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Review of iRex DR800SG

Published on September 23, 2009 in Devices. 0 Comments Tags: , .

iRex Technologies DR-800 (Credit: iRex Technologies)Following up on last month’s news of a forthcoming touchscreen, wireless-enabled e-reader from iRex Technologies, Gizmodo has a hands-on review of the device. As previously speculated, the device will connect to Barnes & Nobles e-book store, further cementing B&N’s plans to remain device independent and service the widest set of e-book customers possible. This point isn’t lost on Gizmodo’s John Herrman, who notes:

At launch, it’ll connect with the Barnes and Noble ebook store as well as ebook libraries for awesome free borrowing, a la Sony, and a few other sources, but it’s open to anyone who cares to support iRex’s generously wide format choices. That’s what ebook readers were always meant to be: Devices that just read books, wherever you want to get them.

[via Gizmodo]

iRex to Join the Wireless E-Reader Party?

Published on August 6, 2009 in Devices. 0 Comments Tags: .

irex_dr800David Carnoy has the scoop on a new device from iRex Technologies due to drop in the fall:

  • 8.1-inch display
  • 3G wireless connectivity (no carrier announced)
  • Touch screen with stylus navigation
  • Fall 2009 release

This device is clearly targeted at competing with the Kindle DX on the basis of both form factor and wireless capabilities. At $400 ($90 less that the Kindle DX), Amazon could have a fight on its hand. A lot depends on the carrier iRex chooses, as well as their claim the device will “tie-in with one of the large online e-book sellers.”, a move obviously designed to address one of its larger weaknesses: the lack of an online e-book store. Whether this means iRex will partner with Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or another book seller is still open to speculation.