DR800SG now also available at CAR TOYS - Page 6

BrassMonkey · 03-03-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OrcaBlue

I have mine on its way via UPS and scheduled to deliver tomorrow. I hope it won't be the same situation. I also have a stylus that came with my Wacom tablet. I wonder if that would work on DR800.

Odds are there will be no problem.

Dellaster · 03-03-2010, 08:05 PM

I just received an email with UPS tracking info. The reader was shipped 24 hours after my order.

BrassMonkey, so sorry to hear that your package came without the stylus. That must be frustrating.

BrassMonkey · 03-03-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dellaster

I just received an email with UPS tracking info. The reader was shipped 24 hours after my order.

BrassMonkey, so sorry to hear that your package came without the stylus. That must be frustrating.

Yep. It's not like you can go to the local store and get it replaced. Device looks cool though and the screen is nice. Just wish I could get it past the calibration screen. hopefully they rectify this without too much aggravation.
I'm sure you will enjoy yours.

Dulin's Books · 03-03-2010, 11:37 PM

Brass Monkey if you don't hear from Car Toys by tomorrow(thursday) send me a pm with your address and Ill send you a stylus.

mgmueller · 03-04-2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BrassMonkey

Good to know. Does BeBook Neo use a Wacom screen? I called Wacom to see if they could point me to a compatible pen and they said that each of their OEM screens are mated via driver to a specific styli.

Yes, BeBook Neo has WACOM as well. So do the the older iRex units: iRex iLiad and iRex 1000S.
I don't think, the WACOM statement is true.
So far, all combinations I've tried have been working:
iRex 1000S stylus for iRex 800 = working
BeBook Neo stylus for iRex 800 = working
iRex 800 stylus for BeBook Neo = working

HansTWN · 03-04-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mgmueller

Yes, BeBook Neo has WACOM as well. So do the the older iRex units: iRex iLiad and iRex 1000S.
I don't think, the WACOM statement is true.
So far, all combinations I've tried have been working:
iRex 1000S stylus for iRex 800 = working
BeBook Neo stylus for iRex 800 = working
iRex 800 stylus for BeBook Neo = working

That raises an interesting question. I have also heard that Bebook doesn't use the original WACOM screen, but a local copy. Since I assume that the basic technology is the same, why shouldn't the styli work interchangeably?

mgmueller · 03-04-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

That raises an interesting question. I have also heard that Bebook doesn't use the original WACOM screen, but a local copy. Since I assume that the basic technology is the same, why shouldn't the styli work interchangeably?

My theory: It's all about the technology = electromagnetic resonance.
Whether it's a WACOM tablet or whatever doesn't seem to matter, the technological principle remains the same.
On WACOM tablets, various pens for different jobs are recognised. But here, for eBook readers, it's way easier. Just the coordinates of the pressure point have to be recognised.

mgmueller · 03-04-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

That raises an interesting question. I have also heard that Bebook doesn't use the original WACOM screen, but a local copy. Since I assume that the basic technology is the same, why shouldn't the styli work interchangeably?

Quote from BeBook's website: "The Neo features the latest WACOM touchpanel technology, which provides a very fast and more natural reading experience. The touch screen allows you to use your BeBook Neo for sketching, annotations and text mark-up; ideal for educational and business purposes"

BrassMonkey · 03-04-2010, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

Brass Monkey if you don't hear from Car Toys by tomorrow(thursday) send me a pm with your address and Ill send you a stylus.

Thanks. Appreciate that. Can I purchase from your site?

pauli · 03-04-2010, 08:01 AM

BrassMonkey,
did you use notepad to edit the dr.ini file? This could change the line breaks formatting of that file. If so, try to use wordpad to edit the dr.ini file, that should work better. The best way to make sure the device reads its settings from the (new) dr.ini is by resetting the device, by holding the on/off switch to the left until the green led goes off. Perhaps that could do the trick...

Shaggy · 03-04-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OrcaBlue

I also have a stylus that came with my Wacom tablet. I wonder if that would work on DR800.

It depends, there are several different types of Wacom tablets, and they're not all compatible with each other. The iRex devices specifically use the "Penabled tablet" brand from Wacom (as opposed to Bamboo, Cintiq, etc). See here:

https://direct.wacom.com/stores/5/Other_Parts_C159.cfm

BrassMonkey · 03-04-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

It depends, there are several different types of Wacom tablets, and they're not all compatible with each other. The iRex devices specifically use the "Penabled tablet" brand from Wacom (as opposed to Bamboo, Cintiq, etc). See here:

https://direct.wacom.com/stores/5/Other_Parts_C159.cfm

Good info Shaggy. Do you think that any of the pens on that page will work with DR800SG. Or can you point out which ones will. I am sure most folks will want a backup stylus and ordering from wacom will be much less expensive than a replacement from IREX if you live in US. Ends up the shipping on the basic stylus more than doubles the price - at least until local stores stock accessories.

Shaggy · 03-04-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BrassMonkey

Good info Shaggy. Do you think that any of the pens on that page will work with DR800SG. Or can you point out which ones will. I am sure most folks will want a backup stylus and ordering from wacom will be much less expensive than a replacement from IREX if you live in US. Ends up the shipping on the basic stylus more than doubles the price - at least until local stores stock accessories.

My understanding is that any of the ones on that page that say "Penabled tablet" in the product name would work, but I have not confirmed that personally.

For example:
https://direct.wacom.com/stores/5/Pe..._P1577C159.cfm

I don't know if the DR800 will support the eraser or switch functions that some of them have, but that shouldn't stop the pen itself from working.

Dulin's Books · 03-04-2010, 12:01 PM

Any "penabled" stylus will work.Both Irex and Onyx use actual Wacom sourced digitizers.

Brass Monkey- I meant ill just send you one no need to purchase. I have a couple laying about in case someone loses one.

BrassMonkey · 03-04-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pauli

BrassMonkey,
did you use notepad to edit the dr.ini file? This could change the line breaks formatting of that file. If so, try to use wordpad to edit the dr.ini file, that should work better. The best way to make sure the device reads its settings from the (new) dr.ini is by resetting the device, by holding the on/off switch to the left until the green led goes off. Perhaps that could do the trick...

Pauli - you made my day. Ends up I missed the semicolon at the end of the line. Got passed the calibration screen. Thanks again!

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03-03-2010, 08:05 PM	#77
Dellaster 本の虫 Posts: 242 Karma: 344 Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Device: Kindle3, DXG, Fire · iPad, iPod	I just received an email with UPS tracking info. The reader was shipped 24 hours after my order. BrassMonkey, so sorry to hear that your package came without the stylus. That must be frustrating.

03-03-2010, 11:37 PM	#79
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Brass Monkey if you don't hear from Car Toys by tomorrow(thursday) send me a pm with your address and Ill send you a stylus.

03-04-2010, 08:01 AM	#85
pauli Groupie Posts: 185 Karma: 119824 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: iLiad, DR1000S, HTC Hero, DR800SG	BrassMonkey, did you use notepad to edit the dr.ini file? This could change the line breaks formatting of that file. If so, try to use wordpad to edit the dr.ini file, that should work better. The best way to make sure the device reads its settings from the (new) dr.ini is by resetting the device, by holding the on/off switch to the left until the green led goes off. Perhaps that could do the trick...

03-04-2010, 12:01 PM	#89
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Any "penabled" stylus will work.Both Irex and Onyx use actual Wacom sourced digitizers. Brass Monkey- I meant ill just send you one no need to purchase. I have a couple laying about in case someone loses one.