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Boox Releases Pocketable Go 6 (Gen II) E-Reader With Stylus Support

Priced at $199.99 for preorder, the device runs Android 11 with Google Play, enabling installation of Kindle or Kobo apps, offering optional stylus handwriting.

Overview

  • Boox opened preorders Thursday at $199.99 and says units will begin shipping on June 17, with the InkSense Plus stylus sold separately.
  • The Go 6 (Gen II) keeps a 6-inch, 300‑ppi E Ink screen and upgrades memory to 3GB RAM, pairs 32GB built-in storage with a microSD slot, and uses a 1,500mAh battery.
  • Running Android 11 with Google Play access lets users install third‑party reading apps such as Amazon Kindle and Kobo to access multiple ebook stores on one device.
  • Stylus support adds handwriting, annotation, and a native notes app but outlets warn the pen experience and software will be less refined than pricier dedicated notepads.
  • Boox positions the Go 6 (Gen II) as a travel-friendly, open alternative to closed readers by trading top-tier pen performance for lower price, more storage, and app flexibility.