iRex DR800 to be introduced in Europe soon - Page 7

Mr. Goodbar · 01-14-2010, 11:22 AM

I had never put much emphasis on the wireless side of things until I got a Kindle. I still don't find it that important for books, but for news and blogs it's just great to wake up and have your updates waiting for you.

HarryT · 01-14-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Autosync for daily newspaper and such. The ability to access the ebook store and your ebook archive without needing to tether to a PC.

BOb

But those things (with the possible exception of the latter) depend of the availability of such facilities at the "server" end. If there are no such facilities existing in your country, is there any point in the WiFi? I know that I pretty much never used the WiFi on my iLiad simply because there was nothing really to use it for.

Bert · 01-14-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

But those things (with the possible exception of the latter) depend of the availability of such facilities at the "server" end. If there are no such facilities existing in your country, is there any point in the WiFi? I know that I pretty much never used the WiFi on my iLiad simply because there was nothing really to use it for.

Yes, but the iLiad had slots for memory cards, the DR800 hasn't (not easily accessible I mean). To transfer things to the device, you have to use the USB cable. With my iLiad I never used the cable, I just pulled out the SD card and put it in my PC ... no need to find that damn cable.
If they added either wifi or an SD card slot, I'd buy it immediately ... now I'm not sure what to do.

Dulin's Books · 01-14-2010, 11:41 AM

But Harryt now there is more infrastructure in place for WiFi uses. Yesterday I used the wifi in the Boox to download a Tarzan book from Gutenberg. Mind you i was only testing it- I'm actually reading your versions.

HarryT · 01-14-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

But now there is more infrastructure in place for WiFi uses. Yesterday I used the wifi in the Boox to download a Tarzan book from Gutenberg. Mind you i was only testing it- I'm actually reading your versions.

But what did you download it with? A web browser? My point was that the DR800 doesn't have a web browser.

Dulin's Books · 01-14-2010, 11:57 AM

yes the browser. I realize it doesn't have a proper browser but with the DR800 attached to B&N there will be subscription content available to "push" to the device using the WiFi. You will be able to shop for new books as well.

Mr. Goodbar · 01-14-2010, 12:07 PM

The other use is for their "emall" concept. I believe they are launching with two bookstores on the device although I may be wrong an it might only be B&N. Either way, if other services get added you would have access to them and they've also indicated a development platform would become available to develop other applications.

catharsis · 01-14-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

But what did you download it with? A web browser? My point was that the DR800 doesn't have a web browser.

yes, if it doesn't have a browser, the wi-fi is useless. although, i'm not sure if programming a basic browser that could read, let's say, rss feeds and wikipedia and including it in the firmware would be that difficult. it depends also on the hardware, but it would be nice to be able to read blogs and wiki from an e-book reader. but it wouldn't be a must.

Direct Ebooks · 01-15-2010, 11:29 AM

Just posted the official press release in the forum...

Shaggy · 01-15-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

What would you use WiFi for? The device doesn't have a web browser.

You could probably add your own.

Sweetpea · 01-15-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zerospinboson

Indeed. It is at least cheaper than the iLiad, although I had expected something more in line with the announced 400$ US price.

According to the website, it's $599. Which would translate to €416. Which is €495 if you include the 19% VAT.

(thanks for this thread)

pilotbob · 01-15-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

According to the website, it's $599. Which would translate to €416. Which is €495 if you include the 19% VAT.

(thanks for this thread)

Isn't the 800 supposed to sell for $400 at Best Buy? why is in $599 directly from iRex?

And I still don't see it at BestBuys web site.

BOb

Sweetpea · 01-15-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Isn't the 800 supposed to sell for $400 at Best Buy? why is in $599 directly from iRex?

And I still don't see it at BestBuys web site.

BOb

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=160

It has been delayed... And besides, they keep breaking the promises from their press releases as the latest said there would be a cover included, but apparently there isn't...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=16

pilotbob · 01-15-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...&postcount=160

It has been delayed... And besides, they keep breaking the promises from their press releases as the latest said there would be a cover included, but apparently there isn't...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=16

So you are getting the 800S without the G? For $600?

BOb

badbob001 · 01-15-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

It has been delayed... And besides, they keep breaking the promises from their press releases as the latest said there would be a cover included, but apparently there isn't...

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=16

According to their press release:
http://www.irextechnologies.com/abou..._Reader_DR800S

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The device will sell for Euro 499/GBP 449, including VAT, and comes with a custom cover and stylus.

If this is not the case, then they seriously have internal problems.

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01-14-2010, 11:22 AM	#91
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	I had never put much emphasis on the wireless side of things until I got a Kindle. I still don't find it that important for books, but for news and blogs it's just great to wake up and have your updates waiting for you.

01-14-2010, 11:41 AM	#94
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	But Harryt now there is more infrastructure in place for WiFi uses. Yesterday I used the wifi in the Boox to download a Tarzan book from Gutenberg. Mind you i was only testing it- I'm actually reading your versions.

01-14-2010, 11:57 AM	#96
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	yes the browser. I realize it doesn't have a proper browser but with the DR800 attached to B&N there will be subscription content available to "push" to the device using the WiFi. You will be able to shop for new books as well.

01-14-2010, 12:07 PM	#97
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	The other use is for their "emall" concept. I believe they are launching with two bookstores on the device although I may be wrong an it might only be B&N. Either way, if other services get added you would have access to them and they've also indicated a development platform would become available to develop other applications.

01-15-2010, 11:29 AM	#99
Direct Ebooks Hibernian eBook Warrior Posts: 184 Karma: 1264 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cork, Ireland Device: Sony Reader	Just posted the official press release in the forum...

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