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iRex iLiad
$699.00
Released June, 2006
The Pros:Can run open-source and third-party applications. Can write on the screen. Able to browse the web.
The Cons:Expensive. IRex no longer supports it or releases firmware updates. Poor battery life.
The iRex iLiad is an advanced e-paper reader aimed at the corporate and personal markets. It can be used for reading and editing documents and e-books. A touch sensitive Wacom LCD panel is used for controlling the reader and displaying relevant content.
Dedicated buttons are also available on the body to facilitate easier reading, such as dedicated "page flipping" buttons. The iLiad is built on Linux and thanks to its open accessibility it's possible to browse the web using this device alongside a host of other custom applications that have been built by the community.
Specifications
- an 8.1-inch (20.6 cm) electronic paper display
- a resolution of 768x1024 pixels (160dpi)
- 16 levels of grayscale
- USB connector for external storage,
- CompactFlash Type II slot for memory extension or other applications
- MultiMediaCard slot for MMC memory cards
- 3.5 mm stereo audio jack for a headset
- WiFi 802.11g wireless LAN
- 10/100MB wired LAN
- 390g weight
- 400MHz Intel XScale processor
- 64MB RAM
- 256MB internal flash memory (128 for user, 128 for system)
- Linux-based operating system (2.4 kernel)
E-Books
Support for Mobipocket DRM'd titles and unprotected PDF, xHTML and plain text files.
3rd Party Applications
Thanks to its open source nature several third party applications have been developed for/ported to this device. See Mobile Read for additional information
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iRex no longer supports it or releases firmware updates
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