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popular Posted by backw00dz • Oct 23, 2024
popular Posted by backw00dz • Oct 23, 2024

BOOX Palma Mobile ePaper 6G 128G (White) - Free shipping w/ prime $245.99

$246

$280

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This is a cool device that works as a mini-ereader and can even fill in for some use cases if you're trying to limit phone use. I'm not sure this is slick, but I've been watching the price for a while and it hasn't gone below list price since August.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQ7VRNFS
  • A Phone-Like Experience on ePaper: Witness the new form of ePaper technology. With a sleek form factor and an aspect ratio that is commonly seen on smartphones, the Palma fits snugly into your bag and can be comfortably held in the palm of your hand.
  • Effortless Use with Custom Widgets: Create a personalized home screen in Palma using widgets, exactly as on your phone. And see the most important messages and updates without having to launch an app.
  • Comfort and Power, in Balance: Embrace a healthy lifestyle on ePaper. You can view your everyday content without eye fatigue on its state-of-the-art E Ink Carta 1200 display² with an ultra crisp resolution of 300 PPI.
  • Feel the Flowable Interaction: Every operation goes smooth and seamless with each detail purely displayed. All is brought to life by our latest BOOX Super Refresh Technology³ with our new display enhancement algorithm to reduce ghosting, driven by the integrated GPU.
  • Navigation Made Simple: Do a lot more with the customizable Function Button⁴, from going back or performing a full refresh, to accessing the E Ink center or taking a screenshot. You can also tailor the Volume Buttons⁵ to turn pages or act as scrolling buttons.
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This is a cool device that works as a mini-ereader and can even fill in for some use cases if you're trying to limit phone use. I'm not sure this is slick, but I've been watching the price for a while and it hasn't gone below list price since August.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQ7VRNFS
  • A Phone-Like Experience on ePaper: Witness the new form of ePaper technology. With a sleek form factor and an aspect ratio that is commonly seen on smartphones, the Palma fits snugly into your bag and can be comfortably held in the palm of your hand.
  • Effortless Use with Custom Widgets: Create a personalized home screen in Palma using widgets, exactly as on your phone. And see the most important messages and updates without having to launch an app.
  • Comfort and Power, in Balance: Embrace a healthy lifestyle on ePaper. You can view your everyday content without eye fatigue on its state-of-the-art E Ink Carta 1200 display² with an ultra crisp resolution of 300 PPI.
  • Feel the Flowable Interaction: Every operation goes smooth and seamless with each detail purely displayed. All is brought to life by our latest BOOX Super Refresh Technology³ with our new display enhancement algorithm to reduce ghosting, driven by the integrated GPU.
  • Navigation Made Simple: Do a lot more with the customizable Function Button⁴, from going back or performing a full refresh, to accessing the E Ink center or taking a screenshot. You can also tailor the Volume Buttons⁵ to turn pages or act as scrolling buttons.

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Oct 23, 2024
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sidarous
Oct 23, 2024
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Been waiting for this, rarely on sale. Still hoping for a sub 200 price though. Repped.
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SlickCrayon1512
Oct 23, 2024
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Own several. They all have issues with very slow responding. I'm not saying it's bad just understand what you are buying. It's…meh for most people
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BoastfulName6856
Oct 23, 2024
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Quote from SlickCrayon1512 :
Own several. They all have issues with very slow responding. I'm not saying it's bad just understand what you are buying. It's…meh for most people
I have one and the responsiveness is the same or better as other eink devices. Really handy for using apps designed for the phone form factor. Just don't expect it to be as fast as phones.

Btw pricewise I got it at msrp but official case included. Offers better grip and a bit more protection. I'd still be careful with putting any pressure on the screen. Google boox broken screen.
Last edited by BoastfulName6856 October 22, 2024 at 09:50 PM.
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supernoman
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2nd gen just announced is probably why this is on sale.
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BoastfulName6856
Oct 23, 2024
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Quote from supernoman :
2nd gen just announced is probably why this is on sale.
I wouldn't call a $25 discount "on sale"... Plus the 2nd gen doesn't offer much (if anything) in improvements.
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karishbhr7
Oct 23, 2024
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Just preordered the Palma 2. This sale isn't steep enough to justify not getting the new one, especially when you factor in resale value down the line.
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Korbo
Oct 23, 2024
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Nifty, I didn't know these existed!
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Oct 23, 2024
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Cin-37
Oct 23, 2024
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I would love a phone like this, some sort of "dumb phone" with access to necessities. They are so close with this one.
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Oct 23, 2024
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backw00dz
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Quote from karishbhr7 :
Just preordered the Palma 2. This sale isn't steep enough to justify not getting the new one, especially when you factor in resale value down the line.
Ah, that explains the price decrease. Didn't see they announced the Palma 2 yesterday. Agreed, about price - seems like if this went below $200 would be worth it, otherwise just go with the new device at $280
Oct 23, 2024
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Windowsrookie
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Quote from BoastfulName6856 :
I wouldn't call a $25 discount "on sale"... Plus the 2nd gen doesn't offer much (if anything) in improvements.
2nd Gen has a better CPU, Android 13, and a fingerprint reader. This model on sale has Android 12 and Android 12's EOL date is quickly approaching.
TLDR, spend the extra $30 on the 2nd gen Boox Palma.
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Oct 24, 2024
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Quote from Windowsrookie :
2nd Gen has a better CPU, Android 13, and a fingerprint reader. This model on sale has Android 12 and Android 12's EOL date is quickly approaching.TLDR, spend the extra $30 on the 2nd gen Boox Palma.
I own a Boox Tab Ultra. I can tell you that CPU and newer android version doesn't matter as much. Boox has custom firmware on top that they keep updating. Fingerprint reader is a nice addition but not sure how good it is at this point. I had ordered the Palma 2 on the boox site before i saw this post. But cancelled and ordered this since i would have had to wait till mid November to get it. Although if you order from boox site you do get a free case but need to wait longer. For Palma too, it is around $251 in boox site with case but need to wait longer to get the device.
Regarding usage and build, Boox devices from experience have been good but eink is not for everyone. be aware you are not buying this for watching video, scrolling through social media or for reading comic/manga. The size and form factor mean these are targeted specifically for reading books.
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sav
Oct 24, 2024
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You can get a color e-ink phone for about the same price now.
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BoastfulName6856
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Quote from sathr1 :
I own a Boox Tab Ultra. I can tell you that CPU and newer android version doesn't matter as much. Boox has custom firmware on top that they keep updating. Fingerprint reader is a nice addition but not sure how good it is at this point. I had ordered the Palma 2 on the boox site before i saw this post. But cancelled and ordered this since i would have had to wait till mid November to get it. Although if you order from boox site you do get a free case but need to wait longer. For Palma too, it is around $251 in boox site with case but need to wait longer to get the device.
Regarding usage and build, Boox devices from experience have been good but eink is not for everyone. be aware you are not buying this for watching video, scrolling through social media or for reading comic/manga. The size and form factor mean these are targeted specifically for reading books.
Oh that's cool they added a fingerprint sensor. I have the 1st gen and often wish I didn't have to enter passcode all the time
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BoastfulName6856
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Quote from sav :
You can get a color e-ink phone for about the same price now.
Uh link please. Hope it's not some random brand Wink

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MediocreMan
Oct 24, 2024
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Genuine question, is an e-ink phone much easier on the eyes? Also, it's possible to replicate the same aesthetic on a non-e-ink phone at least, right? Was looking at this recently and was just debating on whether to try it out for curiosity's sake.
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