Announced: the iRex Reader DR1000 - Page 8

-Thomas- · 09-22-2008, 05:04 PM

What I really like is the fact that many people were looking forward to Sony, Amazon, Plastic Logic and Astak releasing new models, bigger screens etc. and everything these companies have at the moment are announcements of upcoming devices. But there is this tiny little company from the Netherlands fooling them all, releasing a press note on Thursday (or so?) and have their device in the shop next Monday. And of course with the biggest E-Ink screen currently available. I really like that

Btw congratulations to the other stuff over at iRex. Whether the DR will be a good device worth its price isn't that important to me and has still to be judged. But this PR thing was a really great move!

-Thomas- · 09-22-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Thanks, tribble!

Now where'd I put that conversion table? (rummage rummage)

Well, I could lend you mine. It has some neat search capabilities too

NatCh · 09-22-2008, 05:11 PM

Thanks, I came up with ~20 oz, or 1.25 lbs. Not as light as I might like, but hardly heavy.

Over · 09-22-2008, 05:29 PM

Humm... My thoughts:

1. 24 hours? Flipping pages? My Cybook barely lasts that.
2. I use the metric system, so I had no clear idea about what 10,2" really are. Judging by the photos, it's not A4 sized. I confess I was expecting it to be a little bit bigger, but right now would be enough for my needs (PDF documents and manga).
3. 500 - 800€? That's too expensive. Specially if we consider that they will have to compete with Astak's and PL's. The iLiad v2 never had an equal in size, which in this case matters. Now it's not like that.
4. OMG!! I bought the Cybook just a few months ago!! What will I do?? Well, I guess I can wait for Astak and PL and decide then.

5. Anyone interested in a barely used Cybook?

DaleDe · 09-22-2008, 06:32 PM

The new unit screen is about as wide as the iLiad is tall. Thus if the iLiad was good enough in landscape mode the DR1000 will do the same thing in portrait mode.

Dale

NatCh · 09-22-2008, 06:34 PM

If they allow you to chop of the margins of a PDF, it should be fine -- 1" margins are fairly common.

I'm far more concerned about whether I can get marked-up dox back out of the thing.

manekineko · 09-22-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbeli

The connectivity Edition (1000SW) will have some sort of browser,According to Irex iit can surf the web. No support for flash and video, but you should be able to use it for RSS feeds. I don't know the precise details.

Awesome!! Any idea if they upgraded the processor or if it'll be as painful as on the current iRexes?

pilotbob · 09-22-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

Thanks, tribble!

Now where'd I put that conversion table? (rummage rummage)

Just type into google...

520grams in oz

The result is:

[SIZE=+1]570 grams = 20.1061583 ounces[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]More about calculator.[/SIZE]
OK... need more help. Type 20.1061oz in lbs

[SIZE=+1]20.1061 ounces = 1.25663125 pounds[/SIZE]

[SIZE=-1]More about calculator.[/SIZE]
Damn... that is light. How much did they say the PLR weighs?

BOb

Mr. Goodbar · 09-22-2008, 08:31 PM

There are so many responses that I may have overlooked this, but it appears this does support pdf searching. The details are referenced in this translation:

http://translate.google.com/translat...hl=en&ie=UTF-8

Hopefully it's not just an error in the translation process.

pilotbob · 09-22-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

There are so many responses that I may have overlooked this, but it appears this does support pdf searching. The details are referenced in this translation:

I wonder does it search just in the open PDF, or can you search you full library? Can't wait to see some reviews, especially video reviews. I really like video reviews.

BOb

timezone · 09-22-2008, 09:35 PM

I have a question I didn't see answered earlier in the day. I might have missed it. The DR1000S includes a Wacom Touch Screen and the DR1000SW includes the Wacom Tablet. Is the DR1000SW also a touch screen?

nathany · 09-22-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TadW

The one and most important aspect of an e-book reader is its screen - and here the Digital Reader shines.

Or rather, it reflects :-). Which is the benefit of buying one instead of using my MacBook to read PDFs.

Mr. Goodbar · 09-22-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timezone

I have a question I didn't see answered earlier in the day. I might have missed it. The DR1000S includes a Wacom Touch Screen and the DR1000SW includes the Wacom Tablet. Is the DR1000SW also a touch screen?

I believe the only difference between the 1000S and the 1000SW is that the latter has wifi and bluetooth in addition to the wacom touch screen, the touch screen should be the same between those two models.

nathany · 09-22-2008, 09:39 PM

Indeed, the touch screen should be the usual Wacom tablet deal, which goes in behind the screen and senses the stylus.

Robbeli · 09-23-2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericshliao

No. iLiad's CPU will reduce to 100 Mhz if not used, not 0 Mhz. The device is still on, and every part will drain power.

I am sorry, I quoted an Irex representative. The CPU will first fall back to 100Mhz, and if not used for a longer period, down to 0 mHz.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

If they allow you to chop of the margins of a PDF, it should be fine -- 1" margins are fairly common.

The iLiad 1000 chops of the margins and reduces the font size by more or less one point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manekineko

Awesome!! Any idea if they upgraded the processor or if it'll be as painful as on the current iRexes?

The iLiad 1000 used a new Freescale ARM processor. Standard on 400 mHz, max 532 mHz.

09-22-2008, 08:31 PM	#114
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	PDF Searching There are so many responses that I may have overlooked this, but it appears this does support pdf searching. The details are referenced in this translation: http://translate.google.com/translat...hl=en&ie=UTF-8 Hopefully it's not just an error in the translation process.

09-22-2008, 09:39 PM	#119
nathany Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 108 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo h2o	Indeed, the touch screen should be the usual Wacom tablet deal, which goes in behind the screen and senses the stylus. Last edited by nathany; 09-22-2008 at 09:43 PM.

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09-22-2008, 05:04 PM	#106
-Thomas- Addict Posts: 325 Karma: 1725 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Münster, Germany Device: iRex iLiad v2	What I really like is the fact that many people were looking forward to Sony, Amazon, Plastic Logic and Astak releasing new models, bigger screens etc. and everything these companies have at the moment are announcements of upcoming devices. But there is this tiny little company from the Netherlands fooling them all, releasing a press note on Thursday (or so?) and have their device in the shop next Monday. And of course with the biggest E-Ink screen currently available. I really like that Btw congratulations to the other stuff over at iRex. Whether the DR will be a good device worth its price isn't that important to me and has still to be judged. But this PR thing was a really great move!

09-22-2008, 05:11 PM	#108
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Thanks, I came up with ~20 oz, or 1.25 lbs. Not as light as I might like, but hardly heavy.

09-22-2008, 05:29 PM	#109
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Humm... My thoughts: 1. 24 hours? Flipping pages? My Cybook barely lasts that. 2. I use the metric system, so I had no clear idea about what 10,2" really are. Judging by the photos, it's not A4 sized. I confess I was expecting it to be a little bit bigger, but right now would be enough for my needs (PDF documents and manga). 3. 500 - 800€? That's too expensive. Specially if we consider that they will have to compete with Astak's and PL's. The iLiad v2 never had an equal in size, which in this case matters. Now it's not like that. 4. OMG!! I bought the Cybook just a few months ago!! What will I do?? Well, I guess I can wait for Astak and PL and decide then. 5. Anyone interested in a barely used Cybook?

09-22-2008, 06:32 PM	#110
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	The new unit screen is about as wide as the iLiad is tall. Thus if the iLiad was good enough in landscape mode the DR1000 will do the same thing in portrait mode. Dale

09-22-2008, 06:34 PM	#111
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	If they allow you to chop of the margins of a PDF, it should be fine -- 1" margins are fairly common. I'm far more concerned about whether I can get marked-up dox back out of the thing.

09-22-2008, 09:35 PM	#116
timezone Addict Posts: 244 Karma: 1232 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Device: Windows Phone7, Kindle Fire	I have a question I didn't see answered earlier in the day. I might have missed it. The DR1000S includes a Wacom Touch Screen and the DR1000SW includes the Wacom Tablet. Is the DR1000SW also a touch screen?

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