--- title: Boox Palma and Palma 2: Smartphone-like E-Readers with... description: The Boox Palma series introduces compact, smartphone-sized e-readers designed for reading and productivity. The Boox Palma features a 6.13-inch E Ink display,... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/boox-palma-and-palma-2-smartphone-like-e-readers-with-advanced-features-0libcwiun twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Boox Palma and Palma 2: Smartphone-like E-Readers with Advanced Features | daily.dev og:description: The Boox Palma series introduces compact, smartphone-sized e-readers designed for reading and productivity. The Boox Palma features a 6.13-inch E Ink display,... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/boox-palma-and-palma-2-smartphone-like-e-readers-with-advanced-features-0libcwiun og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/0lIbCWiUn.png og:image:alt: Boox Palma and Palma 2: Smartphone-like E-Readers with Advanced Features og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Boox Palma and Palma 2: Smartphone-like E-Readers with Advanced Features **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary The Boox Palma series introduces compact, smartphone-sized e-readers designed for reading and productivity. The Boox Palma features a 6.13-inch E Ink display, 128GB internal storage, and runs on Android. The enhanced Boox Palma 2 offers better performance with an octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, Android 13 OS, and a built-in fingerprint reader, priced at $279.99. Boox also launched the Note Air4 C with a 10.3-inch color display and the Note Max with a 13.3-inch screen for diverse user needs. ## Content # Boox Palma Series: Affordable Smartphone-sized E-Readers with Enhanced Features The Boox Palma series has made a significant mark in the e-reader market by offering compact, smartphone-like devices tailored for both reading and productivity. **Boox Palma**, the first model in this series, sports a 6.13-inch E Ink display and operates on Android, providing access to the Google Play Store. Positioned at a price point of $245.99 on Amazon, this e-reader offers 128GB of internal storage, making it easy to use popular ebook stores and apps like Kindle. Although it lacks calling capabilities, its smartphone-like design and portability have garnered a lot of attention from avid readers. ## Introducing Boox Palma 2: Enhanced Performance and Security Building on the success of its predecessor, Boox has introduced the **Boox Palma 2**, a new version that promises better performance and additional features. Key upgrades include an octa-core processor and 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth operation even with multiple apps running. The Palma 2 retains the 6.13-inch 300ppi E Ink Carta 1200 screen but enhances the user experience with Android 13 OS and a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button for added security. Preorders for this advanced e-reader are available at $279.99. ## Detailed Specifications and Features - **Boox Palma**: - **Display**: 6.13-inch E Ink - **Storage**: 128GB internal - **Operating System**: Android with Google Play Store access - **Price**: $245.99 - **Design**: Smartphone-like, highly portable - **Boox Palma 2**: - **Display**: 6.13-inch 300ppi E Ink Carta 1200 - **Processor**: New octa-core chipset - **RAM**: 6GB - **Storage**: 128GB internal - **Operating System**: Android 13 - **Additional Features**: Fingerprint reader integrated into the power button - **Price**: $279.99 ## Expanding the Boox Ecosystem In addition to the Palma series, Boox has also unveiled two new e-paper tablets designed to meet diverse user needs. The **Note Air4 C** features a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 color display, making it ideal for reading colorful content and productivity applications. Meanwhile, the **Note Max** boasts a larger 13.3-inch screen with stylus support for those who require a bigger workspace. ### Conclusion The Boox Palma e-readers and the newly introduced Boox Palma 2 offer a unique blend of portability, performance, and versatility, making them an excellent choice for users looking for a compact and feature-rich e-reader. 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