New IREX eReader Coming to Best Buy with B&N Books and Verizon 3G

By Contributor Wireless and Mobile News on September 23, 2009 12:29 PM

IREX Technologies debuted the IREX DR800SG - a , 8.1-inch, touchscreen eReader that offers multi-mode 3G wireless capabilities provided by the Verizon network. It has a large display area, electronic paper display, long battery life, touch interface and customizable zoom.

Users can purchase books, newspapers or magazines from a wide variety of sources.Multiple formats including industry standard ePub format and multiple DRM solutions are supported.

The IREX device is supported by key partners Barnes & Noble, Inc., Best Buy, Qualcomm and Verizon Wireless.

The IREX device includes the Barnes & Noble eBookstore from Barnes & Noble, the world's largest bookseller, giving users access to more than 750,000 titles, including new releases and bestsellers at $9.99.

The IREX device also leverages the Gobi multi-mode 3G embedded module which contains Qualcomm's mobile broadband technology for connectivity to 3G networks around the world. Users will have the ability to download content to the device while traveling abroad next year.

The IREX DR800SG with a leather cover will be available in October at select Best Buy locations. The device has an MSRP of $399.99. Wireless access to download content is included in the cost of the DR800SG and no contract is required.