The eBook Reader Blog

Onyx has officially released their latest software update for most Boox devices that run Android 6.0. The update adds the ability to write on ebook documents and they’ve made some changes to the toolbar and navigation ball, among other things. Previously the 2.2.2 update was only available on the new Onyx Max3 and Note2 models, […]

Generally Tolino’s ebook readers aren’t sold in the US, but now Amazon has started selling the Tolino Shine 3 through their Amazon Global UK store with shipping to the US, which isn’t something I’ve seen them do with any other models. The Tolino Shine 3 is currently available for $134.10, plus $6.95 for shipping. Hardware-wise, […]

Onyx has released another software update, version 2.2.2, that adds some more new features and fixes some bugs. Apparently they’re releasing the update for the new Note2 and the Max3 first, and other models will be getting the update soon. Among the new features added is the ability to write handwritten notes directly on ebooks, […]

Onyx is having some deals on Boox ereaders for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are two different sets of deals depending on where you purchase Boox devices from. On the official Boox Shop you can get 7% off all orders above $300 USD. That offer is valid from November 29th through December 1st. Then […]

Onyx has announced the release of a new software update for their lineup of Boox ereaders that run Android 6.0. So far the initial release is only available for the Note Pro and Nova Pro models, but other Boox models should be getting the update soon too, probably this week. The new update version is […]

It’s been awhile since posting a list of the best E Ink ebook readers so here’s a list of the best ereaders as of November 2019. I’ve already posted a list of the best PDF ereaders and the best 8-inch ebook readers earlier this year, but now let’s focus on the best overall models. Of […]

One of the unique features with E Ink ebook readers is the fact that they can display an image on the screen while the device is turned off without consuming battery power. It’s surprising how under-utilized this feature is. But then again considering how many people keep their ereader in a cover all the time, […]

Onyx recently uploaded a YouTube video showing a cool new feature that will be coming to Boox devices with the next 2.2.2 firmware update. Onyx is adding support for handwritten notes to most of the ebook formats that Boox devices support. Maybe there are some other obscure options, but this is the first I’ve heard […]