If you love e-readers but want one that fits in your hand, check this one out. BOOX, a leader in ePaper electronics, has opened preorders for the Picco, its smallest eReader yet. The Picco has a 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper display and weighs about 58 grams. It’s built for quick reading sessions during commutes or short breaks. Shipping is expected to start by November.
Preorders for the BOOX Picco start September 28 on the official BOOX Shop, with prices from $99.99.
The Picco is also the first eReader in the new BOOX Tiles lineup, which aims to bring ePaper tech to more everyday uses beyond standard eReaders and tablets.
Picco is about the size of a playing card and fits easily in a pocket or bag. It’s made for reading on the go, whether you’re commuting, waiting, or taking a short break. The magnetic ring case lets you attach Picco to the back of a smartphone.
The 3.97-inch eReader has amonochrome ePaper display with 235 PPI resolution and adjustable front lighting withwarm and cool settings. You can use the touchscreen or physical page-turn buttons, and the screen rotates in four directions to suit different grips.
Picco eReader comes with a 16GB microSD card and supports storage expansion up to 2TB. You can transfer files using the BOOX Tiles app, a web browser, or USB-C. The device supports most common eBook and document formats.
Picco uses a simple operating system focused on reading, without the distractions or notifications found on phones and tablets. It includes utility tools like Pomodoro, Todo, and Countdown, and lets you set custom screensavers with your own images or quotes.
Key BOOX Picco features include:
- 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper display with 235 PPI resolution
- Adjustable warm and cool front lighting
- Touchscreen and physical page-turn controls
- Approximately 58-gram card-sized design
- 16GB microSD card included, with support for up to 2TB
- Four-way screen rotation
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- BOOX Tiles app, web and USB-C file transfer
- Magnetic ring case for attaching Picco to the back of a smartphone
- Pomodoro, Todo and Countdown utility apps
To learn more, go to www.boox.com.
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