Is the iLiad touch screen?

physics@war · 04-12-2009, 02:45 PM

Hi I wonder if the iLiad is touch screen or not? So you can write on it with the stylus as you are reading right?

is the wifi really necessary?

herbalist · 04-12-2009, 06:12 PM

It is not a real touch screen like the iphone, you have to use the wacom stylus. Yes it is possible to write on the pdf files (i haven't tried writing on other format).

As for the wifi, I've only used it a couple of times for firmware updates - that's it. It is a nice feature but not necessary at all.

The iliad is a good device for reading but before buying, do consider that 1) no more firmware updates from Irex; 2) if battery life is good sufficient.

physics@war · 04-12-2009, 08:16 PM

Hi herbalist,

so what is the battery life of the iLiad? What is the firmware things?

Have you tried to use it to read technical papers which have a lot of equations and diagrams? Are they readable in not too small size?

Thanks

herbalist · 04-12-2009, 08:48 PM

I have a v1, the battery life is more like 8-9 hours per charge. Iliad v2 has a larger battery pack and I think battery life is more like 14-15 hours (pls double check).

Irex is a small company so they have decided to devote themselves to DR1000. No more firmware update means Iliad users cannot expect new functionality, bugfixes (??) etc from the company.

I have not read any technical papers on mine but mangas I do read a lot. They display just fine. If your original documents are big letter sized, you will have probably have to use the zoom function. There are users who use their iliads for technical papers, check under the general section of the iliad forum for their feedback. That's the best.

Shaggy · 04-13-2009, 11:01 AM

It's a touch screen with the stylus. Yes, you can write on it while you are reading.

I use the wifi frequently, that's my main way to transfer books back and forth between it and my PC. I also used the wifi for updates, etc. All of that can be done without the wireless as well, though. It's mostly a convenience/preference thing.

The battery life of the "older" iLiads is around 12 hours, the current generation (the v2 and the Book Edition) get around 15 hours. Those times are assuming you're just reading with it. Using the stylus as well as using memory cards take more power, so results vary depending on your usage.

The current firmware is 2.12 (2.12.1 for the Book Edition). iRex has said that they do not plan on any new features, but they have opened sourced most of the code and there are developers on here working on new applications, improvements, etc.

04-12-2009, 02:45 PM	#1
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04-12-2009, 06:12 PM	#2
herbalist Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: nokia 770, Irex Iliad	It is not a real touch screen like the iphone, you have to use the wacom stylus. Yes it is possible to write on the pdf files (i haven't tried writing on other format). As for the wifi, I've only used it a couple of times for firmware updates - that's it. It is a nice feature but not necessary at all. The iliad is a good device for reading but before buying, do consider that 1) no more firmware updates from Irex; 2) if battery life is good sufficient.

04-12-2009, 08:16 PM	#3
physics@war Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: none	Hi herbalist, so what is the battery life of the iLiad? What is the firmware things? Have you tried to use it to read technical papers which have a lot of equations and diagrams? Are they readable in not too small size? Thanks

04-12-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
herbalist Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: nokia 770, Irex Iliad	I have a v1, the battery life is more like 8-9 hours per charge. Iliad v2 has a larger battery pack and I think battery life is more like 14-15 hours (pls double check). Irex is a small company so they have decided to devote themselves to DR1000. No more firmware update means Iliad users cannot expect new functionality, bugfixes (??) etc from the company. I have not read any technical papers on mine but mangas I do read a lot. They display just fine. If your original documents are big letter sized, you will have probably have to use the zoom function. There are users who use their iliads for technical papers, check under the general section of the iliad forum for their feedback. That's the best.

04-13-2009, 11:01 AM	#5
Shaggy Wizard Posts: 4,293 Karma: 529619 Join Date: May 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, DR800SG	It's a touch screen with the stylus. Yes, you can write on it while you are reading. I use the wifi frequently, that's my main way to transfer books back and forth between it and my PC. I also used the wifi for updates, etc. All of that can be done without the wireless as well, though. It's mostly a convenience/preference thing. The battery life of the "older" iLiads is around 12 hours, the current generation (the v2 and the Book Edition) get around 15 hours. Those times are assuming you're just reading with it. Using the stylus as well as using memory cards take more power, so results vary depending on your usage. The current firmware is 2.12 (2.12.1 for the Book Edition). iRex has said that they do not plan on any new features, but they have opened sourced most of the code and there are developers on here working on new applications, improvements, etc.

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