New York, February 3, 2016. – MacCenter company, the exclusive distributor of ONYX International products in America, Ukraine and Belarus, presents ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 model, continuing the series of e-book reading devices, dedicated to the great travelers. Equipped with E Ink Carta backlit screen, 8 GB flash memory and microSD card capability. A book reader is the perfect companion for people who like to read both at home and on the go and who don’t need the extra features
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The ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 features a 6-inch E Ink Carta display with 14:1 contrast ratio and a resolution of 758 by 1024 pixels. The screens of this type do not glare or glare in the sun, so it’s easy to read with them, for example, on the beach.
Softly adjustable MOON Light function provides comfortable reading in bad light conditions, e.g. in transport or at home in the evening. The case has ergonomic buttons on the sides of the screen for comfortable grip.
The book reader is powered by Android 4.2 and a dual-core processor clocked at 1 GHz. It also has 512MB of RAM and 8GB of flash memory with up to 32GB of memory cards, and a 1,700mAh battery provides long battery life.
ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 in compact and lightweight design, supports all popular file formats and allows you to read documents in a large number of European and Asian languages. Comes with a stylish “smart” cover that protects your device, and when you close it automatically puts it in sleep mode.
ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 in black and dark gray is now on sale and available for a recommended retail price of 8,990 Dollars.
Specifications
| Display | Screen: E Ink Carta, 6 inches, 758 x 1024 resolution, 14:1 contrast, 16 grayscale |
| Backlight | MOON Light |
| Pouch case | With function to put the device to sleep mode |
| Operating system | Android 4.2 |
| Programming language | Java |
| Control options | Side flip buttons, five-position joystick |
| Processor | 1 GHz, 2-core |
| RAM | 512MB |
| ROM | 8,196 MB |
| Expansion slot | For microSD microSDHC Trans Flash memory cards up to 32GB |
| Wired interface | microUSB |
| Supported file formats | Graphic: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP Others: DjVu, PDF DRM , PDF non-DRM |
| Dictionaries | StarDict English-American and American-English Dictionaries with possibility of adding dictionaries |
| Battery | Lithium-ion, capacity – 1700 mAh |
| Dimensions | 170 x 117 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 169 g |
| Accessories | Device, cover, USB cable, wall charger, quick start guide, warranty card |
| Warranty period | 1 year |
| Standards conformance | CE EAC |
What features does the ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 have that make it an affordable book reader?
The ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 is an affordable book reader that offers several features that make it a popular choice for budget-conscious readers. Some of the key features that make it stand out include a high-resolution E Ink display for a crisp reading experience, adjustable front light for reading in various lighting conditions, and long battery life that can last weeks on a single charge. Additionally, it supports various e-book formats, has expandable storage for a large library of books, and offers customization options for a personalized reading experience. Overall, the ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 provides great value for its price point, making it a practical choice for avid readers on a budget.
What are the main features of the ONYX BOOX Columbus 2 book reader and how does it compare to other affordable book readers in terms of quality and functionality?