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downeaster59 · 02-23-2015, 05:50 PM

Yes, we like upgrades as a rule - but will KitKat offer Onyx device users much that isn't already available with ICS (T68) or Jellybean (C67/AfterGlow 2)? Will it create more issues in the process? We'll stay tuned. I'm hoping that KitKat will be an asset for us.

Like you, Jim, I have certain specific uses for an Android E-Ink device. Reading, mainly - I have grown to like OnyxReader more than the other choices (or even Moon) and use it almost all the time for eBooks. Besides eBooks, I use my device for the Logos Bible app (my #1 motivation in looking for an Android E-Ink device), Instapaper, and a handful of similar apps.

I'm perfectly happy with the default launcher, but I understand the desire to experiment and tweak. One launcher I did try is the old Zeam Launcher, because it is minimalist and sparing in using resources. It worked fine, but I found no advantage to it as opposed to the default launcher. It's also free, though it is no longer being developed.

Google Keyboard is great on these E-Ink devices. I definitely recommend it.

For me, the default browser is fine for what I use it for.

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downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,251 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Kobo Libra 2	Yes, we like upgrades as a rule - but will KitKat offer Onyx device users much that isn't already available with ICS (T68) or Jellybean (C67/AfterGlow 2)? Will it create more issues in the process? We'll stay tuned. I'm hoping that KitKat will be an asset for us. Like you, Jim, I have certain specific uses for an Android E-Ink device. Reading, mainly - I have grown to like OnyxReader more than the other choices (or even Moon) and use it almost all the time for eBooks. Besides eBooks, I use my device for the Logos Bible app (my #1 motivation in looking for an Android E-Ink device), Instapaper, and a handful of similar apps. I'm perfectly happy with the default launcher, but I understand the desire to experiment and tweak. One launcher I did try is the old Zeam Launcher, because it is minimalist and sparing in using resources. It worked fine, but I found no advantage to it as opposed to the default launcher. It's also free, though it is no longer being developed. Google Keyboard is great on these E-Ink devices. I definitely recommend it. For me, the default browser is fine for what I use it for.