At the beginning of the 21st century, engineers, behind whom remained the work in large media companies, united and created a company unknown at that time Onyx boox. A few years later, Boox became one of the largest e-book manufacturers in the market.
Hardcover books and e-book
E-books have long won their niche in modern society. On trips, outdoors, in the subway and in the car, everyone who wishes has a world library. Everything from light reading to classic works of fiction is placed in one single smart, electronic book. This is the ultimate dream of many book lovers of the last century. Technology makes books even more convenient. Onyx Boox is committed to ensuring that its models have all the necessary features.
The company is still in the top of the best readers for the production of readers, new models are coming off the assembly line of the company.
To understand the variety of models of this company, you need to understand that they are all divided into groups. In each group, one or two best books can be distinguished based on its technical characteristics.
To date, there are only two models at the initial level: James Cool and Ceaser 2. The book titles of this company are another feature of competent attractive marketing. All of them have a reference to the books of the same name in world literature or historical characters. Touch models include about 10 models, but some of them have already been discontinued. Books with a large screen are popular; it is in this subgroup that new items have appeared relatively recently. Premium models are a trend of the time, that is, models that are equipped with chips that do not have a direct purpose.
Oddly enough, for all the variety of models, there is an option that could become ideal for lack of one feature. These characteristics must be dealt with in detail.
TOP 5 most notable Onyx Boox readers
Darvin 4
This reader regularly gets into reader reviews. The E Ink Carta Plus screen features the highest level of contrast and clarity, the touch screen has a multi-touch function. One of the main advantages is the presence of a backlight, which allows you to use the book in the most seemingly uncomfortable conditions. This is exactly the option when you can afford to relax and read your favorite novel in low evening light.
The book processor has 2 cores, the RAM is not so big - 512 MB, but the built-in memory cannot disappoint - 8 GB, it will be enough for an extensive library. The system version is Android 4.2, but there is the possibility of updating. The Wi-Fi component and the claimed browser allow users to freely work with the Internet.
Darvin Onyx Boox
The weight of this book is 182 grams, there is also a case in the kit, which significantly affects the choice of buyers who plan to use this device often. A few separate words need to be said about the company's covers, their difference is a thoughtful design for those who love not only comfortable, but also beautiful accessories.
Price - from 8490 rubles.
ONYX BOOX Cleopatra 3
This book has a high-resolution screen with multi-touch function, processor performance is lower than that of the previous model, but the MOON Light backlight, as well as the SNOW Field function, should be noted especially.
ONYX BOOX Cleopatra 3
Readable formats are fully supported, the Android system has version 4.0. RAM and internal memory are designed for 1 and 8 GB, respectively. Wi-Fi module and recommended browser allow surfing the Internet anywhere. The weight of the book is more than 200 grams.
This model is interesting in that it has a five-button joystick at the bottom of the screen, but if the user likes the sensor for control more, then mechanical control is not required at all.
Price - from 14490 rubles.
ONYX BOOX Robinson Crusoe 2
Despite the fact that this model has a 6 inch screen, different from the 6 and 8 inch Cleopatra, it has several advantages.
The screen of Robinson Crusoe 2 refers to the screens of the latest generation of electronic ink, but it has another huge plus - it is equipped with a protective glass. This is important for both the phone and the book. It is safe to say that Robinson Crusoe 2 is not afraid of either snow or rain.
ONYX BOOX Robinson Crusoe 2
The screen expectedly has a multi-touch function and Moon light. The processor has 2 cores, it is possible to use the Internet, such as the Wi-Fi module is available. RAM is small for touch phones, but enough for e-books - 512 MB.
Built-in memory is more than enough - 8 GB. Android 4.2 is already a familiar operating system with the ability to update. The book weighs 205 grams, the case is included. There are touch buttons for paging.
Price - from 12490 rubles.
ONYX BOOX MAX 2
This is a brand new model. In the name of this line, marketers have chosen to get away from recognizable names of electronic books. This can become clearer if we consider the functions of the book in terms of technical characteristics. The reader remains the reader as before, but the screen is close to the A4 sheet format, which helps to almost completely avoid scaling when viewing graphs, tables, reading technical manuals or studying textbooks.
The screen has the largest size in the production of the company Boox - 13.3 inches, the new system for the manufacture of screens, which received the addition to the name Mobius Carta, means comfortable reading, preventing eye fatigue.
ONYX BOOX MAX 2
The gadget is equipped with the latest technology. The process is dual-core, the Android system has version 6.0. The kit comes with a cover-cover, a stylus-pen, but the weight of the product has become significantly higher - 550 grams.
Price - from 59 990 rubles.
ONYX BOOX Note
This book combines all the advantages of the above readers. E-Ink Mobius Carta is responsible for the high resolution of the display, it is very comfortable for the eyes to read due to the SNOW Field function, but the screen size is not as large as that of the MAX 2. Android has version 6.0., The processor has 2 cores.
ONYX BOOX Note
RAM and internal memory occupy 2 and 32 GB, respectively. The ability to turn on the mode and transfer files via bluetooth make this book convenient for work. It weighs only 325 grams, but there are also disadvantages in this model. This, of course, can be attributed to the lack of backlight and cover-cover.
Price - from 44990 rub.
E-books for reading Boox - a find for those who value their time, love comfort, and also is a true connoisseur of literature.
The review is not bad, but you should not cheat. Robinson is protected only from drops, but he can’t stand the pressure more than the “capitals” from the condom. And if you immerse completely in water - the probability that he will die is very high. They even indicate in the warranty card that moisture penetration into the case is NOT a warranty case. So, in the case of Robinson, water (or rather, a drop) - protection - is more a marketing ploy than a real chip. Such as his protection is in all smartphones more expensive than 8-10 thousand, and it’s not a wonder in readers for a long time (Kindle also has one). But if we take precisely the protection factor from water, then in this sense the best e-book is only PocketBook 641 Aqua. No options. There is protection according to the IP 57 standard. If you coat with sugar jelly, at least drop in Tomyam soup for half an hour - not a drop and not a bit will get inside.And onyx gets inside a piece of organic matter (porridge, crumbs from cookies) and that's it! Even if it does not break, it will begin to decompose there, grow moldy and lure. So there will be a reading "with a darling" of what is called.