iRex Shop now open for the Public!

CommanderROR · 07-18-2006, 07:20 AM

Hi!

I just got this information from iRex:

Quote:

I also wanted to tell you that it is no longer needed to send e-mails for invitations we opened the iRex shop to the public

So you can stop sending invite requests now I guess...and I'm losing ,y status as "Forum Saint"...bad luck for me I guess...

herve · 07-18-2006, 08:01 AM

I hope people will find obvious the Iliad still uses unfinished software, so they won't be disappointed and write bad publicity.

What about next anouncement? Will they hire extra people to handle the shipments? :-)

tribble · 07-18-2006, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herve

I hope people will find obvious the Iliad still uses unfinished software, so they won't be disappointed and write bad publicity.

What about next anouncement? Will they hire extra people to handle the shipments? :-)

Well, they are not announcing their shop address on their homepage, so you have to know it to order. I guess its just easier for them, then to get bugged by CommanderROR all the time, who sends them heaps of emailaddresses they have to send an invite to

ali · 07-18-2006, 08:16 AM

Doesn't seem too clever to announce it everywhere. The software is ultra-buggy and way from being complete. I guess any non-geek would return the thing within the first few days.

yokos · 07-18-2006, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Well, they are not announcing their shop address on their homepage, so you have to know it to order.

Maybe not.

Google search: "irex iliad" shop

TaKir · 07-18-2006, 08:26 AM

2 CommanderROR:
Tried to "buy" Iliad - they still want everyone to register first at Irex, leaving email ))))
If you not registered beforehand, you can't by anything from Irex )))

DHer · 07-18-2006, 08:37 AM

hm. we'll see, maybe the next software update will fix most of the problems.

and if shipping really takes 4-6 iRex weeks they will have plenty time to do further software updates.

CommanderROR · 07-18-2006, 08:43 AM

They still require registration and I guess they'll ask you to accept the fact that the Software isn't done just like I did.

My guess is, that they really were fed up with sending out all those invites manually. They probably didn't expect so many people to be interested in a Device that is at best "early beta" where the Software is concerned.

DHer · 07-18-2006, 08:55 AM

I'd love to know what iRex thinks about all this - dozens (or already more then 100?) people asking basically for permission to buy a quite expensive, still unfinished product.

I'm not sure if they are already partying or being scared by this development. (especially these freaks who try to hack the device before they hold it in their hands are quite scary, i think =) )

iRex Technologies has a bright future if they get their act together (and their software).

TaKir · 07-18-2006, 08:58 AM

2 CommanderROR:
I would prefer not to register at Irex (you should know why

)

So I cant buy it? It is not so "public" in (that) case...

And do they accept payment when delivered? Or prepaid only?
Should I entrust them with my credit card's details?
Can they really deliver it to Russia (even in 4-6 weeks) or these terms are only for EU and US?

ElaHuguet · 07-18-2006, 09:02 AM

@Takir
But what's the difference? If you buy the iLiad, you will have to give them your name, address, etc. anyway, in order to receive it, registering an email address is no big deal in that case (a lot more anonymous that your street address, for example).

Stuart Young · 07-18-2006, 09:12 AM

Just recieved this:

Dear Sir, Dear Madam,

Opening of iRex shop to the public

Thank you for your ongoing interest in our iLiad E-reader.

Some time ago you registered to be informed at the time when our online shop was available. We are happy to inform you that you that we have just opened to the public.

You are invited to visit to:

www.irexshop.com

The iLiad average shipping time is between 3-5 weeks depending on availability.

iLiad current status:

The iLiad hardware and design are final, while registered iLiad users are entitled to free software updates that include bug fixes and expansion of the basic set of features.

See below for additional details.

For all other questions, please visit our website (www.irextechnologies.com) or send your comments to:

info@irextechnologies.com

With best regards,

The iRex Team.

Stuart Young · 07-18-2006, 09:13 AM

Funny thing though I recieved my own iliad about 3 mins before I got this email just now

TaKir · 07-18-2006, 09:17 AM

2 ElaHuguet
I can send my adress, etc by mail after confirmation from Irex, that they are ready to deliver, etc... I still do not believe them much )))

DHer · 07-18-2006, 09:20 AM

@takir

it's a public company, they have a product (at last, more and more of them are arriving) and UPS delivers from every doorstep to every doorstep around the world.

Payment is actually done by some inkasso company, not iRex themselves, so iRex's ability to f**k things up shouldn't endanger you CC information.

They only thing which is slightly annoying is the fact that they charge you credit card nearly the moment you order it.

You might consider getting a prepaid credit card for transactions with parties you don't really trust.

07-18-2006, 09:20 AM	#15
DHer Addict Posts: 261 Karma: 156 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: iliad	@takir it's a public company, they have a product (at last, more and more of them are arriving) and UPS delivers from every doorstep to every doorstep around the world. Payment is actually done by some inkasso company, not iRex themselves, so iRex's ability to f*k things up shouldn't endanger you CC information. They only thing which is slightly annoying is the fact that they charge you credit card nearly the moment you order it. You might consider getting a prepaid credit card for transactions with parties you don't really trust. Last edited by Alexander Turcic; 11-19-2010 at 02:54 PM.*

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07-18-2006, 08:01 AM	#2
herve Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Paris Device: TungstenC / hopefully iLi	I hope people will find obvious the Iliad still uses unfinished software, so they won't be disappointed and write bad publicity. What about next anouncement? Will they hire extra people to handle the shipments? :-)

07-18-2006, 08:16 AM	#4
ali Addict Posts: 302 Karma: 116 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad, dude!	Doesn't seem too clever to announce it everywhere. The software is ultra-buggy and way from being complete. I guess any non-geek would return the thing within the first few days.

07-18-2006, 08:26 AM	#6
TaKir Keine Ursache! )) Posts: 146 Karma: 63 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Almost everywhere Device: Lbook V8 & V3_Vizplex	2 CommanderROR: Tried to "buy" Iliad - they still want everyone to register first at Irex, leaving email )))) If you not registered beforehand, you can't by anything from Irex )))

07-18-2006, 08:37 AM	#7
DHer Addict Posts: 261 Karma: 156 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: iliad	hm. we'll see, maybe the next software update will fix most of the problems. and if shipping really takes 4-6 iRex weeks they will have plenty time to do further software updates.

07-18-2006, 08:43 AM	#8
CommanderROR eink fanatic Posts: 2,022 Karma: 4924 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Device: STAReBOOK, iRex Iliad, Sony 505, Kindle 2	They still require registration and I guess they'll ask you to accept the fact that the Software isn't done just like I did. My guess is, that they really were fed up with sending out all those invites manually. They probably didn't expect so many people to be interested in a Device that is at best "early beta" where the Software is concerned.

07-18-2006, 08:55 AM	#9
DHer Addict Posts: 261 Karma: 156 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: iliad	I'd love to know what iRex thinks about all this - dozens (or already more then 100?) people asking basically for permission to buy a quite expensive, still unfinished product. I'm not sure if they are already partying or being scared by this development. (especially these freaks who try to hack the device before they hold it in their hands are quite scary, i think =) ) iRex Technologies has a bright future if they get their act together (and their software).

07-18-2006, 08:58 AM	#10
TaKir Keine Ursache! )) Posts: 146 Karma: 63 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Almost everywhere Device: Lbook V8 & V3_Vizplex	2 CommanderROR: I would prefer not to register at Irex (you should know why ) So I cant buy it? It is not so "public" in (that) case... And do they accept payment when delivered? Or prepaid only? Should I entrust them with my credit card's details? Can they really deliver it to Russia (even in 4-6 weeks) or these terms are only for EU and US?

07-18-2006, 09:02 AM	#11
ElaHuguet iLiad freak Posts: 339 Karma: 243 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mallorca, Spain Device: iRex iLiad	@Takir But what's the difference? If you buy the iLiad, you will have to give them your name, address, etc. anyway, in order to receive it, registering an email address is no big deal in that case (a lot more anonymous that your street address, for example).

07-18-2006, 09:12 AM	#12
Stuart Young MobileRead Editor Posts: 195 Karma: 75 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: e61i / Eee PC / PRS-505	Just recieved this: Dear Sir, Dear Madam, Opening of iRex shop to the public Thank you for your ongoing interest in our iLiad E-reader. Some time ago you registered to be informed at the time when our online shop was available. We are happy to inform you that you that we have just opened to the public. You are invited to visit to: www.irexshop.com The iLiad average shipping time is between 3-5 weeks depending on availability. iLiad current status: The iLiad hardware and design are final, while registered iLiad users are entitled to free software updates that include bug fixes and expansion of the basic set of features. See below for additional details. For all other questions, please visit our website (www.irextechnologies.com) or send your comments to: info@irextechnologies.com With best regards, The iRex Team.

07-18-2006, 09:13 AM	#13
Stuart Young MobileRead Editor Posts: 195 Karma: 75 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: e61i / Eee PC / PRS-505	Funny thing though I recieved my own iliad about 3 mins before I got this email just now

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07-18-2006, 09:17 AM	#14
TaKir Keine Ursache! )) Posts: 146 Karma: 63 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Almost everywhere Device: Lbook V8 & V3_Vizplex	2 ElaHuguet I can send my adress, etc by mail after confirmation from Irex, that they are ready to deliver, etc... I still do not believe them much )))