iRex Iliad 2 eBook Reader Review
In Short
The Dutch are at it again with this mainly business user aimed quality eBook reader. Released in March 2008, the iRex Iliad 2 is made of quality however expensive for its powerful capabilities.
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Screen
The screen is 8.1” electronic greyscale paper (e-paper) display. The resolution it can be pushed to is 768x1024 at 155ppi utilizing 16 shades of grey. E-paper allows you to focus on a sharp constant image instead of straining on a flickering blurry one.
The main strength of the Iliad 2 is it is touchscreen. iRex have integrated the Walcom Penabled sensor board to be used with a stylus. Thus allowing you to jot down notes and annotations which can be converted into text and sent to a text editor, spreadsheet or email. Exceptionally useful for the business power user.
Battery Power
At a constant usage the battery life is able to survive for 15 hours.
Supported Formats
PDF, html, TXT, JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PRC (Mobipocket), DJVU, non-natively CHM, PLucker, zTxt, TCR, RTF, OEB, EPUB
Connectivity
- USB port to PC
- Bluetooth
- WiFi
Content Availability
Free MyiRex account gives you access to daily news and RSS. The service is primarily reliant on the Mobipocket reader service.
Extra Features
- It is 15.3 oz with dimensions of 8.1'' x 6.3'' x .63'' .
- The standard memory ships at 256MB but can be expanded through SD, Compact Flash, MMC or USB stick.
- Boot time of 44 seconds
- Language support is provided for English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch.
Accessories
Iliad Cover
USB cables
Travel hubs
AC power adaptors
Differences between Iliad 1, Iliad 2 and Book Edition
This 2nd Gen has:
Improved battery and better casing
The book edition does not have WLAN capability like the Iliad 2.
Powerful business applications
Touch screen
Stylus hand writing input with digital text translation
Support for 5 languages
Drawbacks
Does not support the cellular network like the Kindle
It takes 5 hours to charge the lithium battery so 15 hours of reading time is less than desired.
A long 44 second boot time.
A 1.3 seconds screen refresh rate a little frustrating.
No support for Sony and Amazon eBook content.
Conclusion
Like the Iliad 1 (Book Edition), the price is too much leaving better value to be found elsewhere.
iRex iLiad Book Edition Key Stats
Display: 8.1″
Pixel Format: 768 x 1024 (16 grayscale, 160DPI)
Viewing Angle: ~180/180
CPU: 400MHz XScale
Memory: 64MB (RAM), 256MB (flash, 128MB available to user)
Touch: Integrated Wacom Penabled sensor board, input via finger or Wacom Slim Pen
External Storage: MMC (up to 1GB), CF (up to 8GB)
External Connection: USB, 10/1000 Ethernet (via Travel hub)
Document Format: PDF, HTML, TXT, Mobipocket
Image Format: JPG, BMP, PNG
Language: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish
Battery: Lithium Ion
Dimension: 8.5 x 6.1 x 0.63″
Weight: 15.3oz
Price: see below...
Discount Iliad Gear Available
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iRex iLiad Book Edition List Price: $599.00  |
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2 Classic The Iliad Old Time Radio Broadcasts on DVD (over 113 Minutes running time) List Price: $11.99 |
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Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy List Price: $3.65 |
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The Story of the White-Rock Cove List Price: $3.65 |
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The Pleasures of a Single Life, Or, The Miseries of Matrimony List Price: $3.65 |
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iRex Digital Reader 1000S List Price: $750.00 Used From: $700.00 |
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iRex iLiad Book Edition List Price: $699.00 Used From: $474.00 |
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iRex iLiad eReader 2nd Edtion ER0141-002-000 |
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FOR Irex iLiad Keychain Portable Speaker Ball |  |
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US $12.99 | 23d 19h 54m |
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6 Carry Sleeve Case with Pocket Pouch for Irex iLiad | |
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US $7.49 | 29d 13h 6m |
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FOR Irex iLiad SECURE CARRY CASE SLEEVE BLUE | |
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US $7.69 | 4d 19h 12m |
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FOR Irex iLiad SECURE CARRY CASE SLEEVE PINK | |
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US $4.99 | 6d 20h |
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Reversible Neoprene Sleeve Case COVER for iRex iLiad | |
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US $5.89 | 21h 13m |
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FOR Irex iLiad eBook Reader LED Booklight | |
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US $6.59 | 29d 21h 38m |
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FOR Irex iLiad Fish Bone Holder for Earphones | |
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US $4.49 | 29d 21h 42m |
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FOR Irex iLiad Premium Earphones Headphones | |
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US $5.16 | 29d 21h 30m |
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FOR Irex iLiad 35mm to Dual RCA Cable 3 feet | |
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US $4.49 | 29d 21h 20m |
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FOR Irex iLiad Premium Earphones Headphones | |
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US $5.16 | 29d 21h 6m |
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