Boox teases the incredibly tiny Picco ereader

Lawrence Bonk· Jul 24, 2026 · 5:54 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 11 views

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▪News Boox teases the incredibly tiny Picco ereader It features a 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper display.
▪By Lawrence Bonk July 24, 2026 1:54 pm EST Boox Boox is jumping on the "incredibly small ereader" train, as the company just announced something called the Picco.
▪This teensy tiny device features a 3.97-inch e-paper display, so it can easily fit in a pocket.

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News Boox teases the incredibly tiny Picco ereader It features a 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper display. By Lawrence Bonk July 24, 2026 1:54 pm EST Boox Boox is jumping on the "incredibly small ereader" train, as the company just announced something called the Picco. This teensy tiny device features a 3.97-inch e-paper display, so it can easily fit in a pocket. This is smaller than the Xteink X4 Pro, which we praised for its pocket-sized form factor. Despite the diminutive size, this looks like a fairly capable ereader. It has a front-lit screen, which is a must nowadays, and a microSD reader. Digital books are extremely small, so even an 8GB microSD should be able to store anywhere from 2,000 to 8,000 titles. That'll certainly last through an entire vacation.

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