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Originally Posted by nekokami
I'm not optimistic about ever seeing anything new out of iRex (software or hardware). I like my iLiad as-is, with the community developed software, and I think if we want a new content lister we'll have to make it ourselves. I don't mean to be negative, but I just don't see iRex ever changing their habits. They didn't want to be in the end-user market in the first place. They may still be looking for B2B clients, but with all the competition in readers and more coming soon, I think they've really lost the initiative.
I'd love to be wrong, of course.  |
I think, sadly, you might be right. The only evidence to contradict this is the recent introduction of the book reader edition which shows some, maybe half hearted, desire to court the end-user market. Omitting wifi on this model though seems to suggest that the company don’t have any Kindle style development of instant over air newspapers or books in mind. An interview with someone in Eindhoven regarding future plans would be great! They did pioneering work in a very underdeveloped market and actually came up with a great product.