iRex DR800SG Delayed till end of November - Page 8

Shaggy · 12-29-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by steffi

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

Ah, thanks. I missed that.

etienne66 · 12-29-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steffi

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

I still don't see it. I'm looking at Irex Technologies and the newest thing I see is about going to CES. The only thing I see about the 800 is that picture that has been there for months with links to Irex Reader. What am I missing here?

Thanks,
Etienne66

Shaggy · 12-29-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by etienne66

I still don't see it. I'm looking at Irex Technologies and the newest thing I see is about going to CES. The only thing I see about the 800 is that picture that has been there for months with links to Irex Reader. What am I missing here?

Thanks,
Etienne66

I'm pretty sure that until recently that picture was of the DR1000, not the DR800, but I could be wrong. I honestly don't pay much attention to their front page. I usually go straight to the blog or forums.

etienne66 · 12-29-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

I'm pretty sure that until recently that picture was of the DR1000, not the DR800, but I could be wrong. I honestly don't pay much attention to their front page. I usually go straight to the blog or forums.

I've been clicking on that picture since at least October when they announced the release, to go to the http://www.irexreader.com/ location. I didn't feel like bookmarking both sites.

Etienne66

Mr. Goodbar · 12-29-2009, 05:52 PM

There isn't much new on the site. They've now added media pictures and links to an additional interview. That's about it as fas as I can tell, but at least it's an update

EowynCarter · 12-30-2009, 11:29 AM

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'm pretty sure that until recently that picture was of the DR1000, not the DR800, but I could be wrong. I honestly don't pay much attention to their front page. I usually go straight to the blog or forums.

I do think so too.

Mr. Goodbar · 01-06-2010, 01:06 PM

According to their twitter account they will be showing the DR800SG at CES this week and giving live demo's. Hopefully, we're getting close to an actual launch. I wonder if anyone from the site will be there for some hands on time.

Nate the great · 01-06-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

According to their twitter account they will be showing the DR800SG at CES this week and giving live demo's. Hopefully, we're getting close to an actual launch. I wonder if anyone from the site will be there for some hands on time.

I would go, but I'm going to be in Las Vegas that week.

Mr. Goodbar · 01-06-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

I would go, but I'm going to be in Las Vegas that week.

Now that's just cruel

In all seriousness, can't wait to hear your impressions if you make it to the booth. Buy them a few beers and maybe you can get a release date out of them!

junkyardwillie · 01-06-2010, 02:23 PM

Hopefully they release it before eink goes color

. They might as well wait out January and see if they still have any market after the Apple Tablet and Microsoft Courier are announced.

Mr. Goodbar · 01-06-2010, 02:50 PM

I've definitely been critical of their delays and some of their business practices, but this is still a very young market. The reader penetration rate is still very small. I do question their ability to compete if they don't get a lot more aggressive with marketing and partnerships.

It will be interesting to see what Apple comes up with, but I see it more targeted at the multimedia space with the ability to also do books. I personally would never go back to extended reading on the current LCDs after using eink.

HansTWN · 01-07-2010, 12:05 AM

My guess is still the end of November, the only question is if they can make 2010 or 2011.

LegoErgoSum · 01-07-2010, 07:12 AM

I got that mail from Irex a few days ago. I guess a similar mail has been posted before.

"Thank you for showing interest in our product.

The release of the DR800SG has been slightly delayed and will be available end Januari and can be bought at Best Buy USA.

Not all Best Buy stores are informed, so it might happen that when you contact them they are not aware of the DR800SG, their head office will soon inform all stores."

And some notes to battery life:

"The battery life is about one week when used regulary.

Loading takes about 3 hours via usb."

Shaggy · 01-07-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

I would go, but I'm going to be in Las Vegas that week.

FYI, I believe they'll be at the Qualcomm booth (#30320 South Hall) in case you have trouble finding an "iRex" booth.

Shaggy · 01-07-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Goodbar

Now that's just cruel

In all seriousness, can't wait to hear your impressions if you make it to the booth. Buy them a few beers and maybe you can get a release date out of them!

It wouldn't surprise me if they were already planning to announce the new release date at CES. Maybe that's why we haven't heard an "official" announcement yet.

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12-29-2009, 05:52 PM	#110
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	There isn't much new on the site. They've now added media pictures and links to an additional interview. That's about it as fas as I can tell, but at least it's an update

01-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#112
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	According to their twitter account they will be showing the DR800SG at CES this week and giving live demo's. Hopefully, we're getting close to an actual launch. I wonder if anyone from the site will be there for some hands on time.

01-06-2010, 02:23 PM	#115
junkyardwillie Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 570 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Onyx Note Pro, Kobo H20 and iPad	Hopefully they release it before eink goes color . They might as well wait out January and see if they still have any market after the Apple Tablet and Microsoft Courier are announced.

01-06-2010, 02:50 PM	#116
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	I've definitely been critical of their delays and some of their business practices, but this is still a very young market. The reader penetration rate is still very small. I do question their ability to compete if they don't get a lot more aggressive with marketing and partnerships. It will be interesting to see what Apple comes up with, but I see it more targeted at the multimedia space with the ability to also do books. I personally would never go back to extended reading on the current LCDs after using eink.

01-07-2010, 12:05 AM	#117
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	My guess is still the end of November, the only question is if they can make 2010 or 2011.

01-07-2010, 07:12 AM	#118
LegoErgoSum Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austria Device: PB360	I got that mail from Irex a few days ago. I guess a similar mail has been posted before. "Thank you for showing interest in our product. The release of the DR800SG has been slightly delayed and will be available end Januari and can be bought at Best Buy USA. Not all Best Buy stores are informed, so it might happen that when you contact them they are not aware of the DR800SG, their head office will soon inform all stores." And some notes to battery life: "The battery life is about one week when used regulary. Loading takes about 3 hours via usb."

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