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[–] GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 weeks ago

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.