Tag: Boox Tappy

  • Boox Tappy Page Turner Back in Stock in Citrus Color

    Boox Tappy Page Turner Back in Stock in Citrus Color

    Key Takeaway

    – Tappy Bluetooth page turner now available in Citrus color ($29.99) on US Boox store, shipping around June 24
    – International version launched in single green color; China gets three color options including Summer Orange
    – Green Tappy out of stock in US, but still available through Boox EU store
    – 50% discount ($15.99) on Tappy when purchased with new Go 6 (Gen II) ereader, limited to few hundred units
    – Tappy can be configured for screenshots, front light adjustment, or full screen refresh with firmware 4.2+

    New Citrus Shade for Boox Tappy

    Boox announced the Tappy Bluetooth page-turning device in May, and shortly after, it released the accessory in China. However, while the international version was released in a single color, those in China can choose from three colors, that doesn’t even include the green sold internationally.

    Stock and Color Differences

    What’s more interesting is that following the launch in China, the Boox Tappy has been listed as out of stock on the US store for a few weeks. The good news is that it is back in stock, albeit in a new color called Citrus. The new color is one of three sold in China, but as Summer Orange.

    Pricing and Availability

    Priced at $29.99, the Boox Tappy in Citrus can be ordered now from the Boox website, and it is expected to ship around June 24. The green version is still out of stock in the US, but can be purchased from the Boox EU store. Interestingly, the Citrus version is not available in Europe, yet.

    Special Bundle Offer

    Boox is also offering those who purchase the brand new Go 6 (Gen II) ereader a 50% discount ($15.99) if they add the Boox Tappy to their cart. Although the offer seems to be limited to a few hundred units.

    Device Features

    The Boox Tappy is a rechargeable Bluetooth device for flipping through pages on a compatible Boox tablet or ereader. It can also be used to scroll through webpages and control playback for your audiobooks. Boox also recently released a new firmware update (version 4.2) for its devices, and if you are running this version or newer, you will be able to configure the Boox Tappy to take a screenshot, adjust the front light, or do a full screen refresh.

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  • Boox Tappy Launches in China: 3 Colors, Lower Price

    Boox Tappy Launches in China: 3 Colors, Lower Price

    Key Takeaway

    – Boox Tappy China offers three colors (Summer Orange, Romantic Purple, Misty Blue) unlike the international green version, with potential regional color differences in the future.
    – Chinese listing specifies a 95mAh battery, up to 90 days on a single charge, and automatic low-power mode to conserve energy.
    – It supports Bluetooth 5.4, works with multiple reading/multimedia apps (including TikTok), and can function as a PC presentation remote.
    – Price in China is cheaper (CNY 149 ~ $22/€18.80) versus the international version ($29.99/€29.99).

    Onyx-owned Boox recently launched a Bluetooth page-turner remote called Tappy. The device is now available to buy in China, but unlike the international version which comes in a single color, Tappy is available in China in three colors that doesn’t even include the one sold in the US.

    Color options and regional availability

    The international version of the Boox Tappy comes in green, but the version sold in China is available in Summer Orange, Romantic Purple, and Misty Blue. It is not known if these colors will be released later for other markets, considering Tappy is currently sold out in Europe and the US.

    Battery life and power management

    In addition to more colors, the Chinese product page reveals a few details Boox didn’t provide for the international version. For example, Tappy actually has a 95mAh battery capacity and a battery life of 90 days on a single charge. The device will also automatically enter into a low-power mode when not used so as to conserve battery. To wake it, simply press any of the buttons.

    Connectivity, compatibility, and pricing

    The product page also reveals it has Bluetooth 5.4 and works with several reading and multimedia apps including TikTok. It is also shown to be compatible with a PC as a presentation remote. Finally, the Boox Tappy is also unsurprisingly cheaper at CNY 149 (~$22/€18.80) compared to the international version which costs $29.99 in the US and €29.99 in Europe.

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