Firmware update released for the Onyx Boox 60

Nate the great · 12-30-2009, 09:06 AM

Last week Onyx released a new firmware for the Boox 60. The improvements include:

Migrate to ADOBE RM 9.1
Add password support PDF
OTA support to enable user to purchase books from online shop
Notes support
Shortcut support
More text encoding support to reflowable content like plain text, mobi
More text size support
Clock support
Bookmark support to web browser
Wi-Fi deadlock issue during standby
https support
Add GPL declaration to about information
Fix reboot issue
Some small GUI bugs fixed

The second one is a biggie. So far as I know, no other device developer has implemented that part of Adobe RM. You can download the update from here:
http://www.onyx-international.com/node/69

Dulin's Books · 12-30-2009, 10:07 AM

Nate I believe the Brother reader does password protected PDFs. But thats a bit more dollars. As far as I know this is the only one under $400.

Fixing that wifi bug and web bookmarks is nice too.

Nate the great · 12-30-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

Nate I believe the Brother reader does password protected PDFs. But thats a bit more dollars. As far as I know this is the only one under $400.

Fixing that wifi bug and web bookmarks is nice too.

It does passwords, yes. But password protected PDFs? I don't think it does.

But you raised a good point. I was referring to Adobe RM, not all devices.

Shaggy · 12-30-2009, 10:43 AM

I thought the iLiad could do password protected PDFs too, but I'm not positive.

Nate the great · 12-30-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggy

I thought the iLiad could do password protected PDFs too, but I'm not positive.

I updated my post so it says Adobe RM. The statement doesn't apply to the Iliad.

wallcraft · 12-30-2009, 10:55 AM

The Hanlins can do password protected PDFs. However, this might only work with XPDF (i.e. not Adobe Digital Editions).

It would be bigger news if Onyx added passworded ePub, i.e. B&N ePubs, which is part of RMSDK 9.1. It is impressive to get any kind of 9.1 port out the door this soon after its formal release though.

keng2000 · 12-30-2009, 11:59 AM

Reader Mobile 9.1 SDK released
(December 15, 2009)
Adobe has released an update to the Reader Mobile SDK, the software development kit that enables third-party developers to support PDF, EPUB and Adobe Content Server 4 protected documents on reading devices and in smartphone applications. Version 9.1 delivers improvements in performance and rendering, in addition to supporting password-protected PDF files. It simplifies the workflow for authenticating devices with Adobe Digital Editions. The Enhanced Reader Mobile SDK also supports password-protected EPUB files, including EPUB content sold by the Barnes & Noble eBookstore. For more information, please visit the Reader Mobile Developer Center.

MikeOnyx · 12-30-2009, 10:39 PM

If you don't already know. Onyx Boox is one of the first if not the first to use Adobe 9.1 with OTA.

Also due to some ebooks not being able to be opened and some other smaller issues after updating to 1.2, Onyx has released 1.2.1.

http://www.onyx-international.com/support

--
Mike Hu
US Sales Manager
Skype: mikeQMH
mikehu@onyx-international.com
CES Expo booth No: 12042
Twitter: OnyxBooxUSA

diezmikel · 01-04-2010, 07:15 AM

it is possible to read pdb books wiht drm protection? Im trying to read a book sample downloaded from Barns & noble and the reader don't open the file. It recognizes the format but cant open it. Im interested in Barns $ noble bookstore but don't want to buy something that the boox cant open

wallcraft · 01-04-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diezmikel

it is possible to read pdb books wiht drm protection?

I don't think so. ADOBE RM 9.1 includes support for ePubs from B&N, but not eReader ebooks (which is what you get in a B&N .pdb). It isn't clear if Oynx actually added B&N ePub support, but it is available in ADOBE RM 9.1.

At present, the only way to get B&N ePubs appears to be to download them within the Windows B&N Reader, see Nook, B&N, ePub and PDB formats.

MikeOnyx · 01-05-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

I don't think so. ADOBE RM 9.1 includes support for ePubs from B&N, but not eReader ebooks (which is what you get in a B&N .pdb). It isn't clear if Oynx actually added B&N ePub support, but it is available in ADOBE RM 9.1.

At present, the only way to get B&N ePubs appears to be to download them within the Windows B&N Reader, see Nook, B&N, ePub and PDB formats.

Sorry, should have clarified that Onyx Boox has been out before B&N Nook with Adobe 9.1 with OTA. Sometimes I forget that many people in the US has not heard of Onyx.

Nate the great · 01-05-2010, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeOnyx

Sorry, should have clarified that Onyx Boox has been out before B&N Nook with Adobe 9.1 with OTA. Sometimes I forget that many people in the US has not heard of Onyx.

You should also mention that unlike the Nook, the Boox has a stable and relatively bug free implementation of Adobe 9.1.

diezmikel · 01-05-2010, 06:54 AM

But the last release of the onyx includes the Adobe 9.1 with OTA. So the problem is with the format or with the drm?.

Apart from that, does anyone know any good online library to purchase books?. I'm interested in english and spanish books.

12-30-2009, 09:06 AM	#1
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Firmware update released for the Onyx Boox 60 Last week Onyx released a new firmware for the Boox 60. The improvements include: Migrate to ADOBE RM 9.1 Add password support PDF OTA support to enable user to purchase books from online shop Notes support Shortcut support More text encoding support to reflowable content like plain text, mobi More text size support Clock support Bookmark support to web browser Wi-Fi deadlock issue during standby https support Add GPL declaration to about information Fix reboot issue Some small GUI bugs fixed The second one is a biggie. So far as I know, no other device developer has implemented that part of Adobe RM. You can download the update from here: http://www.onyx-international.com/node/69 Last edited by Nate the great; 12-30-2009 at 10:16 AM.

12-30-2009, 11:59 AM	#7
keng2000 Researcher and Consultant Posts: 210 Karma: 364 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangkok, THAILAND Device: MACBOOKPRO17" HP2400TX SONYUX27	Reader Mobile 9.1 SDK released (December 15, 2009) Adobe has released an update to the Reader Mobile SDK, the software development kit that enables third-party developers to support PDF, EPUB and Adobe Content Server 4 protected documents on reading devices and in smartphone applications. Version 9.1 delivers improvements in performance and rendering, in addition to supporting password-protected PDF files. It simplifies the workflow for authenticating devices with Adobe Digital Editions. The Enhanced Reader Mobile SDK also supports password-protected EPUB files, including EPUB content sold by the Barnes & Noble eBookstore. For more information, please visit the Reader Mobile Developer Center. Last edited by keng2000; 12-30-2009 at 12:09 PM.

12-30-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
MikeOnyx OnyxBoox Sales Posts: 140 Karma: 552380 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: Onyx Boox	If you don't already know. Onyx Boox is one of the first if not the first to use Adobe 9.1 with OTA. Also due to some ebooks not being able to be opened and some other smaller issues after updating to 1.2, Onyx has released 1.2.1. http://www.onyx-international.com/support -- Mike Hu US Sales Manager Skype: mikeQMH mikehu@onyx-international.com CES Expo booth No: 12042 Twitter: OnyxBooxUSA Last edited by MikeOnyx; 12-30-2009 at 10:44 PM.

01-04-2010, 07:15 AM	#9
diezmikel Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: onyx boox	onyx boox and pdb with drm it is possible to read pdb books wiht drm protection? Im trying to read a book sample downloaded from Barns & noble and the reader don't open the file. It recognizes the format but cant open it. Im interested in Barns $ noble bookstore but don't want to buy something that the boox cant open

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12-30-2009, 10:07 AM	#2
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Nate I believe the Brother reader does password protected PDFs. But thats a bit more dollars. As far as I know this is the only one under $400. Fixing that wifi bug and web bookmarks is nice too.

12-30-2009, 10:43 AM	#4
Shaggy Wizard Posts: 4,293 Karma: 529619 Join Date: May 2007 Device: iRex iLiad, DR800SG	I thought the iLiad could do password protected PDFs too, but I'm not positive.

12-30-2009, 10:55 AM	#6
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	The Hanlins can do password protected PDFs. However, this might only work with XPDF (i.e. not Adobe Digital Editions). It would be bigger news if Onyx added passworded ePub, i.e. B&N ePubs, which is part of RMSDK 9.1. It is impressive to get any kind of 9.1 port out the door this soon after its formal release though.

01-05-2010, 06:54 AM	#13
diezmikel Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: onyx boox	But the last release of the onyx includes the Adobe 9.1 with OTA. So the problem is with the format or with the drm?. Apart from that, does anyone know any good online library to purchase books?. I'm interested in english and spanish books.

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