The e-book Onyx Boox Amundsen, which will be discussed in the article, is one of the available e-book readers of this manufacturer and series separately. The approximate cost is 7 thousand rubles. Previously, this price category allowed the device to be located among mid-range devices. To date, this model belongs to the numerous "state employees". The device is devoid of interesting and convenient features such as touch screen and support for wireless networks. But it is unlikely that the e-book has become worse in fulfilling its direct duties. Let's talk about the device in more detail later.
Package
The manufacturer, together with the device, supplies a cable for connecting to a computer and documentation. The bundle is more than standard for Onyx Boox Amundsen. Reviews about her are as neutral as possible. On charger manufacturersaved.
Packaging
If earlier the boxes of devices from this manufacturer were interesting and enchanting, now this feature has come to naught. However, standard packaging is still great for gift wrapping. In the center of the cover, the buyer will notice a portrait of Roald Amundsen. It is framed in blue. The top and bottom ends of the box are decorated with unusual stripes. Above the portrait, the manufacturer placed the name of the device. It is difficult not to see it, since the font size is considerable. Below the image you can see some information from his biography, as well as a short story about why the Norwegian traveler became so famous.
There is a text in the box. It will allow you to find out the technical characteristics of the e-book. It also describes which languages and formats the device supports, how comfortable it is to work with it, and also describes the performance.
Exterior design
The described book is a good example of a really budget device. The manufacturer abandoned all additional options, leaving only basic functions. The buyer will not find in this model either bluetooth, or a wireless module, or a player. Cover, lighting and other features are also missing. At the same time, the manufacturer took care of a good design solution. We can say that the budget tool turned out to be really inexpensive, not disgusting to potential buyers.
The Onyx Boox Amundsen package does not include a case, so either you should buy it right away,or treat the display as carefully as possible. The body is made of plastic. Some traces remain on the back surface. From the front, too, but they are almost invisible, since the entire front part is occupied by the screen. Under it you can see the joystick control. To turn on the device, use the button on the top. The key, which is located on the left, is responsible for the action menu. Thanks to her, you can go back, forward, open a book, close it. Since the screen is non-touch, you will have to remember the old days associated with the use of push-button devices.
Features
The Onyx Boox Amundsen book (read reviews about it below) weighs only 170 g. Its dimensions are quite small: 17 × 11.7 × 0.8 cm. The device is produced in several colors: there are black, gray and white options. The book is easy to hold with one hand and fits in your pocket as well.
Assembly done well, no complaints about it. The connector for connecting a USB cable and a port for an external drive are located on the bottom end. Many consumers are pleasantly surprised that it is possible to work with a memory card.
The device operates on a processor clocked at 1 Hz. There is not much RAM (512 MB), but it is quite enough for fast browsing. Small braking is noticeable when opening a book, menu. Consumers do not complain about this, arguing their position by the fact that the main thing in such a device is instant page turning. Built-in memoryis 8 GB. The space can be increased by using an external drive. A 32 GB memory card will allow you to work with a large amount of books.
Opens over 12 popular text files. As well as 3-4 image formats. To open the PDF file, you do not have to install any additional software, as it is already available. Display is fast; TXT format opens instantly.
The e-book runs on Android version 4.2. Unfortunately, if there is a desire to change any software, then you can use the ability to download installation files directly to the device's memory. The manufacturer did not provide a built-in store.
The device is preinstalled with a standard program for reading books, which is more than logical. There is a menu "Gallery", a couple of dictionaries and a calculator. All settings are standard for the operating system, there is nothing new or different.
Screen
The manufacturer got rid of additional layers of the display when creating Onyx Boox Amundsen. Reviews about this nuance are positive. What did it affect? The perception of pages and contrast has changed for the better, the substrate has become even whiter. However, many buyers hardly notice the difference. The diagonal is 6 inches. Resolution: 768 × 1024 px. Reading is comfortable, the eyes do not get tired. During the process, it is easy to quickly increase or decrease the font. If you press the joystick, you can call up an additional menu. It contains optionstranslator, highlight text, go to any of the pages of the book, select the display mode, rotate the display and auto scroll.
Work offline
The book has a 1700 mAh battery. The manufacturer promises that you will have to charge the device no more than once a month. Such an indicator can be considered quite real, since there is no backlight and wireless network.
Positive customer reviews
What do buyers consider positive? TXT and PDF formats open as quickly as possible, which makes it easier to interact with the device. The quality of the assembly and the materials used, the low cost, the high speed of work are noticed by all owners. In addition, there is an easy-to-use and interesting interface. The exterior design, although modest, attracts buyers who love minimalism. Long battery life, impressive built-in storage and a 32 GB memory card will only improve the experience of interacting with the device. Navigation also received positive comments. In general, none of the buyers regretted purchasing the device.
Negative customer reviews
About this model, either they do not write negative reviews, or they complain about the lack of backlight, wireless module and other "goodies". This nuance can be called a distinctive feature of the Onyx Boox Amundsen model. Reviews are sometimes too controversial.
However, one cannot speak of the objectivity of such negative commentsaccount for. The manufacturer immediately focused on the cheapness of this model due to the abandonment of the functions already familiar to buyers. This does not affect the performance of the main tasks assigned to the device.
Results
If you buy the book Onyx Boox Amundsen, the review of which is presented in the article, at retail, you will have to pay no more than 10 thousand rubles for it. Online prices vary widely. This e-book is suitable for those who need a budget device with a minimum set of functions. If suddenly some format does not open, you can always download an additional program. The fact that the manufacturer has installed the Android operating system determines the presence of specific advantages. The device itself has two main advantages: a good and high-quality screen and stable software. Using this e-book is easy and simple.
