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kkckkc · 01-11-2021, 03:35 AM

I have just posted this on Techcrunch as well:

i think one has to be careful with some of the boox/onyx products. first off, there seems to be quite a lot of bias in some of the reviews online (I do trust TC being a long time visitor) and I along with other viewers have alluded to this on youtube reviews. also amazon has stopped user reviews of some onyx products as they believe that reviews are being falsely manipulated. you can check this by trying to leave a review (you will get a warning popup). why would onyx/boox have to resorted to such dishonesty and taint what should be an honest process?

secondly having bought a poke, i am quite disappointed. the UI is really good. i like the ability to read non-kindle books. the software is a not as smooth as i would like, but that's ok.

what i really did not appreciate was that in order to make the device as light as possible onyz have compromised on the bexel and in my device the screen just came off after a few weeks. once it does this, it just cracks. a look under the hood, shows little to no glue at all. the bexel is so thin, there is no protection.

by comparison the three kindles we have in the family have lasted years and been dropped multiple times without ANY ill effects...!

in my case onyx/boox refused to replace or repair under warranty, so that's that...my review is a resounding thumbs down! i am switching back to kindle or another manufacturer. i wonder if i can use the onyx as a frizzbie given its light weight..!

buyer beware! my recommendation is to use a strong cover if you buy one.

01-11-2021, 03:35 AM	#12
kkckkc Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2021 Device: poke 2	design defect... I have just posted this on Techcrunch as well: i think one has to be careful with some of the boox/onyx products. first off, there seems to be quite a lot of bias in some of the reviews online (I do trust TC being a long time visitor) and I along with other viewers have alluded to this on youtube reviews. also amazon has stopped user reviews of some onyx products as they believe that reviews are being falsely manipulated. you can check this by trying to leave a review (you will get a warning popup). why would onyx/boox have to resorted to such dishonesty and taint what should be an honest process? secondly having bought a poke, i am quite disappointed. the UI is really good. i like the ability to read non-kindle books. the software is a not as smooth as i would like, but that's ok. what i really did not appreciate was that in order to make the device as light as possible onyz have compromised on the bexel and in my device the screen just came off after a few weeks. once it does this, it just cracks. a look under the hood, shows little to no glue at all. the bexel is so thin, there is no protection. by comparison the three kindles we have in the family have lasted years and been dropped multiple times without ANY ill effects...! in my case onyx/boox refused to replace or repair under warranty, so that's that...my review is a resounding thumbs down! i am switching back to kindle or another manufacturer. i wonder if i can use the onyx as a frizzbie given its light weight..! buyer beware! my recommendation is to use a strong cover if you buy one.