01-20-2010, 08:07 PM | #31 |
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That makes me wonder if the next DR1000S upgrade will lose its scribble function. Is it because the 800 doesn't have the same Wacom technology or is it the software? That might suck if they can't do Adobe reflow and have scribbles at the same time.
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01-21-2010, 04:45 AM | #32 |
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There is another thing that DR800S does not have: dictionary support (at least it does not appears in the manual).
And if news DR1000S versions didn't have the scribble and dictionary search this is one that will stop upgrading his DR1000S... One of the iRex devices advantages over the others are the annotation, scribbling and dictionary support. DR800S seems a very poor device if it haven't them, and DR1000S wil follow the same way if the lose them... |
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01-21-2010, 12:03 PM | #33 |
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No, I think the reason they haven't released the upgrade for the DR1000S yet is because they're waiting until they finish the scribble support for the new Adobe PDF/ePub viewers.
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My guess is that dictionary support is going to be similar to annotations. Both won't be available initially, but something they plan to add later. |
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01-21-2010, 12:43 PM | #35 |
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Shaggy, I would like you will be right.
But iRex is famous for not fulfill their promises. BTW scribble and dictionary support are very basic things that all devices must have. |
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01-21-2010, 12:50 PM | #36 |
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I don't really use either. It all depends on what your requirements are for an eBook device. If those features are important to you, then it's probably a good idea to wait until they are finished before you decide to buy a DR800. I wouldn't buy any device based on promises from the company that features you really need will be added later. I think that's where a lot of frustration comes from.
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01-21-2010, 01:15 PM | #38 |
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I don't know how many they have, but yes, they are a very small company compared to others like Amazon or Sony.
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01-21-2010, 01:40 PM | #39 |
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I can live without the scribbling and dictionary, but I'd not buy a touchscreen enabled device if I couldn't make highlights.
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