This past week Onyx announced the upcoming release of three new devices for the international market, the 10.3-inch Tab Ultra, the 7-inch Leaf 2, which comes in two versions, and the 7.8-inch Nova Air 2. The Tab Ultra is a new product and the Leaf 2 comes with some notable upgrades, including the addition of […]
eBook Readers
New Onyx Boox Leaf 2 has 7″ Screen and Page Buttons (Video)
In addition to the new 10.3-inch Tab Ultra, Onyx is releasing two versions of a new 7-inch Boox Leaf 2 in November. The Leaf 2 is more of a dedicated ereader than most of Onyx’s other devices that also double as E Ink notebooks and tablets. The Leaf 2 has an asymmetrical design, and one […]
Differences Between New Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite
Now that Amazon has started taking orders for a new base Kindle, there’s some confusion about how it compares to the current Kindle Paperwhite that Amazon released last year, so here’s a list of the differences between the two models. Amazon refers to both Kindles as 11th generation models. The Kindle Paperwhite was released in […]
Why Don’t Any eReaders Just Have One Page Button?
Ever since the Sony Reader and old school Kindle days, I’ve personally been a big fan of having page buttons on ebook readers. It’s nice to be able to just press down to turn pages instead having to move your thumb with every page turn, sometimes having to readjust your grip on the super tiny […]
Video Showing Onyx Boox Devices at IFA 2022
This past week Onyx demoed some of their Boox devices at IFA in Berlin. It’s been years since I’ve posted a Charbax video showing off E Ink devices at a trade show; it used to happen a few times a year, but it’s been a couple of years since Onyx has had the opportunity to […]
How Important is Portability With eReaders?
One thing that has definitely changed in recent years when it comes to dedicated reading devices is the portability factor. For a long time most ereaders came in smaller 6-inch sizes, and there were even a few with 4-inch and 5-inch screens, but now there are a lot more ereaders with wider asymmetrical designs and […]
New Kobo Clara 2E eReader Now Available to Pre-Order
Kobo has officially revealed their latest new ebook reader, the Kobo Clara 2E, and it’s available to pre-order from Kobo’s website, with the release date set for September 22. The Kobo Clara 2E is a 6-inch ebook reader and a follow up to the Clara HD that has been on the market for the past […]
6″ Onyx Boox Poke4 Lite Now Available on Walmart
I came across a listing for the new 6-inch Boox Poke4 Lite that Onyx released back in June. Both black and white versions are listed on the Walmart website for $149.99 with free shipping. It’s a third-party reseller that’s selling it, not Walmart specifically, but it appears to be shipping from the US. This is […]