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Originally Posted by mgmueller
I haven't checked out the beta firmware for iRex 800. But the former original firmware doesn't have dictionary support yet. I guess, one of the problems was, that the former dictionary implementation has been based on Mobipocket, whereas iRex 800 goes for ePUB.
Dictionary support on iRex iLiad and iRex 1000S has been benchmark.
BeBook Neo does have dictionary support, but in my opinion it's very basic and less convenient than on Sony.
You didn't mention it, but I very much like the dictionary support on Spring Design's Alex. You can "copy" the respective document from the E-Paper display to the LCD screen. On the LCD screen, you easily and quickly select the word you want to lookup. Way better than on nook, where you just direct the cursor, which still remains on the E-Paper display.
BTW: Personally, I can live with the display quality of Sony 900. I simply love its design and UI. The reduced contrast and the glare are compromises, I'm willing to accept. But most likely, iRex 800 will be my personal #1 with the coming firmware update.
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From what I'm hearing (unless added last moment) 2.0 for Irex800 won't have dictionary support but all of other lacking features have pretty much been addressed. I may just break down and go for the Irex; I can't comproise with the prs screen but I can comprise with a crap dictionary by using a pocket dictionary or something as if reading a paper book.