Expanding its extensive portfolio of paper-like digital displays, Boox has introduced three distinct E Ink devices aimed at reading, handwriting, and focused computing. The latest hardware announcements feature the third-generation, pocket-friendly Palma 3 alongside two color digital notebooks: the flagship Note Air6 C and the travel-ready Note Mini C. Designed around electronic ink technology that mirrors physical paper to eliminate eye fatigue, these models cater to different tiers of mobility, digital note-taking, and daily reading needs.
Hardware Pricing and Retail Availability
The three new entries target varying use cases, ranging from handheld reading to split-screen document markup. The full-sized Note Air6 C launches at a price of $580, matched exactly by the smaller Note Mini C at $580. Meanwhile, the phone-shaped Palma 3 is priced at $340. Among the trio, only the Note Air6 C has officially gone on sale immediately, while both the Note Mini C and the Palma 3 are slated for retail release in the near future.
Note Air6 C: Color Canvas with Productivity Intelligence
Serving as the direct successor in the company's productivity tablet family, the Note Air6 C functions as a full-featured Android slate centered on paper-like interaction and stylus input. The hardware runs on Android 16, delivering a modern tablet interface and broad application compatibility while retaining the eye-friendly benefits of electronic paper. The letter designation highlights its color display capabilities, driven by a 10.3-inch Kaleido 3 panel.
Software upgrades form a major component of the Note Air6 C experience. The preinstalled firmware introduces Dual Notes, a side-by-side workspace feature that permits users to open and annotate two separate digital documents concurrently. To streamline workflow management, the tablet also incorporates artificial intelligence tools, including document summarization alongside a dedicated feature for extracting structured insights from meetings and recorded audio.
Note Mini C: High-End Hardware in a Single-Hand Profile
Targeting users who need portability without sacrificing visual workspace, the Note Mini C repackages full digital notebook functionality into an 8.52-inch form factor. While carrying an identical $580 price tag to its larger counterpart, the Mini C adopts the same Kaleido 3 color display inside a chassis tailored for single-handed holding and mobile usage.
Under the hood, internal hardware performance remains completely uniform between the two notebook tiers. Both the Air6 C and the Mini C run on an octa-core processor paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of onboard storage. Users requiring extra room for expansive libraries or document archives can expand storage up to 2 TB using the integrated microSD card slot. Choosing between the two models ultimately hinges on preferred screen dimension rather than compute capability. Commercial rollout for the Note Mini C remains pending, with general availability designated as coming soon.
Palma 3: Aluminum Build and Low-Distraction Secondary Display
Rounding out the new hardware lineup is the Palma 3, marking the third revision of the smartphone-proportioned electronic paper reader. Built on the Android 16 operating system, the pocket-sized device is engineered as a low-stimulation secondary display to serve as an alternative to typical high-friction smartphone panels. Unlike the color notebooks, the Palma 3 features a 6.13-inch monochrome E Ink screen equipped with an ambient light sensor and a dual-tone front light system that recalibrates to shifting room lighting.
Physical utility is augmented by hardware carried over from earlier generations, including dual onboard microphones, a customizable smart shortcut button, and a rear-facing camera optimized specifically for document scanning rather than casual photography. In terms of exterior construction, the Palma 3 shifts away from the plastic chassis found on the Palma 2 in favor of an aluminum enclosure for enhanced durability and premium tactile feel. While arriving without a definitive release date, the handheld device will soon reach customers, positioning itself directly against ultra-portable alternatives like the Xteink.
