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Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November

Boox has unveiled new details about its upcoming Picco e-reader, a compact 3.97-inch device featuring a touchscreen, physical page-turn buttons, and a Linux-based operating system launching this November.

Key Points

  • The Picco features a 3.97-inch touchscreen display and customizable physical buttons for navigation.
  • Unlike previous Boox products, the device runs on a stripped-down, Linux-based operating system rather than Android.
  • Storage relies entirely on a microSD card, with file transfers supported via USB-C or a companion WiFi app.
  • The device lacks the magnetic phone-attachment system found on competing Xteink X4 models.
  • Additional built-in software includes a timer, a to-do list, and a reading statistics tracker.

Why it Matters

The Picco represents a strategic shift for Boox into the niche market for ultra-portable, distraction-free reading devices. By opting for a closed Linux system over Android, the company is prioritizing a simplified user experience over the extensive customization typically found in its larger e-ink tablets.
The Verge Published by Terrence O’Brien
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