iRex iLiad E-Reader: personal video review
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A little review of the iRex iLiad E-Reader. Specs: E-Ink XGA 16 grayscales, XScale CPU, Embedded Linux (X11, Matchbox), CF, SD, USB host, WACOM Pen Enabled touchscreen, WiFi, travelhub with USB client and Fast Ethernet. Formats: PDF, HTML, Bitmap, XEB (annotation with pen possible)
Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm
Author: Humuku
Length: 09:35
Rating: 3.91
Views: 80402
Tags: E-Ink E-Reader Electronic-Ink EmbeddedLinux iLiad iRex Matchbox Penenabled X11 XGA
Video Comments
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Humuku (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
There is lot of developer activity. Zooming in PDF works and it comes with built in WIFI. But it's not a laptop replacement, it's an e-reader with built in note taking capability and lot's of flexibility (Mobipocket, USB Client and Host, Ethernet, Wifi, CF-Card, SD-Card, synchronization over network, ...) It really matured with new firmware versions...
caltmirtft (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
wow. I was really looking into one of these, mostly just for taking notes in class, but without basics like zooming pdfs etc it doesn't look nearly as full featured as I was thinking it was.I suppose someone could write a linux kernel that could make it surf the internet (does it have wifi?) etc in black and white, then it might be worth the money.
Marjanian (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
Still too slow and too expensive for me.
Fait2 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
I purchased an Iliad Book Edition from iRex in August of 2008. Due to problems with the delivery company, DHL, I never received the product. iRex promised me a refund, but has not done so. At this point, I have neither my money nor the Iliad. iRex is totally ignoring me and does not even reply to emails. My only recourse now is legal action. If you are thinking about purchasing from iRex, you should know that this company no regard for customers after they have your money.
fitsara (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
damn slow. I'd smash this thing in five minutes
tdg109 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
It's not an LCD! That's the point! It's eInk electronic paper. It can be read in sunlight at any angle - just like paper. The Display is half the reason for buying it.
Chiefy4200 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
Yea but it'll go down pretty quickly. Its not that amazing really just an lcd screen with e books. I bought an 128mb mp3 player a few years ago for £130 (probably $160/170)
freefonefriday (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
$200!! not so lucky!! its nearly $700.
tonyboy3554 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
hablas español
Humuku (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)
If it is a PDF with a wide enough margin: Yes. |