Boox has launched preorders for the Picco, a 3.94-inch ereader that weighs approximately 58 grams.
Key facts
- •The Boox Picco weighs approximately 58 grams.
- •The device features a 3.94-inch monochrome ePaper display with 235 PPI resolution.
- •The ereader supports microSD storage expansion up to 2TB.
- •The product includes a magnetic ring case for attachment to smartphones.
- •The Boox Picco is the first device released under the company's 'Boox Tiles' category.
Boox has officially opened preorders for its new compact ereader, the Boox Picco. The device features a 3.94-inch monochrome ePaper display and weighs about 58 grams, roughly the size of a standard playing card. The ereader is priced starting at $100 and is scheduled to begin shipping in November.
By the numbers
Display and Hardware Features
The Picco’s monochrome ePaper screen offers a 235 PPI resolution and includes both touchscreen controls and physical page-turn buttons. Users can adjust the front light with both warm and cool settings. The device also supports four-way screen orientation for reading flexibility.
Storage and Portability
Designed for portability, the device includes a magnetic ring case that allows it to be attached to the back of a smartphone. While the unit comes with a 16GB microSD card, it supports storage expansion of up to 2TB.
Boox Tiles Initiative
The Picco represents the first product in the company's new 'Boox Tiles' line. This initiative focuses on developing creative or unusual form factors intended to integrate ePaper technology into everyday life.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Engadget.
