BOOX ebook reader by Onyx International

Nate the great · 02-26-2009, 08:49 AM

A new ebook reader is going to be announced next week at the CeBIT show: It's called the BOOX. I've heard back from developers, and they will be releasing more info tomorrow. Here is what we know so far:

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Technical Specs
Content Formats Supported
EPUB PDF HTML TXT CHM MOBI
JPG/BMP/PNG/GIF/TIFF
MP3

Interfaces
Touch Screen
USB Type A Connector For USB Memory Stick
SD/MMC Slot
2.5mm Stereo Audio Jack
(Optional)WIFI 802.11g Wireless LAN

System Specification
Processor: 532 MHz
Ram: 128MB
Flash memory: 512MB
Screen: 6-Inch

The specs say it has a touchscreen, and if you look at the picture you'll see that only one button is visible below the screen. I wonder if that button is anything like the Zune swipe pad?

Onyx will be at CeBIT next week at Hall 19, Stand B18. If anyone who will be there can take some pictures, we'd appreciate it.

Update: Onyx added more product information to their website this morning. My rpevious information source was a product listing on the CeBIT website. Read here for more information:
http://www.onyx-international.com/cms/product-box.html

Hadrien · 02-26-2009, 08:55 AM

Mobipocket really ? Even Bookeen and iLiad are adopting ePub at this point, supporting Mobipocket instead of ePub seems very "old school" to me.

Nate the great · 02-26-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hadrien

Mobipocket really ? Even Bookeen and iLiad are adopting ePub at this point, supporting Mobipocket instead of ePub seems very "old school" to me.

I bet they ported someone else's ebook reader software to their device to provide a certain minimum of functionality. We'll find out more tomorrow.

zelda_pinwheel · 02-26-2009, 09:01 AM

i agree, i was suprised as well that they don't mention epub support. i wouldn't buy any device which doesn't support epub, at this point.

Hadrien · 02-26-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

I bet they ported someone else's ebook reader software to their device to provide a certain minimum of functionality. We'll find out more tomorrow.

There's a standard Java version of Mobipocket, that's probably what they're using.

Nate the great · 02-26-2009, 09:19 AM

I found a second picture:

zelda_pinwheel · 02-26-2009, 09:22 AM

that's odd, it looks like it has a button in back as well ? i'll be really curious to see how the navigation works on this one.

Over · 02-26-2009, 09:23 AM

More competition. Nice.

Sweetpea · 02-26-2009, 09:29 AM

Got it in my CeBIT planner...

Ea · 02-26-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

that's odd, it looks like it has a button in back as well ? i'll be really curious to see how the navigation works on this one.

If it is what it look slike, it cold make a great deal of sense to have a button placed on the backside. Definitely looks interesting.

ProDigit · 02-26-2009, 09:38 AM

I'd also like to see their price.

I doubt it will have something I'd really want to have,or something that can convince m to buy it.

I hope they continue development one with a larger screen!

Sweetpea · 02-26-2009, 09:40 AM

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Multiple Formats Support
Most popular ebook formats are well supported, including PDF, TXT, HTML, CHM, RTF, Mobipocket (Non-DRM), PDB, JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and even MP3. More are on the way.

Just give them time on the ePub....

I like the looks of this thing!

zelda_pinwheel · 02-26-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Just give them time on the ePub....

I like the looks of this thing!

yep, it's another one to watch, especially since epub support could come via a fw update.

David Munch · 02-26-2009, 09:55 AM

I hope the price turns out nice. Looks great!

nelsonescorcio · 02-26-2009, 10:17 AM

Nothing new, really.

No better contrast (same screen as others), not faster, not anything.
Touchscreen? What in the hell for? Touchscreens seem cool, and it is "chic" to have one.
But no advantages at all - on the contrary!

Besides, and as many already said, no Epub?

I cant´t see what can this device offer to someone who as an Sony Reader, Kindle, iRex ou Cybook... And for those who have not already bought a dedicated e-reading device, will most probably prefer something that as proven itself on the market.

On last thing: is THERE market for all the players comming out? I doubt.

02-26-2009, 10:17 AM	#15
nelsonescorcio Zealot Posts: 108 Karma: 102 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Portugal Device: Cybook Gen 3	Nothing new, really. No better contrast (same screen as others), not faster, not anything. Touchscreen? What in the hell for? Touchscreens seem cool, and it is "chic" to have one. But no advantages at all - on the contrary! Besides, and as many already said, no Epub? I cant´t see what can this device offer to someone who as an Sony Reader, Kindle, iRex ou Cybook... And for those who have not already bought a dedicated e-reading device, will most probably prefer something that as proven itself on the market. On last thing: is THERE market for all the players comming out? I doubt. Last edited by nelsonescorcio; 02-26-2009 at 10:19 AM.

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02-26-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
Hadrien Feedbooks.com Co-Founder Posts: 2,263 Karma: 145123 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris, France Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad	Mobipocket really ? Even Bookeen and iLiad are adopting ePub at this point, supporting Mobipocket instead of ePub seems very "old school" to me.

02-26-2009, 09:01 AM	#4
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	i agree, i was suprised as well that they don't mention epub support. i wouldn't buy any device which doesn't support epub, at this point.

02-26-2009, 09:19 AM	#6
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I found a second picture:

02-26-2009, 09:22 AM	#7
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	that's odd, it looks like it has a button in back as well ? i'll be really curious to see how the navigation works on this one.

02-26-2009, 09:23 AM	#8
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	More competition. Nice.

02-26-2009, 09:29 AM	#9
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	Got it in my CeBIT planner...

02-26-2009, 09:38 AM	#11
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	I'd also like to see their price. I doubt it will have something I'd really want to have,or something that can convince m to buy it. I hope they continue development one with a larger screen!

02-26-2009, 09:55 AM	#14
David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,009 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	I hope the price turns out nice. Looks great!

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