ONYX BOOX Magellan 5 is an E Reader with a 6” E Ink Carta Plus screen and great technical specifications. The device is produced in a classic shell with side page turning buttons. The screen of this model has the highest resolution and contrast for this size. Magellan 5 is based on a high-performance Qualcomm processor and has 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. The built-in Wi-Fi module allows you to use network services, and Bluetooth 5.0 allows you to connect wireless devices including headphones and speakers. Thanks to the Android 11 operating system a number of additional third-party apps can be installed into the device. The pre-installed audio player makes it possible to listen to the music and audiobooks, and the TTS (Text-to-Speech) function allows you to voice text files. The E Reader has useful auxiliary applications: a dictionary, an online translator, wireless file transfer services and others. The model can be an excellent choice for those who plan to use various additional functions along with reading.

Screen frontlit system

The MOON Light 2 technology enables one to use the device in the dark or under poor lighting conditions. When this function is on, soft luminescence of the screen comfortable for reading in dark rooms is being generated. It also has a color temperature control and, thanks to the Flicker-Free technology, this screen frontlit system is perfectly smooth.

Touch control

The capacitive touch screen with the Multi-touch function provides convenient control when reading or setting the device: scrolling, zooming, running the context menu and much more. Controlling the E Reader is as convenient as using a smartphone or tablet.

Outstanding technical specifications

An up-to-date 4-core processor together with 2 GHz clock rate and 2 GB of RAM ensure a comfort work with the most difficult documents. And 32 GB of nonvolatile memory and a slot for microSD cards allow the user to store a large library of necessary ebooks and documents.

Format support

The BOOX software allows you to open files of various text and graphic formats. When reading you can change font style and size, disposition of pages, insert bookmarks, and zoom documents at will.

OTG

The device supports OTG thanks to which you can connect additional peripherals that do not require drivers.

Easy content transfering

Along with a standard mode of copying ebooks into the device with the help of a USB-cable, you may use Wi-Fi to transfer files when connected to the Internet. The cloud PUSH-service BooxDrop is also available.

The built-in Bluetooth 5.0 module allows you to connect external accessories such as keyboards or headphones to listen to audio.

Audio player and TTS

The model has a pre-installed audio player which allows you to listen to the music and audiobooks. To use it, just connect earphones or speakers to the device via Bluetooth and run a corresponding file. The device also supports a TTS (Text-To-Speech) function which can make sound text files.

Possibility to install applications

The Magellan 5 model is based on the Android 11 operating system and allows you to install and use various third-party apps, which significantly expand the possibilities of using the device. It is also possible to use online bookstores.

Long-lasting work

Low power consumption by the E Ink display and the battery capacity of 3000 mAh provides long-lasting autonomous work.

Language support

The BOOX allows the user to read documents in different world languages. Among them there are such languages as Russian, English, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese and many others. You can also translate words and text fragments with the help of online services provided in the device.

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