05-05-2023, 02:07 PM | #1 |
Onyx-maniac
Posts: 3,275
Karma: 13468977
Join Date: Feb 2012
Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6
|
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 02:26 PM. |
05-05-2023, 05:27 PM | #2 | |
Zealot
Posts: 110
Karma: 120918
Join Date: Nov 2013
Device: Onyx Boox Nova
|
Quote:
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. Last edited by winstonma; 05-18-2023 at 03:55 AM. |
|
Advert | |
|
05-05-2023, 08:23 PM | #3 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,476
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.
|
05-05-2023, 08:51 PM | #4 | |
Onyx-maniac
Posts: 3,275
Karma: 13468977
Join Date: Feb 2012
Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6
|
Quote:
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. Last edited by Renate; 05-05-2023 at 08:55 PM. |
|
05-06-2023, 08:49 AM | #5 |
Groupie
Posts: 157
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.
|
Advert | |
|
05-08-2023, 04:45 PM | #6 |
Orisa
Posts: 2,000
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, 09:53 AM | #7 |
Onyx-maniac
Posts: 3,275
Karma: 13468977
Join Date: Feb 2012
Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6
|
Sigh. Now https://shop.boox.com/products/poke5 is showing an overall "Unavailable".
|
05-15-2023, 10:23 AM | #8 | |
Resident Curmudgeon
Posts: 76,773
Karma: 138233156
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
Quote:
https://onyxboox.com/boox_poke5 |
|
05-15-2023, 10:51 AM | #9 | ||
Onyx-maniac
Posts: 3,275
Karma: 13468977
Join Date: Feb 2012
Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6
|
Quote:
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:
Last edited by Renate; 05-15-2023 at 11:03 AM. |
||
05-15-2023, 03:28 PM | #10 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,243
Karma: 2957301
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Rochester, NY
Device: Boox Go 10.3, Boox Leaf 2
|
"There are always alternatives!" - Mr. Spock
|
05-15-2023, 04:20 PM | #11 | |
Onyx-maniac
Posts: 3,275
Karma: 13468977
Join Date: Feb 2012
Device: Nook NST, Glow2, 3, 4, '21, Kobo Aura2, Poke3, Poke5, Go6
|
Quote:
It would be cheaper to fly to Detmold. |
|
05-15-2023, 04:27 PM | #12 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,243
Karma: 2957301
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Rochester, NY
Device: Boox Go 10.3, Boox Leaf 2
|
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, 06:17 AM | #13 |
Orisa
Posts: 2,000
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, 06:18 AM | #14 | |
Resident Curmudgeon
Posts: 76,773
Karma: 138233156
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
Quote:
|
|
05-16-2023, 06:51 AM | #15 |
Orisa
Posts: 2,000
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.
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|