Just bought a DR1000S - awaiting delivery - Page 2

HarryT · 07-24-2009, 03:29 AM

The flip cover is not bulky and provides good protection for the device. I'm very happy with mine.

SplogSplog · 07-24-2009, 05:14 AM

Great - my DR1000S arrived today - and I have plugged it into the USB port of my computer. It appears to be recharging - since the orange light at the top of the device is illuminated.

Maybe I am being impatient - I was hoping to use it straight away - but do I have to wait for it to be fully charged before it will work? After half an hour charging, I have left it plugged in (to finish charging) and tried to turn it on. Alas, the on/off button is not responding even when I press it for several seconds. Shouldn't it turn on when plugged in even if not fully charged?

SplogSplog · 07-24-2009, 05:38 AM

Well - it looks like I was being impatient - since I have just switched it on - and it seems to work. Well, it looks like I have a geeky day ahead exploring this device.

First impressions: the display is beautiful, and the device and flip-over cover appear well made. The advanced stylus, however, is rather generously named. It really is a cheap plastic pen that is clearly overpriced.

junkyardwillie · 07-24-2009, 10:17 AM

I'm still a fan of paper for notebooks so I didn't bother with the advanced stylus, the stylus with the device covers my needs for writing. Glad to hear its up and working, I'm sure you'll be getting a lot of use out of it over the next few days. Let us know what you think

HarryT · 07-24-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SplogSplog

The advanced stylus, however, is rather generously named. It really is a cheap plastic pen that is clearly overpriced.

It is indeed, but it's a heck of a lot better than the supplied stylus - try using that one for a while

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Shaggy · 07-24-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by junkyardwillie

However with the larger screen of the DR I realize its more prone to bending if nothing else because its larger

It's larger, but it also seems to have a better design that helps prevent flexing. There don't seem to be as many problems with the DR screen as there were with the iLiad. The screen size is only one factor, the structural support of the device makes a big difference.

HarryT · 07-24-2009, 10:29 AM

Before I bought my DR1000 I searched MR for reports of broken screens on DRs, and other than one report of someone dropping it, I was unable to find a single example of it. iRex seem to have done an excellent job of giving the device a rigid chassis which prevents flexure and screen breakage.

junkyardwillie · 07-24-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

It's larger, but it also seems to have a better design that helps prevent flexing. There don't seem to be as many problems with the DR screen as there were with the iLiad. The screen size is only one factor, the structural support of the device makes a big difference.

Thats good to know. Sometimes when I'm reading and I'm holding it with one hand I wonder if the odd weight distribution might be an issue, its good to know that it shouldn't be. When I saw pictures of it it looked like it was cheaply made but once you actually have it you see the construction is pretty good. It took me a little while to get used to the buttons but now I really like them.

HarryT · 07-24-2009, 10:36 AM

It's much more solidly built than the iLiad.

Shaggy · 07-24-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by junkyardwillie

Thats good to know. Sometimes when I'm reading and I'm holding it with one hand I wonder if the odd weight distribution might be an issue, its good to know that it shouldn't be. When I saw pictures of it it looked like it was cheaply made but once you actually have it you see the construction is pretty good. It took me a little while to get used to the buttons but now I really like them.

As Harry says, you can search on here and iRex's forums for broken iLiad screens, and find lots of examples. If you search for broken DR screens, you find very few (if any). Completely unscientific, but it should give you a basic idea.

SplogSplog · 07-27-2009, 06:13 AM

So, having used my DR1000S for about three days now, it seems that I get about 11 to 12 hours of reading on a full recharge. This is more than enough for me for a single day - and I leave it to recharge overnight. Now I just have to pray that there really is no nasty "battery memory effect" reducing the life of the battery over time. Overall, then, I am delighted with the product.

Sweetpea · 07-27-2009, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SplogSplog

So, having used my DR1000S for about three days now, it seems that I get about 11 to 12 hours of reading on a full recharge. This is more than enough for me for a single day - and I leave it to recharge overnight. Now I just have to pray that there really is no nasty "battery memory effect" reducing the life of the battery over time. Overall, then, I am delighted with the product.

Does it have nickel cadmium battery? I doubt it! So, it shouldn't have a memory...

myprecious · 07-27-2009, 07:03 AM

It's got a li-poly battery without any battery memory effect.
See this: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...85&postcount=5

yingwu · 07-27-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by myprecious

It's got a li-poly battery without any battery memory effect.
See this: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...85&postcount=5

If there is no battery memory effect, we can keep the battery full of charged?? It is good. So could I ask how long need I charge the DR at the first time? And then, how long usually need I charge it?

yingwu · 07-27-2009, 07:42 AM

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and I leave it to recharge overnight.

Question:

leaving the device to be charged overnight, I think, means more than 6 hours. Is it OK to the life of battery?

Then SplogSplog, you keep your computer turned on all the night and use the USB cable to charge? Or some other things? Thanks.

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07-24-2009, 03:29 AM	#16
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The flip cover is not bulky and provides good protection for the device. I'm very happy with mine.

07-24-2009, 05:14 AM	#17
SplogSplog Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 336 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prague Device: Irex DR1000S	Great - my DR1000S arrived today - and I have plugged it into the USB port of my computer. It appears to be recharging - since the orange light at the top of the device is illuminated. Maybe I am being impatient - I was hoping to use it straight away - but do I have to wait for it to be fully charged before it will work? After half an hour charging, I have left it plugged in (to finish charging) and tried to turn it on. Alas, the on/off button is not responding even when I press it for several seconds. Shouldn't it turn on when plugged in even if not fully charged?

07-24-2009, 05:38 AM	#18
SplogSplog Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 336 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prague Device: Irex DR1000S	Well - it looks like I was being impatient - since I have just switched it on - and it seems to work. Well, it looks like I have a geeky day ahead exploring this device. First impressions: the display is beautiful, and the device and flip-over cover appear well made. The advanced stylus, however, is rather generously named. It really is a cheap plastic pen that is clearly overpriced.

07-24-2009, 10:17 AM	#19
junkyardwillie Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 570 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Onyx Note Pro, Kobo H20 and iPad	I'm still a fan of paper for notebooks so I didn't bother with the advanced stylus, the stylus with the device covers my needs for writing. Glad to hear its up and working, I'm sure you'll be getting a lot of use out of it over the next few days. Let us know what you think

07-24-2009, 10:29 AM	#22
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Before I bought my DR1000 I searched MR for reports of broken screens on DRs, and other than one report of someone dropping it, I was unable to find a single example of it. iRex seem to have done an excellent job of giving the device a rigid chassis which prevents flexure and screen breakage.

07-24-2009, 10:36 AM	#24
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It's much more solidly built than the iLiad.

07-27-2009, 06:13 AM	#26
SplogSplog Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 336 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prague Device: Irex DR1000S	So, having used my DR1000S for about three days now, it seems that I get about 11 to 12 hours of reading on a full recharge. This is more than enough for me for a single day - and I leave it to recharge overnight. Now I just have to pray that there really is no nasty "battery memory effect" reducing the life of the battery over time. Overall, then, I am delighted with the product.

07-27-2009, 07:03 AM	#28
myprecious Zealot Posts: 100 Karma: 28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nowy Targ, Poland Device: DR1000S	It's got a li-poly battery without any battery memory effect. See this: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...85&postcount=5

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