Hot off the press: iRex iLiad V2 available

Hadrien · 09-14-2007, 05:38 AM

If you were wondering why there's no iLiad in stock currently, here's the answer: iRex is releasing an updated version of the iLiad.

I just received a press release this morning (in french), and here're the key features:

new battery: up to 15H, capacity is 20% better
a protective cover is now included
a new travel hub is included: it's lighter and more compact
they redesigned part of the device
V2.11 of the OS
Stylus calibration
Easier WiFi connection manager

2 images included, there's 3 more that I can't upload because of the 1 Mb limit.

tribble · 09-14-2007, 05:47 AM

Yes indeed. The new version is available. Everyone ordering now, will get the revised iLiad.

The protective cover is like the shoulderbag, but without the shoulderstrap.

Hope they will arrive soon

ANd here are the other 3 pictures.

Hadrien · 09-14-2007, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tribble

Hope they will arrive soon

Well, at least you can already order them !

kapoira · 09-14-2007, 05:59 AM

And anybody got news about the replacement of the battery, for the users of the v1???

and just now i have sended my iliad to change the screen...

Hadrien · 09-14-2007, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kapoira

And anybody got news about the replacement of the battery, for the users of the v1???

and just now i have sended my iliad to change the screen...

Well if you're lucky, you'll get the same kind of e-mail that Adam B received: http://blog.adamrb.com/2007/09/i-irex.html

HarryT · 09-14-2007, 06:35 AM

It looks exactly the same as the old one to me, I must admit

. I guess the 20% battery life improvement will be of benefit to some.

The "protective cover" isn't really new - iRex started including the "shoulder bag" with the iLiad a couple of months ago, although they didn't advertise the fact.

Oh well, welcome news, anyway!

tribble · 09-14-2007, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hadrien

Well, at least you can already order them !

You definately can. And i hope i can send the first ones out on monday

guguy · 09-14-2007, 06:48 AM

Too bad there is no Vizplex screen

HappyMartin · 09-14-2007, 07:06 AM

I think I am pleased about all this. Hope I get the new version having ordered and paid 2 weeks ago. The tension is killing me

pdam · 09-14-2007, 07:34 AM

It does look very similar, just a very minor modification to the case and the better battery (that also fits into V1). Can we assume that the firmware and software are also the same? Are they launching a new revision of the software in line with the V2 device does anyone know?

rai · 09-14-2007, 07:47 AM

I knew this would happen and that I'll be sorry I couldn't wait anymore, but really, just two days after I finally got my iLiad?!

Ok, I'll try not to obsess about it and about the battery life - in any other respect, I really love my iLiad.

tribble · 09-14-2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

I think I am pleased about all this. Hope I get the new version having ordered and paid 2 weeks ago. The tension is killing me

i would say, that you get the new version. Seems, like the "old" ones sold out early

Quote:

It does look very similar, just a very minor modification to the case and the better battery (that also fits into V1). Can we assume that the firmware and software are also the same? Are they launching a new revision of the software in line with the V2 device does anyone know?

The hardware inside is completely the same. Software will be the same for both version.
And with the release of the iLiad V2, the 2.11 Firmwareupgrade should happen very soon.
And yes, the changes are really minor.

Quote:

Too bad there is no Vizplex screen

Well, since PVI is not yet ready for large screen vizplex production, we will probably have to wait another 6 month until there will be Vizplex for the iLiad. But there is no conclusive information about that yet. I am very interested in the V9 though, and am exited to see if it really launches beginning of 2008.

HappyMartin · 09-14-2007, 08:03 AM

Received this mail a little while ago

"Dear iRex Shop Customer,

Recently you have ordered an iLiad at the iRex Shop but unfortunately we were out of stock at that moment. Therefore your iLiad has not yet been shipped. Today iRex has announced the new iLiad 2nd edition. This model has a number of improvements over the previous version, like longer battery life and extra robustness. You will receive a free upgrade to this new model and we will send you the iLiad 2nd edition instead of the old model. Your 2nd edition iLiad will be shipped by the beginning of next week. We apologize for the delayed shipping of your product and thank you for your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Kind regards,

the iRex Shop"

I am well pleased

Adam B. · 09-14-2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hadrien

Well if you're lucky, you'll get the same kind of e-mail that Adam B received: http://blog.adamrb.com/2007/09/i-irex.html

I doubt that I've received an upgraded battery. It's most likely just a 1 for 1 replacement.

Adam B. · 09-14-2007, 09:15 AM

I don't really see how this is much of a v2 upgrade. The only real features are the new battery, and the slightly redesigned case. The connection manager, calibration, are all softare features of 2.11 and will be on every iLiad that upgrades.

It seems lately the travel case has been coming standard, and it's about time they shipped the redesigned hub with new iLiads. Maybe they were just waiting to run out of the existing stock.

I for one consider this maybe a version 1.5. I guess their marketing department sees it differently.

09-14-2007, 05:38 AM	#1
Hadrien Feedbooks.com Co-Founder Posts: 2,263 Karma: 145123 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris, France Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad	Hot off the press: iRex iLiad V2 available If you were wondering why there's no iLiad in stock currently, here's the answer: iRex is releasing an updated version of the iLiad. I just received a press release this morning (in french), and here're the key features: new battery: up to 15H, capacity is 20% better a protective cover is now included a new travel hub is included: it's lighter and more compact they redesigned part of the device V2.11 of the OS Stylus calibration Easier WiFi connection manager 2 images included, there's 3 more that I can't upload because of the 1 Mb limit. Attached Thumbnails

09-14-2007, 05:47 AM	#2
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	Yes indeed. The new version is available. Everyone ordering now, will get the revised iLiad. The protective cover is like the shoulderbag, but without the shoulderstrap. Hope they will arrive soon ANd here are the other 3 pictures. Attached Thumbnails

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kapoira Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 292 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: i62HD + T68	And anybody got news about the replacement of the battery, for the users of the v1??? and just now i have sended my iliad to change the screen...

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	It looks exactly the same as the old one to me, I must admit . I guess the 20% battery life improvement will be of benefit to some. The "protective cover" isn't really new - iRex started including the "shoulder bag" with the iLiad a couple of months ago, although they didn't advertise the fact. Oh well, welcome news, anyway!

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09-14-2007, 07:06 AM	#9
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 1,546 Karma: 8480958 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Kindle International Ipad 2	I think I am pleased about all this. Hope I get the new version having ordered and paid 2 weeks ago. The tension is killing me

09-14-2007, 07:34 AM	#10
pdam Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 100 Join Date: Aug 2006 Device: iLiad, iPaq, Psion5&7, Blackberry	It does look very similar, just a very minor modification to the case and the better battery (that also fits into V1). Can we assume that the firmware and software are also the same? Are they launching a new revision of the software in line with the V2 device does anyone know?

09-14-2007, 07:47 AM	#11
rai Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, Onxy Boox M92	I knew this would happen and that I'll be sorry I couldn't wait anymore, but really, just two days after I finally got my iLiad?! Ok, I'll try not to obsess about it and about the battery life - in any other respect, I really love my iLiad.

09-14-2007, 08:03 AM	#13
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 1,546 Karma: 8480958 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Kindle International Ipad 2	Received this mail a little while ago "Dear iRex Shop Customer, Recently you have ordered an iLiad at the iRex Shop but unfortunately we were out of stock at that moment. Therefore your iLiad has not yet been shipped. Today iRex has announced the new iLiad 2nd edition. This model has a number of improvements over the previous version, like longer battery life and extra robustness. You will receive a free upgrade to this new model and we will send you the iLiad 2nd edition instead of the old model. Your 2nd edition iLiad will be shipped by the beginning of next week. We apologize for the delayed shipping of your product and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact us. Kind regards, the iRex Shop" I am well pleased

09-14-2007, 09:15 AM	#15
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	I don't really see how this is much of a v2 upgrade. The only real features are the new battery, and the slightly redesigned case. The connection manager, calibration, are all softare features of 2.11 and will be on every iLiad that upgrades. It seems lately the travel case has been coming standard, and it's about time they shipped the redesigned hub with new iLiads. Maybe they were just waiting to run out of the existing stock. I for one consider this maybe a version 1.5. I guess their marketing department sees it differently.

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