Poke5!

Renate · 05-05-2023, 01:07 PM

Oh, please let this be a good one!
Android 11 and micro SD card. 32GB + 2 GB, but only quad processor.
https://shop.boox.com/collections/all/products/poke5

It says, "Sold out" in US. Hong Kong has availibility.

winstonma · 05-05-2023, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

Oh, please let this be a good one!
Android 11 and micro SD card. 32GB + 2 GB, but only quad processor.
https://shop.boox.com/collections/all/products/poke5

It says, "Sold out" in US. Hong Kong has availibility.

Actually I am still happy with my Nova which is using Rockchip RK3288 and my Kindle Fire HD8 which is using MediaTek MT8127B CPU. I find these 2 CPUs are already good enough for opening EPUBs and PDFs. I can't find the benchmark scores that compare Poke5 CPU (QCM2290) against Nova CPU. I would guess that Poke 5 is double the speed of Nova. Maybe it would take 3 more seconds to open the document but to me it is acceptable.

I personally would like to have Leaf 2, but it is not because of the CPU but just the size of Nova is too big for travel.

Canuck_in_Japan · 05-05-2023, 07:23 PM

I like how it's a good cm shorter than the old Kobo Clara HD. But $169 is pretty pricey.

Renate · 05-05-2023, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

I like how it's a good cm shorter than the old Kobo Clara HD. But $169 is pretty pricey.

$179 with a cover.
Hmm, the case is magnetic, on the back. It's not a plastic cradle like the Poke3.
It's the same width but about 4mm shorter than the Poke3

Still, it's cheaper than the Poke3 was.
I want a device that they didn't shave every dollar off.

hyegeek · 05-06-2023, 07:49 AM

If I needed to replace my Poke3, this one looks like a good option. I've been happy with the Poke3 and so far, they seem to be coming out with models that are not quite as good. This one (other than the quad core instead of octa core) is the first one that is as good as or better (an sd slot) than the 3.

Logseman · 05-08-2023, 03:45 PM

I'm purchasing it, and hopefully I'll be able to tell you things. Hopefully the gods of customs treat me well: it'll be the smallest reader I've ever had so I'm enthusiastic about it. I don't terribly care about the Android reader side of it, but I appreciate a pocketable book like the best of them.

Renate · 05-15-2023, 08:53 AM

Sigh. Now https://shop.boox.com/products/poke5 is showing an overall "Unavailable".

JSWolf · 05-15-2023, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renate

Oh, please let this be a good one!
Android 11 and micro SD card. 32GB + 2 GB, but only quad processor.
https://shop.boox.com/collections/all/products/poke5

It says, "Sold out" in US. Hong Kong has availibility.

US shows availability.

https://onyxboox.com/boox_poke5

Renate · 05-15-2023, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

US shows availability.

https://onyxboox.com/boox_poke5

Yeah, but that's the wacky "other sales stream".
Why are they showing that shell stuff when the Poke5 has roller skating elephants?
Do you get tied into some incompatible software or update stream?

This is screwed. Q&A on https://shop.boox.com/products/poke5 says:

Quote:

Currently only the HK option has anything in stock. Will the US be receiving the full set (with magnetic case), anytime over the next few weeks?

BOOX SHOP May 15, 2023
Dear customer, we are sorry that we currently don't have a plan for stocking the Poke 5 in the US warehouse. We suggest ordering from the Hong Kong warehouse.

I can't believe my beloved Poke3 is over two years old, March 2021.

downeaster59 · 05-15-2023, 02:28 PM

"There are always alternatives!" - Mr. Spock

Renate · 05-15-2023, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downeaster59

"There are always alternatives!" - Mr. Spock

I'm not paying €39 for shipping plus $8 for UPS "Access Point".
It would be cheaper to fly to Detmold.

downeaster59 · 05-15-2023, 03:27 PM

Fair enough!

One more thing to consider: the price quoted usually includes the EU tax (or VAT) that we North Americans do not have to pay and wouldn't be charged for. It may still be more than you want to pay, but it's worth keeping in mind.

Logseman · 05-16-2023, 05:17 AM

I've got it in my hands here in Ireland (pretty quick shipping!). Ask me anything

https://imgur.com/a/iKjCaDd

JSWolf · 05-16-2023, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logseman

I've got it in my hands here in Ireland (pretty quick shipping!). Ask me anything

https://imgur.com/a/iKjCaDd

Do you have a link for where you purchased the Poke 5 for anyone else who wants one?

Logseman · 05-16-2023, 05:51 AM

I used the link on the first post. I ordered the Magnetic cover bundle from Hong Kong and it's taken a week to arrive.

05-05-2023, 01:07 PM	#1
Renate Wizard Posts: 2,322 Karma: 9999999 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5	Poke5! Oh, please let this be a good one! Android 11 and micro SD card. 32GB + 2 GB, but only quad processor. https://shop.boox.com/collections/all/products/poke5 It says, "Sold out" in US. Hong Kong has availibility. Last edited by Renate; 05-05-2023 at 01:26 PM.

05-05-2023, 07:23 PM	#3
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,475 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	I like how it's a good cm shorter than the old Kobo Clara HD. But $169 is pretty pricey.

05-06-2023, 07:49 AM	#5
hyegeek Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 258122 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Ez Reader (hanlin v3)	If I needed to replace my Poke3, this one looks like a good option. I've been happy with the Poke3 and so far, they seem to be coming out with models that are not quite as good. This one (other than the quad core instead of octa core) is the first one that is as good as or better (an sd slot) than the 3.

05-08-2023, 03:45 PM	#6
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I'm purchasing it, and hopefully I'll be able to tell you things. Hopefully the gods of customs treat me well: it'll be the smallest reader I've ever had so I'm enthusiastic about it. I don't terribly care about the Android reader side of it, but I appreciate a pocketable book like the best of them.

05-15-2023, 08:53 AM	#7
Renate Wizard Posts: 2,322 Karma: 9999999 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5	Sigh. Now https://shop.boox.com/products/poke5 is showing an overall "Unavailable".

05-15-2023, 02:28 PM	#10
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	"There are always alternatives!" - Mr. Spock

05-15-2023, 03:27 PM	#12
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,217 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: iPad mini 6, Onyx Leaf 2, Onyx Tab Mini C, Nook Glowlight 4 Plus	Fair enough! One more thing to consider: the price quoted usually includes the EU tax (or VAT) that we North Americans do not have to pay and wouldn't be charged for. It may still be more than you want to pay, but it's worth keeping in mind.

05-16-2023, 05:17 AM	#13
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I've got it in my hands here in Ireland (pretty quick shipping!). Ask me anything https://imgur.com/a/iKjCaDd

05-16-2023, 05:51 AM	#15
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I used the link on the first post. I ordered the Magnetic cover bundle from Hong Kong and it's taken a week to arrive.

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