The unique Boox Palma gained traction as a compact e-reader that additionally doubled as a smartphone and the brand new Palma 2 is right here to repair a few of its shortcomings. Whereas it could look an identical to its predecessor, Palma 2 options an upgraded eight-core CPU which ought to assist it carry out quicker in day-to-day duties.
The brand new mannequin additionally boots Android 13 which is probably not the newest model however it’s nonetheless a pleasant replace coming from the Android 11 interface on Palma 1. The opposite new addition is the fingerprint scanner which is embedded within the energy button.
The remainder of the {hardware} is carried over type the Palma 1 with 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display screen with Boox Tremendous refresh know-how. You additionally get twin audio system, a programmable sensible button and the identical 16MP rear dealing with digicam. Palma 2 additionally encompasses a microSD card slot and a 3,950 mAh battery.
Boox Palma 2 is available in black and white colours. Pricing begins at $280 for the 8/128GB trim and you’ll pre-order from Boox’s web site. The primary gen Boox Palma is now discounted to $246.
Boox additionally introduced a brand new model of its Observe Air4 C coloration ePaper pocket book and a 13-inch Observe Max.
Boox Observe Air4 C
Observe Air4 C brings a ten.3-inch Kaleido 3 E Ink display screen with stylus help, and an eight-core chip that’s 50% quicker than the one within the outgoing Observe Air3 C. It boots Android 13 and packs 6GB RAM, up from 4GB on the Air3 C. The storage continues to be 64GB and it’s expandable through the microSD card slot.
Observe Air4 C is 10 grams lighter than its predecessor coming in at 420g. It brings a 3,700 mAh battery and retails for $500 and is on pre-order from Boox’s official web site.
Boox Observe Max
Observe Max is a monochrome e-ink pill with a 13.3-inch E Ink Carta 1300 show that’s precisely A4-sized. It brings a 2.8GHz eight-core chipset and is simply 4.6mm thick. Boox has not detailed pricing and availability particulars but.