Boox Palma 3: Stylish Aluminum Build with Stylus Support

Boox has introduced three new E Ink devices, all powered by Android 16 and featuring the Google Play Store pre-installed. At the forefront is the Palma 3, an upgraded palm-sized ereader that boasts an anodized aluminum chassis, departing from the plastic casings found in earlier models. This device, similar to its predecessor, the Palma 2 Pro, is compatible with the Boox InkSense Plus stylus, allowing users to annotate texts or take notes that can be stored in the cloud. The Palma 3 features a 6.13-inch HD E Ink display, equipped with a dual-tone front light, and offers 128GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card up to 2TB, providing ample space for a vast library of books.

This device is powered by a robust 3,950mAh battery, capable of supporting days of reading on a single charge. frequent use of the built-in 16MP rear camera, which includes a flash for document scanning, may deplete the battery more quickly. The Palma 3 also features dual microphones for recording voice memos and enabling speech-to-text functionality. Currently, the Palma 3 is listed on Boox’s website but is not yet available for purchase. It will launch in black or white, retailing for $320, which is $60 less than the Boox Palma 2 Pro. The stylus is sold separately for an additional $46.

To the Palma 3, Boox has launched the 10.3-inch Note Air6 C. This larger device features a color E Ink display, designed for seamless reading and note-taking without the need to switch screens. The innovative Dual Notes feature allows users to annotate two documents side by side, enhancing productivity. Compatible with the Boox Pen3 stylus, the Note Air6 C also comes with a keyboard cover that connects magnetically via pogo pins. The device is available for $580 without the keyboard or $657 when bundled with the keyboard cover.

Lastly, Boox has announced the Note Mini C, an ideal solution for professionals on the go. This compact device features an 8.52-inch color E Ink display, a fingerprint-enabled power button, and includes a stylus. It supports essential enterprise applications such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Slack, and OneDrive. It is currently marked as “available soon” on Boox’s website, priced at $550.