Onyx Kaleido 3 with GOOGLE PLAY | Boox Tab Mini C Review

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Onyx never seems to disappoint. This unit is one of the most capable and portable color e-paper devices on the market. Kaleido 3, 300 PPI and a whopping 5,000 mAh battery. You even get a Pen Plus in the box, although it would have been nice to have a Pen 2 Pro with the eraser. Google Play is front and centre ready to go, and there's really no shortcomings aside from it not having an SD card, and editing PDF files.
The Tab Mini C is designed for two things, consuming content and creating content. You can draw, edit and doodle. You can read ebooks, manga or webtoons in full color, either with Android apps or sideloading your own. You can listen to audiobooks, podcasts or music, which is an added bonus. I like being able to sign PDF files with a stylus, such as contracts or tax forms.
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@BrianHallmond 11 ай бұрын

Man! Appreciating these videos. I just ordered the Mini c! :D

@Tugennov 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review. How does the weight feel when reading? Would you be comfortable reading with this in one hand for a long time? Cheers.

@vladislavkaras491 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review!

@kat.inthesky 11 ай бұрын

I'm only interested in it to readr content with color without hurting my eyes. Now I don't know if it would be worth the price and I should stay with black and white e reader

@Dr.Akakia Ай бұрын

E-ink reader do not hurt your eyes...and you do not need color for reading...

@boo1963 11 ай бұрын

The lack of SD slot and limited built in memory means this is a pass for me. I also find it ironic that a review by e-reader puts the book/comic abilities second to raving about the note taking.

@wernerarts 11 ай бұрын

USB OTG works perfectly and the file format doesn't matter

@boo1963 11 ай бұрын

@wernerarts yes but that forces me to carry around an external storage accessory which can be easily lost or forgotten, something built into the device is a lot more convenient letting me just grab my reader as I'm leaving the house without the hassle. It is also possible for me to access my Google drive but again it has the problems of connecting to WiFi when I'm out and the size of my downloads. My photography magazine I subscribe to is normal 600mb to 800mb for example.

@wernerarts 11 ай бұрын

@@boo1963 I only use the Tab Mini C as a reading device at home - sticks etc. don't matter. For the time being, I still have the Poke 5 for on the go, which I will replace with the Palma (Tab X with small screen + SD)

@Election-sv6ok 10 ай бұрын

Guys, would you be able to usee Facebook on this?

@18000rpm 10 ай бұрын

The lip prevents the screen from getting scratched when you place it downwards.

@rodrigocastillo204 11 ай бұрын

What about the 5000 mAh battery? I keep charging my nova air c very often, that's uncomfortable. And 32 gb gets to really 20 gb for storage cause of android.

@BrianHallmond 11 ай бұрын

"Hey, look at that. Cents" Lmaooo, gold.

@marlonorellana9302 6 ай бұрын

if this had an sd card reader it would have gotten my money, i got the note air 3 c. because of the sd card and while the 10.3 inch screen comes in useful sometimes i much prefer the smaller size to carry around and read

@hjsworld3299 7 ай бұрын

Nice review. Question if you allow me. If you switch to B/W , will it have the same reading experience of other ink ereaders, like in the sun?

@Dr.Akakia Ай бұрын

Yes, 150 ppi in color mode, 300 ppi in B.W mode... It is an e ink reader and it will do that job at its best

@GrrregDavies 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! Just one question, can screen speed be set on a per app basis? For example, could you set KZfaq to always launch at the fastest speed? Thanks!

@yamaddahk 11 ай бұрын

I saw on another review channel of the mini c that yes it can be set for individual apps

@GrrregDavies 11 ай бұрын

@@yamaddahk wow, that's great news. Thanks!

@olegkirov686 11 ай бұрын

So good

@Gallery90 11 ай бұрын

I received my Mini C yesterday, which will be an upgrade from my Nova Air2. I’m not quite to the point where I can compare speeds and the display experience, but I do have a couple of quick observations. -- I like the Mini C’s more Android-ish interface. It seems more natural to me, based on my Android phone and Android tablets. The color, though not vibrant, does make the app icons a little more friendly. Because of the reader and note-taking focus of these products, I think the Mini C’s balance of Android and BOOX commands is a good compromise and much better than the version on the Nova Air2 (and similar B&W models of that vintage). -- The color also seems to give an overall better user experience. Going from 100 dpi to 150 dpi in color helps. With the news apps (I read several of them) the muddy B&W interfaces were sometimes a bit of a pain. -- As other reviews have mentioned, the case is surprisingly good. One thing to note is that the box for the case is labeled “BOOX Tab Mini Series”, which I can only take to mean that we should see a B&W replacement for the Nova Air2 soon. I’ll still be looking for a third-party case, since I like having a hand strap when reading, and also like an elastic stylus loop - my favorite BOOX Stylus is the (non-magnetic) triangular with eraser. (I also ordered the pro stylus - belt and suspenders.) -- One thing I noticed in CPU-Z (downloaded from the Google App Store) is that on the Device screen, it shows the model as the TabMiniC (BOOX), but lists the screen size as 10.32 inches and the Screen Density as 226 ppi. The SOC data is exactly the same for both the Nova Air2 and the Mini C.

@kat.inthesky 10 ай бұрын

How is the black and white content ? I don't need the kindle white, but something that's not too dark to need to have the lights on the device on all the time

@Gallery90 10 ай бұрын

@@kat.inthesky I'm fine with it. The Mini C replaces the Kindle Page White. You have controls for both the overall brightness of the screen and the color temperature. I've been reading books like crazy lately, often with the Mini C on the dining room table (bright room lighting) while I eat, but I also use it in the living room (more subdued) and sometimes in bed (dim lighting). However, compared side-by-side with a Kindle Page White with the lighting turned off, the Mini C page is darker. I don't have something to make a direct comparison, but it generally, the Mini C at mid-setting for brightness is about the same as the Kindle with the lights off. I have not found this as a problem and I run the Mini C at about 75% brightness and the color temp somewhere around the mid-point.

@DanielKravetz 10 ай бұрын

If you'd be so kind, I have a few questions, I'm looking to buy either the Air2 or the Mini C... Is the writing feel of the display different between the air2 and the mini c? When reading using the front light, how is the battery usage with the mini? Would you say that the Mini is overall better (ignoring the price difference)? Do you use any screen protector/paper-ish gizmo?

@Gallery90 10 ай бұрын

@@DanielKravetz I haven't done that much note taking with the Mini C, but my initial impressions are that they are about the same. I'm happy with the battery life. Probably not as good as a current Kindle PaperWhite, but I'll go a week -- generally read with Mini C on a book easel whilst eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. No screen protector. The biggest advantage of the Mini C over the Air2 is the combination of color and a more Android-ish interface. Combined with the color, it just makes for a better user experience. (I have and Android phone and two Android tablets) One thing I haven't tested yes it how the screen renders PDFs. I don't know if a document is rendered differently in B&W vs color.

@Election-sv6ok 10 ай бұрын

How is playing KZfaq on this? How about Facebook?

@littlehelper4596 11 ай бұрын

Will there be a tab mini c vs. Nova Air c comparison video?

@victorxmaster634 9 ай бұрын

I don’t see a reason because nova air c is kaleido plus and tab mini c is kaleido 3 joust search a comparison of the 2 screen types

@cofresinfondo7196 4 ай бұрын

@@victorxmaster634 I don't seee comparison of kalei plus and kalei 3 anywhere

@tahirahmed33 8 ай бұрын

Is the lights at the top uneven ... My one is uneven at the top , at bottom is fine

@faithfamilyandfuntech5062 Ай бұрын

Would a surface pen work with this

@tahirahmed33 8 ай бұрын

The kindle scribe premium pen works perfectly on the mini c , even better than the basic boox pen, this Mini c is a perfect compliment to my main eink deice the kindle scribe 10.2 device

@sehuno 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Let me know about the pen name recommended in the video.

@khamisa.5384 11 ай бұрын

Looking for Kaliedo 3 full size A4

@bokkoman 11 ай бұрын

Can you comfortably read manga/comics with this without zooming? Or would the bigger brother be a better option?

@kat.inthesky 11 ай бұрын

For manga is perfect, but comics may be bigger so maybe it will be more comfortable the tab ultra

@ambulatorioveterinariodott3768 10 ай бұрын

How much the battery lasts?

@KishanLal-yz1bl 8 ай бұрын

Can anyone help me out. Does it support split screen?

@EnglishPolishOnline Ай бұрын

So basically it has no reds and no greens? Just bluish and pinkish colors? Still, very impressive. I'm looking forward to saturated e-ink screens.

@TheFutureIsYellow 10 ай бұрын

Can you still use the stylus in the native ereader app and make written annotations in the margins?

@rrich2709 7 ай бұрын

Did you get an answer?

@Ven7678 2 ай бұрын

My tab mini c system software problem have how to re install system

@buttsbrown2442 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm... The mini or the ultra... All about that ideal size.

@rodrigocastillo204 11 ай бұрын

And the weight. The ultra is a good work tool, to use on a desktop. Meanwhile the mini c is perfect to hold in one hand without getting tired.

@mayradayful 7 ай бұрын

Hello, sorry to bother you. I have a paper white from 2010. I would like to know if for reading native PDF files you can make the font larger or you are stuck like in the kindle. Also I would only read pdfs and kindle books, should I get just a boox e reader instead of a colour one? Thank you for your advice it is very much needed.

@staffan144 Ай бұрын

PDF is not about kindle. PDF files always have pre set font size / layout. If the screen of the device is larger, everything of the PDF will be shown larger.

@mayradayful Ай бұрын

@@staffan144 thank you!

@staffan144 Ай бұрын

@@mayradayful and black an white ereaders still have better resolution and better lighting conditions/contrast than color e-ink, and better prices too for the black and white!

@Carmelious 10 ай бұрын

You keep mentioning the glowlight to get good color. Is it also needed for b&w? Is it uncomfortable to read without glowlight?

@goodereader 10 ай бұрын

Not at all. Black and white can be viewed as is

@rusinekpawelll Ай бұрын

Can someone please tell how does translation works during reading?

@reijiriho 11 ай бұрын

such a weird decision not to have an SD card. I was planning to get this one, thinking I would be loading a lot of textbooks, magazines and comics on this as well as productivity apps but 64Gb seems a bit small for all that 😦

@abdou-co9kb 10 ай бұрын

Bruh 64gb should be more than enough for this

@reijiriho 10 ай бұрын

@abdou-co9kb not always the case, bruh. The OS itself can take up to 20gb and some comics can be like 1gb or so. I have a 64gb ipad that I use just for reading and I have to keep deleting stuff. It's worse if you are also listening to audiobooks.

@abdou-co9kb 10 ай бұрын

@@reijiriho wow okay Have only been using kindle files so far and they are always very small Didn't know comics etc can be that big Epub files for example are mostly less than 1mb

@adrianscarlett 7 ай бұрын

4:40 i'm really hoping for a real vector tool with functionality like inkscape.

@isaacradford3715 10 ай бұрын

Does it have a warm back light?

@yensteel 4 ай бұрын

Yes

@wowcolors 2 ай бұрын

Did Onyx get renamed to Boox?

@samsungtv4u 11 ай бұрын

??????????? Is there a color ink android with GPS out there or is there a way to install a GPS onto the available devices.

@ShadowDrakken 8 ай бұрын

What are you on man? It looks great with the glow light off...

@goodereader 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support

@vladx4845 6 ай бұрын

-8% for 14 min?

@dobermanalfa1 10 ай бұрын

9:49 Criminal ghosting there...

@TheSecurityAgency 6 ай бұрын

How come this Chinese Android tablet costs €500, while the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro 2nd with OLED costs €379? Samsung Galaxy S9 FE €430 Maybe I'm missing something catastrophically important like a super advanced alien tech in the form of a color E-Ink. I'd be willing to buy such a product, but there's no way I'd pay the same for E-Ink as I would for OLED. 300 euros is an absolute maximum.

@celticchrys 11 ай бұрын

If only it had some degree of waterproofing. Stunningly stupid that they would leave out such an essential feature.

@Shadsix Ай бұрын

welp i was pretty on board till the "No SD card poped up"

@Dr.Akakia Ай бұрын

Meh, as a reader i prefer black n white, i do not need color

@vipersilent_rab 3 ай бұрын

+400 USD for another countries O¬O Nope

@Bozo--- 8 ай бұрын

Color 150ppi, no thanks

@goodereader 8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what this comment means, that's literally the highest PPI available for the industry

@wonderalicez 6 ай бұрын

get an ipad lol this is for ereaders

@boredguy5531 11 ай бұрын

Hello, sorry for being out of topic. But can anyone tell me eReader that is not based on Android? I have InkPad Color, its based on Linux, and I loved it. If anyone know another brand/model that don't use Android please do let me know.

@goodereader 11 ай бұрын

Pocketbook Kindle

@mos6581com 11 ай бұрын

ReMarkable is Linux based, and you can fiddle with the OS, install your own packages etc. Pine64 also have an eInk Linux tablet in the works, it's still very early days though and the software just isn't there yet.

@boredguy5531 11 ай бұрын

@@goodereader Actually my InkPad is by PB. And I have Kindle 4th Gen that I've stopped using long ago. Thanks anyway.

@boredguy5531 11 ай бұрын

@@mos6581com Remarkable is too big. But I will have a look at Pine64. Thank you.

@mos6581com 11 ай бұрын

@@boredguy5531 All I'll say about the Pine64 PineNote is that its less an eReader and more a Linux computer that happens to have an eink display and pen digitizer.