Boox T68

Boox T68 Lynx

Boox T68 Lynx

• Made by: Onyx
• Released: June 2014, see later BOOX C76XL
• Predecessor: None
• Languages Supported: multiple
• File Types Supported: PDF, EPUB, TXT, DJVU, HTML, RTF, FB2, DOC, MOBI, CHM, PDB, ... (any format supported by an android app)

Overview

Android 4.0 eReader with a 6.8" 1440x1080 frontlit 2 points E-Ink touchscreen similar to the Kobo Aura HD's.

Specifications

• CPU: Cortex-A9 1G Hz
• RAM: 512M LPDDR2
• OS: Android 4.0
• Screen: 6.8" Ultra HD using E Ink Pearl with 16 level grayscale, 1440 X 1080, 265dpi
  • Touch screen: Capacitive touch (two point) with built-in front light
• Memory: 4GB (3.5GB available for eBooks)
  • expansion: MicroSD up to 32GB
• Audio: 3.5mm plug
• USB: Micro usb 2.0
• Wireless: WiFi (802.11b/g/n) , Bluetooth 2.1 & BT 4.0
• Battery: 1700mAh Polymer Li-on
  • Runtime: Around 2 weeks （open front light）
• Adapter: 5.0V，1A
  • Charging: Around 3 hours
• Size: 194.2 x 132 x 8.8mm
• Color: Black
• Weight: 236g
• Operating Temp. 0°C- 50°C
• eBook Format: PDF, EPUB, TXT, DJVU, HTML, RTF, FB2, DOC, MOBI, CHM, PDB
• Photo Format: PNG, JPG, GIF ,BMP
• Audio Format: WAV , MP3, TTS
• Software: Web Browser, Notes, Annotation
• Dictionary: Support for multiple languages.
• Refresh: A2 / Partial / Full fresh selection for best clarity or best page turn speed.
• DRM Adobe DRM
• Update: Support MicroSD card / OTA (over the air) update
• Certification CE, Rohs

History

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See Also

• http://www.onyx-international.com/en/products_ny.php?serial=4642
• mobileread forum : (Onyx Forum) Onyx Boox T68 Available Soon : http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225652
• Mobileread forum discussion about this wiki page
  • (News Forum) New 6.8 inch eReader from Onyx now available in the US : http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2858856
• (chinese) official Onyx Boox T forum : http://bbs.onyx-international.com.cn/forum-103-1.html

Dealers

The firmware of the device you are supplied may vary with the dealer you choose. The ereader-store in Germany provides what appears to be the Onyx stock firmware, whilst Arta Tech calls its version of the device the Lynx and includes Ivona TTS and a Polish Reader Store with its firmware. It is unclear what other differences exist between these two firmware versions.
(Discussion on the different versions of the device)
(The "ereader-store firmware" can not be installed "straight" on Arta Tech Lynx T68 devices but you can use the method and tools provided by booxtor)

Poland

• onyx-boox.com - shipping worldwide (Operated by Arta Tech)

Germany

• Ereader-Store.de (by booxtor, offering support in http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241946 ) - shipping worldwide
• ebook-reader-vergleich.de

USA

• Sold by Arta Tech, fullfilled by Amazon (Arta Tech also operates onyx-boox.com)

Netherlands

• e-readerweb.nl
• easereader.nl

Russia

• The T68 is apparently sold as the "ONYX BOOX T76ML CLEOPATRA" by onyx-boox.ru, discussions : http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2864261#post2864261

France

• Vendu par ArtaTech et expédié par Amazon (Arta Tech gere aussi onyx-boox.com)

Notable resources and articles

English

Articles

• (the-ebook-reader) Video Review of Onyx Boox T68 Lynx, 6.8″ Android 4.0 E Ink eReader (25 minutes video review)
  • (Video) Kobo Aura HD vs Onyx Boox T68 Lynx Comparison Review : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdjYRAy5YvE
• (the-digital-reader) Review: Onyx Boox T68 Lynx eReader \ Android Tablet
• (the-digital-reader) My Onyx Boox T68 has Arrived – What Should I Do With It? (a lot of useful tips and tricks in the comments)
  • "Swap" the internal and external SD cards (to get more space on the internal card) : http://the-digital-reader.com/2014/06/13/onyx-boox-t68-arrived/#comment-527859

Tips and tricks

• (MobileRead/Booxtor) How to install "incompatible" apps to Boox M96+T68. IVONA TTS, ACAPELA TTS etc.
• (MobileRead/Levante) How to enter the recovery mode

Espanol

• (tinta-e) Review Onyx Boox T68(1): introducción a su uso como ewriter (video) (english automatic translation : how to use the T68 as an "ewriter")
  • (Video)(MR Forum/Booxtor) Onyx Boox T68 UHDML. Using of External USB Keyboard and Mouse. The same works with M96

Deutsch

• (allesebook) Anleitung: Onyx Boox T68 Root – so geht’s (english automatic translation : Instructions: how to root the Onyx Boox T68)
  • Note: Towelroot v1 required to root T68 - the newer v3 will fail. (v1 download link )