iRex

Back in June, we learned that iRex has filed for bankruptcy. Now we hear that they have secured new financing and will restart operation. They will be known as IRX Innovations and will focus on the business and enterprise markets.

via Slashgear

iRex Technologies has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid a string of problems that's led to "financial difficulties." This is partly because of delays in the DR 800 e-reader FCC's approval. iRex's CEO says that in spite of it all, "expectations are still positive."

via Engadget

iREX's DR800SG e-reader is finally shipping, and can be bought for $399 from Bestbuy.com, and will soon appear in bestbuy shops in the US. The 800SG has a 8.1" touch E Ink display, Wi-Fi and free 3G and 2Gb of internal memory. iRex are using B&N's e-book store (with PDF and ePub formats).

Via Engadget

The upcoming iRex 800SG will have a 8.1" E Ink display and global 3G. It was supposed to launch in 2009, but is still not released. Here's a nice video hands-on from CES:

Engadget reports that the IREX DR 800SG e-reader is now listed at best buy, for 449$ (50$ higher than what was previously thought). This is a wireless e-reader with worldwide 3G support and unlimited 3G in the US via Verizon. It's got 2Gb of memory and memory card expansion.

IREX say that the reader has the fastest page refresh. It supports B&N eBook Store and open platforms such as PDF and ePub (and others).

Engadget reports that the iRex DR800SG will offer global 3G downloads. They have also partnered with B&N and Best buy to sell those upcoming 8.1" E Ink devices. In the US, you'll be able to get unlimited 3G in the US from Verizon.

iRex will soon launch (sometime in 2009) a new 8.1" touchscreen reader. We now learn that Barnes & Nobles have teamed up with iRex, which will offer books from their massive 750,000 books store.