Review Date: August 2020 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Poke2 Color is among the first few devices to use E Ink’s new color screen technology, called Kaleido, that’s designed specifically for ereaders. It’s nice to finally see some color E Ink ereaders getting released—it’s the most innovation we’ve seen from E Ink […]
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Onyx Poke2 Color With Color E Ink Screen Now Available
Today Onyx has officially released their first ebook reader that uses E Ink’s new color Kaleido screen technology. Like the PocketBook Color that was just released, the Poke2 Color has a 6-inch E Ink screen that can display 4096 colors. Text renders at 300 ppi, but because of the way the color filter works color […]
Back to School Sale on Onyx Note2 and Max3 eReaders and Digital Notepads
Onyx has rolled out a back-to-school sale for their flagship Max3 and Note2 ereaders and digital notepads that are essentially E Ink tablets. Both devices are on sale at Amazon and directly from Onyx’s website. The 13.3-inch Onyx Boox Max3 is marked down to $779 with free shipping. That’s $80 off the regular price. It’s […]
How to Get a Large Screen Kindle When Amazon Refuses to Release One (Video)
Of all the nonsensical things associated with the dedicated ebook reader market, the thing that makes the least bit of sense to me is Amazon’s persistent refusal to release a Kindle with a larger screen. There are a number of e-readers with E Ink screens larger than 7-inches— in fact pretty much every company that […]
Interesting New Conversion Feature Added to Onyx’s eReaders (Video)
A couple weeks ago Onyx released another software update, version 2.3.1, for their line of Android ebook readers and digital notepads, and among the changes is an interesting new way to convert handwritten notes and shapes added to ebooks and documents when using the built-in NeoReader app. They introduced the text conversion feature last year […]
New Software Update Version 2.3.1 Released for Onyx eReaders
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 […]
Bundle Deals on Onyx Boox eReaders and Notepads
Onyx recently added some bundle package deals for their lineup of Android-powered ebook readers and E Ink tablets on Amazon. The bundle packages vary but most come with a cover and a package of replacement stylus tips. Some add a screen protector and a stylus tether. Onyx’s Boox bundles can be found on their Amazon […]
10.3″ Onyx Note Pro Back for $399, 7.8″ Nova Pro $249
Onyx’s previous generation 10.3-inch Note Pro model is back on Amazon for $399, although it won’t be in stock until June 24th. That’s a very good price for an ereader and digital notepad with a 10.3-inch E Ink screen. The newer Note2 model is 90% the same as the Note Pro and it sells for […]