3 posts and columns on DR800SG

Irex, a Kindle-Killer That Wasn’t, Reaches the End of Its Story

in Media on June 11, 2010 at 5:44 am PT

Confused by the ever-increasing number of Kindle competitors? You may be able to scratch one off the list: E-reader maker Irex has reportedly filed for bankruptcy.

Irex’s E-Reader Poses No Threat to the Kindle

in Personal Technology on March 10, 2010 at 6:03 pm PT

Irex’s DR800SG has a large, sharp screen for comfortable reading, but overall the device is clumsier to use than Amazon’s Kindle.

Yet Another E-Reader–With a Stylus This Time

in News on September 23, 2009 at 2:10 pm PT

IRex Technologies threw its hat into the increasingly crowded U.S. e-reader market Wednesday with the launch of its new device, the DR800SG. The DR800SG will cost $400 and features an 8.1-inch screen and 3G wireless connectivity with carrier Verizon. In a retro move reminiscent of the Palm Pilot, the e-reader comes with a stylus pen to navigate the on-screen menus.