Boox Palma 2: A Familiar Feel

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Boox Palma 2: Key Specifications

Design and Display

The Palma 2 is all of those things, plastic, light, grippy, and unfortunately, it fails the ‘premium’ test, though that’s less a comment on the quality of its components than its finish.

Performance and Battery

Marketers love numbers, the bigger the better, it’s a fact of life. So, although we don’t have clock speeds, the fabrication node size, or really any information about the processor in the Boox Palma 2, we do know that it is ‘upgraded’ and octa-core.

Who is it for?

If you like to read on your phone but want to avoid hand and/or eye strain, the Palma 2 is an attractive proposition.

Should I buy the Boox Palma 2?

The Boox Palma 2 is an accomplished device that achieves a great deal of what it sets out to do, but we knew that before we unpacked it, why? It’s a very, very minor refresh of its older sibling, the Palma.

Conclusion

The Boox Palma 2 is a well-made and unique device, but it’s hard to recommend it as a sequel. If you’re looking for a dedicated e-reader, there are better options available, and the original Palma is still a great option.

FAQs

Q: What is the Boox Palma 2?
A: The Boox Palma 2 is an e-reader device with an e-ink display and a range of features.

Q: How does the Boox Palma 2 compare to other e-readers?
A: The Boox Palma 2 is a unique device that offers a range of features, including an e-ink display and a camera, but it’s hard to recommend it as a sequel compared to other e-readers available in the market.

Q: Is the Boox Palma 2 worth the upgrade from the original Palma?
A: It depends on your needs and preferences. If you want a slightly more powerful processor and a fingerprint sensor, the Boox Palma 2 may be worth the upgrade, but if you’re happy with the original Palma, you may not need to upgrade.