The original Boox Palma gained traction as a compact e-reader that also doubled as a smartphone and the new Palma 2 is here to fix some of its shortcomings. While it may look identical to its predecessor, Palma 2 features an upgraded eight-core CPU which should help it perform faster in day-to-day tasks.
The new model also boots Android 13 which
may not be the latest version but it’s still a nice update coming from the
Android 11 interface on Palma 1. The other new addition is the fingerprint
scanner which is embedded in the power button.
The rest of the hardware is carried over
form the Palma 1 with 6.13-inch E Ink Carta 1200 screen with Boox Super refresh
technology. You also get dual speakers, a programmable smart button and the
same 16MP rear facing camera. Palma 2 also features a microSD card slot and a
3,950 mAh battery. Boox Palma 2 comes in black and white colors. Pricing starts
at US$ 280 for the 8/128GB trim and you can pre-order from Boox’s website. The
first gen Boox Palma is now discounted to US$ 246.
