iRex DR800SG Delayed till end of November - Page 7

Mr. Goodbar · 12-18-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TomK

Just caught a vague update on the iRex DR800SG...
http://paidcontent.org/article/419-i...-amazon-brags/

"... iRex Technologies execs have declined interviews or detailed comment but a company rep told paidContent today it “has experienced unexpected delays” and isn’t issuing a new delivery date yet. That will have to wait until early January—at the earliest."

This is beginning to sound worse with each additional piece of information. One would think that if it was screen backlog issues they would be able to be a little more definitive in their time frame. With the vagueness it's beginning to sound like some major bug, functionality issue or fcc certification problem. Hopefully they get it resolved soon.

Shaggy · 12-18-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomK

Just caught a vague update on the iRex DR800SG...
http://paidcontent.org/article/419-i...-amazon-brags/

"... iRex Technologies execs have declined interviews or detailed comment but a company rep told paidContent today it “has experienced unexpected delays” and isn’t issuing a new delivery date yet. That will have to wait until early January—at the earliest."

Nothing there that we didn't already know. I really wish they would come out and tell us what the reason for the delays are, but I guess that's stating the obvious. I still suspect it's manufacturing shortages with the screens.

Shaggy · 12-18-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by curbarthedog

Just consider that perhaps there is the possibility that over exuberant defense of iRex rather than allowing genuine concerns to be aired and discussed causes firstly the escalation of the anger and then those who would contribute to a discussion decide it is not worth it.

A valid point of view as well. I don't think that anyone has the ability to "allow" concerns to be aired though, at least not unless they're the owner of the site. Just because some people disagree with your opinion does not mean that you are not allowed to state it. I've never seen anybody preventing concerns or discussions from taking place.

Generally though, people with concerns tend to be more motivated to stick around and contribute.

Shaggy · 12-18-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

This is beginning to sound worse with each additional piece of information. One would think that if it was screen backlog issues they would be able to be a little more definitive in their time frame. With the vagueness it's beginning to sound like some major bug, functionality issue or fcc certification problem. Hopefully they get it resolved soon.

Yeah, all of the companies who are having delays right now are being pretty vague about it. If it's a backlog, could there be things in their contracts with PVI that state they are not allowed to reveal information about PVI's manufacturing capacity? Some manufacturers tend to be protective about those kinds of things. Don't know if it would have an impact on things like stock prices, etc. Is PVI a public company?

jboardman · 12-18-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KindleMan

Well, I'm VERY interested in the DR800SG, and would buy one today if the local Best Buy had one. But, I'm also a realist and realize that the total overall support from iRex may be sketchy, ie promises or announcements that never come to pass. I hope I'm wrong as it looks like the right size of e-reader for me!

KindleMan

I agree, and I'm waiting to see what shakes out.

Mr. Goodbar · 12-18-2009, 07:50 PM

Another potential indication of screen supply problems........the Kindle DX just went into back order status with a 4 - 6 week delivery estimate. The point about contractual clauses preventing mention of supplier issues is a good possibility given the lack of details from any of the ebook vendors.

Shaggy · 12-22-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Another potential indication of screen supply problems........the Kindle DX just went into back order status with a 4 - 6 week delivery estimate. The point about contractual clauses preventing mention of supplier issues is a good possibility given the lack of details from any of the ebook vendors.

Thanks for the info about the Kindle is getting hit with this as well. That makes it pretty much all of the major eInk devices.

advocate2 · 12-27-2009, 07:14 PM

I had given serious consideration to to getting the 800 as I like its size. Now that the Sony Daily Edition is real and the 800 is still vaporware, I'm giving up and getting the Sony.

If the IRex ends up getting rave reviews, I can always Ebay the Sony. At this point, though, a bird in the hand...........

purl4peace · 12-27-2009, 07:52 PM

With all these delays, I just now that I'm going to be treating my Kindle DX with kid gloves!!

Frankly, though, as long as iRex gets it right and releases a relatively mature product when they release it, that is much much better than rushing out a half-baked product like the disaster that has been the nook.

Shaggy · 12-28-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by advocate2

I had given serious consideration to to getting the 800 as I like its size. Now that the Sony Daily Edition is real and the 800 is still vaporware, I'm giving up and getting the Sony.

The Sony's were backordered too for a while. Did you get a shipping date when you bought it?

Mr. Goodbar · 12-28-2009, 08:19 PM

Another thread posted elsewhere indicated that iRex has updated the webpage for the 800. It's not a massive update, but hopefully it means we're getting closer to launch.

Shaggy · 12-29-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Another thread posted elsewhere indicated that iRex has updated the webpage for the 800. It's not a massive update, but hopefully it means we're getting closer to launch.

Did you see anything different? I glanced at the link when I saw that post, but it looked like the same webpage for the DR800 that they've always had. I assumed the poster just didn't realize it was an existing page.

advocate2 · 12-29-2009, 11:02 AM

Shaggy,

No shipping date yet on the Daily Edition since I bought if from Best Buy for $359 (includes cover, case and charger). I have played with the Daily Edition at the Sony Style Store here in Vegas, so I know it is real and that it works.

Shaggy · 12-29-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by advocate2

No shipping date yet on the Daily Edition since I bought if from Best Buy for $359 (includes cover, case and charger). I have played with the Daily Edition at the Sony Style Store here in Vegas, so I know it is real and that it works.

Thanks. I was just curious if they're still backordered.

steffi · 12-29-2009, 12:01 PM

The irex website not the irexreader website now shows the 800 that's what's changed.

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12-18-2009, 07:50 PM	#96
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Another potential indication of screen supply problems........the Kindle DX just went into back order status with a 4 - 6 week delivery estimate. The point about contractual clauses preventing mention of supplier issues is a good possibility given the lack of details from any of the ebook vendors.

12-27-2009, 07:14 PM	#98
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	I had given serious consideration to to getting the 800 as I like its size. Now that the Sony Daily Edition is real and the 800 is still vaporware, I'm giving up and getting the Sony. If the IRex ends up getting rave reviews, I can always Ebay the Sony. At this point, though, a bird in the hand...........

12-27-2009, 07:52 PM	#99
purl4peace Mommy of Many Interests Posts: 139 Karma: 660 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Device: Kindle DX, Sony PRS-505, Cybook Gen3	With all these delays, I just now that I'm going to be treating my Kindle DX with kid gloves!! Frankly, though, as long as iRex gets it right and releases a relatively mature product when they release it, that is much much better than rushing out a half-baked product like the disaster that has been the nook.

12-28-2009, 08:19 PM	#101
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Another thread posted elsewhere indicated that iRex has updated the webpage for the 800. It's not a massive update, but hopefully it means we're getting closer to launch.

12-29-2009, 11:02 AM	#103
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	Shaggy, No shipping date yet on the Daily Edition since I bought if from Best Buy for $359 (includes cover, case and charger). I have played with the Daily Edition at the Sony Style Store here in Vegas, so I know it is real and that it works.

12-29-2009, 12:01 PM	#105
steffi Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Kindle DX	The irex website not the irexreader website now shows the 800 that's what's changed.

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