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, […]
eBook Readers
Onyx Boox eReaders Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
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 […]
New Onyx Update v2.2.1 Released for Boox Note Pro and Nova Pro
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 […]
Best eBook Readers List Fall 2019
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 […]
Custom Screensavers on Lockscreens – Important Feature or Not?
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 eReaders Getting Handwritten Notes for ePub and Other Text Formats
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 […]
10.3″ Boox Note2 with Android 9 and Octa-Core CPU Now Available on Amazon
Last week Onyx released their latest 10.3-inch ereader and digital notepad, the Boox Note2, and they started taking orders for it from their website. Now the Onyx Boox Note2 is also available to purchase from Onyx’s Amazon store. It’s selling for $549 plus $30 for shipping. Shipping is usually free so I’d wait a few […]
The Open Book Project Aims to Develop Open Hardware eBook Reader
There’s an interesting article over on Hackaday about how someone is trying to develop an open source ebook reader that doesn’t lock users into a closed platform. As the The Open Book Project page at github describes it, “The Open Book aims to be a simple device that anyone with a soldering iron can build […]