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.
The Boox Palma e-reader is down to a new low price for Verge readers
We also found deals on Apple’s AirTags, the kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE, and Sony’s WH-1000XM5s.
We also found deals on Apple’s AirTags, the kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE, and Sony’s WH-1000XM5s.
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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.
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The Boox Palma is a 6.1-inch smartphone-sized e-reader that’s highly portable. It also runs on Android and comes with the Google Play Store built in, allowing you to download apps for other digital bookstores, newspapers, note-taking apps, and more.
Some more ways to save
- Amazon and Best Buy are selling a pack of four of Apple’s AirTags at an all-time low price of $69.99 ($29 off). If you own an iPhone, the Bluetooth trackers are the best on the market. They can help you keep tabs on your valuables with an exceptional level of accuracy, thanks to the inclusion of an ultra wideband (UWB) chip and support for Apple’s vast Find My system. The trackers also come with other perks, including IP67 water and dust resistance and user-replaceable batteries. Apple will soon even let you share the location of a lost AirTag with an airline or others, thanks to the forthcoming iOS 18.2 update. Read our review.
- Amazon, Best Buy, and Google are selling the Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch for $179.99, which is $10 shy of its all-time low price. The wearable offers much of the same hardware found in Google’s Pixel Watch 2 but with kid-friendly features like step-activated games to encourage kids to exercise. It also offers calling, messaging, and location sharing when you subscribe to a monthly or annual data plan, while the Tap to Pay feature lets kids make purchases wherever Google Pay is accepted under parental oversight. Read our hands-on impressions.
- Sony’s WH-1000XM5 are currently on sale at Amazon starting at $297 ($103 off), which is one of their better prices to date. We think the over-ears are the best pair of noise-canceling headphones you can buy, delivering a good combination of clear, natural-sounding audio, best-in-class ANC, and comfort. They also offer useful conveniences, including multipoint Bluetooth support for simultaneous connections. Read our review.
Update, November 11th: Updated with additional retail links for Apple’s AirTags and the Fitbit Ace LTE.
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