BOOX Palma eBook Reader Mobile ePaper 6G 128G G-Sensor Front Light 16MP Rear Camera (Black)

I absolutely love my BOOX Palma. It’s super lightweight and easy to carry around — like a mini phone-sized eReader. What makes it amazing is that it runs Android, so I can download all my favorite reading apps, including Tomato Novel! The screen is super easy on the eyes, and the performance is smooth for an e-ink device. If you’re looking for a pocket-sized reader that’s also flexible like a phone, this is perfect.

Pros: The boox palma eReader boasts an exceptional form factor, striking the perfect balance between compactness and readability. Despite its small size, the device offers an immersive reading experience that rivals larger eReaders on the market. One of its standout features is the integration of all major reading apps, including Kobo, Kindle, Hoopla, and Libby, into a single e-ink device. This convenience allows users to access a vast library of eBooks from different platforms without needing multiple devices. Additionally, the eReader supports the installation of various apps, but it's advisable to refrain from installing social media apps to maintain focus on reading. This emphasis on concentration enhances the reading experience and promotes a distraction-free environment. Cons: However, the main drawback of this device is its price, which may be considered expensive compared to other eReaders with similar features. Despite its impressive capabilities, the higher cost might deter some potential buyers from investing in this device.

I've been an active Boox Note Air 3c for note taking and pdf reading, and a kindle(s) user. I needed a much more portable reading device and I think Palma nailed it. First, I am not unfamilar to Boox's fast screen refresh technology (present in Air 3c) to be able to scroll pages without ghosting. Palma equally delivers it. It is so smooth and fast to turn or scrolling pages in my read it later apps (like readwise reader, kindle app, newspaper apps etc..). In traditional e-readers, we really don't scroll pages so these android based e-ink devices deliver an entirely different experience. When combined with the fast refresh it feels like a magic to have access to reader apps on an e-ink device. Palma, like other boox devices, provides screen refresh and text DPI optimization settings you can define for all apps or per app. For instance, for reading newspaper apps you can set "fast" with a little compromise to the crispness, and its almost instant scrolling without any ghosting (ghosting is also cleared at the background at this mode, very seamless and smoothly, mostly transparent to the user). So, this device is for people who like to read and use apps of their choice available in Android app store. Imagine a traditional e-reader with super fast scrolling ability with absolutely no or minimal ghosting (depending on your settings you can define). Very well done Boox.

I really like this product and struggled with giving it either 4 or 5 stars - it's very good and I expect I will be using it quite a bit. Overall: If you want a small format e-reader that can work across virtually any document type or e-reader service, this is a great device. That's what it's intended for and, in that arena, it does a great job. As a bonus, you get the full Android operating system and ability to run any of those apps (though many will not work well on a monochromatic screen like this). I was hoping for a good note-taking experience, but it does not provide that. What's good: This product is, essentially, an e-reader. Like a Kindle or other black and white screen device. For that capacity, alone, it is very good. I can read my books every bit as clearly as I can on a phone, tablet or my Kindle e-reader. What makes it a bit better is that it comes with a full Android operating system so you can add any other apps you want. If you need to read on different e-readers, no problem. If you want to read work document by loading something like Word, PowerPoint, etc - also no problem. The form factor is also very nice (assuming you want a smaller e-reader). It's a bit smaller than my mobile phone, much lighter, and easier on the eye for reading. What's okay: Although this device, in my opinion, is meant more for consuming textual information than anything else, you can do more. Surfing the web, watching video content and listening to audio content are all possible. I expect that watching videos, however, is a pretty poor experience (stick with your phone or tablet for that). You could also load and play games but, again, a color display is going to be a better experience. A more realistic scenario may be just responding to emails or creating quick bits of text when needed. What's bad: The only thing I was hoping for was that it would do at least reasonably well that it doesn't really do well at all, is allow me take handwritten notes. I can download popular note-taking apps (I use OneNote) without a problem. But the screen is intended for touch input and, so far, the only stylus I've found that works with it is the rubber-tipped ones that aren't really good for taking notes. The manufacturer didn't mention note taking, thus my conundrum of 4 vs 5 stars. It seems like, however, that a slight update to this device would make it massively helpful for quickly scratching notes into it whenever / wherever you need.

My daily carry! This e-reader from Boox is amazing. I had wanted one but wanted it to be pocket size. Like actually fit in a pocket of jeans not just be called that size. The Palma fits the bill perfectly. Yes there is some ghosting, this is a gen 1 device, its not going to be perfect. It can a bit slow but that is not the end of anything.

This should be a 0 star but can't do that. Whoever thought this was a good idea to sell it in the states was wrong. For one even when you click the United States option, it still sets everything outside of the states. Connecting to the internet is not possible due to this. This is a waste of money for anyone in the states. The concept is great, the size is nice and its great to have an e-reader for all kinds of reading. However, make one that is ACTUALLY states friendly and not just say it is. This is a HUGE waste of time for anyone in the states.

Amazing Android e-reader, I can read my own ebooks files and also log on apps like Kindle, Kobo etc. love the compact size and weight. Can read for hours!

The Boox Palma truly impresses with its great form factor, making it incredibly comfortable to hold and use. The reading experience is nothing short of amazing, leveraging e-ink technology for unparalleled eye comfort. What genuinely surprised me was how highly usable it is as an Android device; the screen updates at an incredibly fast speed for an e-ink display, making it surprisingly viable even for casual video watching (though, naturally, it's not truly recommended for that purpose). The battery life is incredible, lasting for ages on a single charge, around 4 or 5 days in my case with light usage. I also really loved the back texture, which adds a nice tactile feel despite the build. It uses a custom Android OS designed for high usability with large icons tailor made for its e-ink display, so very well thought out User Experience. Now for the caveats. A significant drawback is the lack of a SIM card slot, meaning it's only usable with WiFi. While this can be overcome with a mobile hotspot, it's a definite disappointment for anyone hoping to use it as a primary phone replacement; it's more accurately described as a phone companion. The build, while not terrible, does feel a bit cheap and plasticy. Lastly, a design note: I would recommend the black over the white model, as the light bleed is noticeably visible through the white bezels of the lighter version, which can detract from the experience. It's a great value for someone who is looking for a highly usable e-reader, though being able to use it with a data connection without needing to bring my primary phone would have been ideal. Overall, if you understand its limitations and want an exceptional e-ink reader with versatile Android capabilities in a pocketable form, the Boox Palma is an excellent choice.

Easy to read with E ink. I store movies on it to watch on flight. E-Books and medium app work as well. Night time news reading is not a strain Only thing I dislike is the absence of a 4g slot. Internet connectivity on the go would have made this a perfect reader

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Pocketable, super white and crisp screen, almost doesn’t need the frontlight. This phone sized eink tablet is the best thing that I have bought so far, I use it almost as a phone replacement to reduce my screen time and my eye strain, I’m typing this review on it, it’s very responsive, fast (as far as eink can be) and reading in here is absolutely amazing. Since it’s android you can use any app available in Google Play Store (even though not all apps are optimized to eink or even to B&W).