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Jmirko · 01-23-2015, 05:07 AM

I bought it from Taobao via Yoybuy. Taobao is a huge Chinese webshop, but they deliver only in China. Yoybuy is a Taobao agent: they order the items for you and forward them to you anywhere in the world, for a fee of 10%. Their website is in English and quite easy to use. This was my first transaction, and it went perfectly. I paid by PayPal so if something had gone wrong, I would have been covered by warranty.

You can use the link http://www.taobao.com/product/%E6%BC...8E%8Be930.html to find the device on Taobao. You can sort by price to find the cheapest option. Then, copy the url, go to yoybuy.com and paste it into the box. From here just follow the instructions.

All in all, it cost me around EUR 400 including express shipping. You could get it for a little less with cheaper shipping, or if you run into a good price on Taobao. You can also buy it directly on AliExpress, but the price is around EUR 500.

Indeed the device runs Android, but it is closed, and I have not found a way to install applications. Maybe someone in China will root it, but it will be hard to get this information in Europe.

There is no to-do list installed. You could use the memo function (type notes with the on-screen keyboard), but there is no added functionality like ticking items, setting start dates and deadlines, alerts, priorities, categories, sorting, filtering, etc. that I would expect in a to-do app.

The unique features of the E930 are Dual touch, front lighting, and the synchronised audio playback trick (described in my first post above). If you don't need these features, other devices may be better:
- Onyx Boox M96, with open Android, for around 300 EUR. You can install note-taking, to-do, and other apps. Based on your requirements, this is probably the best option.
- Used Onyx Boox M92 or Irex DR1000S. Both support handwriting, the Irex is nicer (writing is smoother, software is better for note-taking). The M92 is smaller and has much better battery life. Neither have a built-in todo app. You can install third-party apps on them, but the selection is small, and I have not found a to-do app for either device. The price for these, in good condition, is around EUR 150-200. They pop up occasionally on the Flea Market of Mobileread.

I hope this helps - let me know if you have more questions.

01-23-2015, 05:07 AM	#3
Jmirko Recovered collector Posts: 398 Karma: 1555507 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vienna, Austria Device: see signature	I bought it from Taobao via Yoybuy. Taobao is a huge Chinese webshop, but they deliver only in China. Yoybuy is a Taobao agent: they order the items for you and forward them to you anywhere in the world, for a fee of 10%. Their website is in English and quite easy to use. This was my first transaction, and it went perfectly. I paid by PayPal so if something had gone wrong, I would have been covered by warranty. You can use the link http://www.taobao.com/product/%E6%BC...8E%8Be930.html to find the device on Taobao. You can sort by price to find the cheapest option. Then, copy the url, go to yoybuy.com and paste it into the box. From here just follow the instructions. All in all, it cost me around EUR 400 including express shipping. You could get it for a little less with cheaper shipping, or if you run into a good price on Taobao. You can also buy it directly on AliExpress, but the price is around EUR 500. Indeed the device runs Android, but it is closed, and I have not found a way to install applications. Maybe someone in China will root it, but it will be hard to get this information in Europe. There is no to-do list installed. You could use the memo function (type notes with the on-screen keyboard), but there is no added functionality like ticking items, setting start dates and deadlines, alerts, priorities, categories, sorting, filtering, etc. that I would expect in a to-do app. The unique features of the E930 are Dual touch, front lighting, and the synchronised audio playback trick (described in my first post above). If you don't need these features, other devices may be better: - Onyx Boox M96, with open Android, for around 300 EUR. You can install note-taking, to-do, and other apps. Based on your requirements, this is probably the best option. - Used Onyx Boox M92 or Irex DR1000S. Both support handwriting, the Irex is nicer (writing is smoother, software is better for note-taking). The M92 is smaller and has much better battery life. Neither have a built-in todo app. You can install third-party apps on them, but the selection is small, and I have not found a to-do app for either device. The price for these, in good condition, is around EUR 150-200. They pop up occasionally on the Flea Market of Mobileread. I hope this helps - let me know if you have more questions.