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ONYX BOOX Prometheus 2 - the world's first 9.7-inch screen reader E Ink Carta

In addition to the E Ink Carta screen, the new version of the model implements the SNOW Field function and supports the FB3 file format. At the same time, the cost of the device remained the same as the first version of the model.

Moscow, June 8, 2017. - The company MakTsentr, exclusive distributor of ONYX International products in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the USA, presents a new version of the model ONYX BOOX Prometheus 2, which continues the "antique" series of devices for reading. The novelty of the first in the world was the 9.7-inch screen E Ink Carta. At the same time, it implements the function SNOW Field, which is available in all the latest ONYX BOOX bookkeepers, as well as support for the FB3 file format. Let's remind, the first version of model ONYX BOOX Prometheus, appeared on sale last fall, became the first device for reading of electronic books with the screen of 9,7 inches with function of the adjustable backlight.

Model ONYX BOOX Prometheus 2 is equipped with a 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display E Ink Carta with a resolution of 825 by 1200 pixels with a function of smoothly adjustable backlight MOON Light. A screen reader with a similar screen is the optimal solution for those who often deal with PDF and DjVu formats, graphic files and illustrations, scientific, technical and educational literature or for comfortable home reading. On the right side of the front panel there are additional controls - two paging buttons, as well as the "Menu" and "Back" buttons.

In the book reader, as in all the latest ONYX BOOX models, the SNOW Field function is implemented. When this function is activated, the screen does not need to be completely redrawn, and the number of artifacts in case of partial redrawing is significantly reduced.

ONYX BOOX Prometheus 2 supports all popular text and image file formats, and also allows you to read documents in a large number of languages. Additionally, the support for the FB3 file format is implemented in the bugcoder. The device is preinstalled English-Russian and Russian-English dictionaries with the ability to add dictionary databases format StarDict.

The model has a processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 1 GB of operational and 16 GB of flash-memory with the ability to use memory cards up to 32 GB, and a 3000 mAh battery ensures a long battery life of the device.

The bugrider is based on Android 4.0.4, equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules that allow you to surf the Internet, install programs from the Google Play app store and connect additional accessories to the device.

The body of the device is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy, which provides its protection when used. In addition, the recorder is equipped with a Hall sensor and comes with an "intelligent" cover, when you close the device that puts the device into sleep mode.

ONYX BOOX Prometheus 2, presented in a black box, went on sale and is available at the recommended retail price of 23,990 rubles.

For more information about ONYX BOOX e-book readers, please visit Www.onyx-boox.ru Or in the blog onyx-boox.livejournal.com.

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