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LDBoblo · 02-18-2010, 11:54 AM

I'd be all over this if it were $150.

luqmaninbmore · 02-18-2010, 12:06 PM

Does the Newspaper Direct service operate over the 3G connection? And will this version include the dictionary that was demonstrated during the Press Conference last fall?

SCION · 02-18-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

Does the Newspaper Direct service operate over the 3G connection? And will this version include the dictionary that was demonstrated during the Press Conference last fall?

The present firmware version does not have dictionary, annotation, or zoom.

Shaggy · 02-18-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by zinj

I meant besides B&N. The screen shots I've seen show an Irex newstand in addition to "Barnes & Noble" and various subscribed newspapers.

The newspapers on the DR1000 are handled by PressReader which comes from NewsPapersDirect. I assume it's the same on the DR800.

luqmaninbmore · 02-18-2010, 12:31 PM

Annotation and zoom were not expected, but why on earth would they remove the dictionary function that they demonstrated earlier? Who on earth is going to by a reader for this price when its competitors have more features and, in the case of the Kindle and the Nook, a lower price?

Shaggy · 02-18-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

Does the Newspaper Direct service operate over the 3G connection? And will this version include the dictionary that was demonstrated during the Press Conference last fall?

The version of the manual that was submitted to the FCC has dictionary functionality in it, but the initial version being sold does not appear to. I'm guessing it's either not quite ready yet, or something came up in final testing and they had to pull it. They haven't said whether or not it's going to be added back in.

SCION · 02-18-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

Who on earth is going to by a reader for this price when its competitors have more features and, in the case of the Kindle and the Nook, a lower price?

The IREX forums here confirm that orders have already been placed with the knowledge that certain features aren't present.

Shaggy · 02-18-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

Annotation and zoom were not expected, but why on earth would they remove the dictionary function that they demonstrated earlier? Who on earth is going to by a reader for this price when its competitors have more features and, in the case of the Kindle and the Nook, a lower price?

There's a lot more to a reader than annotation, zoom, and dictionary. Sure, those are important to some people, but not to everyone. Other people have different requirements that this device may fit better than either the Kindle or the Nook.

mgmueller · 02-18-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Maike13

Does anyone know if the display is any different from the Iliad. I like the my Iliad but would like a "whiter" display. Is the DR800SG display any better?

iRex 800 is slightly "whiter" than iRex iLiad.

alaya129 · 02-18-2010, 01:02 PM

499 euros in France !

Mike_73 · 02-18-2010, 01:25 PM

Price, yes. If it's $400 in US, then usually it's kind of Eur 400 or more here in europe. Nominal price is often the same and sometimes (like in this case) more than $$$ :-(

Wish I was back in the US

Maike13 · 02-18-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

That probably depends on what generation iLiad you had. The more recent ones featured the viziplex screen which was noticeably better than the earlier version. However, all of the eink screens are far from white backgrounds. They are still very much light gray.

I have a Generation 1 which I find a bit dark. It's OK in good light but I like to read in the winter evenings while my wife likes to watch tv. She likes the lights not too bright for TV viewing. that's OK for regular book reading but the Iliad is a bit dark under these lighting conditions

luqmaninbmore · 02-18-2010, 02:33 PM

Who is paying Verizon for the 3G on the DR800SG? IRex? B and N? Has there been any guarantee as to the lifetime of this service? B and N probably won't be going down any time soon, but I don't know how long IRex will be committed to US market. I'd hate to buy something and then have one of its main features remotely disabled.

Luqman

John F · 02-18-2010, 02:34 PM

My $0.02.

The 800 looks like it may be a good fit for me. I like the size: 8" without a lot of margins around the screen.

It looks like it has some nice functionality, like customization of margins.

But the main thing that nags me is there is only one button to turn pages. On my 505, I like (and use frequently) the buttons on both sides. If they implemneted full 90, 180, and 270 rotation, then I think the flip bar looks like a good choice, otherwise, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?

The other minor annoyance is that there is no slot for the pen.

eal · 02-18-2010, 04:00 PM

what I find puzzling is the US version with 3G is $200 less than the non-3G version outside the US ($399 vs $599). $200 more without the cost of the 3G solution and no apparent subsidy from a data plan to move the price down. Even if you live outside the US you would get someone to buy one at bestbuy.com and ship it to you to save the extra $200.

A note on dictionaries, including one lowers the import duties on the product.

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02-18-2010, 11:54 AM	#16
LDBoblo Wizard Posts: 1,385 Karma: 16056 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asia Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505	I'd be all over this if it were $150.

02-18-2010, 12:06 PM	#17
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	Does the Newspaper Direct service operate over the 3G connection? And will this version include the dictionary that was demonstrated during the Press Conference last fall?

02-18-2010, 12:31 PM	#20
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	Annotation and zoom were not expected, but why on earth would they remove the dictionary function that they demonstrated earlier? Who on earth is going to by a reader for this price when its competitors have more features and, in the case of the Kindle and the Nook, a lower price?

02-18-2010, 01:02 PM	#25
alaya129 Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brest,FR Device: PRS-500/Axim X50V	499 euros in France !

02-18-2010, 01:25 PM	#26
Mike_73 Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 1323 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, iPad 16GB Wifi, Kindle Voyage, Nexus 6, Razr HD	Price, yes. If it's $400 in US, then usually it's kind of Eur 400 or more here in europe. Nominal price is often the same and sometimes (like in this case) more than $$$ :-( Wish I was back in the US

02-18-2010, 02:33 PM	#28
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	Who is paying Verizon for the 3G on the DR800SG? IRex? B and N? Has there been any guarantee as to the lifetime of this service? B and N probably won't be going down any time soon, but I don't know how long IRex will be committed to US market. I'd hate to buy something and then have one of its main features remotely disabled. Luqman

02-18-2010, 02:34 PM	#29
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,886 Karma: 70186493 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	My $0.02. The 800 looks like it may be a good fit for me. I like the size: 8" without a lot of margins around the screen. It looks like it has some nice functionality, like customization of margins. But the main thing that nags me is there is only one button to turn pages. On my 505, I like (and use frequently) the buttons on both sides. If they implemneted full 90, 180, and 270 rotation, then I think the flip bar looks like a good choice, otherwise, WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? The other minor annoyance is that there is no slot for the pen.

02-18-2010, 04:00 PM	#30
eal Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: iPhone	what I find puzzling is the US version with 3G is $200 less than the non-3G version outside the US ($399 vs $599). $200 more without the cost of the 3G solution and no apparent subsidy from a data plan to move the price down. Even if you live outside the US you would get someone to buy one at bestbuy.com and ship it to you to save the extra $200. A note on dictionaries, including one lowers the import duties on the product.

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