My Onyx Boox 60 just arrived! - Page 5

MikeOnyx · 01-20-2010, 02:28 AM

HAHA I just realized, the Boox that was being showcased in the video is my personal one. Good thing she didn't go into the music folder, I'd be made fun of.

Sweetpea · 01-20-2010, 02:44 AM

You know, seeing that video, and comparing to what I saw during the CeBit last year, I'd say it has been much approved! And I love it even better...

dioib · 01-20-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeOnyx

According to corporate, this format will be supported in 3-4 weeks.

Thank you Mike. I am just hoping DJVU reading would be a smooth experience on BOOX.

GyGeek · 01-21-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeOnyx

There is an email reader and content aggregator in the works.

I'm looking forward to that, hope it's available and works adequately before summer, so I can use this thing out by the pool! Not that I can't do that now with Calibre, but it would alleviate a step in the process of putting the daily reading material on the device.

luag · 01-21-2010, 02:42 AM

If possible, syncing with Google Reader would be an awesome feature too

MikeOnyx · 01-21-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by luag

If possible, syncing with Google Reader would be an awesome feature too

:-) That would be great, wouldn't it?

ac4lt · 01-21-2010, 02:19 PM

Add me to the boox bandwagon. Mine arrived at the office while I was at lunch. It's my first dedicated ereader and I'm looking forward to getting to know it over the next few days.

Dulin's Books · 01-21-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pietvo

My wife would like to know if you can search for recipes on the Internet and then have them on the reader while she is cooking. I suppose it is possible but is it usable? I am interested myself also but I usually don't follow recipes to the letter. So for me it is less important.

i forgot the recipes. ill try later today or tomorrow.

robslp · 01-21-2010, 07:03 PM

Has anybody downloaded and opened an EPub or PDF secured book from Overdrive media on the Boox 60?

Dulin's Books · 01-22-2010, 02:45 AM

Did you mean the regular way over a computer through ADE or did you mean over the air directly from the Boox Browser? I haven't tried straight from the Boox but it shouldn't work because of the way ADE authorizes devices.

However , when I saw your question I realized I hadn't tried the regular way with the newest firmware. I ran into a snag when the book I purchased (from an overdrive vendor picked from their site) would not transfer to the Boox. neither would another book I got from the ADE site as a test sample.

After a message to ADE support I de-auth'd and then re-auth'd the Boox and now it is working fine. I had run into the issue before of ADE not seeing a new firmware as the old device BUT in this case it didn't ask to authorize the Boox when I started ADE it just wouldn't transfer books to it. Hopefully we can find out why that happened as its a new twist for me.

-Charlie

LenzGr · 01-22-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ac4lt

Add me to the boox bandwagon. Mine arrived at the office while I was at lunch. It's my first dedicated ereader and I'm looking forward to getting to know it over the next few days.

Welcome aboard! The Boox is my first eBook reader, too. This Forum is a very useful resource.

lionel47 · 01-22-2010, 07:40 AM

I am really interested in the wireless capabilities. Can someone post about any experience with acquiring books wirelessly?

yessirrom · 01-22-2010, 08:44 AM

I have taken the plunge and ordered the Boox 60. I am excited about what seems to be a great feature set. I have been a Mobipocket user for years and look forward to reading these with out conversion. I have stripped all drm as a matter of principle after purchasing. I don't lease my vehicles either.

Can anyone confirm whether the hyperlinks to other books work when using a mobipocket file? This alone would make the Boox a must have......

ac4lt · 01-22-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lionel47

I am really interested in the wireless capabilities. Can someone post about any experience with acquiring books wirelessly?

I tried downloading a book from MR this morning. It downloaded an "attachment.php" file to the downloads file in the SD card. The boox couldn't open that file but it may just be a file naming issue. When I get a chance, I'll rename the file to .epub and see if it can be opened.

dioib · 01-22-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ac4lt

I tried downloading a book from MR this morning. It downloaded an "attachment.php" file to the downloads file in the SD card. The boox couldn't open that file but it may just be a file naming issue. When I get a chance, I'll rename the file to .epub and see if it can be opened.

It's much easier to find sample ePubs on Project Gutenberg rather than MR. Try, for example, one of my favorites

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01-20-2010, 02:28 AM	#61
MikeOnyx OnyxBoox Sales Posts: 140 Karma: 552380 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: Onyx Boox	HAHA I just realized, the Boox that was being showcased in the video is my personal one. Good thing she didn't go into the music folder, I'd be made fun of.

01-20-2010, 02:44 AM	#62
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	You know, seeing that video, and comparing to what I saw during the CeBit last year, I'd say it has been much approved! And I love it even better...

01-21-2010, 02:42 AM	#65
luag Zealot Posts: 144 Karma: 30 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Device: Onyx Boox 60	If possible, syncing with Google Reader would be an awesome feature too

01-21-2010, 02:19 PM	#67
ac4lt Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 36 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reston, Virginia, US Device: ipad	Add me to the boox bandwagon. Mine arrived at the office while I was at lunch. It's my first dedicated ereader and I'm looking forward to getting to know it over the next few days.

01-21-2010, 07:03 PM	#69
robslp Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 36 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IL Device: Kindle 1 & 3, Nook, Android Razr, Fire, Transformer Prime.	Has anybody downloaded and opened an EPub or PDF secured book from Overdrive media on the Boox 60?

01-22-2010, 02:45 AM	#70
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Did you mean the regular way over a computer through ADE or did you mean over the air directly from the Boox Browser? I haven't tried straight from the Boox but it shouldn't work because of the way ADE authorizes devices. However , when I saw your question I realized I hadn't tried the regular way with the newest firmware. I ran into a snag when the book I purchased (from an overdrive vendor picked from their site) would not transfer to the Boox. neither would another book I got from the ADE site as a test sample. After a message to ADE support I de-auth'd and then re-auth'd the Boox and now it is working fine. I had run into the issue before of ADE not seeing a new firmware as the old device BUT in this case it didn't ask to authorize the Boox when I started ADE it just wouldn't transfer books to it. Hopefully we can find out why that happened as its a new twist for me. -Charlie

01-22-2010, 07:40 AM	#72
lionel47 Addict Posts: 361 Karma: 170 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Device: B&N Nook, Nook Color	I am really interested in the wireless capabilities. Can someone post about any experience with acquiring books wirelessly?

01-22-2010, 08:44 AM	#73
yessirrom Connoisseur Posts: 61 Karma: 640 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: HTC HD2 and i-Pad	I have taken the plunge and ordered the Boox 60. I am excited about what seems to be a great feature set. I have been a Mobipocket user for years and look forward to reading these with out conversion. I have stripped all drm as a matter of principle after purchasing. I don't lease my vehicles either. Can anyone confirm whether the hyperlinks to other books work when using a mobipocket file? This alone would make the Boox a must have......

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