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Boox Picco: Linux E-reader Arrives Without Android
6 Sep
Summary
- Boox Picco features a 3.97-inch touchscreen e-paper display.
- Device lacks onboard storage, relying solely on microSD cards.
- It runs a Linux-based OS instead of Android, unlike other Boox devices.
Boox has unveiled details about its upcoming Picco e-reader, a device that diverges from the company's usual offerings. It features a 3.97-inch touchscreen e-paper display, a welcome upgrade, complemented by customizable physical page-turn buttons. The Picco eschews onboard storage, relying entirely on a microSD card for books, but enables direct file transfers through USB-C and WiFi via a companion app.
Significantly, the Picco will not run Android. Instead, it operates on a streamlined, Linux-based operating system. While Boox plans to include apps like a timer and reading tracker, it's unlikely to offer the same level of hackability as some competitors.
The device is slated for a November launch. Key details such as pricing, battery life, and Bluetooth support are still undisclosed but are expected to be revealed closer to its release.
