

Looks Good!

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to
make it fully functional. I live in the United Kingdom.

Many thanks

Hi,

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised. I live in the EU (netherlands).

Hi Commander,

Thanks for doing this. I'm one of those who signed up to the shop a few months back, but haven't heard back yet, and September seems like a long, long, time :-).

I acknowledge that the development of the iRex iLiad isn’t finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised. I live in the EU (UK).

PM to follow.

i would also like a invite for this device, i live in the UK and i am a software developer so quite at home with beta devices n software and know what to expect.

All requests up this point have been forwarded.

I just did a quick count...so far 69 members from Mobileread and Teleread have been added the the invite list through this project...^^

Pretty impressive eh? The europeans should all have their invites by now, the US members will follow on Monday if iRex doesn't change plans *again*....

Please, let us try to keep this thread clean...acknowledgements and directly invite related posts only.
Thanks.
Dear CommanderROR,
Just to let you know that I successfully placed an order for an Iliad today - No 618.
Thanks again for your help yesterday with regard to protocls in the group.
Regards,
Angus McPherson

As required: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to
make it fully functional.

I live in Norway.

Thanks.

email sent.

I won't have a lot of time tomorrow and the day after, so everybody who posts between now and Saturday afternoon will probably not be invited before monday.

First of all, thanks a lot CommanderROR that you are doing this for the forum.

Here as desired: I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional. I'm living in Germany.

Thanks!

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional. I live in the United Kingdom.

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional. I live in the UK. Thanks.

1. Do you acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that you know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised?

I do.

1.1. Do you also state that you live in a country within the EU.

I do.

2. Do you promise to send me your email address via private message.

I do.

You may kiss your cash goodbye!

I shall.

nice variation Azania...^^

I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised.
I live in The Netherlands.

Thanks for the effort CommanderROR!

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional. I live in Australia.

@bytraper

I'm not sure about Australia...I'll forward your address but can't guaranteed that you'll be able to order. Please contact iRex directly after you have received your invite and ask them about it.
Thanks.

List sent. I included the Australian request...let's see what happens.

Thanks heaps mate :)

I acknowledge the fact that the EU isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still ... Oops, wrong. ... I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad will never be finished, and that I know that its software is not being developed before it can be ... Oops, another try: I acknowledge the rumour that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised. ... Oops, seems I cannot get it right. ... I acknowledge the fact that the development of the iRex iLiad isn't finished yet, and that I know that its software is still being developed before it can be considered as fully functional as advertised. ... Mmmh, looks right this time. PS: I live in the EU.

@Henry

I sent a mail to iRex anyway and included your request.

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional.
I live in the EU (Hungary).

Thanks a lot ComanderROR!

list sent!

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional.
I live in the EU (UK).

Thanks a lot ComanderROR!

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional.
I live in the EU (Germany).

Thanks a lot ComanderROR!

All invites sent apart from HBW.

@HBW: I need your email address. Please send it by PM so that I can forward it.

Thanks.

@CommanderROR

PM sent.
Thanks for the fast follow up :-)
Your help in this is much appreciated.

-HBW

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and the software will need to be updated a number of times to make it fully functional. I live in the EU (UK).

I acknowledge that I am aware that the iLiad is not yet fully functional and that they do not mind that functionality is coming in sw releases. I live in the UK.

Thanks...

I just got this from iRex:

I also wanted to tell you that it is no longer needed to send e-mails for invitations we opened the iRex shop to the public

does this mean the software is out of beta or does it have a warning on the site?

it has a warning...^^

Hi, it's Brian again, London

I'd like to state that I acknowledge the fact that the Iliad isn't finished yet and software update will be needed to make it fully functional. I hope you invite me.

I've sent You my email address.

Apparently the website is now open to the public Cho.