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Boox's New Tiny E-Reader Could Shake Up the Market
Gizmodo • • general
Key Points:
- Boox has teased the Boox Picco, an ultra-compact e-reader featuring a 3.97-inch monochrome E Ink display, making it the smallest device in their lineup, even smaller than a deck of cards.
- The Picco will include a front light, microSD support for expandable storage, and is the first product in Boox's new "Tile" line, though further details about this line remain undisclosed.
- This device appears to be a direct competitor to Xteink's popular pocket-sized e-readers, with the Picco being smaller and expected to run a modified version of Android, allowing access to popular reading apps unlike Xteink devices.
- While pricing has not been announced, the Picco is anticipated to be priced higher than Xteink's $69 model but potentially lower than Boox's larger Palma series, which ranges from $249 to $399.
- Boox's entry into the pocketable e-reader market with the Picco could expand its niche dominance and challenge competitors like Amazon and Kobo in this emerging segment.
