Any idea about new devices from Irex?

joblack · 06-28-2009, 02:01 PM

I'm planing to buy an Irex 1000S Reader.

Last time I bought the Iliad a few weeks too early (and then the Irex Reader came out) and I was 'pretty pissed' because I could have got one of these devices.

Any rumours, any information about new devices or price cuts?

Gwaihir · 06-28-2009, 02:13 PM

I think you're pretty safe right now. Irex has mentioned mid 2011 for a new device. That's two years from now and mentioning is far simpler than actually shipping, so who knows when it will be

.

wallcraft · 06-28-2009, 02:59 PM

If you want WiFi or bluetooth, then the DR1000SW was announced last year with these added features but has never been released. Otherwise, I have seen no indications of other devices from iRex.

Shaggy · 06-29-2009, 09:57 AM

That's pretty much what I think as well. The DR1000SW is probably the next expected device (current device plus wireless), but we don't know the time frame. I thought it would have been out by now, but we don't know what the delay is.

As far as a "next generation" device. All indications from iRex are that there will be a color device from them sometime in 2011. I don't think anybody really knows yet if it'll be based on the DR1000, or something completely new.

Shaggy · 06-29-2009, 10:00 AM

Just had a thought, I wonder if the DR1000SW delay has any relation to the problems they're having with the iLiad meeting US FCC regulations. They apparently changed their manufacturing site recently, and have been having problems getting the iLiad approved for sale in the US. FCC regulations would also impact the wireless functionality of the DR1000SW. Maybe it's having the same problem?

joblack · 06-29-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Just had a thought, I wonder if the DR1000SW delay has any relation to the problems they're having with the iLiad meeting US FCC regulations. They apparently changed their manufacturing site recently, and have been having problems getting the iLiad approved for sale in the US. FCC regulations would also impact the wireless functionality of the DR1000SW. Maybe it's having the same problem?

As I am living in Germany I don't care about the FCC.

They could start selling it in Europe and in the US later ...

Shaggy · 06-29-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joblack

As I am living in Germany I don't care about the FCC.

They could start selling it in Europe and in the US later ...

Sort of like a reverse Kindle market.

joblack · 06-29-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Sort of like a reverse Kindle market.

Right - despite the fact that I haven't the slightest interest in the Kindle

.

Well, I'm used to Irex Release plan - tripple the time they say and you're right.

The color Irex won't be released before end 2012 ...

HansTWN · 06-30-2009, 04:37 AM

I sent an e-mail and asked when the 1000SW will be released, since I would like to have one. That was 40 days ago. No answer.... That alone gets me thinking it would be a great risk buying anything from them.

RobbieClarken · 06-30-2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HansTWN

I sent an e-mail and asked when the 1000SW will be released, since I would like to have one. That was 40 days ago. No answer.... That alone gets me thinking it would be a great risk buying anything from them.

It's pretty poor they haven't responded to your email at all but it is common (and sensible) for companies not to announce when they expect their next product to be released (try asking Sony when the next PRS will be out).

HansTWN · 06-30-2009, 05:14 AM

There is a big difference. Irex has long announced the product, and listed on their website with specs and all. As "coming soon" since half a year ago (my guess). Sony's new big screen device is just a rumour, even though it is more likely to happen than the 1000SW!

HarryT · 06-30-2009, 10:07 AM

I'm happy that they've concentrated on fixing the initial problems with the DR1000S, rather than being "sidetracked" by the SW.

yingwu · 06-30-2009, 10:17 AM

Me too.... for me, a more stable and usable system is more important than having a wireless function or even a colorful screen. Looking forward for the firmwire 1.7.

junkyardwillie · 06-30-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epiphany

It's pretty poor they haven't responded to your email at all but it is common (and sensible) for companies not to announce when they expect their next product to be released (try asking Sony when the next PRS will be out).

Or for that matter read Palm's earnings release when people ask them about future WebOS devices or even a GSM version of the Pre. Companies rarely announce devices until they are ready to launch, you don't want the competition to have too much information on what you're doing

06-28-2009, 02:01 PM	#1
joblack Wizard Posts: 1,746 Karma: 4382688 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere on earth Device: Onyx Boox Tab X	Any idea about new devices from Irex? I'm planing to buy an Irex 1000S Reader. Last time I bought the Iliad a few weeks too early (and then the Irex Reader came out) and I was 'pretty pissed' because I could have got one of these devices. Any rumours, any information about new devices or price cuts? Last edited by joblack; 06-28-2009 at 04:17 PM.

06-30-2009, 05:14 AM	#11
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	There is a big difference. Irex has long announced the product, and listed on their website with specs and all. As "coming soon" since half a year ago (my guess). Sony's new big screen device is just a rumour, even though it is more likely to happen than the 1000SW! Last edited by HansTWN; 07-01-2009 at 06:14 AM.

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06-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#2
Gwaihir The Windlord Posts: 119 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Netherlands Device: iRex DR1000S, BeBook Club S	I think you're pretty safe right now. Irex has mentioned mid 2011 for a new device. That's two years from now and mentioning is far simpler than actually shipping, so who knows when it will be .

06-28-2009, 02:59 PM	#3
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	If you want WiFi or bluetooth, then the DR1000SW was announced last year with these added features but has never been released. Otherwise, I have seen no indications of other devices from iRex.

06-29-2009, 09:57 AM	#4
Shaggy Wizard Posts: 4,293 Karma: 529619 Join Date: May 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, DR800SG	That's pretty much what I think as well. The DR1000SW is probably the next expected device (current device plus wireless), but we don't know the time frame. I thought it would have been out by now, but we don't know what the delay is. As far as a "next generation" device. All indications from iRex are that there will be a color device from them sometime in 2011. I don't think anybody really knows yet if it'll be based on the DR1000, or something completely new.

06-29-2009, 10:00 AM	#5
Shaggy Wizard Posts: 4,293 Karma: 529619 Join Date: May 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, DR800SG	Just had a thought, I wonder if the DR1000SW delay has any relation to the problems they're having with the iLiad meeting US FCC regulations. They apparently changed their manufacturing site recently, and have been having problems getting the iLiad approved for sale in the US. FCC regulations would also impact the wireless functionality of the DR1000SW. Maybe it's having the same problem?

06-30-2009, 04:37 AM	#9
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	I sent an e-mail and asked when the 1000SW will be released, since I would like to have one. That was 40 days ago. No answer.... That alone gets me thinking it would be a great risk buying anything from them.

06-30-2009, 10:07 AM	#12
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm happy that they've concentrated on fixing the initial problems with the DR1000S, rather than being "sidetracked" by the SW.

06-30-2009, 10:17 AM	#13
yingwu Addict Posts: 227 Karma: 322 Join Date: May 2009 Device: 1000s	Me too.... for me, a more stable and usable system is more important than having a wireless function or even a colorful screen. Looking forward for the firmwire 1.7.

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