Text and details on the screen appear sharp and crisp even with the backlight turned off.
It made me wait, and I hate waiting.
The Go 6s Android software offersintegrated access to the Google Play Store withoutrequiring a third-party solution.
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But its not a copy-and-paste Android experience.
The notifications panel drops if you drag down from the upper left side of the screen.
The quick controls are available on the upper right side.
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Its fluid if youve used Android on a tablet, though its often felt sluggish on the Go 6.
There seems to be an authentication issue I havent been able to troubleshoot yet.
(The net surf tool times out when I venture to sign in.)
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It helps that mobile news apps of this bang out are pretty rudimentary.
Its just black text on a white background.
Relatedly, the Go 6 has more difficulty scrolling if you go into dark mode.
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You do get push notifications from news apps that support it, but its tempered.
I noticed it pushes only the most recent alert since the screen has been on.
I loaded PDFs of vintage magazines from the late 90s and DRM-free comics I purchased from SilverSprocket.
Whats Inside
The Go 6 is a lighter gear than the Kindle Paperwhite by nearly two ounces.
Its 6-inch E Ink HD Carta 1300 display has a 1,448 by 1,072 resolution.
Boox also sent over the magnetic cover case to protect it.
Should You Buy the Boox Go 6?
The Go 6 is a decent alternative to a locked-in Kindle Paperwhite for the same price.
But just because it runs Android doesnt mean itrunsAndroid apps.
The apps provide additional access outside an ecosystem of e-books over an otherwise plain e-reader.
Still, I wouldnt suggest this rig for someone new to e-books or digital reading.
Just temper your expectations.
Remember that the e-ink screen is not the same as a smartphone.
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