so all is ended ?

repods · 11-21-2010, 10:23 AM

so.. no new firmware to solve our problems with the reader ?
so nothing of nothing ?
so not even the release to the public of the source code of uds for helping user improvements ?
Gertjan please be kind once again and say a word..

sordie · 11-23-2010, 10:19 AM

Wow - the silence speaks volumes. Oh well. We'll miss you IREX/IRX. I guess it's now time to consider selling my 800SG, and look for a replacement.

TGS · 11-23-2010, 11:03 AM

Strange thing is, I see Gertjan on the active members list, but he doesn't seem to post.

Gertjan · 11-23-2010, 11:23 AM

I know we've been awfully quiet, but we are still in the process of restructuring the business side of things, so I cannot give much insight on developments or release dates. But I can assure you that development of the firmware continues under IRX, and I continue to visit this place to keep up with community developments and assist where possible.

TGS · 11-23-2010, 03:21 PM

Thanks for putting your head above the parapet Gertjan.

bokjeid · 11-23-2010, 08:35 PM

Thanks for your answer, Gertjan.

ricossa · 11-24-2010, 03:01 AM

Thanks, it's really appreciated

antistar · 11-24-2010, 05:25 AM

I am glad those of you who still have a working unit have something to look forward to. Gertjan is really kind to be still around. But to be honest the name Irex now leaves a very bitter taste in mouth when I see my 7 months old unit bricked for good with no one to turn to.
I now hate myself for not getting third-party warranty when purchasing on Amazon. Perhaps I was too naive. Misled by the sturdiness of my former sony unit I thought extra warranty would be a waste of money. How wrong I was.
400 bucks for a toy that lasted only half a year. I had loved the unit, and would have still loved it without considering those new models. But truth is I had to spit out another $229 because I can't do without an e-reader and irex has let me down. Sorry repods for whining in your thread. Guess I just can't get over the feeling of being cheated.

Gwaihir · 11-24-2010, 06:14 AM

Well.. seems sordie wants to sell his, so perhaps you can replace your faulty one at reasonable cost, antistar..

repods · 11-24-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antistar

I am glad those of you who still have a working unit have something to look forward to. Gertjan is really kind to be still around. But to be honest the name Irex now leaves a very bitter taste in mouth when I see my 7 months old unit bricked for good with no one to turn to.
I now hate myself for not getting third-party warranty when purchasing on Amazon. Perhaps I was too naive. Misled by the sturdiness of my former sony unit I thought extra warranty would be a waste of money. How wrong I was.
400 bucks for a toy that lasted only half a year. I had loved the unit, and would have still loved it without considering those new models. But truth is I had to spit out another $229 because I can't do without an e-reader and irex has let me down. Sorry repods for whining in your thread. Guess I just can't get over the feeling of being cheated.

don't worry we are all on the same ship..

Shaggy · 11-24-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antistar

I am glad those of you who still have a working unit have something to look forward to. Gertjan is really kind to be still around. But to be honest the name Irex now leaves a very bitter taste in mouth when I see my 7 months old unit bricked for good with no one to turn to.
I now hate myself for not getting third-party warranty when purchasing on Amazon. Perhaps I was too naive. Misled by the sturdiness of my former sony unit I thought extra warranty would be a waste of money. How wrong I was.
400 bucks for a toy that lasted only half a year. I had loved the unit, and would have still loved it without considering those new models. But truth is I had to spit out another $229 because I can't do without an e-reader and irex has let me down. Sorry repods for whining in your thread. Guess I just can't get over the feeling of being cheated.

You were running "unofficial" third party firmware, right? Not sure you would have gotten warranty support on it anyway.

antistar · 11-24-2010, 08:20 PM

True. But at least I would be able to have the machine checked, and would be happy to pay whatever cost due to me to have it repaired. Well, it's no use talking about if-onlys. Come to think about it, it's the third party contributions that make dr800 such a great device. My only regret is Irex's untimely demise and my omission of insurance.

Gogolo · 11-25-2010, 04:04 AM

It would be really nice if the battery drain bug on DR1000 could be solved. My collegue has also a DR1000 and also his battery is empty after a week when DR1000 is shutoff. We both have the newest firmware.

Its a pitty - the dr1000 is otherwise a very very nice machine.

Mackx · 11-25-2010, 04:43 AM

The 'problem' with the DR1000 is that at least some part of the device needs power to be able to detect your finger at the power-on touch-button. So there will always be some battery drainage (without a hardware patch). I do not know how much this would typically be and if the DR1000 is draining more then that.
So battery drained after a month would be 'normal' with the design of the DR1000, battery drain after a day is certainly a bug, but after a week might be in the grey-zone.

HansTWN · 11-25-2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antistar

True. But at least I would be able to have the machine checked, and would be happy to pay whatever cost due to me to have it repaired. Well, it's no use talking about if-onlys. Come to think about it, it's the third party contributions that make dr800 such a great device. My only regret is Irex's untimely demise and my omission of insurance.

It is sad, but we weren't cheated. Businesses do go bankrupt, what can you do. We should have done our homework before we bought. At least prices have dropped so much in the mean time that you can get a decent replacement for a lot less money. I can only hope that my Irex holds up until some better technology comes along. While it is still in good shape I am quite happy with it.

11-21-2010, 10:23 AM	#1
repods Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 72 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: irex DR-800S, M92S	so all is ended ? so.. no new firmware to solve our problems with the reader ? so nothing of nothing ? so not even the release to the public of the source code of uds for helping user improvements ? Gertjan please be kind once again and say a word..

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11-23-2010, 10:19 AM	#2
sordie Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 20 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: IREX 800SG	Wow - the silence speaks volumes. Oh well. We'll miss you IREX/IRX. I guess it's now time to consider selling my 800SG, and look for a replacement.

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TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	Strange thing is, I see Gertjan on the active members list, but he doesn't seem to post.

11-23-2010, 11:23 AM	#4
Gertjan ex-IRX developer Posts: 158 Karma: 224 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Irex DR800S, DR1000S, iLiad	I know we've been awfully quiet, but we are still in the process of restructuring the business side of things, so I cannot give much insight on developments or release dates. But I can assure you that development of the firmware continues under IRX, and I continue to visit this place to keep up with community developments and assist where possible.

11-23-2010, 03:21 PM	#5
TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	Thanks for putting your head above the parapet Gertjan.

11-23-2010, 08:35 PM	#6
bokjeid Addict Posts: 217 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: DR1000S	Thanks for your answer, Gertjan.

11-24-2010, 03:01 AM	#7
ricossa Geneva Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Geneva Device: iREX DR800S	Thanks, it's really appreciated

11-24-2010, 05:25 AM	#8
antistar Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 32758 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Taiwan Device: PRS-500, dr800sg, prs-950, MS SP3, Boox i86ML, Sony Z3TC, KV, Sony RP1	I am glad those of you who still have a working unit have something to look forward to. Gertjan is really kind to be still around. But to be honest the name Irex now leaves a very bitter taste in mouth when I see my 7 months old unit bricked for good with no one to turn to. I now hate myself for not getting third-party warranty when purchasing on Amazon. Perhaps I was too naive. Misled by the sturdiness of my former sony unit I thought extra warranty would be a waste of money. How wrong I was. 400 bucks for a toy that lasted only half a year. I had loved the unit, and would have still loved it without considering those new models. But truth is I had to spit out another $229 because I can't do without an e-reader and irex has let me down. Sorry repods for whining in your thread. Guess I just can't get over the feeling of being cheated.

11-24-2010, 06:14 AM	#9
Gwaihir The Windlord Posts: 119 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Netherlands Device: iRex DR1000S, BeBook Club S	Well.. seems sordie wants to sell his, so perhaps you can replace your faulty one at reasonable cost, antistar..

11-24-2010, 08:20 PM	#12
antistar Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 32758 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Taiwan Device: PRS-500, dr800sg, prs-950, MS SP3, Boox i86ML, Sony Z3TC, KV, Sony RP1	True. But at least I would be able to have the machine checked, and would be happy to pay whatever cost due to me to have it repaired. Well, it's no use talking about if-onlys. Come to think about it, it's the third party contributions that make dr800 such a great device. My only regret is Irex's untimely demise and my omission of insurance.

11-25-2010, 04:04 AM	#13
Gogolo Addict Posts: 353 Karma: 92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: DR1000S, Nook ST (rooted), Kobo Aura one (ksm)	It would be really nice if the battery drain bug on DR1000 could be solved. My collegue has also a DR1000 and also his battery is empty after a week when DR1000 is shutoff. We both have the newest firmware. Its a pitty - the dr1000 is otherwise a very very nice machine.

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11-25-2010, 04:43 AM	#14
Mackx Guru Posts: 999 Karma: 19985 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Netherlands Device: iRex DR1000S	The 'problem' with the DR1000 is that at least some part of the device needs power to be able to detect your finger at the power-on touch-button. So there will always be some battery drainage (without a hardware patch). I do not know how much this would typically be and if the DR1000 is draining more then that. So battery drained after a month would be 'normal' with the design of the DR1000, battery drain after a day is certainly a bug, but after a week might be in the grey-zone.