Boox Palma 2 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Boox Palma 2 Pro is available now for $399.
With 5G and access to the Google Play Store, you have access to all the major ebook ecosystems in a smartphone-like form factor.
Extensive notetakers might find the screen too small, and the color display needs proper lighting to come alive. View now at Amazon
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The new and improved Boox Palma 2 Pro from Onyx is the brand's latest digital paper tablet, retaining its smartphone-adjacent form while introducing several new features: stylus support, a hardware bump, and, most notably, a color display.
Retailing for $399, the Palma 2 Pro also increases in price by $100, features 8GB of RAM instead of 6GB, and is equipped with a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor for faster load times and improved responsiveness. You also have 5G connectivity in a hybrid SIM slot that supports a MicroSD card.
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It's still quite small for a digital paper tablet, and it still resembles a phone, but closer inspection reveals a unique, rough texture that resembles paper -- or perhaps papier-mâché -- something I've yet to see on another handheld device.
It feels premium and solid, and the unique texture provides a tactile experience, although I have some concerns about how well this material withstands moisture or dirt. This is one device you don't want to set down on a dirty table, or that errant drop of marinara sauce will stay with you forever.
For that reason, I highly recommend getting the protective case, which isn't terribly priced at $22, and will keep it clean and the screen protected.
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