Manufacturer | Onyx International |
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Type | E-book reader |
Media | ePub, PDF, MOBI, HTML, TXT, DOC, DOCX, CHM, RTF |
Operating system | Linux, Android |
Display | E Ink Pearl screen |
Connectivity | USB |
Onyx Boox (stylized as BOOX) is a brand of e-book reader produced by Onyx International Inc, based in China. Like most e-book readers, the Boox uses electronic paper technology.
Devices[edit]
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i63ML Newton[edit]
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The Onyx Boox i63ML Newton (I63MLP_HD) device is the first eReader with access to Google Play.[1] It has a 1 GHz processor, 512Mb DDR and 8 Gb internal storage memory. Bulid on SoC Rockchip RK2906 and Android Gingerbread 2.3.1 (API level 9, NDK 5) GNU/Linux kernel 2.6.32.27. It has 6' E-Ink Carta display 1024x758 px (14:1 contrast) with Moonight backlight.
i62ML[edit]
Onyx Boox i62ML (Moon Light) (also called 'Firefly', 'Angel Glow' or 'Aurora' depending on the country it is sold in) is a device with 800 MHz Cortex A8 CPU, 128Mb DDR, 4Gb internal memory, a 6-inch E Ink Pearl HD infrared touch screen, with 1024×758 resolution, 16 level grey scale and built in front-light technology called Moon Light.[2][3][4][5][6]
M92[edit]
Onyx Boox M92 is a device with a 9.7 inch E Ink Pearl screen with electromagnetic touch, 1200×825 resolution and 16 level grey scale. It supports the Hanvon stylus for touchscreen navigation and note taking. It was released in November 2011.
Onyx Boox M92 E-Book-Reader with 9.7' E-Ink EPD display.
Bottom of the Onyx Boox M92 e-book reader.
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E43[edit]
An Android-based (2.3) smart phone and e-reader, the primary screen of which will be a 4.3 inch e-Ink display. The specs indicate it will be a tri-band device and will lack the 850 MHz band that is needed in the USA.
C65HD/C65ML[edit]
The Onyx BOOX C65 is an Android-based (2.3) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024x758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C65HD 'Storia' (burgundy) and the C65ML 'AfterGlow' (graphite), the latter with a Modern Front-Light system. Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 170x117x8.7 mm (6.7x4.6x0.3 in).[7]
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C67ML[edit]
The Onyx BOOX C67 is an Android-based (4.2) device with a 6-inch E Ink HD EPD multi-touch capacitive touch screen with 1024x758 pixel resolution at 212 ppi and 16 grey levels. It comes in two versions, the C67ML (no Google Play store support) and the C67ML 'Afterglow 2'. Specifications for the device include a 1 GHz Cortex-A9 dual core cpu, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB flash memory, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a MicroSD card slot. Weight: 186 g (6.6 oz), Size: 171x117x9 mm (6.7x4.6x0.3 in).[8]
T68[edit]
The Onyx BOOX T68 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 6.8 inch E Ink Pearl HD (1440 x 1080) screen. It runs on a 1Ghz Freescale i.MX6 ARM Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth, can use Google Play Books and the Amazon Kindle Store and has a text-to-speech capability when a bluetooth speaker is used.[9]
i86[edit]
The Onyx BOOX i86 is an Android 4.0 based e-reader with 8 inch E Ink Pearl 1600x1200, infrared touchscreen and runs on a 1Ghz Cortex A9 processor. It comes with 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, audio jack, wifi, bluetooth.[10]
Onyx Boox Max[edit]
The Onyx Boox Max is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1200x1600 screen.[11]
The Onyx Boox Max Carta is an Android 4.0 based e-reader/tablet with 13.3 inch E Carta flexible display 1650×2200 screen.[12]
The Onyx Boox Max 2 is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 2GB RAM, 32GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, HDMI and USB 2 specifications[13]
The Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro is an Android 6 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and micro USB specifications[14]
The Onyx Boox Max 3 is an Android 9 based e-reader/tablet with a 13.3 inch E Mobius 1650×2200 screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB Internal memory, stereo output, microphone, micro HDMI and USB C specifications[15]
Onyx Boox Nova[edit]
Onyx Boox Nova is a 7.8inch ereader with edge-to-edge glass and a brand new design. Onyx plans to make 2 different versions, a waterproof one with microUSB port, and standard one with USB-C. It will hit the market on 2018.[16]
Onyx Boox Note Pro and Nova Pro[edit]
After collecting many customers' feedbacks, Onyx decided to introduce Onyx Boox Note Pro and Boox Nova Pro at CES 2019. The two new models are equipped with pen input via Wacom digitizer and a CTM (warm and cold) frontlight. Onyx Boox Nova Pro[17] and Onyx Boox Note Pro[18] were released later in 2019.
Onyx Boox Max Lumi[edit]
Onyx Boox Max Lumi is the long awaited 13' ebook reader with integrated frontlight. It's an evolution of the previous Onyx Boox Max 3 with a faster hardware platform and of course the new glowing E-Ink panel. Onyx Boox Max Lumi[19] is available since the end of September 2020.
Release Dates[edit]
Date | Model Number | Operating System | Screen Size | Predecessor |
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2011 | ||||
November | M92 | Linux | 9.7' (825x1200) Pearl | |
December | i62 | Linux | 6' (600x800) Pearl | |
2012 | ||||
October | i62ML 'Firefly', 'AngelGlow' or 'Aurora' | Linux | 6' (758x1024) Pearl | |
2013 | ||||
September | C65 'Storia' or, 'AfterGlow' | Android 2.3 | 6' (758x1024) Pearl | i62ML |
2014 | ||||
April | i63ML Newton | Android 2.3.1 | 6' (1024x758) Carta | |
June | T68 | Android 4.0 | 6.8' (1080x1440) Pearl | |
June | E43 | Android 2.3 | 4.3' (480x800) Mobius | |
July | M96 | Android 4.0 | 9.7' (825x1200) Pearl | M92 |
November | C67ML 'AfterGlow 2' | Android 4.2 | 6' (758x1024) Pearl | |
November | i62A | Android 2.3 | 6' (600x800) Pearl | i62 |
2015 | ||||
May | i86 | Android 4.0 | 8' (1200x1600) Pearl | |
2016 | ||||
April | N96 | Android 4.04 | 9.7' (825x1200) Pearl | M96 |
May | Max | Android 4.04 | 13.3' (1600x1200) Mobius | |
2017 | ||||
April | Max Carta | Android 4.4 | 13.3' (2200x1650) Carta flexible screen | Max |
November | Max 2 | Android 6 | 13.3' (2200x1650) Carta flexible screen | Max Carta |
2018 | ||||
January | Note | Android 6 | 10.3' (1872x1404) Carta flexible screen | |
est. 2018 | canvas | Android 6 | 9.7' (1200x825) Carta | N96 |
est. H1.2018 | Nova | Android 6 | 7.8' (1872x1404) Carta | |
2019 | ||||
April | Note Pro | Android 9 | 10.3' (1872x1404) Carta | Note |
April | Nova Pro | Android 6 | 7.8' (1872x1404) Carta | Nova |
November | Note 2 | Android 9 | 10.3' (1872x1404) Carta | Note Pro |
September | Max 3 | Android 9 | 13.3' (2200x1650) Mobius | Max 2 |
2020 | ||||
January | Nova 2 | Android 9 | 7.8' (1872x1404) Carta Plus | Nova Pro |
May? | Poke 2 | Android 9 | 6' (1448 × 1072) Carta | Poke |
September | Max Lumi | Android 10 | 13.3' (2200 x 1650) Mobius Flexible | Max 3 |
October | Note Air | Android 10 | 10.3' (1872 × 1404) Carta | Note 2 |
Open source license violations[edit]
As of 2020, Onyx International Inc. refuses[20] to release the source code with Linux kernel modifications licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 in response to a written request by a user. The GPLv2 license states that if a modified version of a covered work (such as the Linux kernel) is released, the corresponding source code must also be released under GPLv2.[21]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Onyx Boox i63ML Newton with Android 2.3 and E-Ink Carta Display
- ^'Boox I Series', Onyx, CN, archived from the original on November 30, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^Boox i62HD Angel Glow, EU: Onyx, archived from the original on December 3, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^Boox i62ML Aurora, RU: Onyx, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^'Review: The Onyx Boox Firefly Shows that There's More to an eReader Than Screen Tech and a Frontlight', The Digital Reader, December 31, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^'Обзор Onyx Boox i62ML Aurora: первая российская читалка с подсветкой', Hi-Tech, RU: Mail, November 14, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^BOOX C Series, archived from the original on 2014-03-01
- ^BOOX C Series
- ^Exclusive Onyx Boox T68 available soon
- ^Onyx Taunts New 8-Inch eBook Reader
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX CARTA'. ereader-store.de. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX2'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX2'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX3'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'Onyx BOOX Nova, ebook-reader da 8 pollici con un nuovo design - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^'Onyx Boox Nova Pro dal vivo. Foto e video live - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
- ^'Onyx Boox Note Pro con E-Ink Carta da 10.3' frontlight. Dal vivo - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
- ^'Onyx BOOX Max Lumi, un BOOX Max3 illuminato e più potente! - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-09-23.
- ^'Note Series - BOOX'. bbs.onyx-international.com. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^'Does the GPL require that source code of modified versions be posted to the public?'. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
External links[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Onyx Boox i63ML Newton with Android 2.3 and E-Ink Carta Display
- ^'Boox I Series', Onyx, CN, archived from the original on November 30, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^Boox i62HD Angel Glow, EU: Onyx, archived from the original on December 3, 2013, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^Boox i62ML Aurora, RU: Onyx, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^'Review: The Onyx Boox Firefly Shows that There's More to an eReader Than Screen Tech and a Frontlight', The Digital Reader, December 31, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^'Обзор Onyx Boox i62ML Aurora: первая российская читалка с подсветкой', Hi-Tech, RU: Mail, November 14, 2012, retrieved December 1, 2013
- ^BOOX C Series, archived from the original on 2014-03-01
- ^BOOX C Series
- ^Exclusive Onyx Boox T68 available soon
- ^Onyx Taunts New 8-Inch eBook Reader
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX CARTA'. ereader-store.de. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX2'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX2'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'ONYX BOOX MAX3'. onyxboox.com. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- ^'Onyx BOOX Nova, ebook-reader da 8 pollici con un nuovo design - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ^'Onyx Boox Nova Pro dal vivo. Foto e video live - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
- ^'Onyx Boox Note Pro con E-Ink Carta da 10.3' frontlight. Dal vivo - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
- ^'Onyx BOOX Max Lumi, un BOOX Max3 illuminato e più potente! - Notebook Italia'. notebookitalia.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-09-23.
- ^'Note Series - BOOX'. bbs.onyx-international.com. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^'Does the GPL require that source code of modified versions be posted to the public?'. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
External links[edit]
- Official website (manufacturer)
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Perfect for singer-songwriters and content creators, the Onyx Artist 1•2™ features an Onyx mic pre plus a ¼' input with Hi-Z switch for quick and easy recording. The Onyx Producer 2•2™ expands the versatility with dual Onyx mic pres and MIDI I/O for controllers, synthesizers and more.
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PREMIUMAnalog Circuitry
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Featuring a true analog monitoring path directly from the preamps to your studio monitors and headphones, you can track while listening in either mono or stereo to the direct analog source with zero routing. Not only that, it also means you can adjust your buffer settings to maximize your computer's processing ability.
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All that great MIDI gear shouldn't go unused. The Onyx Producer 2•2 is equipped with MIDI I/O to keep you in touch with your favorite synths, controllers, sequencers, and more. Perfect for complex live performance and studio setups.
RUGGEDBuilt-Like-A-Tank™
Since Mackie's early mullet-filled days circa 1989, we insisted that everything we make be able to take the abuse of modern musicians, and Onyx Series USB Interfaces are no exception. With a beautiful all-metal enclosure, extended wear potentiometers, and robust internal construction, these interfaces are in it for the long haul.
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Pro Tools | First DAW
An industry standard for decades, Pro Tools | First is easy enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for experienced musicians. Get many of the same tools used by your favorite artists and recording studios. And now you can collaborate online with anyone, anywhere, and create at the speed of your imagination. Available for MacOS® and Windows® operating systems. Learn More
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Waveform OEM is a multi award-winning workstation, featuring powerful and creative tools to inspire the modern musician. Unlike typical ‘Lite' versions, it does not impose any restrictions – you get unlimited track count, powerful features, compatibility with all popular plugins and efficient performance on Mac®, Windows®, and Linux® operating systems. Learn More
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Series Line-Up
Perfect for home studios, content creators, and mobile recording.
Artist 1•2
2-in x 2-out USB Interface- Boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamp with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
- +48v Phantom Power for use with studio condenser mics
- 1/4' TRS input with Hi-Z switch for connecting guitar, bass, and more
- High-resolution 2 in x 2 out 24-Bit/192kHz recording
- Zero-latency direct analog monitoring of inputs
- Dedicated 1/4' TRS outputs for connecting studio monitors
- Bus-powered for easy mobile recording
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- Built-Like-A-Tank™ design to survive day-to-day abuse
- Powerful headphone output
- Waveform OEM™ Music Production Software included
- Compatible with all major DAWs on Mac or PC
- 1.1 lbs / .5 kg
Producer 2•2
2-in x 2-out USB Interface with MIDIOnyx 3 7 8 X 10
- Two boutique-quality Onyx™ mic preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic range
- XLR/TRS combo inputs accept mic, line and instrument sources
- Hi-Z switch per channel
- +48v Phantom Power for use with studio condenser mics
- High-resolution 2 in x 2 out 24-Bit/192kHz recording
- Zero-latency direct monitoring of analog inputs
- Dedicated 1/4' TRS outputs for connecting studio monitors
- MIDI I/O for connecting synths, controllers and more
- Powerful headphone output
- Bus-powered for easy mobile recording with no power adapter needed
- USB 2.0 connectivity for fast transfer speed and low latency
- Built-Like-A-Tank™ design to survive day-to-day abuse
- Waveform OEM™ Music Production Software included
- Compatible with all major DAWs on Mac or PC
- 1.35 lbs / .68 kg
Product | Line Inputs | Mic Inputs | Hi-Z Inputs | Onyx Mic Pres | USB I/O | Direct Monitoring | MIDI I/O |
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Onyx Artist 1•2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2x2 | Yes | No |
Onyx Producer 2•2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2x2 | Yes + Mix Control | Yes |
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