B&N and Verizon Jump Into E-Reader Fray with iRex - Page 2

Shaggy · 09-23-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Still miffed that a product from a Dutch company won't even be available at their home country... We only get the expensive stuff...

They've said that there will be a European release, just not at first.

Sweetpea · 09-23-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

They've said that there will be a European release, just not at first.

Yes, probably when there are about a dozen other devices to chose from.

Shaggy · 09-23-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Yes, probably when there are about a dozen other devices to chose from.

That's a bad thing?

FYI, they've said to expect an announcement later this year at the Frankfurt Book Fair (mid-October).

sforce · 09-23-2009, 10:59 AM

Here's the UK's Register take on the partnership:

iRex waggles ebook at US
Best Buy bunk-up for Verizon-backed Kindle-botherer
By Bill Ray

"Digital reader manufacturer iRex is about to launch into the USA with a Verizon-connected ebook, putting more pressure on the Kindle in what could be a winning move for Adobe.

The device is part of the iRex's Digital Reader range and branded the DR800SG. The company announced a deal with Barnes & Noble back in August, but the New-York-Times-reported addition of Best Buy and Verizon makes the 8.1-inch-screen-stylus-equipped-$399 device much more likely to compete with Sony to drive the Kindle out of business."

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/23/irex_verizon/

Steven Lyle Jordan · 09-23-2009, 11:06 AM

I'll just point out that Best Buy has carried Sony Readers for quite some time. Their "training" to demo the devices was pretty empty, though... most of them didn't know they even had it, and the rest could do no more than open the box for us (once they found it) and stand back.

I'm not too impressed with a $400 price tag, either... that ain't cheap, by any means.

Hopefully they'll work a bit harder to promote and demo the device to consumers... but knowing Best Buy, I doubt it.

wallcraft · 09-23-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

I'm not too impressed with a $400 price tag, either... that ain't cheap, by any means.

The 7" Sony Daily Edition will also be $399. The DR800SG is probably more capable than the Daily Edition, although they are close enough in features that individual preferences will come into play (e.g. finger touch on reflective screen vs pen touch on clearer screen).

Shaggy · 09-23-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

I'm not too impressed with a $400 price tag, either... that ain't cheap, by any means.

Keep in mind you're comparing an 8" device to the price tag of 6" devices. I would expect that the larger screen is going to cost a little more. What does the Sony sell for, $299?

6" - $299
8" - $399

It's not so bad when you put it in those terms.

Just be glad it's not $800 like the iLiad.

Lilly · 09-23-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

The 7" Sony Daily Edition will also be $399. The DR800SG is probably more capable than the Daily Edition, although they are close enough in features that individual preferences will come into play (e.g. finger touch on reflective screen vs pen touch on clearer screen).

Also since it seems like so far only Best Buy will carry the DR800SG, you will be saddle with at least a $23.94 sales tax (that's 6%, of course depending which state you're in, it could be as high as 10.25% - $41, yes Chicago sucks!). Hopefully it will be distributed by other online retailers so the tax can be avoided!

sforce · 09-23-2009, 11:48 AM

They're unwrapping the new iRex now. Very, very nice:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/i...te/1#c21835654

Lilly · 09-23-2009, 11:53 AM

I don't like the white cover. Since I keep my reader in my bag, that's the last color I would ever choose for a cover.

Nate the great · 09-23-2009, 11:54 AM

I changed the titles slightly in the hopes that it will reduce the duplicate threads.

Mr. Goodbar · 09-23-2009, 11:56 AM

I like it and the format support looks pretty good. The big questions in my mind are suspend, speed and battery life. Hopefully engadget will get some hands on time with video.

dmikov · 09-23-2009, 12:00 PM

I wonder if this "real" picture is doctored or not. The black on the screen just looks too awesomely black. Would buy just for this.
And for the cool looks of course

Andanzas · 09-23-2009, 12:26 PM

Tough one for Sony.

chilady1 · 09-23-2009, 12:33 PM

Well with IREX throwing its hat into the ring, it is heating up around here. I thought the Kindle was the best game in town, not so sure anymore. Lot more wireless options (that was the main reason for buying the Kindle).

09-23-2009, 12:33 PM	#30
chilady1 I devour books! Posts: 789 Karma: 1285226 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad Air, Kindle 3/Kobo Aura HD, iPhone 6	It's heating up in the ereader race Well with IREX throwing its hat into the ring, it is heating up around here. I thought the Kindle was the best game in town, not so sure anymore. Lot more wireless options (that was the main reason for buying the Kindle).

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09-23-2009, 10:59 AM	#19
sforce Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 184 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Plastic Logic (?)	Here's the UK's Register take on the partnership: iRex waggles ebook at US Best Buy bunk-up for Verizon-backed Kindle-botherer By Bill Ray "Digital reader manufacturer iRex is about to launch into the USA with a Verizon-connected ebook, putting more pressure on the Kindle in what could be a winning move for Adobe. The device is part of the iRex's Digital Reader range and branded the DR800SG. The company announced a deal with Barnes & Noble back in August, but the New-York-Times-reported addition of Best Buy and Verizon makes the 8.1-inch-screen-stylus-equipped-$399 device much more likely to compete with Sony to drive the Kindle out of business." http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/23/irex_verizon/

09-23-2009, 11:06 AM	#20
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I'll just point out that Best Buy has carried Sony Readers for quite some time. Their "training" to demo the devices was pretty empty, though... most of them didn't know they even had it, and the rest could do no more than open the box for us (once they found it) and stand back. I'm not too impressed with a $400 price tag, either... that ain't cheap, by any means. Hopefully they'll work a bit harder to promote and demo the device to consumers... but knowing Best Buy, I doubt it.

09-23-2009, 11:48 AM	#24
sforce Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 184 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Plastic Logic (?)	They're unwrapping the new iRex now. Very, very nice: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/23/i...te/1#c21835654

09-23-2009, 11:53 AM	#25
Lilly Guru Posts: 688 Karma: 2090 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505, PRS-900 & PRS-950, Amazon Kindle2	I don't like the white cover. Since I keep my reader in my bag, that's the last color I would ever choose for a cover.

09-23-2009, 11:54 AM	#26
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	I changed the titles slightly in the hopes that it will reduce the duplicate threads.

09-23-2009, 11:56 AM	#27
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	I like it and the format support looks pretty good. The big questions in my mind are suspend, speed and battery life. Hopefully engadget will get some hands on time with video.

09-23-2009, 12:00 PM	#28
dmikov Addict Posts: 257 Karma: 960 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: REB1200; REB2150; Sony 500/350; EZReader; IREX DR800SG; Nook/Color	I wonder if this "real" picture is doctored or not. The black on the screen just looks too awesomely black. Would buy just for this. And for the cool looks of course

09-23-2009, 12:26 PM	#29
Andanzas Out of print Posts: 487 Karma: 1549538 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Sony PRS-500 (recycled), Pocketbook Inkpad X Pro	Tough one for Sony.