BOYUE Likebook Plus
Boyue Likebook plus (Also known as the Boyue Paper in Chinese markets).
- Made by: Boeye
- Released: 2017?
- Predecessor: Plus is replaced with Mars.
- Languages Supported: 80 languages.
- File Types Supported: ePub, PDF, FB2, TXT, MOBI, RTF, HTML, DJVU
Overview
This is a portable large screen reader with high resolution. Supports horizontal display and margin trimming for great PDF reading. Has a real-time translation function and dictionary support. Has bookmark and annotation features.
The eBook reader that comes with Boyue is FBReader. Some complain that the included version does not support the customization. Of course, since it is Android other readers are also available.
Likebook Mars
The 2018 replacement with double the RAM, a color-shifting front light, and Android 6.0.1 installed.
Note that China hides the Google store. It is installed but must be enabled. It is fully fledged 6.0 it just has a skin over most of it and does not have the traditional notification shade. To get the Play Store the framework must be enabled so that it will show up and work. See MobileRead discussion.
Software update
Likebook Mars New FW: V1.0.6-2019012522: released January 2019.
- PDF column and reflow function added;
- Status bar function added (Task Manager)
- Support Kindle thesaurus (mobi format)
- Add third-party app settings function
- Status bar system contrast adjustment added
- The adjustment of the bookshelf and the home UI; the function of new folder returning to the superior folder added
- Book of bookshelf rescan function added
- Regal brush mode of the reading interface added
- The bug that apks cannot keep the setting of original two-color temperature light repaired
Specifications
- Dimensions: 198 x 144 x 8.3 mm
- Weight: 290 gr.
- Screen: 7.8" 300 ppi 16 grayscale, adjustable front light, color shifts in Mars model.
- Resolution 1872 x 1404 E Ink Carta
- screen size for Mars from a vendor: 158.18 x 118.64 mm (6.228" x 4.671")
- Connectors: 3.5mm earphone jack, micro USB
- Wake up: Has an in-built hall/ magnetic sensor. Auto wake up when cover (when used with supported flip/ folio case) is opened and hibernation when closed.
- CPU: Quadcore Cortex A9 1.5 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB, 2 GB in Mars model.
- Storage: 16 GB (12.9 GB available for books)
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g supports download and online reading.
- OS: Android 4.2.2, 6.0.1 in Mars model.
- Battery 2800 mHH, 12days at 1 hour per day, recharge in 4-5 hours.
- FileTypes: ePub, PDF, FB2, TXT, MOBI, RTF, HTML, DJVU
- Audio support with Bluetooth 4.1 or headphone jack.
History
unknown
See Also
- http://www.boyue.com/ in Chinese and mostly images so not translatable using Google.
- Spanish Sales web site most data comes from here.
- Icarus Illumina XL HD is a rebrand of the Boyue Likebook Plus hardware.
- Likebook Mars at http://es.Aliexpress.com