12-11-2007, 09:41 PM | #1 |
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Iliad now available from Dymocks $899 Aus
Dymocks have now added the Iliad to their online site, although their press release contains some misleading advice. http://www.dymocks.com.au/iliad/pressrelease.aspx
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12-11-2007, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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what a let down
At $899 you get to pay an extra $AU39.09 for the privilege of buying it from Dymocks in Sydney. Of course you will pay even more if you order from Dymocks online because of the shipping.
Yep, that's right folks, its still cheaper to buy it from irexshop.com $AU859.91 on todays exchange rate including shipping) than from Dymocks... If this is what months of extensive product research brings, I won't be holding my breath for cheaper devices readily available in stores any time soon. |
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12-11-2007, 10:09 PM | #3 |
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The inaccurate advice that the Iliad can download books from any internet site wont do the store or Irex any favors either. However now that it is here it will hopefully spark some interest from Borders who sell the Sony in the US.
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I think I'll buy a Cybook...you know, to console myself. Ooooh, I think I just heard the Mr Whippy van. ICE CREAM!!!!!! WOOHOO! Cheers, Marc (hating Dymocks even more...well, not really. Life's too short for hate) |
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12-12-2007, 12:46 AM | #5 | |
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If you bought within 30 days of going overseas, you could take it with you and get the GST back at the airport as you departed (about $81). Because you paid just under $900, you wouldn't have to declare it, and pay duty, when you brought it back to Australia. Last edited by RCR; 12-12-2007 at 01:03 AM. Reason: I messed up QUOTE settings |
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12-12-2007, 03:18 AM | #6 | |
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Or if you bought it from irexshop.com then you wouldn't pay any duty either because its under the threshold. |
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12-12-2007, 04:15 AM | #7 |
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Hey Guys, I just bought the IRex from Dymocks George St for $899. The screen is great... just trying to open a pdf...
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~Marc goes and sulks in the corner~ Cheers, Marc (Petty? Moi? ) PS. I hope you love it and hope to hear much more about how you love it...but not too much |
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12-14-2007, 04:09 AM | #10 |
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Seriously, Marc, I think that would be a good choice. As you can see from my profile, I have both an iLiad and a CyBook, and the CyBook is (IMHO) a much better fiction reader than the iLiad, although the iLiad wins out for viewing A4 PDFs.
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12-14-2007, 04:23 AM | #11 | |
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I expect I will be getting one soon. I might leave it until after Christmas now, but it definitely looks the goods. Thanks, Harry. Forgive me for sticking my fingers in my ears and going "La-la-la-la-la-la-la-Dymocks-are-going-to-bring-the-Iliad-here-for-less-than-$800-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la". It was the fool in me called "blind hope" and "greed" that wanted to spend more than it needed. Cheers, Marc |
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12-14-2007, 05:03 AM | #12 |
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Dymocks is now officially sold out. Luckily I bought my yesterday
I'm told there are more on order. The one i got had the 2.11 firmware, and the smaller travel hub. I guess that makes it a second edition one. Last edited by angels90; 12-14-2007 at 05:08 AM. Reason: more info |
12-17-2007, 08:48 AM | #13 |
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I have bought one online through Dymocks, but I noticed that there is no mention of a protective cover being Included in the Box on the Dymocks site, whereas the iRex shop mentions a protective sleeve is included with the Iliad.
Can dodgyville or anyone who has bought one through Dymocks please confirm what kind of protection is included? |
12-17-2007, 06:14 PM | #14 |
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Hi Tiho,
The only protection that shipped with the product was the ILiad Shoulder Bag. The shoulder bag looks really cheap but it is compact and provides protection because it has a hard piece of plastic embedded into one of the sides. Kind Regards, Tarek |
12-17-2007, 10:31 PM | #15 |
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Thanks Tarek,
It arrived today! Delivery was a bit quicker than I thought it would be, given that I ordered it on Friday. The shoulder bag seems pretty good to me. I imagine it'd be easiest to use the Iliad without a cover, then stow it away in its bag when transporting it. I'm sure I'll find out more when I put it through its paces tonight. Tiho |
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