Boox Unveils Picco, a Compact Ereader Targeting the Pocket-Sized Market
The Boox Picco is smaller than the Xteink X4 Pro, though specific pricing and release details remain undisclosed.
Boox has announced the Picco, a compact ereader designed to fit into a pocket. The device features a 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper display with front lighting and includes a microSD card slot for storage. The company describes the Picco as the first product in a new category of "e-paper devices with diverse form factors."
The Picco is positioned as smaller than the Xteink X4 Pro, a previously praised competitor in the pocket-sized segment. While the device appears to offer standard ereader functionality, Boox has not yet disclosed specific details regarding weight, official dimensions, or battery life.
Digital books are typically small files, meaning an 8GB microSD card could theoretically store between 2,000 and 8,000 titles. Boox has indicated that the Picco will feature an "accessible price point," although the exact cost has not been confirmed. For context, the Xteink X4 Pro is priced at approximately $100.
Specifics regarding the release date and final pricing for the Picco remain undisclosed. Boox stated that further information would be announced in the near future. The company already manufactures e-paper tablets and displays, though the exact nature of the "diverse form factors" in this new category has not been elaborated upon.
The announcement marks Boox's latest move into the increasingly competitive market for portable reading devices. Investors and consumers will likely await the official launch details to assess how the Picco fits into the broader ecosystem of e-paper technology.
