Onyx Boox is going to be shipping the Lumi 2, Note 5 and Note Air 2 with some new software, that will dramatically increase the functionality of the new hardware. When you pre-order it from Good e-Reader on October 27th, all of the new features will be available out of the box. Onyx will then port over the update to the previous generation Note Air, Max Lumi 1 and Note 3 … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox unveils 3.2 firmware update for Lumi 2, Note 5 and Note Air 2
Archives for October 2021
Onyx Boox Note 5 is 10.3 inch e-note with Android 11
Onyx Boox is going to be releasing the Note 5 at the end of the month. This is their flagship digital note taking device and ebook reader. It has a giant 10.3 inch screen which makes it perfect to read A5 documents. It is running Google Android 11 and has full access to the Play Store, which makes it very compelling for someone who wants a multipurpose tablet with an E INK … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Note 5 is 10.3 inch e-note with Android 11
Introducing the Onyx Boox Note Air 2
The Onyx Boox Note Air 2 has the same design principals as the first generation model. It has a black bezel with nice blue accents on the left side of the screen and the back with gives it contrast. It basically gives you a very nice metal look, which stands out in a crowded market of piano black color schemes. It has some subtle hardware upgrades, which makes it a natural … [Read more...] about Introducing the Onyx Boox Note Air 2
Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a 13.3 inch e-note with Android 11
Onyx Boox has just announced the Max Lumi 2, which is a 13.3 inch digital note taking device. This product will go on sale on the end of the month, although pricing is not available. It has a front-lit display and color temperature system, which makes it the only 13.3 on the market to have a lighting system. It also has Android 11 and full access to the Google Play … [Read more...] about Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2 is a 13.3 inch e-note with Android 11
Does the e-book revolution spell disaster for print books?
Do you love the smell of yellowed paper, the feel of parchment against your skin, the weight of a leather-bound volume in your hands? Bibliophiles like myself would agree that there is nothing that can truly replace the genuine feel of a physical book. The traditional 'book' form that we love so much has been around for centuries, so it is hard to think of it as something … [Read more...] about Does the e-book revolution spell disaster for print books?
New Magic Bookmark gives ebook features to print books
While eBooks have their own set of inherent advantages, none seem to be enough to make print books obsolete. This should explain the sustained demand for print books even after its digital counterpart being in vogue for years now. Such being the current state, there has been no let-up in efforts to make one have the feel of the other. For instance, eBooks have page-turn … [Read more...] about New Magic Bookmark gives ebook features to print books
Will Amazon discontinue the Kindle Oasis?
The Amazon Kindle Oasis 3 came out in 2019 and this might be the last release. The one big advantage of this e-reader was the 7 inch screen and 300 PPI resolution. When this model came out, all other readers in the company's portfolio was only six inches and there is something compelling with having more screen real estate to read text on. The Oasis days are numbered with the … [Read more...] about Will Amazon discontinue the Kindle Oasis?
Kobo Libra 2 vs Kindle Paperwhite 5. Which one is for you?
There has suddenly been a spurt in activity in the eReader segment. Close on the heels of Amazon launching its new Kindle Paperwhite 5 series has been Kobo that introduced its new generation Kobo Libra 2 (and Sage) eReader devices. Both are aiming at the same market segment, which would make it extremely interesting to find out how one stacks up against the other. Here we are … [Read more...] about Kobo Libra 2 vs Kindle Paperwhite 5. Which one is for you?
You can now read Comixolgy comics on the Kindle app and e-readers
Comixology has just announced that starting today, users will be able to read digital comics from their platform on the Kindle app for Android and iOS. The feature is not turning on by default, so if you want to read them, all you have to do is click on “Show your comiXology books” on your comiXology settings page. Next, head to your Kindle app and pull down to refresh and your … [Read more...] about You can now read Comixolgy comics on the Kindle app and e-readers