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iRex inks content deals ahead of US Best Buy launch

20 Oct 2009

iRex's latest e-reader model soon to launch in the US Best Buy store chainiRex Technologies, the Netherlands-based e-reader technology house, has signed deals with two e-content distributors for its 8.1-inch screen e-reader, the DS800SG.

The deals are with NewspaperDirect and LibreDigital to make more e-content available to download and read on the device which goes on sale in the US Best Buy chain soon.

iRex has already signed a deal to make Barnes & Noble's ebookstore and its content available to the DS800SG.

The e-reader will cost around $399 to buy (EUR267).

iRex is not the only company trying to unstable Amazon, which dominates the US e-reader market with its Kindle. Recently Sony said it would sell its 5-inch diagonal pocket e-reader for $199 through stores such as Best Buy and Wal-Mart.

 

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