Illiad from the technology point of view

R2D2 · 05-06-2006, 04:37 PM

Hi,

Do you also think that it would be a good idea to collect all available information about the Illiad hard- and software?

My questions so far:

* What operating system does it use? Where does it come from? Does it possess a shell which can be accessed in some way?
* Is the whole screen refreshed or only the updated parts of it?
* What kind of touchscreen is used?
* What kind of wireless encryption can be used?
* USB connection: What kind of USB controller is used? USB host?
* CF slot: Are mircodrives supported?
* Does it include a speaker for basic audio feedback?
* Will a development suite be released for third party developers?
* Will a IDS server be released for personal use?

TadW · 05-06-2006, 09:03 PM

Good idea, I was thinking of filling the iRex iLiad section on the new Wiki. Maybe you want to jump in? E.g.
https://wiki.mobileread.com/index.php...ad&action=edit

The matrix page could prove useful here too:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix

Alexander Turcic · 05-06-2006, 09:18 PM

I'd be happy if you guys can chum up with the Wiki.

It's still new, but I've received some favorable comments and I think together we will turn it quickly into an excellent e-book resource.

arivero · 06-27-2006, 02:21 PM

I join to the questions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2D2

* What operating system does it use? Where does it come from? Does it possess a shell which can be accessed in some way?
...
* What kind of wireless encryption can be used?
...
* Will a development suite be released for third party developers?

CommanderROR · 06-27-2006, 02:38 PM

Developer suite or something like that will (if they keep their promise) be available. I think they targeted July for that, but I'm not sure.

Antartica · 06-28-2006, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TadW

Good idea, I was thinking of filling the iRex iLiad section on the new Wiki. Maybe you want to jump in? E.g.
https://wiki.mobileread.com/index.php...ad&action=edit

FYI, just edited the Iliad page. Please, can someone check that I didn't make any errors O:-)? Thanks ;-).

Check it here:
https://wiki.mobileread.com/index.php?title=IRex_iLiad

CommanderROR · 06-28-2006, 11:30 AM

I just checked the entry and aded a little info. I also corrected a few grammatical errors.
Thanks for putting this together antarctica.

btw. why does your link take me to spiegel online???

Antartica · 06-29-2006, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderROR

I just checked the entry and aded a little info. I also corrected a few grammatical errors.
Thanks for putting this together antarctica.

Thanks for the corrections :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderROR

btw. why does your link take me to spiegel online???

Ups! There was a typo in my link (http://http://... doesn't make sense for most browsers -- I don't know why yours redirected you to spiegel online :-? ). Fixed :-).

tribble · 06-29-2006, 04:54 AM

Got an Email from iRexShop today which stated that 2GB cards are supported. They didnt know about 4GB and are passing the question to the tech team. I'll let you know, when they get back to me.

Riocaz · 06-29-2006, 04:58 AM

darn, just when I had ordered my 2 1gb cards.

I have had a fiddle with the wiki, to make it a bit more readble and add further information that had been missed.

CommanderROR · 06-29-2006, 07:26 AM

yep that sounds a lot better Riocaz...rule britannia!

I have to find a way to spend some time in England again soon to freshen up my english...maybe I'll manage to do that later this summer...

Riocaz · 06-29-2006, 07:44 AM

Glad you approve.

If you come to London, we will have to meet up so I can buy you a drink or 3

--edit--

I have got to stop fiddling with that wiki....

I think I have added everything now. Someone please read through it and see if I have missed anything or made any glaring errors.

CommanderROR · 06-29-2006, 09:01 AM

I edited one line slightly and I haven an objection...don't know whether i'm right thoug...

FinaliSed or FinaliZed?

I thought it's supposed to be a Z not an S but left it as it is because I'm german and Riocaz (I'll be sure to let you know if I come to London) "should" know better than me...^^

oliverbogler · 06-29-2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderROR

I edited one line slightly and I haven an objection...don't know whether i'm right thoug...

FinaliSed or FinaliZed?

I thought it's supposed to be a Z not an S but left it as it is because I'm german and Riocaz (I'll be sure to let you know if I come to London) "should" know better than me...^^

S in the UK
Z in the USA

Two countries, divided by a common language...
(I am also German, have lived in the UK and now live in the good ole US of A)

Riocaz · 06-29-2006, 09:37 AM

Yup...

But either is considered valid nowadays in the UK. In fact I seem to remember that kids are now being taught the z version in schools now because the American spellings are so commonplace.

If you look at the history (and the number of edits I made this morning), a good half of those are correcting my own typos and spelling mistakes. So if anyone finds ones I missed, please feel free to castigate me. I know better and deserve it

05-06-2006, 04:37 PM	#1
R2D2 Mad Scientist Posts: 294 Karma: 242 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Germany Device: Zaurus, HTCMagician, iLiad	Illiad from the technology point of view Hi, Do you also think that it would be a good idea to collect all available information about the Illiad hard- and software? My questions so far: * What operating system does it use? Where does it come from? Does it possess a shell which can be accessed in some way? * Is the whole screen refreshed or only the updated parts of it? * What kind of touchscreen is used? * What kind of wireless encryption can be used? * USB connection: What kind of USB controller is used? USB host? * CF slot: Are mircodrives supported? * Does it include a speaker for basic audio feedback? * Will a development suite be released for third party developers? * Will a IDS server be released for personal use?

06-29-2006, 04:58 AM	#10
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	darn, just when I had ordered my 2 1gb cards. I have had a fiddle with the wiki, to make it a bit more readble and add further information that had been missed. Last edited by Riocaz; 06-29-2006 at 05:33 AM.

06-29-2006, 07:44 AM	#12
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Glad you approve. If you come to London, we will have to meet up so I can buy you a drink or 3 --edit-- I have got to stop fiddling with that wiki.... I think I have added everything now. Someone please read through it and see if I have missed anything or made any glaring errors. Last edited by Riocaz; 06-29-2006 at 08:22 AM.

06-29-2006, 09:37 AM	#15
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	Yup... But either is considered valid nowadays in the UK. In fact I seem to remember that kids are now being taught the z version in schools now because the American spellings are so commonplace. If you look at the history (and the number of edits I made this morning), a good half of those are correcting my own typos and spelling mistakes. So if anyone finds ones I missed, please feel free to castigate me. I know better and deserve it Last edited by Riocaz; 06-29-2006 at 09:49 AM.

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05-06-2006, 09:03 PM	#2
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,583 Karma: 1094606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	Good idea, I was thinking of filling the iRex iLiad section on the new Wiki. Maybe you want to jump in? E.g. https://wiki.mobileread.com/index.php...ad&action=edit The matrix page could prove useful here too: https://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix

05-06-2006, 09:18 PM	#3
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	I'd be happy if you guys can chum up with the Wiki. It's still new, but I've received some favorable comments and I think together we will turn it quickly into an excellent e-book resource.

06-27-2006, 02:38 PM	#5
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	Developer suite or something like that will (if they keep their promise) be available. I think they targeted July for that, but I'm not sure.

06-28-2006, 11:30 AM	#7
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	I just checked the entry and aded a little info. I also corrected a few grammatical errors. Thanks for putting this together antarctica. btw. why does your link take me to spiegel online???

06-29-2006, 04:54 AM	#9
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	Got an Email from iRexShop today which stated that 2GB cards are supported. They didnt know about 4GB and are passing the question to the tech team. I'll let you know, when they get back to me.

06-29-2006, 07:26 AM	#11
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	yep that sounds a lot better Riocaz...rule britannia! I have to find a way to spend some time in England again soon to freshen up my english...maybe I'll manage to do that later this summer...

06-29-2006, 09:01 AM	#13
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	I edited one line slightly and I haven an objection...don't know whether i'm right thoug... FinaliSed or FinaliZed? I thought it's supposed to be a Z not an S but left it as it is because I'm german and Riocaz (I'll be sure to let you know if I come to London) "should" know better than me...^^

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