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Originally Posted by imageraw
wow the 8" Cybook looks really interesting. thanx for the tip!
re: Cybook they're using Linux 2.6 - better than an open Android, arguably?
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IMO, probably not. Android is designed for low-power touch devices, like an e-reader. Linux, not so much. I noticed that Kobo can in theory be made to run Debian, which is interesting. But on my rooted Nook ST, I can run a ton of apps designed for low-power, touch devices (including Orion to read pdfs).
Anyway, Cybook might be running Linux, but that doesn't mean you can access its full functionality. Kobo runs Linux (I presume), as did the Sonys. That doesn't mean you can open up a shell and actually use the OS.
If the Onyx is large screen with an open Android OS, I imagine it's unbeatable as an e-ink pdf e-reader. I'd like some form of device from this manufacturer because of the out-of-the-box open Android OS, but it's expensive and I find e-readers have a habit of dying.
You should really be asking about it on the Onyx sub-forum. I'd seriously check it was reliable before dropping big bucks on it.