Onyx Boox 60 review

[Seabound]

Originally Posted by MikeOnyx

Don't be surprised if it ships one to two weeks sooner.

Yay! That would be a nice surprise!

[piglab]

Originally Posted by wallcraft

There is a work-around to get LIT working with FBReader (as on the Onyx). The trick is to use ConvertLIT to convert (explode) the LIT to an OEB, and then open the .oeb file with FBReader. This can be done with a script, and the script can be configured to only do this once per LIT ebook. For example: if subdirectory .ebook does not exist, explode ebook.lit to a new subdirectory .ebook, and then (either way) open FBReader on .ebook/*.oeb.

This approach was used successfully on the iLiad, see Convert Lit compiled for the iLiad. If Onyx were to do this, they would have to disable the "downconvert" (DRM circumvention) capability of ConvertLIT. If this was implemented by an anonymous individual it could in principle include downconvert and so handle DRMed LITs. There are some LIT ebooks that ConvertLIT does not work with (Calibre is better), but in those cases an off-line conversion to ePub via Calibre is always an option.

Thanks, wallcraft, for the useful guidlines. I tried Calibre and it worked well for me. But it would be nice if Boox could work with LIT directly.

[Ereaders-Ebooks]

Hi Folks! We are ONYX distributor and we have a stock of ONYX BOOX ebook Readers in U.S.. The eReaders available are white color with dark brown leather cases. Wall charger ( adapter ) and USB cords are also included into the price. Ebook reader price is $339 for immediate shipment for full set ( case, charger, USB ). By the way this is an upgraded hardware version, readers have a whole in the back wall for fast reset. If anybody needs English manual for Boox or latest software, pls, contact me by e-mail support@ereaders-ebooks.com

[piglab]

Cool chess app for Boox :

http://p4wn.sourceforge.net/download...cy_version.zip - just download it, unpack to your SD card and open index.html on your device. I tried on my Boox 60 and it works fine!

Thanks, Magnesus! (http://booxusers.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=18&start=20)

[mint]

I'm interested in getting an Onyx, however I'm in Canada and having it shipped to me from the States will make it much more expensive with the shipping and customs fees. I am however going on a trip to Shanghai in late April, and am wondering if the Onyx can be easily found there? Would you know anything about that MikeOnyx? Oh and what would be the Chinese name for it? And would I find it in a major electronics store? Thanks.

[MikeOnyx]

Originally Posted by mint

I'm interested in getting an Onyx, however I'm in Canada and having it shipped to me from the States will make it much more expensive with the shipping and customs fees. I am however going on a trip to Shanghai in late April, and am wondering if the Onyx can be easily found there? Would you know anything about that MikeOnyx? Oh and what would be the Chinese name for it? And would I find it in a major electronics store? Thanks.

Hi I would check for you. However, remember the price is 2980RMB in China(436.3USD). Please check your custom fees and shipping from the United States is about $25. Make sure it is worth it.

Also prices in Hong Kong are a little cheaper, I believe, if you are, by any chance, headed that way.

[mint]

Originally Posted by MikeOnyx

Hi I would check for you. However, remember the price is 2980RMB in China(436.3USD). Please check your custom fees and shipping from the United States is about $25. Make sure it is worth it.

Also prices in Hong Kong are a little cheaper, I believe, if you are, by any chance, headed that way.

Wow why is the price so steep in China? Isn't it a Chinese product and manufactured there? Oh well, I'll look around for it (and other Chinese readers) just for the fun of it. Who knows what'll happen And unfortunately I will not be going to Hong Kong.

[frozennorth]

Originally Posted by mint

I'm interested in getting an Onyx, however I'm in Canada and having it shipped to me from the States will make it much more expensive with the shipping and customs fees. I am however going on a trip to Shanghai in late April, and am wondering if the Onyx can be easily found there? Would you know anything about that MikeOnyx? Oh and what would be the Chinese name for it? And would I find it in a major electronics store? Thanks.

I'm in Canada and I just ordered a Boox on Monday while it was still $299 (they are now $339). I should receive it before you go on your trip. Then I can tell you how much the customs charges were. Hopefully not too much.

[tofubean]

Name is the same in china. Onyx being sold at china's auction site.

[Klein Nijenhuis]

Dear readers, I already announced it a few posts before. Librisnova has a new website which focus is more on the European customer. The website is available in different languages. For the moment its Dutch and English. In the next few days we will add German, Italian and Spanish. With this website its possible to accept orders from every country in Europe. The name Librisnova changed into electronicreading.eu. If you have comments please send me an email.

ps. There is also an unboxing video of the Onyx Boox.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Klein Nijenhuis

Dear readers, I already announced it a few posts before. Librisnova has a new website which focus is more on the European customer. The website is available in different languages. For the moment its Dutch and English. In the next few days we will add German, Italian and Spanish. With this website its possible to accept orders from every country in Europe. The name Librisnova changed into electronicreading.eu. If you have comments please send me an email.

ps. There is also an unboxing video of the Onyx Boox.

Oeps?

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[berendvervelde]

I think he should update his signature

http://www.electronicreading.eu

[micromirko]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

There is no indication that the Onyx will ever be available to consumers directly from the company. This is an OEM and it will have to come through some other company to be available to users. Most OEM's do not have direct sales to consumers. You may be sitting on a fence for a long time if you are waiting for a consumer version of this product.

Dale

I got it directly from Onyx on the German CeBit 2010 in Hannover and i payed a very nice price !!!

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by micromirko

I got it directly from Onyx on the German CeBit 2010 in Hannover and i payed a very nice price !!!

I'm glad I didn't bring any money! I'd have come home with several readers

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by micromirko

I got it directly from Onyx on the German CeBit 2010 in Hannover and i payed a very nice price !!!

Great, vendors often do sell devices at shows. However it looks like Onyx will release under their own name. There is a place in the Netherlands that claims to sell them. I just added it to the wiki under Where to Buy eBook Devices.

Dale