[firekat]

I got my "invitation" today, ordered today. I'll cry about the expense later. Where is my iLiad? I want my iLiad NOW!!!

I was seriously thinking about getting the Sony Reader, especially considering the price difference. Right now though it is not available and there is no news that I have seen forthcoming regarding it's release date. The DRM thing is an issue, though they seemed to have loosened up on it recently. I am wondering if they are having the same kind of developmental problems/delays that iRex has been having. The thing is the iLiad has become somewhat available now, has a bigger screen, some more advanced functionality that will hopefully be fully implemented on schedule currently during the last quarter of this year.

Purchase of the iLiad was at a cost - I will put off updating my laptop for as long as possible to justify the additional expense of procuring the iLiad.

I think that we will all have to either suffer or revel in being "early adaptors" with our purchases. We "signed" the disclaimer/agreement to that end. Some people are probably thinking twice about this and quite frankly they are certainly justified.

I am hoping and it would be nice if some "perks" will come our way to salve, consul & reward our dedication to furthering the research & marketing of a fledgling device. Commander, do you know if iRex will be interested or want to solicite from us bug reports or suggestions for improvements or implementation of different functionality? I know in one sense we are not Beta testers, but our input could be valuable asset to furthering marketability.

Thanks Commander for facilitating the "invitation" I probably would not have gotten it otherwise.