iRex DR800SG Delayed till end of November

KindleMan · 11-03-2009, 10:48 AM

Got the following response from iRex when I inquired as to when the DR800 would be available (ie the end of October has come and gone). I received the following response within 12 hours..

Thank you for showing interest in our product.

The release has been delayed, the Dr800SG will hit stores end of
November.

http://www.irexreader.com/
http://i-to-i.irexnet.com/

I hope this information is sufficient, if there are any questions don't
hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards,
The iRex Shop.

So, a bit disappointing, I'm really looking forward to the DR800 but it drives me crazy when companies make announcements but don't deliver.

Larry

Also received the following info in same email.

Nate the great · 11-03-2009, 10:59 AM

They better be wrong. I've already been billed by Best Buy.

Shaggy · 11-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

They better be wrong. I've already been billed by Best Buy.

Are you sure the order wasn't canceled? My understanding is that after BestBuy screwed up and had to take the listing off of their website, they were canceling orders that had been placed based on the faulty listing.

You might want to contact BestBuy and find out what the status of your order is.

badbob001 · 11-03-2009, 01:52 PM

Based on the PDF, it's MICRO usb and not MINI usb (I think Europe recently standardized on micro-usb). Hopefully that will make it harder to break. One months time is probably not enough time to get wifi onto it, though annotation support is possible.

Shaggy · 11-03-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbob001

One months time is probably not enough time to get wifi onto it, though annotation support is possible.

I didn't think they were putting wifi on it, just 3G. Good point about annotation though, I hadn't thought of that.

jboardman · 11-03-2009, 04:05 PM

I got an email from Best Buy that my order was actually never placed. And my credit card never showed a debit. I would check with Best Buy as soon as possible. In the mean time, where the hell is it?????

I want one!

ckole · 11-04-2009, 12:19 AM

Still want one but it looks like my Nook may arrive before the Irex. Lame! I really wanted to at least try the larger screen format first. Irex equals FAIL for me at the moment. Again give a date a stick to it. What existing Irex owners have said about the company may come true with the model. Promises promises and never deliver. Sad...

The good news is those that sit on the sidelines for at least 6 month will got lots of new and possibly better choices.

Nate the great · 11-04-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy

Are you sure the order wasn't canceled? My understanding is that after BestBuy screwed up and had to take the listing off of their website, they were canceling orders that had been placed based on the faulty listing.

You might want to contact BestBuy and find out what the status of your order is.

My order is still listed on Best Buy's website, but you're right. I wasn't actually charged.

When I checked with my bank a few weeks ago, that transaction was listed as pending. Usually that means the money is in the process of being drawn from my account. This time it didn't mean that.

kleykenb · 11-04-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbob001

Based on the PDF, it's MICRO usb and not MINI usb (I think Europe recently standardized on micro-usb). Hopefully that will make it harder to break. One months time is probably not enough time to get wifi onto it, though annotation support is possible.

I heard somewhere that approximately 25 new ebook readers will see the light of day next year. If you can, wait to see which of the devices comes out as the best.
iRex is probably delaying the DR800 for only one reason : the DR800 firmware and/or hardware is not in a state that customer would find acceptable.
iRex's track record tells us that they prefer to go to market 'too soon' with their devices, so it must be REALLY 'too early' when even they find it not opportune to start selling their new device. Especially when they know that a whole hurd of competing devices is going to hit the market in the next couple of weeks/months and speed to market is even more essential than ever before.

jboardman · 11-05-2009, 12:00 PM

What I would love to see (other than an operating DR800SG) is Irex and Liquavista teaming up to create a device with the Liquavista Bright screen. Wow, would THAT be a winner. Especially if the have 3G, Barnes and Noble, and a writable screen! But for now, I would just settle for the DR800SG in full working order! I have had some great luck with Irex repair and turn-around, and with getting information from Irex in a timely manner. My Iliad is starting to skip pages when I use the flip bar, and the little on-off switch has broken off, so I have to use a paperclip to turn it on and off. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Iliad, and I take it with me whereever I go. I am an attorney, and I use it in court for note-taking, brief reading, and argument. It is just the right size. I thought about purchasing the DR1000, but I also read recreationally, and the 1000 is just too damn big! Oh well... there's my two cents!

Shaggy · 11-05-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jboardman

What I would love to see (other than an operating DR800SG) is Irex and Liquavista teaming up to create a device with the Liquavista Bright screen.

I'm not sure that's a good fit. iRex's main strength is the display engineering that they do with E-Ink and PVI to design and manufacture their custom displays. I don't think they would partner with another display company that does the same thing as their own core competency.

jboardman · 11-05-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy

I'm not sure that's a good fit. iRex's main strength is the display engineering that they do with E-Ink and PVI to design and manufacture their custom displays. I don't think they would partner with another display company that does the same thing as their own core competency.

Never hurts to suggest!

steffi · 11-09-2009, 08:59 AM

I noticed that Best Buy have recently glossed up their Sony Ebook reader section as the last one they had was terrible. I have doubts the Irex will ever been available at Best Buy and certainly would hestitate to purchase if it's already been delayed. Plus the Que is going to blow them all away.

Mr. Goodbar · 11-09-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steffi

I noticed that Best Buy have recently glossed up their Sony Ebook reader section as the last one they had was terrible. I have doubts the Irex will ever been available at Best Buy and certainly would hestitate to purchase if it's already been delayed. Plus the Que is going to blow them all away.

The other way to look at this is that it is the first step toward making a dedicated ebook section like they do for phones or mp3's. iRex certainly has it's business challenges, but I don't think there is any reason to believe they won't be bringing the device to Best Buy as indicated.

KindleMan · 11-09-2009, 10:50 AM

Well, I'm VERY interested in the DR800SG, and would buy one today if the local Best Buy had one. But, I'm also a realist and realize that the total overall support from iRex may be sketchy, ie promises or announcements that never come to pass. I hope I'm wrong as it looks like the right size of e-reader for me!

KindleMan

11-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
jboardman Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 62 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SW Michigan Device: kindle, sony PRS900, Irex Iliad	Never charged I got an email from Best Buy that my order was actually never placed. And my credit card never showed a debit. I would check with Best Buy as soon as possible. In the mean time, where the hell is it????? I want one!

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11-03-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	They better be wrong. I've already been billed by Best Buy.

11-03-2009, 01:52 PM	#4
badbob001 Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1102020 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle Keyboard (rip), Kindle Voyage, Fire Tablet 10 '17, iPad '19	Based on the PDF, it's MICRO usb and not MINI usb (I think Europe recently standardized on micro-usb). Hopefully that will make it harder to break. One months time is probably not enough time to get wifi onto it, though annotation support is possible.

11-04-2009, 12:19 AM	#7
ckole Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 12 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook	Still want one but it looks like my Nook may arrive before the Irex. Lame! I really wanted to at least try the larger screen format first. Irex equals FAIL for me at the moment. Again give a date a stick to it. What existing Irex owners have said about the company may come true with the model. Promises promises and never deliver. Sad... The good news is those that sit on the sidelines for at least 6 month will got lots of new and possibly better choices.

11-05-2009, 12:00 PM	#10
jboardman Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 62 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SW Michigan Device: kindle, sony PRS900, Irex Iliad	What I would love to see (other than an operating DR800SG) is Irex and Liquavista teaming up to create a device with the Liquavista Bright screen. Wow, would THAT be a winner. Especially if the have 3G, Barnes and Noble, and a writable screen! But for now, I would just settle for the DR800SG in full working order! I have had some great luck with Irex repair and turn-around, and with getting information from Irex in a timely manner. My Iliad is starting to skip pages when I use the flip bar, and the little on-off switch has broken off, so I have to use a paperclip to turn it on and off. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Iliad, and I take it with me whereever I go. I am an attorney, and I use it in court for note-taking, brief reading, and argument. It is just the right size. I thought about purchasing the DR1000, but I also read recreationally, and the 1000 is just too damn big! Oh well... there's my two cents!

11-09-2009, 08:59 AM	#13
steffi Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Kindle DX	I noticed that Best Buy have recently glossed up their Sony Ebook reader section as the last one they had was terrible. I have doubts the Irex will ever been available at Best Buy and certainly would hestitate to purchase if it's already been delayed. Plus the Que is going to blow them all away.

11-09-2009, 10:50 AM	#15
KindleMan Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 22 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Kindle	Well, I'm VERY interested in the DR800SG, and would buy one today if the local Best Buy had one. But, I'm also a realist and realize that the total overall support from iRex may be sketchy, ie promises or announcements that never come to pass. I hope I'm wrong as it looks like the right size of e-reader for me! KindleMan

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