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 […]
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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 […]
How to Add Fonts to Onyx Boox eReaders
One thing about Onyx’s ebook readers is they have a bunch weird font choices, but it turns out it’s really easy to add your own selection of font types. The user manual mentions adding fonts but the explanation is pretty vague. It turns out all you have to do is create a folder on the […]
Onyx Boox Note Kindle App Review (Video)
I’ve been testing out the new Onyx Boox Note and so far I’m impressed by how much nicer it is than previous Onyx devices that I’ve reviewed. The hardware has been upgraded and they finally updated the Android version to 6.0 so it runs a lot smoother than earlier models. I’m especially surprised by how […]
10.3-inch Onyx Boox Note Now Available at Amazon
The much-anticipated Onyx Boox Note is finally available to purchase from Amazon. The price is $549.99 with free shipping, and it’s available with Amazon Prime so you can get it with free 2-day delivery and have it by the end of the week. That’s $50 less than the Sony DPT-CP1, which has the same 10.3-inch […]
PadMu is a 13.3-inch (x2) E Ink eReader for Musicians (Video)
The PadMu is a specialized sheet music reader designed for musicians. It comes in a single version and a double version so you can choose to have one or two 13.3-inch E Ink screens. It works in conjunction with the PadMu Controller app for Android, which can be used to control the device remotely and […]
List of New Onyx Boox eReaders for 2018
Onyx has some new E Ink reading devices that they’re showing off at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair. They posted some pictures of the new devices for 2018 on their Facebook page, with a list of specs for each. A couple models have already been released, like the Onyx Boox Max2 and Boox Note. They […]