Verizon to carry iRex e-book reader -- InformationWeek

Verizon Wireless is the latest carrier to use its mobile data network to support an electronic book reader, as the company's 3G network will power iRex's new e-book reader. The DR800SG is touchscreen e-reader that features an 8.1-inch display. The device will support multiple types of standards including the ePub format and various digital rights management products, and it comes with 2 GB of internal storage that can be expanded with a memory card. It will go on sale this fall for about $400.

The Verizon component will enable users to browse Barnes & Noble's e-book store to purchase and download new content on-the-go. The costs of the wireless broadband will be baked into the price of the device, and users will have unlimited mobile data access over the life of the e-book reader...