04-16-2014, 01:50 AM | #16 |
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I would prefer the Linux clean & open source distro that we're currently having for M92, over the Java/Android crap. Who in his right mind would prefer to run slow java interpreted code crap over compiled/native code?? We can already have some hints on how crap the java will be since Onyx has to up the cpu and ram resource just to keep the overall device responsiveness to the same level.
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04-16-2014, 01:57 AM | #17 |
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There are many many German language (and some Polish too) fiction books made as A6 pdfs, some of them - 2 column. On 6.8" Aura HD almost OK, but still a bit small, because 6.8" screen is slightly smaller than A6. So still some zooming or margin cropping can be done to increase the size.
But 8" should be more than enough for hassle-free reading of A6 pdfs. In fact, the letters might be unpleasantly too large - smaller letters allow easier reading of several words at a glance. At least in English. Who can read German compound words at a glance anyway Last edited by parkher; 04-16-2014 at 02:03 AM. |
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As to what is really important - Cool Reader 3 - it is pretty easy to build it from sources for android in Eclipse even under Windows - once you do, you can modify Cool Reader to your liking. A linux port probably has to be more tailored for a specific reader hardware. Some SDK for a specific reader might be also needed. For android, android SDK and android NDK should be enough, although some slight adjustments for a specific reader still may be done, for example, in the area of button support, etc. And Cool Reader for android is more advanced to begin with than for other platforms, I think. The second important thing is dictionary software. Again, for android there is some choice of ready made dictionaries, although probably not specifically for e-ink devices. Last edited by parkher; 04-16-2014 at 02:29 AM. |
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Looks like the i86 wasn't even in the exhibition of the last 3 days in Hong Kong:
http://www.onyx-international.com.cn...php?serial=913 This one big in the front might be the M96 not the i86, right? |
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Also, their blurb re: CEBIT in Germany (March 2014) does not mention an 8" device. Their blurb for HK (Apr 2014) does. And isn't the i86 their only new 8" device? |
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04-24-2014, 02:10 PM | #22 |
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"Looks like the i86 wasn't even in the exhibition of the last 3 days in Hong Kong:"
From an email from them "Currently, only M92 is available in US market, which is a 9.7" ereader with linux OS. We plan to launch M96 whose OS is Android 4.0 in the middle of this year. Besides, we are also plan to release T68 and I86 soon, they are with Android 4.0 and freescale 6 as CPU. For details, pls check the attached latest e-catalog in 2014. " So it seems that they are planning the i86 after the m96 |
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I am asking because there are different distribution channels for Onyx. Their release dates will be different. It is still not clear to me whom did you email in particular, though it seems like onyx-international.
ereader-store.de from Germany https://onyx-boox.com/ from Poland http://www.onyx-international.com/en/ is the site of parent company. Then their is Russian Onyx Distribution Channel etc |
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Now that both T68 and M96 are out, does anyone know anything about the release date of i86?
Do you think that the screen density of i86 (250 PPI) would provide a significant improvement for reading PDFs (e.g. textbooks) compared to current 9.7" readers (150 PPI)? On a related note, here are a few interesting photos showing M92, T68 and Kobo Aura HD. |
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Short table of differences between Onyx boox i86 and Pocketbook inkPad.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing There is a better battery and smaller size in Pocketbook inkPad. But Onyx has Android 4.0 & Bluetooth 4.0 Last edited by re4om; 06-19-2014 at 04:23 PM. |
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And this is how the i86 will look like:
What do you think?? also there is something about the release date... but i am not too good at chinese: http://bbs.onyx-international.com.cn...22749-1-1.html |
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