Amazon announced a slew of new Kindles recently, but if you’re not already locked into Amazon’s ecosystem they may not be the best options. If you’re looking for an e-reader that offers more flexibility, our readers can currently buy the Boox Palma at a new all-time low of $234.99 ($45 off) from Wellbots with a free flip-cover case (valued at $16) when you apply the code VERGEBFBOOX45.
Unlike many other e-readers, the Boox Palma runs on Android 11 and comes with the Google Play Store built-in, so you can read in a wide range of apps. That’s really convenient, as all you need to do is, say, download Amazon’s Kindle app, and you’ll be able to access your entirely digital library without needing to go through the long, complicated process of sideloading. You can even download other e-reader apps like Rakuten Kobo, Readwise Reader, The New York Times app, and more.
Aside from offering a lot of flexibility, the 6.1-inch Boox Palma is also unique because it’s smartphone-sized and lightweight. It’s exceptionally portable as a result, so you can easily slip it in and out of your pocket while on the go. The size also makes it just more comfortable to hold with one hand, too, so you can easily carry a coffee and read at the same time while on your morning commute.
It’s worth noting that Boox just announced the Palma 2, however, which comes with a new fingerprint sensor integrated into its power button. More notably, it runs on Android 13, so you can take advantage of newer features like copying and pasting. It also means apps will support its OS longer than the original Palma’s Android 11. But if that doesn’t matter to you and you’re more interested in saving money, the last-gen model is still a good choice.
