DR800SG
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iRex DR800SG
- Made by: iRex
- Released: Oct 20, 2009
- Predecessor: iRex iLiad
- Languages Supported: English
- File Types Supported: PDF, ePUB, eReader, TXT, JPG, BMP, PNG
Overview
Features a touch screen (Wacom) and specialized custom support for Newspapers via NewspaperDirect. Has adjustable text size and portrait as well as landscape orientation.
This 8.1" reader is a member of a new line from iRex called the IRex Digital Reader which also includes a 10" reader.
Specifications
- Model: iRex DR800SG
- Price: $450
- Processor: Freescale i.MX31L
- Memory: 128M
- Wolfson Microelectronics' WM8352 power management/codec device
- SD storage: 2 GB supplied (1500 eBooks), expandable (may be a microSD card)
- touchscreen: Wacom stylus.
- Screen Size: 8.1" E-Ink
- Resolution: 158 dpi, 1024x768, 16 grayscales
- Network: 3G verison/Qualcomm Gobi Module
- Stores: Barnes and Noble eBookstore, NewspaperDirect, LibreDigital
- DRM: Adobe
- Newspaper access: Yes
- Screen Rotate: Yes
- Dimensions: 193 x 150 x 10 mm (7.6" x 5.9" x .4")
- Weight: 400g (14.2oz)
- Battery life: 6'000 pages or several days
- Battery: Lion rechargeable.
- In the box:
- Unit
- USB charger
- Leather cover
- stylus
History
This unit was preceded by the iRex iLiad and the iRex Digital Reader 1000.

