Boox releasing 5 new devices

[Dr. Drib]

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[norweger]

Onyx they should've had one - 1 - product launch a year. If you're working at Onyx, reading this, please have a discussion on it; reconsider the current policy. I mean, we've just got the Onyx NoteAir, but also word of the Note 3, so ... I'll just wait and wait and wait for the Onyx Note 3, which may or may not come immediately after Air. And who knows, a little later we'll have word of the Note 4.

[psbernitz]

Originally Posted by norweger

Onyx they should've had one - 1 - product launch a year. If you're working at Onyx, reading this, please have a discussion on it; reconsider the current policy. I mean, we've just got the Onyx NoteAir, but also word of the Note 3, so ... I'll just wait and wait and wait for the Onyx Note 3, which may or may not come immediately after Air. And who knows, a little later we'll have word of the Note 4.

Why only one? I would never buy an ereader that is bigger than 7.8 inches so I will not buy these new ones only the nova 3. Of course they dont need 5 new devicesbut atleast 3 for all the essential screen sizes

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by psbernitz

Of course they dont need 5 new devicesbut atleast 3 for all the essential screen sizes

At least 4 in standard design:
6 inch, 7.8 inch, 10.3 inch, 13.3 inch.

[norweger]

Originally Posted by psbernitz

Why only one? I would never buy an ereader that is bigger than 7.8 inches so I will not buy these new ones only the nova 3. Of course they dont need 5 new devicesbut atleast 3 for all the essential screen sizes

Oh, I meant one day a year where they launch new products (a "product launch day"). If they scatter devices out throughout the year, it's fine really, but for a specific device at least, once a year updates are best. Like, imagine if Apple launched as often as Onyx. So, in January we got the iPhone 12, in March the iPhone 13 and in August the iPhone 14.

I don't want to buy a Note Air now, or at least I am somewhat reluctant, cuz the Note 3 is upcoming. It's common, and correct me if I am wrong, to launch the flagship device first (like iPhone 11 first), and then launch an economy version later (like the SE version). That way around would be fine.

[Futuregrace]

Im with you, the prospect of note 3 has me unwilling to pull trigger on note air. But if I knew note 3 was a year away I’d buy the air today.

[binaryhermit]

Is Boox owned by Samsung or Motorola?

[aduffbrew]

Originally Posted by binaryhermit

Is Boox owned by Samsung or Motorola?

Neither. Onyx International based out of China.

[binaryhermit]

Originally Posted by aduffbrew

Neither. Onyx International based out of China.

(It was a joke, Motorola and Samsung both release a completely absurdly high number of Android-based fondleslabs)

[Dr. Drib]

So, basically, the thread title should be changed from 5 to 6 new devices, if one were to include the Note 3.

I know of at least two people who are not going to buy the Note Air until they can compare that device against the Note 3.

The Note Air is supposed to be released on Oct. 10.

[ottischwenk]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

So, basically, the thread title should be changed from 5 to 6 new devices, if one were to include the Note 3.

No .

Max Lumi (Max 3 with front light)
Note Air (slimmer Note with side bezel)
Note 3
Nova 3
Poke 3

=5

[cicabum]

The Note Air has a very smaller battery (3000mAh) then Onyx Note 2 (4300mAh) and I wonder what is the actual battery duration with "normal use". Despite this the Note 2 is even lighter (420g Note Air and 378g Note 2)

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by ottischwenk

No .
=5

Yes, I see now: There are 5 devices listed, with 2 different devices having the exact same screen size of 10.3-inches.

[M4H35H]

Originally Posted by binaryhermit

(It was a joke, Motorola and Samsung both release a completely absurdly high number of Android-based fondleslabs)

They are the Samsung of the e-reader world.

[LDB]

Originally Posted by norweger

Note 3

The upcoming Onyx Boox Note 3 is going to be their flagship 10.3 inch E-note and ebook reader. It should have Android 10, Google Play, a front-lit display and color temperature system. It will have a faster processor, more RAM and internal storage than the second generation model. Exact specs and release date is unknown, primarily because it has just passed FCC certification.

So comparing Note Air (many are suggesting it's the Note 3 but renamed?) to the Note 2 it seems they go back and forth as to which is "better".

Processor Updated Octa-Core / Octa-Core

Memory 3gb DDR4 + 32gb / 4gb DDR3 + 64gb

Battery 3000mAh / 4300 mAh

Wireless BT5.0 / BT4.1

OS Android 10 / Android 9

Fingerprint reader No / Yes

Weight 420gr / 378gr

Price $480 / $550

So the Air wins processor, wireless, OS and price. The 2 wins fingerprint reader, battery and weight. The memory is a partial win for both if you allow for the presumably better DDR4. If you go only by memory size the 2 wins it all. Not a slam dunk easy choice compared to some.