UNBOXING A PHONE-SIZED E-READER?! 😱| Onyx Boox Palma |

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[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Ignore that random one second intro that glitched 💀 I’m too lazy to re export everything

[@JeanRodo]

You could easily fix it in the KZbin editor if you ever do!

[@manashdb]

The reason it's 300 bucks is because it has a GPU unlike every other e-ink device. The GPU makes it faster as you may have noticed. Yes, there's ghosting but that can be refreshed and it's gone. But e-ink devices can be frustrating and this device takes the frustration away. That comes at the cost of battery but it's not like you have to charge the decide daily. If you just use it to read daily then it will last you 3 weeks to a month easily.

[@ReadGameCraftCook]

Good to know about battery life!

[@ReadGameCraftCook]

Although I am a woman tech enthusiast, I appreciate these reviews from readers bc that’s why I buy these devices. It is mind boggling how many people review ereaders but aren’t real readers. Anyway, thanks for sharing! It’s tempting but ideally it would have a SIM card slot lol. Looks nice though 😊

[@nightly.chapter]

I'm so glad that you made this video because as you said I've only seen tech guys doing a review fr this e-reader so far so getting a review from someone who loves kindle and loves to read is just great!!

[@jvelez5381]

Yeah right you just like her

[@timberlyncarthins6096]

@@jvelez5381i like her too that’s why I watch her. Why would you watch someone you don’t like

[@NinaNacreous]

I’m not supposed to have my phone at work but I am allowed to use an e-reader. it’s discouraged but technically allowed so I love the idea of it being a PHONE SIZED e-reader without being a phone.

[@nananajiglo.2743]

I bought the boox page last week😭 I've been secretly eyeing this since it was released, but I wasn't sure, but now I wanna get it! ❤❤

[@leileilove]

Yayyyyy

[@farraelena4570]

I totally understand your annoyance about the comments on TikTok. Lots of people on there are just so annoying. They like to keep asking the same questions, as if they couldn’t google it for themselves and they also put you down for something that you enjoy using/doing. That aside, i love the Boox Palma and would like to get one myself but i don’t know if i can justify the price. I’m from Malaysia and the stores here have the White variant 😃 Thanks so much for the video ❤

[@xLadyDushi]

I would love a series of this! Love to watch a girl do the unboxing in stead for very technical man unboxing. Totally see what you mean. Also I love love love your eyeliner! ❤

[@brigybaby]

The women thing is so real! All the men were so technical- I just wanna know if it's cute and convenient! Thank you for doing this video, I genuinely want this so much after seeing your tiktok on it!

[@LauraMalvoyante]

I am watching this as a girlie who wants to watch other girlies review tech. I ordered this e-reader tonight and I’m looking forward to using it to read 😊

[@Causeimbored1]

I'm so committed to Kindle and waiting to see if Amazon rolls out any new and improved Kindles in 2024. I would love a smaller, color ink Kindle. But, if Amazon doesn't come out with something soon, I may jump ship cause that reader is so cute and convenient ❤

[@timberlyncarthins6096]

Kindle just seems to continuously be getting bigger instead of smaller (like increasing the size of the paperwhite, and replacing the oasis with the scribe). I finally bit the bullet and ordered this mostly because of the capability to download the kindle app and keep my library

[@bmoreno1076]

I always just throught there was Kobos, Nooks, and Kindles. My mind feels blown right now. I still want the Oasis (buttons are superior lol)...but now I also want this HAHA

[@fhew]

there isn't a lot of content on onyx compared to other ereaders, so i'm really happy you did this! love the video.

[@skreeog]

We really need more "girl unboxings". Really nice and wholesome video.

[@SR-vo6ls]

Love this, you were quite right regarding the unboxing point of view, I like to watch aesthetic unboxings for information and more specific reviews if I actually wanna buy the device. Also your hair is so pretty.😊

[@Kristyn00]

I would love more reader unboxings.

[@Mr.goat102]

I love this video. Please keep doing technology reading unboxings please ❤

[@vanessan2270]

Love girlies unboxing and reviewing tech!

[@coziimobile]

I also love watching the girlies unbox things more lol.

[@averithrower3274]

This is a really cool device! Thanks for sharing. Ignore the tik tokers… this product IS for some of us ❤

[@oliviaashley5151]

This is so neat!! I love the strawberry theme you got going on, and the Totoro wallpaper lol.

[@EyeJayAre]

Oh my goodness! I'm so happy you got this because I've been eyeing this out

[@elizabethnwosu882]

Thanks so much for this! Thanks for being so different from the other reviewers. I love the look and size of it. Was already planning on buying it and your review has been the icing on the cake! So excited! Again, thanks so much for your review.

[@nickbodily8495]

Your dog is adorable

[@msrockinrobin08]

Yay thanks for this. I've been seeing all over my Facebook groups and was curious. I wanna buy one now.

[@Kaylaliu-ew6yi]

Love Love Love ur girlie unboxing!Defo wanna see more of these unboxing videos in the future

[@jayconvo]

I love watching E-reader reviews!!

[@lakinsnyder3753]

I love your Christmas sweater! It’s so cute❄️🎄

[@justynemarin529]

A few months ago I got the Boox Poke 5, it's the 6inch one, slightly smaller than the Kindle Paperwhite. I love it. Although I'm now slightly regretting not jumping for the Palma because yours looks so cute haha. And yes, re the TT hate. I avoid that app for a reason. I also got tired of reading webtoons and light novels on my phone/tablet because the bluelight is so uncomfortable for late night reading or long reading sprints. I feel a little bad because my boyfriend bought me an Oasis a few years ago and I barely use it anymore since getting my Boox 😅

[@colincampbell4031]

This was super informative, please do more ereader unboxings!

[@nathanstrik]

Thanks for this great insightful video. I'm planning to maybe get this as a distraction-free writing tool to use with a low-profile mechanical bluetooth keyboard, as well as a great e-reader on the go.

[@VlogAllAboutIt]

I'm getting 1 and will definitely post videos on it! Thanks for sharing! Oh, got mine from Best Buy!

[@angelaprentice8055]

Thank you so much for giving a real life perspective and not just a spec/tech review! I agree generally speaking the women's tech reviews are more realistic and helpful haha to me anyway

[@user-wr2qu6em8s]

I’ve been eyeballing this so hard 😍

[@user-qp7ke3fj3x]

You have helped influence me to getting it! I ordered it in white today after seeing your tiktok a week ago!

[@user-qp7ke3fj3x]

Wanted to post an update for those who find themselves in this video for Palma. She was SPOT on for everything she said during this video. The battery life is AMAZING, i have only charged it twice since getting it, but with HOURS of reading and tweaking my Palma for days, i only get down to 70. It hasnt dropped below that since getting it. The response time is fantastic. i have all my ebooks converted to EPUB, and the best reader i have found is ReadEra, and i use the HomeSquare Launcher for my default launcher. Yes, there is ALOT of ghosting, but with the refresh button on the side, it instantly goes away. And readera has free TTS reading, and you can change the voice output even on the free version(which i have). I never would have discovered this without readwithalyssa. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the content about the BOOX Palma. I literally would have never gotten it if you didn't make this video. They need to sponsor you!

[@JessicaJohnson-go6ol]

the palma is now available on amazon

[@Missginalove]

I'm watching from my tv but I had to log onto my computer to say girl your makeup is gorgeous !!! and hunny I'm always going to watch your videos , I don't care what it's for lol.

[@spookycolouristxoxo1418]

Yay!! So happy for this video mine just came today❤ aka the Canadian follower😊🥰 I love love the setup you did 😍 this was a Christmas and birthday gift to myself. I appreciate you showing this to us this helps so much with my headache’s. I love my kindle but this is so much more travel friendly and with little kiddos easier to just pull out of the pocket❤ thank you for showing us and always putting so much effort into your videos😊❤️ I agree it was all male KZbinrs reviewing it, your video is SOOOOOO much better!😍 I love all your tech reviews. Thank you for this video you are the best!❤

[@alystege4940]

Where did you end up ordering yours from? ☺️

[@lr3361]

I’m from Canada where did you get yours?

[@ralphkuhn2291]

Thanks for the review!

[@richardpitham-cole7759]

Looks great, been looking for a device that can be used offline, for reading, audio books, music and podcasts. This seems perfect, will be ordering soon.

[@JessicaJohnson-go6ol]

I just ordered this from Amazon, can't wait to get it and hopefully I'll get more reading done.

[@braxtonanderson3870]

I love this so much!!!❤ I definitely asking this for my birthday 🎂

[@megaera]

more unboxings of ereaders !

[@JessicaJohnson-go6ol]

i didn't know until just recently that pocket sized ereaders were a thing and ive been watching all the videros to see if it would be worth buying one in the hopefully near future.

[@forkyfork]

I have the leaf which is similar to this (made by Boox) but is more Kindle sized. It’s a little bit slower too. But I think Android ereaders are so cool

[@avelynukk6655]

I love this! I am a reader too and was looking for someone to unbox it that actually also read e-books..so yeah really helpful! :)

[@Christina-nl7sy]

I grew up with a nook color and now have a kindle. I’d love to see you review a newer nook ereader

[@joelsink]

Thanks for making this! My Boox Palma arrives tomorrow and I can’t wait. Just a couple things to add… I ordered from the official Boox store and my Palma shipped from California. It is taking about 6 days to get here via UPS Ground. I was a little disappointed in that speed as shipping wasn’t free. I don’t know if it’s the norm, but when I bought mine from the Boox store, I will also got a free case. Again, not sure if that’s the norm or just a special holiday bonus.

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

I got mine on eBay with free shipping and got it within 2 days. I didn’t receive a case though

[@rexincognito4638]

@ReadwithAlyssa I wanted to give you a quick warning about the Water repellent aspect. If your Palma get fully submerged in water, it will get water damage. The repellent means that it safe from spills and splashes. I wouldn’t take in the bathtub if I were you.

[@Googlrr]

Cool device. I wish it had a SIM card option, that would be such a cool phone to have. Hope thats something they consider in the future

[@N33k5]

Have you tried using the built in NeoReader app for reading epubs? I have an older Onyx Boox Nova 3C and the NeoReader works really well for books I buy elsewhere that have epubs for download. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Palma as a Kindle fan.

[@jctrain6876]

Hi, can you do an update video on how it’s going with the Palma?

[@DeSireeAlicea19]

Yeahhhh TikTok is not it when a video goes viral. I had a video go viral about a study timer and was asked why I didn’t just use my phone 💀💀 that’s literally just the nature of TikTok and I hate it lol I have a Boox Page which is like the oasis but from the same company as the Palma. I think the Boox devices fill in so many gaps that the kindle has. I hate that kindles don’t support whispersync!! I currently have a paperwhite signature, the kindle scribe, and ofc the Boox page. I’m a different type of reader tho. I do 89% of my reading in bed so I love the scribe for that! I’m going to watch your TikTok right now 🤣🫶🏾

[@kellydonovan8362]

Was looking specifically for a “girlypop” reader review. Thanks! The feed is still flooded with male techs reviews 😂

[@leolaverareyes3370]

Finished watching your review. Im in a dilemma to buy between a kindle or boox. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@LittleBrownToast]

im such a sucker for things that look like other things, and i really want to get my first e-reader! I might get this not only for funsies but maybe itll help me focus on reading more :0

[@samydperu8947]

The Palma is back in stock in white

[@mightyorcagames2898]

I just became a kindle girly because for the longest time I the collector in my just couldn’t do it, but I’m LOVING my paper white and I just found your channel and I’m loving it!!

[@JessicaJohnson-go6ol]

Got my palma a few days ago and I Love it!!! also don't know if you've heard but it looks like the oaisis is being discontinued

[@elenaleppanen]

Alyssa after watching your video I ordered the Onyx Boox Palma n It will arrive tomorrow.... I am excited!! I got it n white also ordered a dust plug from Amazon...

[@maestarj]

I’m the same. I want something smaller cause I bring small bags with me and my kindle doesn’t fit. But I just saw they sell it at target now. I’ll wait for the e-ink color version.

[@jordanmocny2690]

How has your experience been with the Palma after a few months? I’m debating on picking one up myself. Looks awesome

[@RyanNiemer]

I'm actually interested in something like this for when we travel / cruise. I don't always like to carry my phone with me on ships. I'm curious as I've not seen anything, and maybe you'll know: Can this be used to play music / podcasts (if stored locally) If so, that would be awesome. Being able to actually SEE the screen of a device in bright sunlight is the biggest perk of an e-ink screen, PLUS this one has the lighted screen too.

[@rauldelarosa2768]

Guy here.... Opening my nook glow light 4e today . Ordered a cover for it from fintie..and it's my first e reader as I really don't have room for more physical books. That's amazing that you read daily.

[@brandytaylor1986.]

Your puppy is soo cute ❤

[@d4085d]

Can you read and type horizontally? Also, does the App Word work? I want to use this like a mini typewriter. Looking for a Freewrite alternative.

[@Amaya-qx6bu]

Thanks for the review! How is the battery life when listening to audiobooks?

[@VanGoWanderlust]

I want this for my every day carry bag. I carry an ipad mini for most of my reading, but every now and then I want to read outside and e-ink is WAY better outdoors. I currently carry a cheap kindle, but that's a lot of weight for something I don't use a lot, and I the size of this seems like a good trade off.

[@KelseeDrizzy]

Hey! Can you do an update video on the Palma now that it’s been a few months? Do you still use it? Pros and cons?

[@lalapalooza6467]

you literally influenced me , hopefully mine is just as good

[@aliwilson4130]

I really appreciate your point of view. I hope you continue to do reviews as a non-tech female

[@tucalicuban]

Can you please make a video tutorial showing us how to change the wallpaper/screensaver and how to customize the main page?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

It’s just like a phone. You select the photo from your photo gallery and then select “set as wallpaper” “set as screensaver”

[@tucalicuban]

@@ReadwithAlyssathank you I’ll try that! Do you also know how to make the second screen where all the new downloaded apps go be the main screen on the device? I can’t figure it out :( do I just need to delete the default apps that came with the device so my new apps move to page 1? I hope that makes sense

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

@@tucalicuban no you just hold them down and drag it to the first page

[@ericonca]

Does the socket stick to the rough back? As for cases, BOOX sells one and was including them for free when you order from them directly in China.

[@mjlearninglanguages4272]

Had no issues getting mine in Canada 😊. Love my Kobo but the Palma is fantastic to have in my bag on the go.

[@loiscassels8966]

Can you use Libby with your Kobo? I have an old one. Thanks.❤️🇨🇦

[@JessicaJohnson-go6ol]

Can you import Epub books like from being plugged into a computer or email?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Yes

[@annedixon7609]

Dust plug I never I never heard of that. That’s something I could use.

[@megangraydon9015]

Hey Alyssa! Just wanted to let you know there are cases and screen protectors for this device on Amazon :) looking into getting one myself!

[@phone-company]

I use it since a view weeks and i like it so far. Main reason is the size and price and Just because i can do notes and listen to my podcasts too

[@humeyraahsen8470]

so proud of you, sister as a girl :)

[@roser2058]

I love your iPhone case where is it from?! Thank you for this review :)

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Casetify!

[@MariaGutierrez-lz8zn]

Can you make a video of your favorite reading apps? I’m trying to get back into reading and currently mainly read on my phone and have been looking for more manga and graphic novels

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Sure!

[@FreyaWarr]

The battery on my kindle is starting to crap out so I’m in the market for a new one. I want an e-reader that I can use scribed and kindle. So thanks for the upload ❤

[@disasterbean]

the girlies (im nonbinary) did enjoy this unboxing, ty queen

[@fixman88]

I'm a lifelong Techie (and own almost every Kindle ever made, including the first one). It took me a while to get an Oasis since they cost too much when they first came out, but a few months ago they had refurbed ones on Woot (which is owned by Amazon) so I was finally able to get one at a sensible price. I do like watching tech reviews but I also like watching 'everyday person' unboxing/reviews to get an average user perspective on devices I'm interested in. I kept seeing e-ink tablets but they were either too big, too costly, too specialized (like the huge $1000 Sony one you could only use for writing on) or ran some oddball OS you couldn't really do anything with (or only displayed Chinese or only worked with a Chinese bookstore). The Palma looks like an awesome idea since it's just the right size to hold in one hand and put in a pocket and actually runs Android and actually has the Google Play Store. By the way, you CAN get the Palma on Amazon; I have it saved on one of my Lists right now.

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

When this video was filmed you could not get it on Amazon. Ever since my video, the Palma blew up and is now available at most retailers!

[@Hanklich]

Thanks for the review. It was very useful for me. I have an Onyx Boox Nova for almost 3 years and use it daily, but together with the cover it's quite heavy, so I was thinking about getting this one. I'm not interested in using it as a phone so I don't care about a SIM card slot. But for people who want to use at least a messenger app, Telegram works very well on it. I am using it for storing or transferring my files among devices and it work like on any other phone or tablet.

[@lr3361]

So you can’t buy books from kindle on the device? How do you get books on it?

[@sunnygirlsense]

You could try using a Samsung phone case for it, it looks similar to a (A) galaxy phone.

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Do i need this? no i have a kindle and i love her BUT i really want this 😂 it’s so cute and would be perfect for traveling

[@reinaldosoares2509]

Is it posible to remove the percentage information from the bottom of the screen?Thinking about change the kindle for a boox device and that really bothers me. Thanks

[@RobertJorde]

Thanks for the review, have kindles, had nooks, own kobo ebooks , thinking about getting a epaper boox tablet palma or poke 5 that I can read everything on without blue light tablet screen.

[@ed-schramm]

TCL actually launched a very affordable phone and tablet with what they call a ink display or something like that. It's quite interesting and I'd love to hear your take on it.

[@butfirstcoffeeplease]

Hi! Love your review 🤍 please could you share how water repellent it is? I love to read i a bath too, but I can’t find anywhere what IPX rating it has

[@loganandrews6822]

Damn it this is everything i wish my paperwhite is. I just got the new 32gb kindle im not going to return it but i wish i knew this was an option.

[@annedixon7609]

I really want one

[@Alaska_Eshmadai]

it's sad in my country (Italy) it's sold only from amazon and costs around 329€ meanwhile from official website 299€ and it's not avaible from other sites ... =(

[@angiloves]

I like the e ink technology and been a fan since 2008 phone hurts eyes with the amount of reading I do

[@hillareads]

I'm running into the same issue with my Oasis. I love it, but the battery life has never been good. Ever since I heard about the Boox Palma, I've had my eye on it because I prefer reading on something the size of my phone, but I haaaaate the blue light. Add in Android 11 and it's the perfect solution.

[@hhyyacinth]

In the Philippines when you buy it they give you free official exclusive case.

[@graciejaime7035]

I got the boox tab mini c ❤

[@PhilipStratton]

As a dyslexic reader, the primary reason I own a Kindle Fire is for the text-to-speech feature within the Kindle app. This feature is blocked on the iPhone/iPad apps. Could you tell me if this feature is available on the Android version of the app installed onto this device?

[@ReadwithAlyssa]

Yes it works