An E-Reader Phone?📱 BOOX Palma Review 📚 setup, accessories, customization

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:08 Unboxing
00:44 Setup Home Screen - Wallpaper, Screensaver, Apps
02:33 Check In - Battery Life
03:13 Customize Case, Popsocket, Dust Plug
03:37 Final Review

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[MimutRice]

I recently upgraded from a Kindle Oasis to the Boox Page. I actually really like having the android ecosystem for reading because I can access all of my book apps on the same device without dealing with the eyestrain I get when trying to read in the non kindle apps on my phone. I've had my device almost a month now and no complaints whatsoever. Battery life far exceeds what I was getting with my oasis and I feel it's more customizable to meet my needs. My favorite setting is that you can set the device to fully power off if not in use. I have mine set to power off after 30 minutes of no use so it's not slowly draining the battery when I am not using it.

I am definitly going to pick up the Palma also, so I can have something with me all of the time. I love the idea of being able to have something small for on the go.

[karenbednarz]

I’ve had my Palma for a month now and I’m in love. Surprisingly, this is my go to reader (over my 6.8 PW) for reading in bed before sleep because of its light weight, the ease of holding it and the automatic warm light. I get lost in my book just as easily with the same font size I normally use. I enjoy the convenient page turn buttons when I read from Google books and Libby apps. It doesn’t work Kindle books so I have to tap the screen in that app. With the long battery life, I didn’t bother to pack the charging cord on weekend getaway where I read 2 books. With its small size, I could truly tuck it in my pocket and read comfortably anywhere.

Escaping the Amazon ecosystem is freedom! I don’t think we realize how much Amazon subsidizes the price of the Kindles but then we are trapped. I happily read Reddit and news articles from The Guardian on the crisp and “easy on the eyes” e ink on my little but powerful BOOX Palma.
Edited to add: The apps, Notation and Readwise, work perfectly on BOOX readers and keeps all of your notes and highlights organized and readily accessible.

[anapaulacarvalho]

Not something that I will buy at this point, but I will keep an eye out for future models as I’m used to reading on my phone and I read accross different platforms, so this would be a good alternative to reduce eye strain and not depleting my phone battery throughout the day. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us 😊

[davefink]

I’m sitting outside on my lounge chair, enjoying warm sunshine, wearing sunglasses, surfing my Sunday morning newsfeed. On my Boox Palma. Never could do all that on my phone.

[bernadetteschrametei]

I'm really thankfull for your overview.... it's been nearly three months now since I've watched your video and instantly bought my own palma what can I say... I LOVE IT... best decision I've made and it was supported by you .... I love the passion you're bringing into your videos 😘😘

[delphvine]

I will for sure buy this! Perfect for work or for traveling. I love my kindle, but I also like my small purses, so it’s perfect size to use on the go. ❤

[rainecolubio]

I really want them boox to release a colored version of Palma this year. If they do, it’s gonna be an instant buy from me!

[Cheeries]

I like the fact that you can download more book apps and listen to music. I don’t like the fact it’s a phone size because I truly don’t want to carry around 2 phones. I can just read on my phone for that. Great review and video as always . Thanks

[AliasEveWatches]

I would have loved it as an actual phone! It would be a great back-up for tech detox for sure.

[FandomNerd-qucl]

As someone who doesn’t have a Kindle but reads on their phone all the time this is perfect for me😊

[JalenGabrielle]

I'm obsessed with my Palma and prefer it to my Kindle Oasis and Nook Glowlight 4. I love being able to read from different sources! But I do have very small hands and prefer page turning buttons on a reading device. I find it easy to snuggle in bed with it, but I love its portability so much!

[ShakiraJonay]

I'm so in love with my Boox Palma. I recently purchased a flip phone and this is the perfect companion since I don't have a smartphone. Having android makes this a game changer for me. I use the kindle app, Spotify and the notes app the most but I also use language learning apps on this! I also read wayyyy more often because since I have this is in my purse all the time so I read whenever I have a spare moment. This is also super light weight and easy to read one handed or in bed. I think for my use case its definitely worth the price!

[JessicaJohnson-gool]

just got my palma and I Love it!!! i've been lagging on my reading and i'm hoping it helps me read more.

[nathanstrik]

Awesome video!

I received my Palma two days ago. I love using it as a compact e-reader alternative to my Kobo and it even keeps the two devices in sync, so I can pick up where I left off on either, as long as they're both connected to wifi. Also, I've been using it as a note taking and novel drafting tool, in combination with my Nuphy75 low-profile mechanical keyboard and in this usecase this device also shines! I had first considered buying a Freewrite e-ink device, but while their keyboards are great, I really hated the slow update on the e-ink screen the Freewrite devices use. No such problem with the Palma! I use Obsidian for drafting, which responds lightning fast when paired with the Nuphy keyboard via Bluetooth and I can immediately pickup where I left off on my laptop, when I want to do some edits.

I will probably find 1001 more use cases for this awesome device in the coming months / years, but safe to say that this is turning out to be one of the favourite gadgets I own. Both for reading, and writing. Highly recommended!!!

[aliloz]

And add to cart now hehe 💙

All that can put a big SD card
It can then hold every audio book and book I own PLUS fit in a small purse

I’m there ❤

Thanks for your video.

[rc_luck]

From what I gather after watching lots of reviews on YT, Boox Palma does not fall completely in the E-reader category. To me I like it with the ability to use different apps option. I personally don't use a E-reader or Kindle. I use Lybby occasionally. I just placed my order to buy a Palma as I see myself reading news articles, research reports, novels I can access thru websites (not Kindle), and Webtoon/Manga/Manhwa on the Palma which I do with my cell phone. But the issue I was having with using my phone for those activities is I get high eye pressure from looking at the small LED screen too long. In addition, I also look at computer straight 8 hours a day working. so I really like the option I can use the Palma like my phone but being easy on my eyes. That's the reason why I bought it, I'm excited to try it out once it arrives!

[Tiffs-bookshelf]

I got one. I hope I love it. I. Excited to read on it as well as audiobooks and save my phone battery. I listen to a lot, A lOT of audiobooks.. and I find my battery drains so quickly at work everyday. I don’t mind charging it daily. I love the size. My paper white is amazing but it’s a little too large but I have to have the warm light for migraines and light sensitivity.

[DTPIIXART]

I have a Kindle Scribe and I love it. Have a Paperwhite too somewhere, but those two devices are a little big for me to bring to work with me. This Palma thing could seeve me well for Kindle books since it would fit in my backpack much easier. This would not replace my other devices. It would just give me another option to dive into my books. I may have to get myself one of these. It definitely looks easy to read on since it's ao easy to hold in one hand.

[Lily-zddx]

I'm so obsessed with this cute little e-reader but after hearing the price that is a full mid range phone price. I'll stick to my phone, and maybe turn on gray scale for the full effect LOL!

[sylwuskak]

That's my problem too. It seems to be a perfect device to use Legimi ebooks and audiobooks (it's an app from my home country - Poland that works similar to Kindle unlimited) and switch between reading and listening. But the price...