Onyx Boox

Onyx Boox (stylized as BOOX) is a brand of e-book reader produced by Onyx International Inc, based in China. Like most e-book readers, the Boox uses electronic paper technology.

Boox
BooxA60
ManufacturerOnyx International
TypeE-book reader
MediaePub, PDF, MOBI, HTML, TXT, DOC, DOCX, CHM, RTF
Operating systemLinux, Android
DisplayE Ink Pearl screen
ConnectivityUSB

Devices

i63ML Newton

The Onyx Boox i63ML Newton (I63MLP_HD) device is the first eReader with access to Google Play.[1] It has a 1 GHz processor, 512Mb DDR and 8 Gb internal storage memory. Bulid on SoC Rockchip RK2906 and Android Gingerbread 2.3.1 (API level 9, NDK 5) GNU/Linux kernel 2.6.32.27. It has 6" E-Ink Carta display 1024x758 px (14:1 contrast) with Moonight backlight.

i62ML

Onyx Boox i62ML (Moon Light) (also called "Firefly", "Angel Glow" or "Aurora" depending on the country it is sold in) is a device with 800 MHz Cortex A8 CPU, 128Mb DDR, 4Gb internal memory, a 6-inch E Ink Pearl HD infrared touch screen, with 1024×758 resolution, 16 level grey scale and built in front-light technology called Moon Light.[2][3][4][5][6]

M92

Onyx Boox M92 is a device with a 9.7 inch E Ink Pearl screen with electromagnetic touch, 1200×825 resolution and 16 level grey scale. It supports the Hanvon stylus for touchscreen navigation and note taking. It was released in November 2011.

  • Onyx Boox M92 E-Book-Reader with 9.7" E-Ink EPD display.
  • Bottom of the Onyx Boox M92 e-book reader.

E43

An Android-based (2.3) smart phone and e-reader, the primary screen of which will be a 4.3 inch e-Ink display. The specs indicate it will be a tri-band device and will lack the 850 MHz band that is needed in the USA.

C65HD/C65ML

The Onyx BOOX C65 is an Android-based (2.3) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024x758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C65HD "Storia" (burgundy) and the C65ML "AfterGlow" (graphite), the latter with a Modern Front-Light system. Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 170x117x8.7 mm (6.7x4.6x0.3 in).[7]

C67ML

The Onyx BOOX C67 is an Android-based (4.2) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024x758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C67ML (no Google Play store support) and the C67ML "Afterglow 2". Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex-A9 dual core cpu, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 171x117x9 mm (6.7x4.6x0.3 in).[8]

T68

The Onyx BOOX T68 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 6.8 inch E Ink Pearl HD (1440 x 1080) screen. It runs on a 1Ghz Freescale i.MX6 ARM Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth, can use Google Play Books and the Amazon Kindle Store and has a text-to-speech capability when a bluetooth speaker is used.[9]

i86

The Onyx BOOX i86 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader with 8 inch E Ink Pearl 1600x1200, infrared touchscreen and runs on a 1Ghz Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth.[10]

Onyx Boox Max

The Onyx Boox Max is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1200x1600 screen. [11]

The Onyx Boox Max Carta is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 13.3 inch E Carta flexible display 1650×2200 screen.[12]

The Onyx Boox Max 2 is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 2GB RAM, 32GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, HDMI and USB 2 specifications [13]

The Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and micro USB specifications [14]

The Onyx Boox Max 3 is an Android 9 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and USB C specifications [15]

Onyx Boox Nova

Onyx Boox Nova is a 7.8inch ereader with edge-to-edge glass and a brand new design. Onyx plans to make 2 different versions, a waterproof one with microUSB port, and standard one with USB-C. It will hit the market on 2018.[16]

Onyx Boox Note Pro and Nova Pro

After collecting many customers' feedbacks, Onyx decided to introduce Onyx Boox Note Pro and Boox Nova Pro at CES 2019. The two new models are equipped with pen input via Wacom digitizer and a CTM (warm and cold) frontlight. Onyx Boox Nova Pro[17] and Onyx Boox Note Pro[18] were released later in 2019.

Release Dates
DateModel NumberOperating SystemScreen SizePredecessor
2011
NovemberM92Linux9.7" (825x1200) Pearl
Decemberi62Linux6" (600x800) Pearl
2012
Octoberi62ML
"Firefly",
"AngelGlow" or
"Aurora"		Linux6" (758x1024) Pearl
2013
SeptemberC65
"Storia" or,
"AfterGlow"		Android 2.36" (758x1024) Pearli62ML
2014
Aprili63ML NewtonAndroid 2.3.16" (1024x758) Carta
JuneT68Android 4.06.8" (1080x1440) Pearl
JuneE43Android 2.34.3" (480x800) Mobius
JulyM96Android 4.09.7" (825x1200) PearlM92
NovemberC67ML
"AfterGlow 2"		Android 4.26" (758x1024) Pearl
Novemberi62AAndroid 2.36" (600x800) Pearli62
2015
Mayi86Android 4.08" (1200x1600) Pearl
2016
AprilN96Android 4.049.7" (825x1200) PearlM96
MayMaxAndroid 4.0413.3" (1600x1200) Mobius
2017
AprilMax CartaAndroid 4.413.3" (2200x1650) Carta flexible screenMax
NovemberMax 2Android 613.3" (2200x1650) Carta flexible screenMax Carta
2018
JanuaryNoteAndroid 610.3" (1872x1404) Carta flexible screen
est. 2018canvasAndroid 69.7" (1200x825) CartaN96
est. H1.2018NovaAndroid 67.8" (1872x1404) Carta
2019
-Note ProAndroid 910.3" (1872x1404) Carta
-Nova ProAndroid 97.8" (1872x1404) Carta
-Note 2Android 910.3" (1872x1404) CartaNote
-Max 3Android 913.3" (2200x1650) MobiusMax 2
2020
JanuaryNova 2Android 97.8" (1872x1404) Carta PlusNova

Open source license violations

As of 2020, Onyx International Inc. refuses[19] to release the source code with Linux kernel modifications licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 in response to a written request by a user. The GPLv2 license states that if a modified version of a covered work (such as the Linux kernel) is released, the corresponding source cost must also be released under GPLv2.[20]

gollark: Well, as I said, I'm using various shades of blue for the four (eventually five) different link types.
gollark: BUT WHAT NON-BLUEHOW DO I MAKE IT LOOK REASONABLE
gollark: I can also apply bold/italic/underline to make stuff clearer.
gollark: <@332271551481118732> HELP I NEED COLOR SCHEME ADVICE
gollark: Obviously having various nigh-identical shades of blue is unhelpful.

See also

References
  1. Onyx Boox i63ML Newton with Android 2.3 and E-Ink Carta Display
  2. "Boox I Series", Onyx, CN, archived from the original on November 30, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
  3. Boox i62HD Angel Glow, EU: Onyx, archived from the original on December 3, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
  4. Boox i62ML Aurora, RU: Onyx, retrieved December 1, 2013
  5. "Review: The Onyx Boox Firefly Shows that There's More to an eReader Than Screen Tech and a Frontlight", The Digital Reader, December 31, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
  6. "Обзор Onyx Boox i62ML Aurora: первая российская читалка с подсветкой", Hi-Tech, RU: Mail, November 14, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
  7. BOOX C Series, archived from the original on 2014-03-01
  8. BOOX C Series
  9. Exclusive Onyx Boox T68 available soon
  10. Onyx Taunts New 8-Inch eBook Reader
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  13. "ONYX BOOX MAX2". onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
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  16. "Onyx BOOX Nova, ebook-reader da 8 pollici con un nuovo design - Notebook Italia". notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2017-12-04.
  17. "Onyx Boox Nova Pro dal vivo. Foto e video live - Notebook Italia". notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  18. "Onyx Boox Note Pro con E-Ink Carta da 10.3" frontlight. Dal vivo - Notebook Italia". notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  19. "Note Series - BOOX". bbs.onyx-international.com. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  20. "Does the GPL require that source code of modified versions be posted to the public?". Retrieved 2020-06-05.
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