GoKawiilBoox unveils Picco, a $100 e-reader with 3.97-inch screen
Boox has announced the Picco, a monochrome e-reader with a 3.97-inch, 235-ppi display, making it smaller than the Xteink X4 Pro and the company's own upcoming Palma 3. It costs $100, opens for preorder today, and is expected to ship in November, featuring a microSD slot supporting up to 2TB storage, adjustable front lighting, physical page buttons, and a magnetic case for attaching to a smartphone.
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The launch suggests e-reader makers are chasing ultra-compact form factors as an alternative to ever-larger phone screens, following smaller entrants like Xteink. Boox's broader ebook ecosystem could make the Picco more practical than niche competitors, though the reviewer notes it still lags behind the built-in stores of Kindle or Kobo.
- Boox Picco has a 3.97-inch screen, its smallest e-reader yet
- Priced at $100, preorders open now, shipping expected in November
- Includes microSD support up to 2TB and a magnetic phone-attachable case
Boox Palma E-Reader — If the tiny Picco isn't out yet, the Boox Palma offers that same pocketable, phone-sized e-reader experience that started this small-format trend. It runs Android apps so you can access nearly any ebook store, making it more flexible than typical e-readers. Great for readers who want a distraction-free device that still slips easily into a pocket.
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