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Originally Posted by superhero
I have not yet purchased a cover for it as I am not a fan of the official cover. Accordingly, I have no choice but to use the slip cover it came with. Why include that flimsy bag instead of a reasonable cover is, again, a strange decision for a $400.00 unit. I believe the hard cover comes with the units in Europe but I am in the US.
I don't want to come across like I am only ripping on the iRex as I quite like the unit. In fact, I like it so much that I am disappointed that fairly logical choices (e.g. pen slot, cover, better software features) were not made to make the unit that much better.
I think iRex's direct competition is Sony's PRS 900 so that is what I compare it to since I have both. While iRex's screen size and clarity are significantly better than Sony's, the Sony offers several more software features which are already implemented (dictionary, annotation, MP3 player, etc)(I know some of these features are coming) and the hardware features are slightly better, pen slot, headphone jack for MP3 player, touchscreen, one touch button access to certain features, hard cover included, etc. Accordingly, feature for feature, you get more for your money with Sony. BUT, the reading experience is better on the iRex due to the screen size and clarity which is the most important thing to me. With that being said, I expect a company(iRex) to get all the details right since it's feature set is more limited when compared to the competition. I can honestly say that if Sony's screen were as clear as iRex's the one inch difference still wouldn't make it a contest and I would choose the Sony and one of the reasons for that is the attention to the details.
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iRex 800S (€ 499 in Europe)
does not have any cover included. It's an addon for € 50. I don't really like it (material and build quality at the lower end, especially considering the price).
I totally agree with your experience "Sony 900" vs "iRex 800".