A lot of people wish it had a sim and could replace a phone. I, on the other hand, wish it were more like a regular ereader, however powerful and open to apps for reading from multiple stores. I could easily do without audio, camera, WhatsApp, etc, especially if it were half the price.
Way way way too expensive for a unit with NO SIM functionality. It's a really expensive e-reader from what I can tell lad. Thanks for the great review.
IMO, id disagree. BOOX probably has some of the best E-ink displays available that can be reasonably be afforded, and it has the ability to run most e-book apps and can browse the web unlike a kindle or other similar device.
@@ColinXYZI want to get rid of my blue light emitting screens and constant scrolling..... So this would be perfect for me with a sim card though..... Put that in there and I buying on sight
Very true but that device is almost twice the price point than the unit reviewed here. Also,, the Hisense has absolutely insane specs in comparison. The only similarity is the tech in their respective screens. It's kind of like, ya, both cars have wheels but which one do you want, the Ferrari or the Hyundai? Your call.
@@STR82DVD Honestly, I bought the A9 a while ago and it was actually reasonably priced back then. I didn't realize how expensive to import the A9 has become.
I'm trying to get my a5 connected to an American Carrier but I'm not having luck finding solid information on which carriers are still compatible with the hisense a5 😭😭
Very good review. Thank you. I got mine and am using Kindle on it and use the volume buttons to go forward and back on pages. I''d like to learn how to assign the left function key to turn the pages as well, since i usually hold this in my left hand and its a little big for my hand. best!
Fantastic! The battery life is amazing and it's so much better than using my Kindle. I'll never go back. People complain about the price, but the form factor, plus the freedom of not being in Amazon's walled garden are great!
Every function other than the "reading a book on screen" is useless. Drives the price up to crazy dollars when you literally have a phone for these functions. Let me buy a pure ereader with this format for half the price and im good.
@@6ipu4ka I'm wondering if they end up leaving it at home because they don't want to carry two 'phones' in their pockets. Or wishing it was bigger so it was easier to read text? I really feel this device falls just in-between all practical use cases, where there are better alternatives.
I think this is a cool device, for what it is. Wish it was less than $200 USD though. Also, the audio in this video seemed to only be one channel. Just an FYI.
New to your channel. Any recommendations or already posted videos for a good "dumb phone" for a kid? No apps, no internet? Or if a browser is available, a way to block?
Sunbeam F1 is a good one. Nokia 225 also, the browser is essentially unusable. An alternative is to buy a plan that doesn't have data from US Mobile or Tello :)
This looks decent, really not a bad idea to have a wifi only device for stuff like banking apps or ride share, stuff like that. As I was typing this right at the end of the review you said exactly why I won't buy it, even for $200 I would buy it for sure if only it was the size if the ipod touch.
So I could use my LPII and have telegram, signal, maps, browser and a camera on this one and just use the hotspot from my phone? (Amazing!) If I buy one would I need to de-bloat it? Is it too compromised by google "tools"?
On my last alt style trip I rolled with a flip phone and a price performance Moto G with no sim installed. (camera, gps, hotel rest day email) Is the Boox trying to be an e-reader with a nice camera and GPS or a long battery life micro tablet? It just seems tiny for an e-reader. "No sim" instantly cuts the size of its target market.
Sometimes it seems like, by trying to simplify tech use, it's necessary to multiply devices and actually complicate one's tech life. I.e., someone gets a dumb phone, but then has to carry around a separate camera and a separate gaming console. What would you say to this objection to the "digital minimalism" lifestyle?
Digital minimalism isn't about the number of devices you use. It's about what they are designed to do and how to integrate them in your life. Yes, carrying multiple objects adds complexity and sometimes can be bothersome. However, having peace of mind and creating a space that isn't demanding for my constant attention is worth it. Easy and simple are usually misunderstood. Simple doesn't have to be easy. Easy sometimes leads to more difficulty. In the case of the smartphone, it makes a lot of things easy and convenient, at a cost. The question is if you are willing to pay that (attention, money, life) cost.
Like I said. As a companion to a flip phone, it works decently well. It's about those apps like WhatsApp, 2FA, Podcasts, etc that flip phones don't have but this can help to bridge the gap.
Do you have the option to widen the margins like you can with the kindle? The kindle allows you to make the margins as wide or as narrow as you want so you an have the text in a narrow column (like the way the text is in newspapers).
I don't get the point of this device. You are only going to read and that can be done by your phone flawlessly. If it had a sim card slot to make calls it would make for sense
Video is missing right audio channel
Thanks for letting me know. That's odd..
right... can't even watch this vid like this
@@itt.konrad FYI, you can enable and disable mono sound pretty easily on any device when this occurs.
@@itt.konrad you mean left
The mf that watches this on a boox is a fucking legend
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A lot of people wish it had a sim and could replace a phone. I, on the other hand, wish it were more like a regular ereader, however powerful and open to apps for reading from multiple stores. I could easily do without audio, camera, WhatsApp, etc, especially if it were half the price.
Way way way too expensive for a unit with NO SIM functionality. It's a really expensive e-reader from what I can tell lad. Thanks for the great review.
Yeah. There are other options out there for sure if people just need some 2 or 3 apps for functions.
IMO, id disagree. BOOX probably has some of the best E-ink displays available that can be reasonably be afforded, and it has the ability to run most e-book apps and can browse the web unlike a kindle or other similar device.
@@ColinXYZ I can browse the Web on my Kobo Clara 2e but ya, it sucks. The only realized upside to this device would be extraordinary battery life.
@@ColinXYZ I agree!
@@ColinXYZI want to get rid of my blue light emitting screens and constant scrolling..... So this would be perfect for me with a sim card though..... Put that in there and I buying on sight
The Hisense A9 is like a Boox Palma but with a sim slot. And it has the community working on LineageOS for it.
Very true but that device is almost twice the price point than the unit reviewed here. Also,, the Hisense has absolutely insane specs in comparison. The only similarity is the tech in their respective screens. It's kind of like, ya, both cars have wheels but which one do you want, the Ferrari or the Hyundai? Your call.
@@STR82DVD Honestly, I bought the A9 a while ago and it was actually reasonably priced back then. I didn't realize how expensive to import the A9 has become.
@@eink-reviews I'm guessing the price has only increased since Hisense announced it would no longer be making e-ink devices...
I'm trying to get my a5 connected to an American Carrier but I'm not having luck finding solid information on which carriers are still compatible with the hisense a5 😭😭
@@moondmonvisual Probably works on 2G on T-Mobile based networks.
Very good review. Thank you. I got mine and am using Kindle on it and use the volume buttons to go forward and back on pages. I''d like to learn how to assign the left function key to turn the pages as well, since i usually hold this in my left hand and its a little big for my hand. best!
I bought one a week ago and it arrives today. I'm super excited to get this and replace my old Kindle.
How's your experience been?
Fantastic! The battery life is amazing and it's so much better than using my Kindle. I'll never go back. People complain about the price, but the form factor, plus the freedom of not being in Amazon's walled garden are great!
Any thoughts on time management and planner app functionality? Would it be useful as a digital planner and task manager?
Every function other than the "reading a book on screen" is useless. Drives the price up to crazy dollars when you literally have a phone for these functions. Let me buy a pure ereader with this format for half the price and im good.
My left ear liked this video
Just received my boox palma today !! Excited to explore 😊
So, can you tell how do you like it after 2 months of usage?
@@6ipu4ka I'm wondering if they end up leaving it at home because they don't want to carry two 'phones' in their pockets. Or wishing it was bigger so it was easier to read text?
I really feel this device falls just in-between all practical use cases, where there are better alternatives.
Nice concept, great ui. Love the eink screen, but it's too expensive for an wi-fi only device. Great review!
I thought my right earphone was broken lol
This would be it for me if they put a sim option in. I want it so bad as a phone.
I think this is a cool device, for what it is. Wish it was less than $200 USD though. Also, the audio in this video seemed to only be one channel. Just an FYI.
Thanks for letting me know. Super odd that my audio didn't mix.
My left ear loved this
New to your channel.
Any recommendations or already posted videos for a good "dumb phone" for a kid? No apps, no internet? Or if a browser is available, a way to block?
Sunbeam F1 is a good one. Nokia 225 also, the browser is essentially unusable. An alternative is to buy a plan that doesn't have data from US Mobile or Tello :)
Thanks for the review. For a smart phone without the calling I still use my iPod touch 5.
iPod touch is a great option!
I would pay a lot of money for a 4-5" color e-ink Android phone.
You should look into the Bigme Hibreak that just released. I think you'll like it
This looks decent, really not a bad idea to have a wifi only device for stuff like banking apps or ride share, stuff like that. As I was typing this right at the end of the review you said exactly why I won't buy it, even for $200 I would buy it for sure if only it was the size if the ipod touch.
How does this compare to the Hisense A9 speed-wise and refresh rate-wise?
It's a bit faster than the A9. The panel is different.
So I could use my LPII and have telegram, signal, maps, browser and a camera on this one and just use the hotspot from my phone? (Amazing!)
If I buy one would I need to de-bloat it? Is it too compromised by google "tools"?
Please take into account device does not have GPS, you may provide misleading information
Thanks for that. It does allow for offline GPS to be installed and for directions to be given. True turn by turn is not supported.
I Can only talk for myself.
This device will eventually drag you back into buying a smartphone.
On my last alt style trip I rolled with a flip phone and a price performance Moto G with no sim installed. (camera, gps, hotel rest day email)
Is the Boox trying to be an e-reader with a nice camera and GPS or a long battery life micro tablet? It just seems tiny for an e-reader. "No sim" instantly cuts the size of its target market.
Sometimes it seems like, by trying to simplify tech use, it's necessary to multiply devices and actually complicate one's tech life.
I.e., someone gets a dumb phone, but then has to carry around a separate camera and a separate gaming console. What would you say to this objection to the "digital minimalism" lifestyle?
Digital minimalism isn't about the number of devices you use. It's about what they are designed to do and how to integrate them in your life. Yes, carrying multiple objects adds complexity and sometimes can be bothersome. However, having peace of mind and creating a space that isn't demanding for my constant attention is worth it.
Easy and simple are usually misunderstood. Simple doesn't have to be easy. Easy sometimes leads to more difficulty. In the case of the smartphone, it makes a lot of things easy and convenient, at a cost. The question is if you are willing to pay that (attention, money, life) cost.
I can only hear you on my left ear with headphones i dont like this
Overpriced SMALL E-reader, amazing review!!! ❤
Technology is definately advancing, we will have a e-ink phone very soon in future
Can you read books side-ways for bigger fonts?
You can
Night mode?
It does have dark mode
The sound of this video doesn't work on the right air piece of the apple airpods second generation
please, anybody knows, if you can hear an MP3 via bluetooth while reading an ebook?
Yes
I m a boox air2 user and waiting an eink smartphone. this palma is useless imho... to little to read, no sim. Come on why?
Like I said. As a companion to a flip phone, it works decently well. It's about those apps like WhatsApp, 2FA, Podcasts, etc that flip phones don't have but this can help to bridge the gap.
@@JoseBrionesAnd how am I gonna get internet on it if my sim is on a flip phone
@@MrMRforeverwifi or hotspot from the flip
Do you have the option to widen the margins like you can with the kindle? The kindle allows you to make the margins as wide or as narrow as you want so you an have the text in a narrow column (like the way the text is in newspapers).
Different apps allow for that. I recommend Koreader for the highest level of customization.
Looks great for pairing with a dumb phone.
Cool concept, not yet there it seems.
Boox Palma does not have a GPS.
Thank you for the video. How comfortable it is to carry this and a flip phone on your pocket?
It's a bit bulky. I recommend using one pocket for one and one for the other.
yet its so slow, add more ram!
It's not slow because of RAM. That's just the technology of e-ink
@@JoseBriones still slow compared to older e ink products
@@Djoeeeeeethat's just not true at all
Is this thing any better than a bedtime mode on Android device?
I'd think so. It's designed to be boring by default.
Is this vedio free?
Video is really cumbersome to watch on this, but you could watch a video if you wanted.
I don't get the point of this device. You are only going to read and that can be done by your phone flawlessly.
If it had a sim card slot to make calls it would make for sense
Lost me on the no sim
Right side audio☠️
If you don’t want it can I have it
If I don't use it, I'll give it away. For now I've found some uses
can I use bluetooth headset or earphones in this device?
Yes
@@JoseBriones thanks for replying😅, does it also have dictionary translation touch (sensor) like kindle?
You have feminine digits.
I guess so
Can I read news apps such as wsj on this?
You can
Does it work well with android auto?
It technically does, but in my experience it's half and half accurate.
What does offline navigation mean??
It means that the device can use offline maps only. No traffic or turn by turn, but a list of directions from one place to another.
@@JoseBriones Okay thanks 🙂
What’s the battery life like?
5+ days depending on use
This is awesome!
could it read QR code?
Yes it can!
Dumb product
Exactly!
why no sim
They weren't interested in making a phone
It’s an e-reader not a cell phone
Good value device for the price
Thanks for another video, love your channel!
A question - does the devide pair well with air pods or other bluetooth earphones?
Bluetooth headphones work well!
@@JoseBrionescan I listen to RUclips music or Spotify or audio book with blue tooth headset ?
Can you do a Ghostmode Pro phone review?
It's the same as my other Ghostphone reviews. The system is the same, hardware is the only difference.
Oh really? Thanks for the reply!