Just came across this report. Onyx was exhibiting at HKTDC this year earlier this month. I really like this new design of i86 with two page buttons on the left and a home button in the bottom. The frontlight seems pretty uniform too (except for the top part in the 4th pic.) Cannot wait till the first review of this model. I am debating between i86 and M96. In fact, they are doing a survey right now about their next 9.7 inch ereader.
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