iRex DR800SG

7 reviews

Apr, 2025

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price (2)
performance (2)
durability (1)
portability (1)

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usability (4)
screen (3)
storage (1)
size (1)
design (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of iRex DR800SG. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability. The price also gets good views, whereas there are some mixed comments about the portability. Many are critical about the size and battery.

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On average, users rate this product 64/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of iRex DR800SG from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability. The performance also gets good feedback, but the portability and design get negative comments.

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60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

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iRex DR 800SG Reader

At 8.1 inches, the screen display of the iRex DR 800SG is 2 inches wider than the Kindle 2 and the Nook. Even so, the actual iRex device is shorter than its rivals and only heavier by half an ounce. The secret lies on its streamlined, minimalist...

With wide screen comes more lines per page, making the Irex one of the best devices for viewing newspapers, magazines, and books laden with graphics. Excellent folder system for different types of files makes search for ebooks, images, newspaper, and...

Despite its touch-enabled display, there’s no drawing, no doodles, no making notes using one’s handwriting for the DR 800SG. To input text, you have to use the onscreen keyboard. Also, the 3G access only connects you to B&N store and other stores in...

The iRex DR 800SG will arrive in selected Best Buy stores in October this year with a $399 price tag. Despite some missing features, the iRex DR 800SG is an exciting proposition for people who value great reading experience