I have a different Boox product, the low-end Poke Lite (I think version 4?).
Pros:
E-paper display is easy on the eyes
Customizable backlight temperature and brightness
Runs arbitrary Android apps
Battery for days
Can install open-source reading apps like Librera
Still receiving software updates after a few years
Cons:
Only runs Android 11
Installing Google Play requires jumping through some weird hoops, because it’s not Google certified. I recommend using F-Droid instead, or using a throwaway google account to avoid this security liability.
Built-in apps kind of suck in general
Home screen strongly pushes their own ecosystem, shoving regular Android apps into a different section
Most apps look like ass on a B&W display
Most apps look like ass on a 4:3 display (not applicable to the Palma)
The various display refresh modes are unintuitive
The newer models, from what I understand, use faster-refreshing display tech, and some even support color.
I have a different Boox product, the low-end Poke Lite (I think version 4?).
Pros:
Cons:
The newer models, from what I understand, use faster-refreshing display tech, and some even support color.