The report highlights that they are great for reading and handwriting notes, but not so great for doing all of that regular tablet stuff like checking emails and doomscrolling. Boox, however, has dropped a number of E Ink tablets that can access the Google Play Store, opening up users to the wide global stage of traditional smartphone apps. There are many E Ink tablets out there, but most of them are basically digital notebooks.
As part of the ongoing story, this introduces plenty of fresh functions and, as the name suggests, one is a front light. The tablet has been designed for both natural sunlight and low-light environments. The previous model was great, but it turns into a useless paperweight without access to ambient light. The publisher's most recent product is a refresh of the Go 10.3 tablet, called the Go 10.3 Lumi.
Industry observers note that it's also on the thinner side, with a 4.8mm profile. Despite the front-facing light, the Go 10.3 Lumi is still lighter than its predecessor, at 12.8 ounces.
As part of the ongoing story, it runs on Android 15, which is a massive improvement for both security and access to apps. The previous iteration ran on Android 12, and Google stopped officially supporting that OS last year. That means no more critical security updates. The basic specs are similar to the Go tablet, with an octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
According to the latest update, e Ink devices can be sluggish so I'm all for anything that speeds things up. In addition to beefed up security, Boox promises the upgrade to Android 15 offers users improved memory management, better multitasking and smoother UI interactions.
The report highlights that despite the screen technology, this is an Android tablet. It should be able to run just about any app available. It integrates with external keyboards and boasts integrated speakers, which will certainly come in handy when navigating apps downloaded from the Play Store.
As part of the ongoing story, it's just not made for that. This could be a great little gadget for emails and text-based social media, but not for something like TikTok. It should be able to handle non-animated titles just fine, like crossword puzzles and stuff like that. However, the E Ink technology will likely run into hiccups with video-based apps and titles.
The report highlights that boox says the tablet gets "substantial battery life" and has been "optimized for extended usage cycles." The publisher hasn't unveiled detailed battery specs, but did say people "can work all day without looming battery anxiety." E Ink devices tend to last a good while, so I'm not worried about that.
As part of the ongoing story, if you want to save a few bucks and have no interest in a front light, there's a stripped down version that also runs Android 15 but costs $420. The Boox Go 10.3 Lumi is available to order right now and costs $450.