Announced: the iRex Reader DR1000 - Page 9

ebookreaders · 09-23-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

It appears this does support pdf searching. Hopefully it's not just an error in the translation process.

That is correct indeed; the DR1000S/DR1000SW let you enter keywords using a virtual (on-screen) keyboard. This way you can search in pdf files.

The DR1000 lacks a stylus, so it is not possible to use the virtuel keyboard on this model. Hence it is 'read only'.

timezone · 09-23-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

I believe the only difference between the 1000S and the 1000SW is that the latter has wifi and bluetooth in addition to the wacom touch screen, the touch screen should be the same between those two models.

Thanks for the reply. I asked the question because I thought the 1000S allowed for finger touch at least on the icons. I understand the whole screen is not touch sensitive. From the documentation so far it appeared it might not be available with the SW. Or am I wrong in believing there is touch capability on the icons for the 1000S?

New question - If the lowest model doesn't allow a stylus or touch then does this mean we can't read a secure PDF? I have at least one PDF where I have to login each time I open it. It is a drag to do this but it appears this will not be possible with the lowest model.

wallcraft · 09-23-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timezone

TOr am I wrong in believing there is touch capability on the icons for the 1000S?

New question - If the lowest model doesn't allow a stylus or touch then does this mean we can't read a secure PDF?

The Wacom touch screen is stylus only.

Without the touch screen the 1000 does not have a virtual keyboard and so can't read your passworded PDF. Note that it is possible to crack passworded PDFs to produce a password free version. It is not currently possible to crack Adobe Secure PDF ebooks, which require Adobe Reader 7 or Adobe Digital Editions to read them.

Tulkas · 09-23-2008, 09:51 AM

New 1000 series looks great but I'll be keeping hold of my money until there are a lot of real-life reviews of battery life, connectivity, fragility & quality of support.

Once bitten, twice shy as far as iRex goes.

Studio717 · 09-23-2008, 12:36 PM

My first post asking about when the SW model will be available slid by earlier, so I'll repost here:

Does anyone know when the SW model will be available?

NatCh · 09-23-2008, 01:53 PM

I haven't seen anything on it yet, Studio717.

Studio717 · 09-23-2008, 03:01 PM

Thanks, NatCh.

More waiting, I guess, but at least now I know what I'm waiting for.

tribble · 09-23-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studio717

Does anyone know when the SW model will be available?

There is no official or unofficial date set yet.

DaleDe · 09-23-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tribble

There is no official or unofficial date set yet.

Except to say it will not be this year.

Dale

Studio717 · 09-23-2008, 07:54 PM

Thanks, tribble and DaleDe. Not much else I can do now but settle in and wait.

(I really wish they wouldn't announce things so far ahead.

)

Indigo Ink · 09-23-2008, 11:14 PM

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-10047886-82.html

And this is the interesting part

And Brons says the $849 wireless version will have a full-fledged Web browser that's able to deal with moving Flash images by converting them into static still images

JWLaRue · 09-23-2008, 11:30 PM

Interesting. The media formats supported appear to have been changed.

I wonder what happened to PowerPoint support?

-Jeff

Indigo Ink · 09-24-2008, 12:06 AM

Another nugget of information: if it turns out to be true...fingers crossed

iRex has partnered with Wacom to bring Tablet PC like features in the ebook reader. For instance you can use the stylus pen to write or sketch on the screen and that gets saved with your document in iRex’s memory. You could connect the iRex to your PC via USB and convert all the handwritten text into digital format just like Microsoft OneNote or Abbyy Reader.

Source

http://www.labnol.org/gadgets/irex-d...0-review/4623/

NatCh · 09-24-2008, 12:24 AM

Oh, that it should be so! I think I may swoon with joy!

Tomek · 09-24-2008, 01:14 AM

I wonder of the Bluetooth on 1000SW will include PAN profile support. Compared to Wifi, one could setup PAN connection with their PC at home and be online at fraction of the power consumption.

09-23-2008, 11:14 PM	#131
Indigo Ink The curious one! Posts: 82 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Device: Kindle 3, Nook, Ebookman 901	cnet review - sort off http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-18438_7-10047886-82.html And this is the interesting part And Brons says the $849 wireless version will have a full-fledged Web browser that's able to deal with moving Flash images by converting them into static still images

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Tulkas Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK Device: iLiad, CyBook Gen3, iPod Touch, PB 360	New 1000 series looks great but I'll be keeping hold of my money until there are a lot of real-life reviews of battery life, connectivity, fragility & quality of support. Once bitten, twice shy as far as iRex goes.

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Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	My first post asking about when the SW model will be available slid by earlier, so I'll repost here: Does anyone know when the SW model will be available?

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I haven't seen anything on it yet, Studio717.

09-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#127
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	Thanks, NatCh. More waiting, I guess, but at least now I know what I'm waiting for.

09-23-2008, 07:54 PM	#130
Studio717 Addict Posts: 208 Karma: 575 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Device: Various Kindles, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy 10.1	Thanks, tribble and DaleDe. Not much else I can do now but settle in and wait. (I really wish they wouldn't announce things so far ahead. )

09-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#132
JWLaRue Addict Posts: 234 Karma: 300000 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD USA Device: Sony PRS-505 (blue, of course!)	Interesting. The media formats supported appear to have been changed. I wonder what happened to PowerPoint support? -Jeff

09-24-2008, 12:06 AM	#133
Indigo Ink The curious one! Posts: 82 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Device: Kindle 3, Nook, Ebookman 901	Another nugget of information: if it turns out to be true...fingers crossed iRex has partnered with Wacom to bring Tablet PC like features in the ebook reader. For instance you can use the stylus pen to write or sketch on the screen and that gets saved with your document in iRex’s memory. You could connect the iRex to your PC via USB and convert all the handwritten text into digital format just like Microsoft OneNote or Abbyy Reader. Source http://www.labnol.org/gadgets/irex-d...0-review/4623/

09-24-2008, 12:24 AM	#134
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Oh, that it should be so! I think I may swoon with joy!

09-24-2008, 01:14 AM	#135
Tomek Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Device: Kindle DX	I wonder of the Bluetooth on 1000SW will include PAN profile support. Compared to Wifi, one could setup PAN connection with their PC at home and be online at fraction of the power consumption.