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GregorRichards · 08-08-2011, 07:52 PM

Hey folks, remember me?

After IREX folded I decided to Kindle for a bit. Then I came to the realization that the Kindle is completely terrible and I missed my DR800SG ... I looked to see if there was a new system with roughly the same configuration (screen size in particular), but found that IREX is the only company ever to have produced this size with an electronic paper display (unless I'm missing something). Which is weird since the screen size is ideal; small enough to tote with no issue, large enough to read half a letter-sized page (minus margins).

Anyway, enough nostalgia. I brought my DR800SG out from the dust-bunnies, charged it, upgraded its firmware and transferred my books and papers. Then, just for yukks, I tried to bring it online, to see if I could access the B&N stuff directly still (or anything else for that matter). That's where the fun ended :P

Has Verizon canceled the 3G accounts for DR800SGs or is mine busted? Trying to connect, I get one of two cryptic errors. Usually it's "Activation failed", but sometimes it's "No 3G device found" (scary).

Otherwise I'm happy. All my stuff still works. It's only too bad that IREX is gone.

08-08-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
GregorRichards Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 151 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: DR800SG	IREX DR800SG 3G woes Hey folks, remember me? After IREX folded I decided to Kindle for a bit. Then I came to the realization that the Kindle is completely terrible and I missed my DR800SG ... I looked to see if there was a new system with roughly the same configuration (screen size in particular), but found that IREX is the only company ever to have produced this size with an electronic paper display (unless I'm missing something). Which is weird since the screen size is ideal; small enough to tote with no issue, large enough to read half a letter-sized page (minus margins). Anyway, enough nostalgia. I brought my DR800SG out from the dust-bunnies, charged it, upgraded its firmware and transferred my books and papers. Then, just for yukks, I tried to bring it online, to see if I could access the B&N stuff directly still (or anything else for that matter). That's where the fun ended :P Has Verizon canceled the 3G accounts for DR800SGs or is mine busted? Trying to connect, I get one of two cryptic errors. Usually it's "Activation failed", but sometimes it's "No 3G device found" (scary). Otherwise I'm happy. All my stuff still works. It's only too bad that IREX is gone.