{
  "id": 16897242,
  "title": "I Home Alone'd my big ereader for a mini on vacation, now the jumbo's gathering dust",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/i-home-aloned-my-big-ereader-for-a-mini-on-vacation-now-the-jumbos",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T12:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/i-home-aloned-my-big-ereader-for-a-small-one-on-vacation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My cherished onyx Boox Tab C Ultra is a large e-reader that suits my needs in various ways. However, its 10.3-inch display proved excessive for reading during my recent Mediterranean holiday. With just a week-long trip, I found the giant slate and my trunks difficult to fit into my backpack. I had an old small-form e-reader lying around, unused for ages, and decided to ditch the Onyx Boox Ultra and test the capabilities of the Palma 2 Pro. The Palma 2 Pro's compact size of 6.13 inches and 170g weight made it easy to carry in my bag, whether during airport travels or packing for the beach. It's even lightweight enough to avoid arm strain during extended reading sessions. Although its smaller screen might cause initial eye strain concerns, the Palma's versatile display settings and adjustable font sizes made it a viable option for reading. The device runs on Android, allowing access to various apps, including Netflix and games, making it more than just a simple e-reader for reading. However, its battery life was a significant downside, as I had to charge it twice during my week-long holiday, while a Kindle can last for weeks on a single charge. Nevertheless, the Palma's small size and portability came in handy, particularly when I needed to retreat to a remote cottage in Wales, where it proved as useful as ever. I left my work device and laptop behind during my holiday to truly disconnect, and since returning, my onyx Boox Ultra has been gathering dust. I'm embracing the trend of compact e-readers, appreciating their convenience and usefulness during travel.",
  "summary": "The case for mini ereaders grows",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}