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  • In The fact that only some displays reliably do this is important

    Zen242

    Reading this on my Swift 1 (running Linux Mint) - the only screen I feel comfortable with although I always have the brightness as low as possible (usually the lowest).

    Thanks to everyone for their great posts in this thread!

    • In E-ink technology

      FabiFr

      Yeah, the Palma uses BSR (Boox Super Refresh) as do the TAB series. All cause problems for me. The larger TAB devices have a separate GPU to perform the BSR evil magic whereas the Palma being smaller achieves the same with just the CPU.

      No problems with the non BSR devices (although I make sure to never use their front-lights). Currently using a Boox Max Lumi and Boox Page with zero issues.

      If you're after a Palma sized device then I highly recommend any of the Hisense models. Never had a problem with Hisense and they're still available despite them having exited the e-ink market years ago.

      • In Different experience with different Boox products

        I have owned multiple Boox devices and can categorically say that the issue is ultimately about devices that use BSR (Boox Super Refesh). That's mainly those with a separate GPU (the Tab series) although also includes the Palma (the same software process just using the CPU). You can forget about monitors (I owned and sold a Mira) and forget about the Tab series devices (I owned and sold a TUC). You cannot turn BSR off although you can tweak things for minor improvement as mentioned above.

        So a device like the Go 10.3 will be fine along with the older devices. I currently use a Max Lumi and have ordered a Boox Page. If you want a Palma sized device (I sold mine) then any of the Hisense devices are great and are better devices overall (I've owned many) - although they are no longer made there is still some stock on Ali Express and eBay..

        Bottom line is that it means you are restricted to e-ink devices that don't try to work around the limits of e-ink technology trying to create a computer-like experience. I also recommend avoiding colour.

        If you want impartial in-depth reviews of Boox devices then check out My Deep Guide on YouTube. While he doesn't personally suffer from BSR issues he does point out the other drawbacks of it such as terrible battery life etc.

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