Get ready for a game-changer! The Boox Palma 2 Pro is a pocket-sized powerhouse, but it's not your typical smartphone. This little device packs a punch and offers a unique reading experience.
For a long time, color E Ink technology has been a sought-after feature, promising an enhanced reading experience for magazines and comics on energy-efficient devices. Boox even ventured into producing E Ink monitors. However, the quality of these displays has been a point of contention. While they do showcase colors, they lack the vibrancy and sharpness of LCD or OLED screens. Take the Palma 2 Pro, for instance; its color mode reduces the sharpness of the display. The touchscreen, with a monochrome resolution of 824 × 1648, drops to 412 × 824 when color is enabled.
But here's where it gets interesting: the second-generation Palma introduces a SIM card slot, not for making calls, but for accessing 5G mobile data alongside Wi-Fi connectivity.
Running on Android 15 straight out of the box, Boox has stepped up its game, often opting for older versions of Google's mobile OS in the past. While upgrades are not guaranteed, and official Google services support is lacking, Boox has a clever workaround to install the Play Store on its devices.
And this is the part most people miss: the Boox Palma 2 Pro is not just a reader, it's a versatile Android device.
You can pre-order this pocket-sized reader now for $399.99, and it's expected to start shipping around November 14.
So, what do you think? Is the Boox Palma 2 Pro a step towards a more sustainable and unique reading experience, or is it just a gimmick? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
