{"product_id":"boox-palma-2-pro-6-13-kaleido-3-colour-e-ink-reader","title":"BOOX Palma 2 Pro 6.13\" Kaleido 3 Colour E-Ink Reader","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBOOX Palma 2 Pro: Colour E-Ink Reading for Dyslexia and Visual Stress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOOX Palma 2 Pro is a pocket-sized e-reader from Onyx BOOX featuring a 6.13-inch Kaleido 3 colour e-ink display. Running Android 12, it combines the low-glare, paper-like quality of e-ink technology with full colour rendering and a comprehensive suite of accessibility features that directly support readers with dyslexia, visual stress, and Meares-Irlen syndrome. It is designed for children, students, adults, and professionals who need a personalised reading tool that travels with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Kaleido 3 Display Helps Readers with Visual Stress and Dyslexia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaleido 3 is the third generation of colour e-ink technology from E Ink Holdings. Unlike a standard LCD or OLED screen, the Palma 2 Pro's display produces no backlight flicker and emits significantly lower levels of blue light in its default mode. The result is a reading surface that closely resembles printed paper but with adjustable colour tinting, warm lighting, and contrast controls. For readers with visual stress or Meares-Irlen syndrome, these controls make it possible to replicate the effect of a coloured overlay directly on the screen, reducing the visual distortion and eye strain that black text on a bright white background can cause. Users can set the screen to a warm amber tone, a soft cream, or a cooler tint to match their individual sensitivity profile, without needing a physical overlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers with dyslexia, the Palma 2 Pro supports \u003cstrong\u003eOpenDyslexic font\u003c\/strong\u003e, a typeface specifically designed to reduce letter-reversal errors and improve letter recognition. Font size, line spacing, and margin width are all fully adjustable within the built-in reading app and most third-party apps available from the Google Play Store. These features help reduce the cognitive load of decoding text, so more mental energy is available for comprehension and meaning-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Families and Home Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmartphone-sized at 6.13 inches, fits in a pocket or school bag without adding weight or bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns Android 12, so children and young people can use familiar apps including Kindle, Google Play Books, and library borrowing apps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable front-lit display with warm and cool lighting options reduces eye strain during extended reading sessions at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpenDyslexic font support and fully customisable text settings allow parents to set up the device to match their child's specific reading needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong battery life -- up to several weeks of typical reading use on a single charge -- means it is always ready when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Schools and Educational Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact and durable enough to sit alongside a pupil's existing stationery and tools without disruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who require technology-based reading adjustments as part of their provision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe built-in accessibility settings remove the need to carry physical coloured overlays or tinted rulers for pupils with an identified visual stress need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with school library apps and reading platforms, making it a flexible addition to a pupil's normal way of working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelevant for Year 7 through to post-16 learners and beyond, as well as adult learners in further education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Workplace Use and Professionals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA discreet, professional tool for adults with dyslexia or visual stress who read documents, reports, and correspondence as part of their role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMay form part of a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010, supported through the Access to Work scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces fatigue during extended periods of on-screen reading -- particularly relevant for roles involving high document volumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects to Wi-Fi and supports cloud reading apps, so workplace documents can be accessed without additional hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe warm lighting mode significantly reduces blue light exposure during long working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Stress and Meares-Irlen Syndrome\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisual stress, sometimes called Meares-Irlen syndrome, causes discomfort, distortion, or headaches when reading black text on a white background. The BOOX Palma 2 Pro allows users to adjust the screen's colour temperature and apply a warm tint directly to the display, replicating the effect of a coloured reading overlay without the need for physical accessories. This makes it a practical, all-in-one solution for readers who would otherwise rely on overlays, tinted glasses, or specialist paper to manage their visual sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDyslexia Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDyslexia affects how the brain processes written language, often making it harder to decode text accurately, track lines across a page, and sustain reading over time. The Palma 2 Pro addresses these challenges through OpenDyslexic font support, adjustable letter spacing, line height control, and the ability to change text size across all reading apps. The e-ink display's natural paper-like quality also reduces the contrast fatigue associated with reading on bright LCD screens, helping dyslexic readers sustain focus for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOOX Palma 2 Pro is available from The Dyslexia Shop, a UK specialist retailer focused entirely on supporting people with dyslexia and learning differences. If you are unsure whether this device is the right fit for your child, student, or employee, our team is happy to help you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57379018932606,"sku":"EL507","price":384.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/1200038_1.png?v=1778146046","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/boox-palma-2-pro-6-13-kaleido-3-colour-e-ink-reader","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}