With the 1.9.0 firmware update that Onyx released yesterday, both the Onyx Boox Note and Max2 now have a new redesigned note-taking app called Knote (that’s what Onyx calls it, but it’s just labeled “note” on the device). The app is designed to be used for handwritten notes and drawings using the included stylus pen. […]
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Onyx Boox Note and Max2 Update 1.9.0 Released, Adds New Notes App
Onyx has officially released a new software update for the 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note and the 13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max2 that fixes some bugs and adds some new features. One of the main changes with the 1.9.0 update is the addition of a new note-taking app called Knote, which replaces the old notes app. The […]
The Onyx Boox Note Screen Protector Kind of Sucks
So a few weeks ago Onyx started selling screen protectors for the Onyx Boox Note and the Onyx Boox Max2 after some reports of the stylus leaving marks and scratches on the screen (I saw this firsthand with the Onyx Max2). Luckily there aren’t any scratches on my Note’s screen so there must be some […]
Onyx Boox Note vs Sony DPT-CP1 Comparison Review (Video)
The Onyx Boox Note and Sony DPT-CP1 are two of the first devices to feature a 10.3-inch flexible E Ink screen, along with Remarkable (but it’s more of a notebook than an ereader). On the surface the Boox Note and Sony CP1 appear quite similar. They both have the same screen, both have styluses for […]
Kindle Oasis vs Onyx Boox Note Comparison Video
Here’s a comparison video between the 7-inch Kindle Oasis 2 and the 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note. It’s not a typical comparison review because I doubt many people are trying to decide between getting a Kindle and an Onyx Boox Note since they’re very different devices with a big price gap between them, but they do […]
Onyx Boox Note 10.3 Review and Video Demo
Review Date: May 2018 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Onyx Boox Note is the first 10.3-inch ebook reader and digital notepad from Onyx. Along with the larger 13.3-inch Boox Max2 model, it adds a number of hardware and software upgrades over previous Onyx devices. It has a quad-core 1.6GHz processor with 2GB […]
Onyx Boox Note and Max2, Use Screen Protectors to Avoid Scratches
There have been a few reports of the stylus causing scratches on the screen of the Onyx Boox Max2 and the Boox Note. Some folks have mentioned the issue in reviews at Amazon and in a few different threads at MobileRead. However, there’s conflicting evidence in the form of this YouTube video that shows the […]
Onyx Boox Note 10.3 PDF Review (+Video)
The 10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note, along with the larger 13.3-inch Boox Max2, are among the top devices on the market when it comes to reading PDFs and writing handwritten notes. Onyx’s ereaders have always been among the best PDF ereaders thanks to their advanced software, and now they’ve taken things to another level. The upgraded […]