Which mini e-reader is right for you? Boox Palma and Kindle Basic comparison

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[@paldepind]

5:00 “I find weirdly that when I'm reading on it the Kindle screen feels like it's slightly bigger even though it's actually slightly smaller" That because the Kindle screen _is_ bigger even though it has a smaller diagonal: The Kindle is 6” diagonally with a 1448px*1072px resolution giving it an area of 111cm². The Palma is 6.13" diagonally with a 824px*1648px resolution giving it an area of 97cm². So the Kindle’s screen is 14% percent bigger than the Palma. Your feeling is spot on 👍 Honestly it’s kinda stupid that diagonal has become the primary way to describe the size of screens. The area is the _actual_ size and the diagonal only really makes sense when comparing, say, TVs that all have the same aspect ratio. Hope it helps and thanks for a great comparison :)

[@daviddandrea6491]

Bought the Palma. Agree price is probably too high. But I now almost always now read on the Palma. Easy to hold and turn pages with one hand. Display excellent. Recommended.

[@user-et8jj4ox2m]

what color is best

[@nichijin]

2:39 “You will read it for reading…” is my new favorite expression! Thanks for another great review!

[@CriminOllyBlog]

😂

[@dianemorasco]

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[@DanielsBibliophagy]

I really want the Palma. But that price...

[@GeraldineRowe]

Despite saying I wouldn't, I went and got myself a Palma. I find battery life is much better if I power it down completely between reading sessions, rather than just putting it to sleep. A bit of a pain booting it up from scratch each time, but at least I'm not constantly charging it. One thing I've noticed which I haven't heard anyone else mention is that the print isn't as crisp as it is on the Kindle. I've fiddled with the resolution settings but it doesn't seem to help. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if that's just how it is.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

I haven’t noticed that with mine (the text crispness) - I have mine on HD with high contrast

[@loumartin8851]

Thank you, great review. I'll never understand why people piss and moan about, or jump through hoops to extend battery life/charging. Ereader, tablet, phone, smartwatch, etc... is it really so hard to just charge the device while you're sleeping 🤦 C'mon people...

[@majelthesurreal5723]

As I said before, I find these reviews always very useful. Thank you for doing them. Most of the time I haven't even heard of the other device that you're talking about in this case the palma.

[@harmon1103]

I have both. Palm is my go to when I’m on the go. At home, I have larger Kindles and a Kobo Sage, plus an iPad, so I don’t use the Palma. But what I’ve found is that the Palma is great for Shortform reading, adequate for Longform and book reading, and since I can link the Palma to my iPhone hotspot, it’s just the perfect mobile e-reader for on the go reader.

[@MrTemqueser]

I have a Boox Page after years of being Kindle only. Like you, I enjoy using library apps on it as well as sideloading older, public domain ebooks. The only real problem I see with the Page is that it, like the Kindle, is awkward to hold with one hand. In fact, I'd say it is difficult to hold with one hand for longer than a few minutes owing to its weight. Still, it is slightly cheaper than a Palma and has a wider screen, which I appreciate. Also, the "boot up" time is shockingly slow, though once the device is fully on, it is faster than my Kindle.

[@mtnshelby7059]

Very well done review. I read maybe 1 ebook yearly so I just read on the Libby app on my Amazon Fire tablet.

[@M-J]

I was just researching the another distraction free hand held mini reader for under $90 - I am showing great restraint and did not purchase. I can’t read off my phone due to notifications and distractions. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@NovelFindsByKassi]

Coming from a family of bibliophiles we jumped on the kindle train super early. I seem to remember one of the earlier kindles had those side buttons to turn pages, but it's deffo not standard anymore. I'm pretty married to the Kindle Fire Tablet as a whole, but I've been blind to other products. I really appreciate your taking the time to tell us about the pros and cons of different devices. It helps make a more informed decision. Another plus for the Boox Palma is that it would fit in my purse better. hehe.

[@dianemorasco]

I have my eye on the white one, but do I need it? Or do I want it? My books are on the Amazon eco system; however, it is nice to know I can read the few Kobo books. But do I want this new gadget ‘cause I love gadgets. 😆🙄

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Gadgets are pretty cool! Gadgets that let you read books even more so

[@gugu532]

Palma Price is too high 😒. If they make it cheaper people will go crazy 😂😂

[@puppy2haley]

I don’t know what it is about reading a book on a screen but I just never could. When Nook’s 1st came out I ask for 1 on my Bday, years ago. My eyes just couldn’t seem to adjust. I felt like I had eye strain after 5 mins of reading SO just a regular real book works for me. Hardback preferred but on occasion I’ll read paperback’s🤷🏻‍♀️📚❤️

[@puppy2haley]

PS: I binged a lot of your videos today, Ollie. 👍🤗🇺🇸

[@CriminOllyBlog]

We’re all different 😊

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Hope you enjoyed them!

[@wanderingwithstacy]

The more I use my palma, the less I reach for my kindle. 😊

[@CriminOllyBlog]

It’s such a nice device to use!

[@BooklessPete]

I have the Kindle basic but based on yr previous review I'm considering getting the Palma next time I need an reader. Navigating around my Kindle us SO slow. Plus I cannot figure out how to stop it skipping ahead two pages at a time too often when I tap. So a device with buttons sounds much better to me.

[@wendyvilla2904]

💚🖤

[@mudbrick6083]

You cannot listen to Hoopla audiobooks on Palma

[@eriebeverly]

Nice breakdown of the devices. Looking forward to next year when you're reviewing reading goggles or some kind of brain chip thing.

[@CriminOllyBlog]

😂😂

[@jamie-578]

Hi olive I read kindle quicker so on prime kindle do remind a crime book , be I am dyslexic and autistic and long words hard to understand or recognise, so do recommend Peter James ? Or any famous crime book, because it will my first crime book I have read, thank for your videos and you have most talented reviews because you talk about the story and not to much about selling yourself as a person, thank you

[@wheelz1325]

Very similar sizes but she'll still take the bigger one😂😂😂

[@StingerXtro]

Kindle to me just goes against my love for Physical Books, I never bothered with Kindle. Aaaaaasrrrrggghhhhh!😡😡😡😡

[@joseph_donovan]

Overpriced and underwhelming!