[ericshliao]

I am a iLiad user for almost 5 years. My iLiad is having some problem on the E-INK display starting from yesterday. I think the problem is going to be worse, so I am considering to buy a new E-INK device. I tried to read on LCD tablet and found that I just can't get used to it.

BOOX M92 or M92S is the best options that I can find. Before buying, I need some more information. I am totally happy with my iLiad, so I will compare any new device with my past experience with iLiad.

1. I don't need drawing on screen (I don't write on iLiad, too), but I need touch screen for UI. Does M92S differ from M92 in UI in screen control?

2. Is standy-by mode available? iLiad don't have stand-by mode. I think newer devices will have it. Just want to make sure.

3. Is SDK available? I did a lot porting on iLiad. I wrote my own program to run on iLiad. Can I create my own program or port QT program to M92? Any restrictions? Is the e-ink screen refresh API available?

4. Can I SSH to M92 and M92S? M92S has no wifi. Is it possible to SSH to M92S? SSH is useful for me to operate the file system. I can live without Internet connection as long as I can SSH.

5. How is the reflash (unbrick) procedure? I presume it should be ready. Just want to make sure.

6. Can I instal user fonts? I have my personal favored TTF fonts when reading. On iLiad, FBreader supports user fonts rendering. Is it the same with M92?

7. There is FBReader on QT. Any FBReader for M92?

8. How does M92 support mobipocket format? Mobipocket is proprietary format. I guess M92 won't support mobipocket format with DRM. What about mobipocket dictionary? I have some mobipocket dictionaries without DRM. Can I use them on M92?

I have read M92 wiki.
Any advice or information is appreciated. Thanx in advance.