When Kobo released the Kobo Aura One back in 2016, it was the first ebook reader to have a frontlight with adjustable color temperature. There were apps to filter out blue light on LCD screens, but it was the first E Ink ebook reader to offer a color-shifting feature using a frontlight. Since then just […]
Reviews
Using Bluetooth Keyboards with Onyx Boox eReaders
A number of people have asked about using Bluetooth keyboards on the Onyx Boox Note Pro and the Onyx Boox Nova so I wanted to put together a quick review about it. The same applies to Onyx’s other devices running the Android 6.0 software, like the Max2. I’ve been using the on-screen Onyx keyboard ever […]
7.8″ Nook Glowlight Plus Review and Video Demo
Review Date: June 2019 – Review unit purchased from Barnes and Noble Overview Barnes and Noble released the 7.8-inch Nook Glowlight Plus on May 27th, 2019. It was released in stores first, and then they started accepting orders online on May 29th. It’s the first Nook ebook reader to have a screen larger than 6-inches, […]
Onyx Note Converting Handwritten Notes to Typed Text (Video)
One of the new features that Onyx added to the software on their ereaders is the ability to convert handwritten notes to typed text. I showed the feature briefly in the Note Pro and Nova Pro reviews, but I wanted to put together another review to show how the handwriting recognition feature works in more […]
Boyue Likebook Mimas Review with Video Demo
Review Date: May 2019 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Likebook Mimas, model number T103D, is a 10.3-inch E Ink notepad and ereader from a company based in China called Boyue. The Likebook Mimas is very similar to the 7.8-inch Likebook Muses that I reviewed a couple months ago. The custom Android 6.0 […]
Onyx Boox Note Pro vs Likebook Mimas Comparison Review (Video)
Here’s a comparison review between the Likebook Mimas and the Onyx Note Pro. On the surface they are two very similar devices. Both have 10.3″ E Ink screens with adjustable frontlight color. Both run Android 6.0 and can install Android apps. Both have Wacom touchscreens for writing and drawing on the screen and annotating PDFs. […]
Onyx Boox Note Pro vs Nova Pro Comparison Review (Video)
Some folks have been asking about it so here’s a quick comparison review between the 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note Pro and the 7.8-inch Nova Pro. Long story short, the size difference is the main thing that separates the two models. They have the exact same software with all the same features, and overall performance is […]
Onyx Boox Note Pro Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: May 2019 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Note Pro is Onyx’s latest version of their “Note” model that was first released one year ago. It’s the fourth different version of what is essentially the same device with a few tweaks along the way. What differentiates the Pro model is the […]