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Originally Posted by Zetmolm
Just a tip to increase the contrast:
I created a PDF using the Arial Black font and loaded it on my Onyx Boox. And I can tell you, this font is BLACK.
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Thanks a lot for the useful info, Zetmolm. Of course, it is rather difficult o change fonts on all existing pdf articles and books but an important point is that it can be changed via software. Let's hope that Onyx will follow this lead in its customers' desire to increase the fonts' contrast.
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Originally Posted by tsantsa
How is the boox refresh compared to the Sony prs 300? I have had a chance to play with that and am considering picking it up if the boox doesn't become available soon. I know I'd be paying a bit more but for the added features I don't think I mind.
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Onyx claims that it has the fastest refresh rate on the market (currently). I have experienced Sony PRS600, 505, 900, Kindle2, and Nook and I testify that Boox 60 is the best with the regard to refresh speed and experience (it is not flashy to create headache).
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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books
We have just posted the new price on our website and are including the cover and wall charger for a limited time.
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As a customer of Dulin's Bookstore, I want to admit that it was a very pleasant experience. Thanks, Charlie, for all your good work!
One more thing, my son asked me to check how Boox60 handles two-column pdf text. I could not believe what I saw -- it's simply excellent! After zooming, the columns become virtual sequential pages. I think that Boox60 is the best e-reader to handle pdf texts.
Now, on the Boox's weaknesses that I noticed so far:
1) After being in the standby mode, it jumps 2-3 screens back;
2) Dictionary does not work while browsing webpages through Google;
3) Annotations cannot be moved to a computer so far;
4) I can't create shortcuts to favorite websites;
5) It takes several steps to access Dictionary, Bookmarks, or Annotations (I wish there were easy-access icons or double taping on words or the screen);
6) Indention in the pdf files that is often used to mark big quotes in the text does not work probably because of Boox's perfection in the reflow.
In my judgment, after the problem with Annotation move to a computer is solved and Notes can be typed and also moved easily to a computer, Boox 60 will become the ebook leader for an academic market for scholars, students, writers, and many other professionals.