Onyx has released a new firmware update for their current lineup of Boox devices, including the Max3, the Note2, the Nova2 and the Poke2. Other models will get the update in a few weeks. The new 2.3.1 software update adds some new features and fixes a number of bugs. Among the changes is the ability […]
eBook Readers
Best Kindle Alternatives in 2020
Just because Kindles are the most popular dedicated reading devices doesn’t mean they are the best. It’s hard to argue with their overall set of features and the convenience of Amazon’s reading ecosystem, but there are alternatives to Kindles that are great for reading ebooks and other forms of digital content as well. Some people […]
Best eBook Readers for Dark Mode – White Text, Black Background
Ever since Amazon started rolling out the Dark Mode toggle to select Kindles last month, there’s been a surprising amount of interest in the feature, even though it’s something that’s been buried in the accessibility settings menu for a couple years now. Dark Mode—white text with a black background—is a feature that has been available […]
How Much Storage Space Do You Use on Your eBook Reader?
Back in 2016 when Kobo released the Kobo Aura One, it was Kobo’s first dedicated ebook reader to come with 8GB of internal storage space, and even then some people were complaining that 8GB wasn’t enough and that Kobo should have included a memory card slot as well. My argument was that you couldn’t possibly […]
Pocketbook eReaders Now Available from Newegg in United States
It looks like Pocketbook is now selling their ebook readers in the United States through Newegg, with three different models available to purchase. This is good news for those looking for alternatives to Kindles, Kobos, and Nooks. Pocketbook is one of the oldest ebook reader companies, having been in business since 2007. Pocketbook used to […]
Generic 4.3-inch eReader Turns up on Amazon
If you browse the depths of Amazon’s ebook reader section, you’ll come across a bunch of cheap no-name ebook readers with crummy software and old E Ink screens from like 10 years ago. Most of these devices aren’t worth the time it takes to look at them, but I recently came across several listings for […]
Video Review Showing Onyx Boox Poke2 in Action
Onyx released a new 6-inch ebook reader last month called the Boox Poke2. A few YouTube video reviews have started to turn up showing the Poke2 in action. I decided not to review this model since Onyx is expected to release a color version in a few months. The Poke2 runs the same software that’s […]
Firmware Update 2.3 Now Available for Onyx’s Android 6.0 Devices
Today Onyx announced on their Facebook page that their latest 2.3 software update is now available for older Onyx ereaders that run Android 6.0. This includes the Max2 models, the Nova Pro, Nova+, and regular Nova, along with the Note Pro, Note+, original Note and Note S variants, and the Onyx Poke Pro. The 2.3 […]