Now Boox Is Making a Tiny E-Reader Too
Boox announced a new compact e-reader called the Picco, part of its Boox Tile line aimed at lightweight ePaper experiences. The device will feature a 3.97‑inch black‑and‑white e‑ink screen, a front light, and microSD card support, though other specifications remain undisclosed. The move follows the popularity of Xteink’s tiny, inexpensive e‑readers that have attracted a dedicated user base.
- ▪Boox’s Picco will have a 3.97‑inch e‑ink display and include a front light for reading in low‑light conditions.
- ▪The Picco will support microSD cards, but details about its processor, operating system, and button layout have not been revealed.
- ▪Xteink’s small e‑readers, such as the X3, X4, and X4 Pro, have gained a cult following due to their low price, minimal features, and pocket‑size form factor.
- ▪Boox is entering the ultra‑compact e‑reader market to compete with Xteink’s devices, though pricing and release timing are still unknown.
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- ▪ The BOOX Picco could be the tiny e-reader of your dreams — Android Authority
- ▪ Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader — The Verge
- ▪ Boox’s New Tiny E-Reader Could Shake Up the Market — Gizmodo
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A year ago, I was obsessed with my Boox Palma. I carried the phone-shaped e-ink device everywhere, and credited it with helping me read more and use my phone less. But after I discovered the quirky, wallet-sized Xteink X4 last December, my Boox e-reader has literally been collecting dust.As I've pointed out in various reviews and articles, Xteink devices are a bit clunky (the company is a Chinese startup, and its products display all the growing pains you'd expect from new tech).
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