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Old 05-14-2016, 11:44 AM   #422
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Device: Onyx Boox M92
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Originally Posted by Booxtor View Post
Concerning USB Host mode - it worked on some of my earlier samples of M96 and T68. However Onyx decided to disable it later since some connected devices caused problems with fast battery drain . Sometimes batteries were discharged lower than allowed LiPO batteries threshold voltage, which made it impossible to recharge them without some special tools. This obviously caused complains by users.

IMHO Bluetooth keyboards or gamepads /klicker are better alternative. Currently demand for USB host mode on Onyx devices is quite low. Until now I got probably not more than 3-5 requests for it. In case it will be really demanded I could ask for special series with enabled USB Host.
Thanks Booxter, for going to the trouble to clear that up. It was a bit odd. So it's nice to have a rational explanation.

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn View Post
There are plenty of good full size Bluetooth keyboards from makers like Logitech and Microsoft.
The range of bluetooth keyboards is much more limited, especially with respect to quality (eg. mechanical or ergonomic) keyboards which can also therefore be expensive. I've already started exploring other options which I'll post about if they prove fruitful.

An option would be nice but I wonder whether one could use USB host mode unknowingly, so I guess there are complications, which I hope can be resolved.
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