Irex DR800SG

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Pros:

Large, crisp screen, Quick page turns, Speedy downloads
Sharp 8.1" eink display with pen input, fast refresh, ePUB and B&N support.

Cons:

Stylus necessary for many features, Unintuitive interface, Finicky touchscreen, Awkward leather case, Limited format support
Some features not fully developed.

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Large, crisp screen, Quick page turns, Speedy downloads
Sharp 8.1" eink display with pen input, fast refresh, ePUB and B&N support

Reviewers Didn't Like

Stylus necessary for many features, Unintuitive interface, Finicky touchscreen, Awkward leather case, Limited format support
Some features not fully developed

Expert reviews and ratings

This device has the ideal screen size for an eReader, but doesn’t utilize it very...

By LaptopMag on March 17, 2010

Choice is a good thing. The IREX DR800SG is neither the worst nor the best reader on the market. Folks want different things, and so far each reader has addressed certain needs. The IREX is a great eBook reader for those who do serious long form...

By MobileTechReview on February 23, 2010

After IREX unveiled its unimaginatively named DR800SG e-reader this morning, I spent an hour or so futzing around with it. Based on this preliminary playing, Im ready to say it: The IREX is the new master of the admittedly miniscule e-reader...

By Dvice on September 23, 2009