Hands-on with the iRex iLiad - Page 8

CommanderROR · 05-11-2006, 07:06 AM

Thanks dor this statement.
I think what most of us are really interested in knowing (apart from the imporvements with the new OS) is any news about the Release of this device.
iRex is losing it's lead fast with the Hanlin V2 and the Sony Reader both on the way...being first could have secured many early-adpoters, exactlthe people who would be willinf to actually pay 650Euro for a book..^^

CommanderROR · 05-11-2006, 08:53 AM

Hey!

News on the News-page of irextechnologies.com

so they are still alive...:-)

"Agreement reached between L'Espresso Group and iRex Technologies."

Whatever that means...reading now

Here's the link: http://www.gruppoespresso.it/gruppoe...ontent=1615264

CommanderROR · 05-11-2006, 08:55 AM

It's a short article, but interesting:

For your convenience I'll paste it here:

"Gruppo Espresso informs

April 27, 2006
Agreement reached between L’Espresso Group and iRex Technologies to test the e-paper: la Repubblica will be the first Italian newspaper on electronic ink

L’Espresso Group has reached an agreement with iRex Technologies to create the first mobile newspaper on electronic ink.
The agreement is regarding la Repubblica, which, in the next weeks will test a first panel of 300 readers, who will receive the daily and several further updating on a special device called “electronic reader”, by the name of iLiad.
The wireless device provided by iRex is based on an innovative solution of electronic paper on a display, operated through easy manual controls or with a touch pen. The display is 8.1 inch size with 16 levels of grey which make it easily readable in every place and with every light. Features of the newspaper are accurately reproduced by the interface.
To the Espresso Group, which since 2000 has invested in the start-up E-ink, creator of the prototype of the basic technology of the electronic ink, this represents the development of product innovation, which has marked the Group’s strategy over the last years.
In a test stage, the device will allow innovative ways of presentation and delivery of the newspaper.

Rome – Eindhoven, April 27, 2006"

luag · 05-11-2006, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderROR

Thanks dor this statement.
I think what most of us are really interested in knowing (apart from the imporvements with the new OS) is any news about the Release of this device.
iRex is losing it's lead fast with the Hanlin V2 and the Sony Reader both on the way...being first could have secured many early-adpoters, exactlthe people who would be willinf to actually pay 650Euro for a book..^^

correction: 650 euro for a reader...not even a book yet lol

CommanderROR · 05-11-2006, 09:16 AM

well I suppose they'll give you one or two public domain books to play around with...^^

doctorow · 05-11-2006, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henrycat

Sorry for the silence treatment, but i still don’t have internet at home,...

Any way how we can support you?

sammykrupa · 05-11-2006, 10:16 AM

Interesting things that would make good content for a video of the iRex iLiad:

1. Size comparisons.

2. Show the speed of loading PDFs.

3. Show picture quality.

4. Show making notes on HTML and PDF files.

5. Show the user interface in action.

Thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this!

Sam Krupa

EDIT: CommanderROR would add:

6. Show writing/drawing on screen (not just annotation)

CommanderROR · 05-11-2006, 10:22 AM

add: show writing/drawing on screen (not just annotation)

yowzah · 05-11-2006, 06:35 PM

- how about a comparison to typewritten text on paper in different lighting situations?

DreamDreams · 05-12-2006, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TadW

Hmm, I even considered getting a Chinese unit first, since it's probably going to sell for less than the "Dutch" version. The question is, of course, would I still be able to upgrade with an English firmware? I am afraid I already know the answer to that ;(

You probably won't. The MSRP of the Chinese version is 9980 RMB which is about 1200 USD. How much is the dutch version?

vranghel · 05-12-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamDreams

You probably won't. The MSRP of the Chinese version is 9980 RMB which is about 1200 USD. How much is the dutch version?

Holy smokes! Who will afford that? I sure cant afford to pay that much and i'm quite sure that even for most geeks is too expensive.

CommanderROR · 05-13-2006, 06:36 AM

Are you sure that's not a typo???

I always thought the 549Euro All exclusive were a lot...^^

Robert Marquard · 05-13-2006, 10:59 AM

I calculated my T3 this way:
400 Euro + 80 Euro 1 GB SD card / 150 free ebooks from Baen = 3.20 Euro per book.

DreamDreams · 05-13-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Marquard

I calculated my T3 this way:
400 Euro + 80 Euro 1 GB SD card / 150 free ebooks from Baen = 3.20 Euro per book.

SD card is cheap now. Just bought a 2G 150X for 52 USD.

DreamDreams · 05-13-2006, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderROR

Are you sure that's not a typo???

I always thought the 549Euro All exclusive were a lot...^^

It's said by the CEO of the company in the release press conference.

05-11-2006, 10:16 AM	#112
sammykrupa Reader of the Reader Posts: 103 Karma: 107 Join Date: Apr 2006 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Interesting things that would make good content for a video of the iRex iLiad: 1. Size comparisons. 2. Show the speed of loading PDFs. 3. Show picture quality. 4. Show making notes on HTML and PDF files. 5. Show the user interface in action. Thanks! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this! Sam Krupa EDIT: CommanderROR would add: 6. Show writing/drawing on screen (not just annotation) Last edited by sammykrupa; 05-11-2006 at 10:46 AM.

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05-11-2006, 07:06 AM	#106
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	Thanks dor this statement. I think what most of us are really interested in knowing (apart from the imporvements with the new OS) is any news about the Release of this device. iRex is losing it's lead fast with the Hanlin V2 and the Sony Reader both on the way...being first could have secured many early-adpoters, exactlthe people who would be willinf to actually pay 650Euro for a book..^^

05-11-2006, 08:53 AM	#107
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	Hey! News on the News-page of irextechnologies.com so they are still alive...:-) "Agreement reached between L'Espresso Group and iRex Technologies." Whatever that means...reading now Here's the link: http://www.gruppoespresso.it/gruppoe...ontent=1615264

05-11-2006, 08:55 AM	#108
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	It's a short article, but interesting: For your convenience I'll paste it here: "Gruppo Espresso informs April 27, 2006 Agreement reached between L’Espresso Group and iRex Technologies to test the e-paper: la Repubblica will be the first Italian newspaper on electronic ink L’Espresso Group has reached an agreement with iRex Technologies to create the first mobile newspaper on electronic ink. The agreement is regarding la Repubblica, which, in the next weeks will test a first panel of 300 readers, who will receive the daily and several further updating on a special device called “electronic reader”, by the name of iLiad. The wireless device provided by iRex is based on an innovative solution of electronic paper on a display, operated through easy manual controls or with a touch pen. The display is 8.1 inch size with 16 levels of grey which make it easily readable in every place and with every light. Features of the newspaper are accurately reproduced by the interface. To the Espresso Group, which since 2000 has invested in the start-up E-ink, creator of the prototype of the basic technology of the electronic ink, this represents the development of product innovation, which has marked the Group’s strategy over the last years. In a test stage, the device will allow innovative ways of presentation and delivery of the newspaper. Rome – Eindhoven, April 27, 2006"

05-11-2006, 09:16 AM	#110
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	well I suppose they'll give you one or two public domain books to play around with...^^

05-11-2006, 10:22 AM	#113
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	add: show writing/drawing on screen (not just annotation)

05-11-2006, 06:35 PM	#114
yowzah Member Posts: 10 Karma: 14 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston, MA Device: Palm T3, Sony eReader	- how about a comparison to typewritten text on paper in different lighting situations?

05-13-2006, 06:36 AM	#117
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	Are you sure that's not a typo??? I always thought the 549Euro All exclusive were a lot...^^

05-13-2006, 10:59 AM	#118
Robert Marquard Delphi-Guy Posts: 285 Karma: 1151 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berlin, Germany Device: iLiad, Palm T3	I calculated my T3 this way: 400 Euro + 80 Euro 1 GB SD card / 150 free ebooks from Baen = 3.20 Euro per book.

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