iRex iLiad book edition Review

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June 5th, 2009


Summary

The iRex iLiad Book Edition features a large 8-inch (768-by-1024 resolution) electronic paper display which lets you enjoy digital books on a crisp, easy-to-read screen. The ILiad Book Edition only comes with 256MB of internal flash memory but can be expanded up to 8 GB with external memory cards. Its battery can last up to 15 hours of read-time on a single charge and with no DRM system you are free to enjoy a variety of formats.


We haven’t had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we’ve assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it.


Manufacturer Info


Official Site

MSRP: $770.00

Available Colors: Silver


Recent Press


Electronista: iRex intros lower-cost, preloaded iLiad Book Edition

Ubergizmo: iRex iLiad Book Edition Reader

Engadget: iRex launches new iLiad Book Edition e-book reader


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Specs

Display
8.1-inch (diagonal) Electronic Paper Display
768 x 1024 pixels resolution, 160 DPI.
16 levels of grey-scale
Touch sensor input
Integrated Wacom Penabled sensor board
Stylus (Wacom Slim Pen)

Processor and memory
Intel 400MHz XScale processor
64 MB RAM

Storage and expansion
256MB internal flash memory of which 128MB accessible to user.
Expandable via USB, MMC or CF cards.

Power and battery
Built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
Charging via Power Adapter
Charging time: about 3 hours

Audio
Built-in stereo speakers
3.5-mm stereo headphone mini-jack

Communication
USB Connectivity to PC
Optional external 10/100MB Ethernet networking via Travel hub.

Size and Weight
Height: 217mm (8.5 inch)
Width: 155mm (6.1 inch)
Depth: 16mm (0.63 inch)
Weight: 435 grams (15.3 ounces)

Supported Formats
File formats supported : PDF / HTML / TXT / JPG / BMP/ PNG / PRC (Mobipocket)

Languages
Dutch, English, German , French and Spanish.

Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature: -20°C to 70°C

Included in the box
iLiad
Stylus
Travel hub
USB cable
Power adapter
Quick start card


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