Irex Ain't No Kindle-Competitor, Says Mossberg

In his review of the new Irex eReader–the first targeted at the US market, with 3G and an interesting “mall” concept for buying eBooks–Wall Street Journal tech columnist Walter Mossberg says the Irex has some good features, but “poses no threat to Kindle.” Harsh!

Mossberg notes that, in comparison to the Kindle, the Irex DR800SG, which costs a hefty (for an E-Ink device) $400, has a handful of smart bells and whistles: a larger screen (8.1″);

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