iRex Digital Reader: Going to receive a review unit - post your questions - Page 5

fujiwat0601 · 10-01-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

The interesting question is why iRex isn't using the capacitive screen used by Apple for the iPhone, rather than the proprietary (and expensive) Wacom technology. Is the problem that even with a conductive stylus, the granularity of the input wouldn't be sufficient for ink notes?

I heard from other company that current technology of the capacitive screen can not make large size.

fujiwat0601 · 10-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Hello,
Nobody asking about the design of DR1000.

I really want to know the body design story.
e.g. designer, challenges, making episode, finally the benefit of that design.

joblack · 10-02-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam B.

The 1000S won't have internet access, so a web browser is out of the question.

Well, not exactly, you could test the reaction speed - it will be important with the coming bluetooth reader ...

M@rcel · 10-02-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

The 1000S won't have internet access, so a web browser is out of the question.

Ehh, am I understanding this correctly? The iLiad has a wired ethernet connection (next to Wifi). Being abroad the last few weeks, I noticed that a cabled internet connection (to connect to IDS for my daily paper) is far easier to obtain than a wifi connection. Am I correct in understanding that the DR's wifi option is not in addition to the wired default, but the only option to connect to a LAN?

Adam B. · 10-02-2008, 12:05 PM

the DR1000SW has no wired option. It can only to the internet via Wifi.

NatCh · 10-02-2008, 12:08 PM

Might it be possible to eventually work something through the USB connection? Not likely to fall within the scope of a review of course, but as a theoretical question ....

wallcraft · 10-02-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

Might it be possible to eventually work something through the USB connection? Not likely to fall within the scope of a review of course, but as a theoretical question ....

The USB port is configured as a peripheral, but it needs to be a host to allow keyboards and Ethernet dongles etcetera. The Freescale i.MX31L supports USB host mode and even On-The-Go (switching between host and client). See Announced: the iRex Reader DR1000 #143 and subsequent posts.

NatCh · 10-02-2008, 12:51 PM

I was thinking more in terms of piggy-backing it through a PC and using the PC's ethernet connection -- completely pointless, of course, except as a theoretical exercise.

Adam B. · 10-02-2008, 01:17 PM

It doesn't appear my review unit is going to be shipped until at least Monday. So the review is still a bit away...

DaleDe · 10-02-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

I was thinking more in terms of piggy-backing it through a PC and using the PC's ethernet connection -- completely pointless, of course, except as a theoretical exercise.

That may be not as pointless and you say. Perhaps the unit could be hooked to a PDA or cellphone with wireless ability for example. In addition there are wireless usb cables coming where a USB connector is on each end and there is a wireless connection for the center part of the "wire". Basically they are totally transparent wireless connections for devices that only support wired USB.

Dale

NatCh · 10-02-2008, 01:47 PM

But that would require a Master USB somewhere ... I have no idea if PDAs or cell phones ever have those ....

DaleDe · 10-02-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

But that would require a Master USB somewhere ... I have no idea if PDAs or cell phones ever have those ....

Some PDA's do have master USB's on them. Any small device could also be used of course, such as one of the really small sub-laptop pc's (UMPC's) where the bigger screen could be an advantage.

timezone · 10-04-2008, 08:38 PM

There are so many great questions that have been asked. I have a few questions to ask iRex. I would hold the unit ransom until answered. Even with the new Sony and expected Kindle upgrade it appears iRex is in a league of their own. iRex is far and above all the others. We would all run to buy these new devices except for maybe two reasons. Customer service and price.

Please ask iRex why they refuse to respond to user requests for assistance? Why do they think customer service has nothing to do with the product? Do they believe they can ignore users and continue to see increasing sales?

On a secondary note do they think they can price these devices at a price point where tablet PC's as they mature may begin to take sales from them?

Ok, you don't need a review reader to ask my questions and they also may appear to be a bit off topic. I ask these questions to you because you are our best bet for getting their attention. Once the sales begin it is all over. They shut the windows, turn out the lights and reappear 18 months later with the message, "thought you might like to know why we have been quiet for so long. Today we are announcing our newest reader the..." I ask that you attempt to pin them down on customer service and if possible try to get a commitment from them to fix it before they drop off the earth again. Be brave and hold onto the unit until they respond.

scstraus · 10-05-2008, 02:13 PM

Battery life, battery life, battery life.

Is it measured in page turns or hours, and how much real world use?

dcbcreative · 10-08-2008, 02:21 PM

I'm new to the forums, well new as a poster for I've been casually reading for a few months now.

I'm interested in the iRex. I like everything I've read about it except for perhaps the price but who wouldn't want that which they covet to be half the asking price and then half that again.

Anyhow, I'm an artist by both trade and hobby and was wondering if the iRex could be used as a digital sketch book since it has the WACOM pen interface. If so, could you include some information about this ability in your review. Basically as an artist I'm interested in what drawing software is available (If any), the ability to export doodled/sketched images from the device and the pressure sensitivity of the pen.

I understand that the hardware has its limitations but that doesn't stop me from daring to dream.

Thanks (Love the forums).

10-04-2008, 08:38 PM	#73
timezone Addict Posts: 244 Karma: 1232 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Device: Windows Phone7, Kindle Fire	There are so many great questions that have been asked. I have a few questions to ask iRex. I would hold the unit ransom until answered. Even with the new Sony and expected Kindle upgrade it appears iRex is in a league of their own. iRex is far and above all the others. We would all run to buy these new devices except for maybe two reasons. Customer service and price. Please ask iRex why they refuse to respond to user requests for assistance? Why do they think customer service has nothing to do with the product? Do they believe they can ignore users and continue to see increasing sales? On a secondary note do they think they can price these devices at a price point where tablet PC's as they mature may begin to take sales from them? Ok, you don't need a review reader to ask my questions and they also may appear to be a bit off topic. I ask these questions to you because you are our best bet for getting their attention. Once the sales begin it is all over. They shut the windows, turn out the lights and reappear 18 months later with the message, "thought you might like to know why we have been quiet for so long. Today we are announcing our newest reader the..." I ask that you attempt to pin them down on customer service and if possible try to get a commitment from them to fix it before they drop off the earth again. Be brave and hold onto the unit until they respond. Last edited by timezone; 10-04-2008 at 08:42 PM.

10-05-2008, 02:13 PM	#74
scstraus Member Posts: 22 Karma: 29 Join Date: Aug 2004	Battery Life Battery life, battery life, battery life. Is it measured in page turns or hours, and how much real world use?

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10-01-2008, 08:52 PM	#62
fujiwat0601 Member Posts: 14 Karma: 24 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: iLiad Book Edition	Hello, Nobody asking about the design of DR1000. I really want to know the body design story. e.g. designer, challenges, making episode, finally the benefit of that design.

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Might it be possible to eventually work something through the USB connection? Not likely to fall within the scope of a review of course, but as a theoretical question ....

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Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	It doesn't appear my review unit is going to be shipped until at least Monday. So the review is still a bit away...

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	But that would require a Master USB somewhere ... I have no idea if PDAs or cell phones ever have those ....

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dcbcreative Window shopper... Posts: 23 Karma: 188 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Device: Interested in the iRex Digital Reader	I'm new to the forums, well new as a poster for I've been casually reading for a few months now. I'm interested in the iRex. I like everything I've read about it except for perhaps the price but who wouldn't want that which they covet to be half the asking price and then half that again. Anyhow, I'm an artist by both trade and hobby and was wondering if the iRex could be used as a digital sketch book since it has the WACOM pen interface. If so, could you include some information about this ability in your review. Basically as an artist I'm interested in what drawing software is available (If any), the ability to export doodled/sketched images from the device and the pressure sensitivity of the pen. I understand that the hardware has its limitations but that doesn't stop me from daring to dream. Thanks (Love the forums).

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