Aug

7

How Do the Amazon Kindle and the iRex Iliad Match Up?

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SlashGear recently performed a side-by-side comparison of two ebook reading devices — the Amazon Kindle and the iRex Iliad.

Their verdict? Go with the Amazon Kindle, “[b]ecause it’s cheaper and does what it says it will do. Granted, there’s great room for improvement here, but the extended battery life and seamless use with Amazon.com make it the logical choice for those looking for an easy way to read on the go.”

The reviewer did appreciate some features of the iRex Iliad, such as a stylus that enables the user to make notations on book pages. However, the reviewer concluded, “[i]f it lived up to its promises, the iRex model would be a clear winner and perhaps worth the extra cash, but it’s not there yet.”

Jul

13

iRex Iliad Ereader: Watch This Demo

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iRex iLiad eBook v2 Reader - eReader 2nd version
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The number of the ereader and digital media devices on the market seems to grow daily. An ereader that’s been around for a year or two is the Iliad, released by iRex Technologies. This Linux-based device uses the e-Ink technology for displaying text.

In this video, an iRex company representative demonstrates the Iliad’s capabilities at the O’Reilly TOC conference.

Watch the video . . .