I Really?– Really? Want to like the e-reader Boox Go 6 Most reviewers are enthusiastic about Box PalmaReplacing electronic ink for smartphones doomscrolling For easy-to-read and convenient display I think this Small tablet-style reading devices can be just as effective. Sadly, the Boox Go 6 e-ink reader failed to convert me into a full-time user.
The Boox Go 6's e-ink screen isn't an issue for me. I like the 6-inch screen, which has adjustable backlighting and brightness. Text and details on the screen look sharp even with the backlight turned off. But the display's slow refresh rate, powered by a mediocre processor, made my reading experience slower than with traditional physical books. It makes me wait and I hate waiting. No matter what I want to read I had to wait for the screen to catch up with my fingerprint before the e-reader would load the desired content. This method works for eBooks that I store locally. A book I borrowed from Libby and a few other apps I tried out because I was excited to have almost unrestricted access to the Google Play Store. One selling point of the Go 6 is that it runs Android, making it easier to load third-party apps and stores. But interacting with the Boox Go 6 can be frustrating. It hardly makes the open nature of the software attractive.
Open reading
at Kindle Paperwhite, 2021 eraWhich is another e-reader for me. It has a comfortable display and a slim body as well. I hope to make the switch to the Onyx Boox Go 6, which doesn't limit me to just the Kindle and partner libraries. I've been thinking for a long time about how to upload DRM-free comics and graphic novels to the Kindle. abilityIt's a Windows app, but I'm still missing a few third-party libraries that I need, like Google Play Books, which I've been using on Android for a long time. And this app, one that I started using to pick up Romanian ebooks, the Play Store also lets me read newspapers through their mobile app: San Francisco Chronicle and new york times–
Go 6 Android Software Deals Integrated access to the Google Play Store without Need a third-party solution Setting up a Google account on your device is easy. You can then access the Google Play Store and download the app. But it's not a copy-and-paste Android experience. The version of Android 11 running on the Go 6 isn't the user interface you're used to on smartphones. For example, there are two additional buttons in the navigation bar for Refreshing the page and accessing settings You'll use the refresh button quite a bit. It depends on the content you are reading. The notification panel shrinks if you drag it down from the top left side of the screen. Quick settings are available at the top right. It's smooth if you've ever used Android on a tablet, although the Go 6 often felt sluggish.
while i received San Francisco Chronicle I downloaded it to read on my Onyx Boox Go 6 and I can't sync the files. New York Times—It might be a subscription that I'm trying to get a good return on. There appears to be an authentication issue. I still can't fix the problem. (The browser timed out when I tried to log in.) At the very least. What I gained from reading chronicles The app is relatively painless. Saved the time when the Go 6 would crash on me in the middle of scrolling. It helps that mobile news apps of this type are relatively basic. It's just black text on a white background. Related: The Go 6 has more scrolling problems if you enter dark mode. I tried to read Reddit through the Chrome browser on the Go 6 this way, but the screen couldn't keep up with page-to-page navigation.
One advantage of the Go 6's sluggishness is that the e-reader doesn't “follow” notifications for Android apps you install when the e-reader is turned off and on again. You won't be bombarded with useless notifications for things. From several days or weeks ago You receive push notifications from supported news apps. But it depends on the mood. I noticed that it only sends the most recent notification since the screen was turned on.
Loading books on the Boox Go 6 is fast. While it's not as straightforward as dragging and dropping files from point A to point B using a computer, the Go 6 works instead. BooxDropThis creates a bit of a WiFi direct/FTP situation. You can drag and drop files through your browser. I download PDFs of vintage magazines from the late 90s and DRM-free comics I buy from SilverSprocket I also upload the original CBR and EPUB files I've collected over the years. The Go 6 comes with a default onboard storage of 32GB. There's a microSD slot if you want to add more. I found It's the easiest way to get started with a large eBook library that you may already have stored.
What's inside
The Go 6 is nearly two ounces lighter than the Kindle Paperwhite. The 6-inch E Ink HD Carta 1300 display has a resolution of 1,448 x 1,072. There are bezels on the device. This works because I like having a bit of a frame to hold onto when lying on my back. Boox also sends a magnetic cover case to protect it. I like the thinness of the packaging. And I like the look of the device alongside other portability. in my daily life
The Go 6 has a 2GHz octa-core processor along with 2GB of RAM, which is why it's not fast. It was a slower experience. than The early Android devices you used, even though things will work more smoothly If you're not constantly switching between screens and apps, I've found that it's best to just go to the app or name I want to use and keep it there. Every time I try to multitask I will feel a little confused. Remembering that the whole point of this device is to slow it down. I had to keep reminding myself that there was a 14GB memory difference between this cute little e-reader and my Pixel 9 Pro smartphone, and I had to play the role.
Should you buy a Boox Go 6?
You will find Onyx Boox Go 6 At Target and Wal-Mart for $150, that's about as much as the latest Kindle Paperwhite on Amazon. The Go 6 is a good alternative to the Kindle Paperwhite, locked in for the same price. But just because it's Android doesn't mean it is. run Android Apps These apps provide additional access outside of the e-book ecosystem through a regular e-reader. However, I would not recommend this device to anyone who is new to e-books or digital reading.
If you're looking for a platform-agnostic, non-OLED solution for nighttime reading, the Go 6 isn't a bad choice. Just adjust your expectations. Remember that e-ink screens are not like smartphones. But the payoff is incredible battery life for e-reader—up to five consecutive days of reading off the charger in my testing—and the ability to load a digital library of books, comics, and magazines onto a single dedicated device. At the very least, the Boox Go 6 will remind you to move slower than the speed of everything these days. Even if you wait a moment for the page to load.