"Year after year, model after model, the Boox Palma gets a little closer to the device of my dreams. Onyx, the company that makes it, found a formula that remains both simple and delightful: it's a gadget about the size of a smartphone, with access to the full breadth of Android apps, but with an E Ink screen that gives the Palma a much more focused existence."
"On paper, the new Palma 2 Pro is the first to tick all the boxes. The new $399.99 device is the most expensive Palma yet, but also easily the most high-tech. Most significantly, it has a SIM card slot for adding (data-only) cell connectivity. It also has a color screen, a newer version of Android, a faster processor, more RAM, stylus support, and a bunch of new software features. This could be the do-everything minimalist device we've been waiting for."
"After testing the device for a while, I'm sorry to report: it's not. The idea remains a good one, and the SIM slot and pen support have both made the Palma useful in new ways. But one of this device's "upgrades" is actually such a huge downgrade that I almost immediately found myself using the Palma 2 Pro less than either of its predecessor"
Boox's Palma series is a smartphone-sized E Ink reader running full Android apps and optimized for reading, listening, note-taking, and remote control. The Palma 2 Pro ($399.99) adds a SIM slot for data, a color display, updated Android, a faster processor, more RAM, stylus support, and new software features. The device retains long battery life and a focused, minimalist app experience. Despite notable hardware and connectivity upgrades, one introduced change significantly degrades usability. That downgrade led to decreased daily use compared with previous Palma models despite improvements in capability.
Read at The Verge
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