3G connection DR800SG

masaki · 07-17-2010, 01:25 PM

Hi all,

Is anyone experiencing problems with the Verizon 3G connections? Whenever I try to connect to the ebook mall, there is no network found. Also, I have to mention I did reset the device to the factory settings, wiping out the myirex account in the process. I did re-enter it since.
Also, the resetting of the 3G connection on Settings->Device Management fails to reinitialize.

My guess would be that IREX being in chapter11 might have something to do with its Verizon contract. The connection used to work just fine.

Any insight is appreciated,
Stefan

dmikov · 07-17-2010, 10:12 PM

Yep, I have the same problem.
Cannot connect and cannot "repair 3g" either.

Shaggy · 07-18-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by masaki

My guess would be that IREX being in chapter11 might have something to do with its Verizon contract. The connection used to work just fine.

Yeah, I wonder if Verizon shut off all the DR800s? I'll have to try it when I get home.

masaki · 07-18-2010, 12:43 AM

Thank you all for your replies.
The strange thing is that I can see the bars in the bottom of the page (firmware 2 feature) so the radio works..

Shaggy · 07-18-2010, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masaki

Thank you all for your replies.
The strange thing is that I can see the bars in the bottom of the page (firmware 2 feature) so the radio works..

That's just telling you that you have signal strength. Theoretically, I think you can still have that even if Verizon is blocking the device from communicating on the network.

netboy · 07-20-2010, 03:19 PM

Just tested mine, I can't connect to the network either.

Innobrain · 07-21-2010, 03:47 AM

This would make the European DR800 and the American DR800 SG even!

HansTWN · 07-21-2010, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Innobrain

This would make the European DR800 and the American DR800 SG even!

Just wish someone could hack this thing so that we can use our own SIM cards! The hardware is all there.

Shaggy · 07-21-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

Just wish someone could hack this thing so that we can use our own SIM cards! The hardware is all there.

iRex has hinted before that it should be possible.

luqmaninbmore · 07-21-2010, 11:29 AM

Why doesn't B and N take over where iRex left off? I mean, the 3G connection is used primarily to access the B and N store. Or were there so few sold that it's just not worth it?

Shaggy · 07-21-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

Why doesn't B and N take over where iRex left off? I mean, the 3G connection is used primarily to access the B and N store. Or were there so few sold that it's just not worth it?

B&N already has the Nook, so I don't know if they're interested in picking up the DR series as well.

garywitscher · 07-29-2010, 12:57 AM

For me the end to the network connection for the DR800SG is the end of checking out library books using the acsm file method.

I use Linux exclusively. And as far as I can tell (after much searching) there are no Linux applications that can handle acsm file downloads. Thats' sort of funny, cause I used my DR800SG to download library books via acsm files ... and it runs linux.

Is it possible to run the DR800SG software that does this on a standard linux?

luqmaninbmore · 07-29-2010, 02:19 AM

Just use wine to install Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. You can use calibre to transfer the books to Digital Reader.

penartur · 07-29-2010, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

B&N already has the Nook, so I don't know if they're interested in picking up the DR series as well.

B&N are also promoting Plastic Logic device, so why wouldn't they promote an irex one?

Shaggy · 07-29-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by penartur

B&N are also promoting Plastic Logic device, so why wouldn't they promote an irex one?

Promoting and buying out the company are two different things. I think the previous question was why doesn't B&N buy iRex and take them over, but I could be wrong.

07-17-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
masaki Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: IREX DR800SG	3G connection DR800SG Hi all, Is anyone experiencing problems with the Verizon 3G connections? Whenever I try to connect to the ebook mall, there is no network found. Also, I have to mention I did reset the device to the factory settings, wiping out the myirex account in the process. I did re-enter it since. Also, the resetting of the 3G connection on Settings->Device Management fails to reinitialize. My guess would be that IREX being in chapter11 might have something to do with its Verizon contract. The connection used to work just fine. Any insight is appreciated, Stefan

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