DR-900 price?

cgk · 03-02-2010, 05:21 AM

Now that the DR-900 is official, anyone any idea about the likely price or release date?

Dulin's Books · 03-02-2010, 12:19 PM

no price yet. later in the day or tomorrow.

OrcaBlue · 03-02-2010, 12:49 PM

If DR-900 has annotation/scribbling, zoom, go to page, search, and dictionary features, it would be very sweet indeed.

SCION · 03-02-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrcaBlue

If DR-900 has annotation/scribbling, zoom, go to page, search, and dictionary features, it would be very sweet indeed.

Yes, with those features and priced around $400, I'd get it instead of the IREX DR800SG.

OrcaBlue · 03-02-2010, 01:24 PM

If wifi is available, does it means a basic web browsing capability is a possibility? At $400, I think I'll get one too.

Any word on the clarity of the display???

Dulin's Books · 03-02-2010, 01:33 PM

sipix so less dpi then e-ink .

OrcaBlue · 03-02-2010, 01:38 PM

From Electronista:

"official debut of its first e-book reader. The DR-900 centers almost all its interface on a 9-inch, 1024x768 touchscreen and has only minimal buttons on its sides. It's also treated as more than just a book device as it can go online to get news and even supports non-traditional apps."

So it does have some online features...

Dulin,

From the "photoshop" images, it looks very clear. But I guess we just have to wait and see.

scheichxodox · 03-02-2010, 01:57 PM

In this thread you will find some real photos.

Greetz

Scheich Xodox

OrcaBlue · 03-02-2010, 02:11 PM

Thanks, scheichxodox!!!

Too bad, the photos does not really show the screen on and the white balance made it too hard to tell how white the screen is.

SCION · 03-02-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrcaBlue

If DR-900 has annotation/scribbling, zoom, go to page, search, and dictionary features, it would be very sweet indeed.

Features in video look great! Stylus for annotations, zoom, and dictionary are there based on this clip. Love the fact that it's capacitive touch; I like using my finger to interact.

Addtional pics here: http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/a...%28Engadget%29

Dulin's Books · 03-02-2010, 07:05 PM

that bit about stylus -they wont include a stylus since its capacitive. yes there are capacitive stylus available now but its really meant to be a finger touch input.

i read a thing recently that in Korea there was a run on a particular snack sausage because in the winter there people didn't want to take off their gloves to work their iphones and this sausage- in its plastic wrapper- worked like a finger

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/South-Ko...news-5815.html

SCION · 03-02-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

that bit about stylus -they wont include a stylus since its capacitive. yes there are capacitive stylus available now but its really meant to be a finger touch input.

I was going on what the gentleman in the video stated regarding using a stylus for notes.

OrcaBlue · 03-02-2010, 07:39 PM

Woooohhh...big screen!!!

Thanks for the video link Scion. It looks great and very well build. The screen looks very readable.

As you said if it's going to price around $400, it would definitely a contender. One thing for sure, any future readers lacking those basic features would seem silly.

LDBoblo · 03-02-2010, 10:06 PM

Reminds me of the phrase good from far, far from good.

It's a step in the right direction though in terms of the chassis.

If it were $200, I'd definitely consider it, but higher than that and it's just got too many compromises to be worthwhile.

farstar · 03-03-2010, 11:11 AM

Is there a delivery date in Europe?

03-02-2010, 05:21 AM	#1
cgk Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 480356 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Paperwhite Signature	DR-900 price? Now that the DR-900 is official, anyone any idea about the likely price or release date?

03-02-2010, 12:49 PM	#3
OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	If DR-900 has annotation/scribbling, zoom, go to page, search, and dictionary features, it would be very sweet indeed. Last edited by OrcaBlue; 03-02-2010 at 12:57 PM.

03-02-2010, 07:05 PM	#11
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	that bit about stylus -they wont include a stylus since its capacitive. yes there are capacitive stylus available now but its really meant to be a finger touch input. i read a thing recently that in Korea there was a run on a particular snack sausage because in the winter there people didn't want to take off their gloves to work their iphones and this sausage- in its plastic wrapper- worked like a finger http://www.tomsguide.com/us/South-Ko...news-5815.html Last edited by Dulin's Books; 03-02-2010 at 07:07 PM.

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Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	no price yet. later in the day or tomorrow.

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OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	If wifi is available, does it means a basic web browsing capability is a possibility? At $400, I think I'll get one too. Any word on the clarity of the display???

03-02-2010, 01:33 PM	#6
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	sipix so less dpi then e-ink .

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OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	From Electronista: "official debut of its first e-book reader. The DR-900 centers almost all its interface on a 9-inch, 1024x768 touchscreen and has only minimal buttons on its sides. It's also treated as more than just a book device as it can go online to get news and even supports non-traditional apps." So it does have some online features... Dulin, From the "photoshop" images, it looks very clear. But I guess we just have to wait and see.

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scheichxodox Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 532654 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle 3 WiFi	In this thread you will find some real photos. Greetz Scheich Xodox

03-02-2010, 02:11 PM	#9
OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	Thanks, scheichxodox!!! Too bad, the photos does not really show the screen on and the white balance made it too hard to tell how white the screen is.

03-02-2010, 07:39 PM	#13
OrcaBlue Groupie Posts: 189 Karma: 2190 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500	Woooohhh...big screen!!! Thanks for the video link Scion. It looks great and very well build. The screen looks very readable. As you said if it's going to price around $400, it would definitely a contender. One thing for sure, any future readers lacking those basic features would seem silly.

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LDBoblo Wizard Posts: 1,385 Karma: 16056 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asia Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505	Reminds me of the phrase good from far, far from good. It's a step in the right direction though in terms of the chassis. If it were $200, I'd definitely consider it, but higher than that and it's just got too many compromises to be worthwhile.

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farstar Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: none	Is there a delivery date in Europe?

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