iRex DR800 to be introduced in Europe soon - Page 2

Nate the great · 01-13-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Fix the iLiad? Sorry - not with you. Fix what?

Just off the top of my head:

Can the Iliad connect to ad-hoc networks yet? If not, then the wireless manager needs to be fixed.

Was power management ever implemented?

What about the Mobi Reader implementation? That, for one, is still not complete.

HarryT · 01-13-2010, 08:55 AM

As I suspect you are aware, the iLiad firmware is no longer being updated, but on my iLiad at least, wireless networking and the Mobi reader worked OK. Did they not do so on yours? There was a battery upgrade programme to address power issues - didn't you send yours in to be upgraded?

eLiNK · 01-13-2010, 10:27 AM

The DR800 looks no doubt stylish.
But at that price, I wounder if the product can really offer more than the soon to be released lbook's A9 at $330 (provided Jinke keeps its word).

Even if I consider import taxes and the like, it won't set me back by more than €300.

Mr. Goodbar · 01-13-2010, 11:47 AM

I wonder what this means for US distribution. We still don't have any update on that.

wallcraft · 01-13-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by eLiNK

But at that price, I wounder if the product can really offer more than the soon to be released lbook's A9 at $330 (provided Jinke keeps its word).

The A9 has a capacitive touch screen, probably not suitable for handwritten notes, but on the other hand the software development capability between Jinke and iRex is like night and day. If iRex was about to introduce a new device like the A6/A9, all software development on existing products would grind to a halt (the DR800SG is virtually identical to the DR1000S, but the next software update for the DR1000S is at least 3 months late). Jinke has been regularly releasing updates for the V3 and V5 devices with no sign of any strain on their resources.

The DR800SG looks like a really nice product, but it may well be worth seeing what Jinke can come up with for the A9. The A6 will probably be out first and give us some idea on the software front.

LegoErgoSum · 01-13-2010, 12:55 PM

I think € 499,-- without 3 G compared to the previous anounced US version with worlddwide 3G for $ 399,-- is really sick.

Jumpn Jack Flash · 01-13-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

The A9 has a capacitive touch screen, probably not suitable for handwritten notes, but on the other hand the software development capability between Jinke and iRex is like night and day. If iRex was about to introduce a new device like the A6/A9, all software development on existing products would grind to a halt (the DR800SG is virtually identical to the DR1000S, but the next software update for the DR1000S is at least 3 months late). Jinke has been regularly releasing updates for the V3 and V5 devices with no sign of any strain on their resources.

The DR800SG looks like a really nice product, but it may well be worth seeing what Jinke can come up with for the A9. The A6 will probably be out first and give us some idea on the software front.

The only support I can give to IRex's difficulties is that the change to ADE must have been much more difficult than they anticapated. And once they get it out with annotation support, then they should have a development model that can cope going forward for both devices and any new capablities or new devices (eg wifi, 12'') could be added provided they have abstracted the hardware enough.
It is Linux, so the 3 non standard areas are the screen controller, agressive power management and the ADE.

Jumpn Jack Flash · 01-13-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

The DR800SG looks like a really nice product, but it may well be worth seeing what Jinke can come up with for the A9. The A6 will probably be out first and give us some idea on the software front.

The A9 could tempt me, its at a price thats right

JirkaS · 01-13-2010, 02:01 PM

Sony 600 - this is Sony Touch. I've seen ti for $299 at Borders shop on airport.

badbob001 · 01-13-2010, 02:05 PM

On the irex web shop, you can buy the DR800SG for $601.44.
https://www.irexshop.com/product_inf...products_id=80

No mention of the leather cover in the contents description.

Some new images. The stylus looks a little different in a crappier way. Looks like the stylus for the iliad, so perhaps they drilled a hole somewhere for you to stick it in.

Previous pic of stylus:

Iliad stylus:

Well, I guess they have some excess inventory to unload.

Sweetpea · 01-13-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JirkaS

Sony 600 - this is Sony Touch. I've seen ti for $299 at Borders shop on airport.

One thing, for these kind of devices 1$ = 1€. The difference is made up by taxes.

For example, the Sony here is €299, the Boox is ranging from €299 to €399. So, €499 isn't too expensive, even though it is a large sum of money...

zerospinboson · 01-13-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

One thing, for these kind of devices 1$ = 1€. The difference is made up by taxes.

For example, the Sony here is €299, the Boox is ranging from €299 to €399. So, €499 isn't too expensive, even though it is a large sum of money...

I would have no problem with a 1:1 ratio. I do have a problem with a 1.25:1 ratio.

Mr. Goodbar · 01-13-2010, 02:28 PM

Since they now have it listed in the shop does this mean the deal with Best Buy is not going to happen? Seems odd they would list it there with a $600 price for US customers when you are supposed to be able to get it from Best Buy for $399 or $449 depending on which price was accurate.

Edit: Just looked at the webpage and although it shows in the US version of the shop it appears to only be available for select European countries. It does not contain any wireless capability. I had originally assumed they were just selling the US version, but without a 3G bundled service. From the looks of it this is a completely different device without the 3G capability.

Sweetpea · 01-13-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zerospinboson

I would have no problem with a 1:1 ratio. I do have a problem with a 1.25:1 ratio.

Show me a site where it's cheaper than $499...

wallcraft · 01-13-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Seems odd they would list it there with a $600 price for US customers when you are supposed to be able to get it from Best Buy for $399 or $449 depending on which price was accurate.

Worse than that, the DR800S is $600 but the DR800SG (with free Verizon OTA downloads from B&N) is ~$400. The 3G is almost useless, but I guess it is worth getting for a $200 discount.

01-13-2010, 10:27 AM	#18
eLiNK Addict Posts: 344 Karma: 6494 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: PRS-505, KDXG	The DR800 looks no doubt stylish. But at that price, I wounder if the product can really offer more than the soon to be released lbook's A9 at $330 (provided Jinke keeps its word). Even if I consider import taxes and the like, it won't set me back by more than €300. Last edited by eLiNK; 01-13-2010 at 10:32 AM.

01-13-2010, 02:05 PM	#25
badbob001 Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1102020 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle Keyboard (rip), Kindle Voyage, Fire Tablet 10 '17, iPad '19	On the irex web shop, you can buy the DR800SG for $601.44. https://www.irexshop.com/product_inf...products_id=80 No mention of the leather cover in the contents description. Some new images. The stylus looks a little different in a crappier way. Looks like the stylus for the iliad, so perhaps they drilled a hole somewhere for you to stick it in. Previous pic of stylus: Iliad stylus: Well, I guess they have some excess inventory to unload. Last edited by badbob001; 01-13-2010 at 02:18 PM.

01-13-2010, 02:28 PM	#28
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Since they now have it listed in the shop does this mean the deal with Best Buy is not going to happen? Seems odd they would list it there with a $600 price for US customers when you are supposed to be able to get it from Best Buy for $399 or $449 depending on which price was accurate. Edit: Just looked at the webpage and although it shows in the US version of the shop it appears to only be available for select European countries. It does not contain any wireless capability. I had originally assumed they were just selling the US version, but without a 3G bundled service. From the looks of it this is a completely different device without the 3G capability. Last edited by Mr. Goodbar; 01-13-2010 at 02:34 PM.

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