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Amazon announced a slew of new Kindles recently<\/a>, but if you\u2019re not already locked into Amazon\u2019s ecosystem they may not be the best options. If you\u2019re looking for an e-reader that offers more flexibility, our readers can currently buy the Boox Palma <\/strong>at a new all-time low of $234.99 ($45 off) from W<\/a>ellbots <\/a>with a free flip-cover case (valued at $16) when you apply the code VERGEBFBOOX45<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n 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\u2019s really convenient, as all you need to do is, say, download Amazon\u2019s Kindle app, and you\u2019ll 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\u00a0<\/em>app, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Aside from offering a lot of flexibility, the 6.1-inch Boox Palma is also unique because it\u2019s smartphone-sized and lightweight. It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It\u2019s worth noting that Boox just announced the Palma 2<\/a>, 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\u2019s Android 11. But if that doesn\u2019t matter to you and you\u2019re more interested in saving money, the last-gen model is still a good choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n